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crushing the Oligarchs by giving power to the people & raising
the character of their representatives. I confess that I am
sanguine about the enthusiasts success of the Greek. I found this
opinion on the virtuous character of the people, on the thoughts
of their country, on their martial character & their being all armed,
on the multiplicity of little chiefs, on the sudden rise & fall
of their leaders, on the love they have for their ancestors, on
the clashing interests of their enemies, on their
to the elective , , , &c.
Believe me ever
Your most devoted servant
L.S.
P.S. I hope to be in London in July next.
Zante 13th May 1824
Received & forwarded by
Samuel Barff
Jeremy Bentham Esq.
St James
Queen Square Place
London
via Atrante
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