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Army Estimates Debate on Doubling Regiments and War Costs
In a heated debate Lords questioned army raises, regimental doublings, and the use of provincial corps. Ministers defended measures and argued for economy, veteran ranks, and the Saratoga aftermath while Burgoyne and Townshend urged scrutiny. The motion to recommit the resolutions passed with a large majority.
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Gyet Briegin
France
Mr. Jenkinson
England
Sir Henry Clinton
Washington
West India Islands
Great Britain
Follarton
Townshend
Heatt
Duke of Rutlana
Thesendies
Itielf
Lord North
Mr. Trownsherd
Fellarton
Fullarton
Scotland
America
Burgoyne
Fullarcan
Saratoga
Alfirm
St. James’s Park
Oliver Cromwell
James the Second
West Indies
Hom
Henry Clinton
Phillips
Mr. Byng
G. Germain
Dalling
Jamaica
Col. Sloper
G. Mowerd
Duke of Cumberland
Germany
George Savile
House of Commons
George
Baronet
Botton
Rhode Island
Philadelphia
Charles Town
Savannah
New York
Lord Mahon
Wales
Old
American Congress
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Neckar
Committee of Supplies