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be, was only the leader of their armies, to whom the
people owed merely a military obedience; for in
civil affairs their form of Government was Republican.
but when they became strengthened settled in
their new conquests, it was found necessary &
agreeable
to their constitution, to strengthen the
general's power, in order to keep a check upon
the refractory spirits of those, who might else
be inclined to shake off their allegiance. the
structure of this state seemed well contrived to be
permanent & lasting, by means of a regular subordination
from the General, to the meanest Soldier:
the Dominium directum of all Lands was vested
in the General; in such a manner that if any tenant
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