The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Volume 10

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Samuel Johnson. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Volume 10

PREFATORY OBSERVATIONS TO THE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES

REFERENCES TO THE SPEAKERS

DEBATES IN PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF COMMONS, NOVEMBER 19, 1740

HOUSE OF COMMONS, DEC. 2, 1740

HOUSE OF COMMONS, DEC. 4-11, 1740

HOUSE OF LORDS, DEC. 9, 1740

HOUSE OF COMMONS, DECEMBER 12, 1740

HOUSE OF COMMONS, JAN. 24, 1740-1

HOUSE OF COMMONS, FEB. 3, 1740-1

HOUSE OF LORDS, FEB. 13, 1740-1

HOUSE OF COMMONS, FEB. 24, 1740-1

HOUSE OF COMMONS, FEB. 27, 1740-1

HOUSE OF COMMONS, MARCH 2, 1740-1

HOUSE OF COMMONS, MARCH 13, 1740-1

HOUSE OF COMMONS, APRIL 12, 1741

HOUSE OF COMMONS, APRIL 16, 1741

HOUSE OF COMMONS, DECEMBER 1, 1741

DECEMBER 4, 1741

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Abingdon, Lord,

Archer, Mr. Hy.

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Nor is much more service to be expected, sir, from their riders, than from the horses, for there are very few of them acquainted with the first elements of their profession, or who have ever learned more than a few postures of exercise, and the meaning of a few words of command, but have a number of officers with large appointments.

The French troops, sir, if they are doubly officered, are officered and maintained at a less expense, and to greater effect; for the soldiers are better instructed, and the same number of men cost not, perhaps, much more than half the charge of a British regiment.

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