A Man or Kent Letter on Military Encroachments
A letter from A. Lam, SUR, argues ministers of later times use persuasive tactics to push military encroachments. He notes the first grant of seven thousand standing forces has swelled to over three times that number and questions how reductions would be decided by sword-lovers, implying unhappy consequences.
War with France Looms Over British Colonies
Historical notice recalls a debate on war with France, citing French encroachments on colonial territories and seizures as justification. The fragment notes confidence in victory in a just quarrel and references George a Green in the argument.
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