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' For 1797. 'and fupportcd at the expercc of tfrelr rcfpe**Uffe pariflica.7, That the thanks ui this Meeting be given to the gentlemen* farmers, and others who have io hanul’om-l) come forward to fervc in the yeomanry cavalry.8 That the thanks of this Meeting arc equally due to thenumerous inhabitants of Jedburgh, Melroie, and oth'.r di~ ttnets, who have made offers of their iYivictac thi* time; and although it has been fmuiu, Irom our ereat di fiance front the coalt* not, expedient, o lt;. inbody them ail, this Meeting make no doubt but an opportm.ry will foou be .dfonkd them ot e-viucing their bravery and loyalty in duuice ot their King and country.9. That the thanks of this Meeting be reprate 3 to the Kcl-ifo Volunteers fm* their gteat perfevcrance and attention to tbeir duty 011 all occalnns.ic. I hat the thanks oi this Meeting are peculiarly due to the large and rrfpcdluble body 01 banners and'orhers, who,; unfolirited and of their own accord, have come tonv.ud with jan ofcer of thfir carts and horles for the fcrvice of the troops, in the event of an invahon taking p!ace.II. i hat tne thanks of this Meeting are likewife due to the Lieutenancy, for their zeal and adliviry in promoting Imeafure* for internal defence, in the abfencc oi tlie Lord Lieutenant of the county.
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Edinburgh Advertiser

Edinburgh, Midlothian, GB

Fri, Apr 07, 1797

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