The counterpoise, being thoughts on a militia and a standing army. By W---- T----, Esq; The second edition, with large improvements. To which are added. an abstract of the Acts of Parliament now in force relating to the militia, and two speeches in the H- of C- in favour of a Bill for rendering them more useful

People / Organizations

• William Thornton (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for John Swan, near Northumberland-House, Charing-Cross, MDCCLIII. [1753]

Publication year

1753

ESTC No.

T75370

Grub Street ID

298100

Description

[2],ii,67,[1],14p. ; 8°.

Note

W.T. = William Thornton, MP for York. Cf. Sedgwick, R. House of Commons 1715-1754

The 'Advertisement' dated Jan. 5, 1753

Below imprint in square brackets: Price one shilling.