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with perfect confidence of the success of their <del>tactics</del> arrangements</p> | with perfect confidence of the success of their <del>tactics</del> arrangements</p> | ||
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and it will been seen, at least, that no dilapidations or
misappropriations of the first loan took place in this country
at least. The whole amount raised was honestly – if not
judiciously applied;- & the attention enquiries of the Committee adre
mainly directed to those objects matters whose obvious importance
should have excited the instant attention of the Greek
Deputies & the Government. But the cry of both was for
"Money - Money," – while Greece wanted not money, but
instruments of war – military organization – defence for
her own strongholds – & means for attacking the fortresses
of the enemy. When these objects were introduced to the
Deputies their reply retort was – "We have no orders from the our
Government" when urged on the Government, no answer
could be obtained – no word of reply but aúgiov aúgiav – that
miserable retreat for in which indifference & delay, – where tardiness
habitually take refuge. The Committee however renewed
their instances, – and laid before the Deputies such recommendations
suggestions as their diligence zeal intelligence & attachment to the
cause could safely recommend – They entreated them to purchase appointed a military
Sub Committee, consisting of most intelligent experienced & distinguished officers, who
drew up plans & suggested measures for taking Patras,
Lepanto & Luke from the Turks & who spoke
with perfect confidence of the success of their tactics arrangements
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