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 towns and forts; in power abroad; in public revenue; in private wealth diffused throughout the whole community; and in all manner of provisions 'as well for life, as in corne, Beefe, Muttons, Hides, and Cloathes, as for luxurie in wines silkes, and spices, and for defence as in pitch, tarr, Cordage, timber. All which they have not only in competent proportion for their use, but are likewise able from their severall Magazines to supply their neighbour countries.'

Why not, then, assert our rights and draw profit from our own resources? And why not take lessons from the industrious,