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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… carried for men only, in which number it is hoped 5,000 marines may be gained, who are not seamen, though employed on … asked, whether it was intended that part of them should be marines, many declared that they were for having it so, and … the sea service, part whereof, it is not doubted, will be marines; but not dragoons, as Mr. Howe said they would be, …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… serve. The question was asked whether they intended the Marines should be disbanded. The leaders of the reform would … hereafter to make a further provision for our safety. The marines will at least be secured by it, which were threatened …