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630. AUTHORITY, Enforcing.—

We
would do anything in our power to support
and manifest your authority, were anything
wanting. But nothing can be added to the
provision which the military institutions have
made to enforce obedience, and it would be
presumption in us to say what is that provision
to you.—
To Major-General Steuben. Ford ed., ii, 491.
(R. 1781)