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A Narrative of the Late Massacres – 31

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on the Frontier. Such just and generous Actions endear the Military to the Civil Power, and impress the Minds of all the Discerning with a still greater Respect for our national Government.— I shall conclude with observing, that Cowards can handle Arms, can strike where they are sure to meet with no Return, can wound, mangle and murder; but it belongs to brave Men to spare, and to protect; for, as the Poet says,
 
—Mercy still sways the Brave.
 
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  1. A Narrative of the Late Massacres (Inscribed: From James Pemberton to William Cobbett) - 31
  2. A Narrative of the Late Massacres - 31