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Militia Act details and local election by lot in the kingdom
An elderly letter discusses Militia law requiring men aged eighteen to fifty to serve or appoint substitutes. It explains the lottery method for selecting private militiamen, fines for failure to serve, and the power to compel substitutes by distress. It also notes exemptions and the procedure for appointing deputies and Justices to enforce the act. The letter questions implementation and fairness of the lottery, and laments the lack of clear guidance on how the drawing will be conducted.
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