Tracts, concerning the ancient and only true legal means of national defence, by a free militia. I. The ancient common-law right of associating with the vicinage, in every county, district, or town, to support the civil magistrate in maintaining the peace. II. A general militia, acting by a well-regulated rotation, is the only safe means of defending a free people. III. Remarks concerning the trained bands of the city of London. IV. Hints of some general principles, which may be useful to military associations

People / Organizations

• Granville Sharp (Author)

Imprint

London : [s.n.], Printed in the year M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781] The second edition.; ..

Publication year

1781

ESTC No.

T11221

Grub Street ID

164207

Description

95,[1]p. ; 8°.

Note

The titlepage of the third edition of 1782 bears the author statement: "By Granville Sharp".