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Speech of William Burnet to the New Jersey assembly
In this March address Governor Burnet urges the New Jersey assembly to bolster salaries for public officers, arguing that increased population and land value demand stronger government. He emphasizes loyalty to the crown, shared interest with New York, and the need for capable hands to uphold peace and order amid growing burdens.
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