Tench Coxe Quote

The militia, who are in fact the effective part of the people at large, will render many troops quite unnecessary. They will form a powerful check upon the regular troops, and will generally be sufficient to over-awe them.

On October 21, 1787.

The militia, who are in fact the effective part of the people at large, will render many troops quite unnecessary. They will form a powerful check...

The militia, who are in fact the effective part of the people at large, will render many troops quite unnecessary. They will form a powerful check...

The militia, who are in fact the effective part of the people at large, will render many troops quite unnecessary. They will form a powerful check...

The militia, who are in fact the effective part of the people at large, will render many troops quite unnecessary. They will form a powerful check...