production of the Colony, I do not see that the Colony can justly be called on to contribute to this support simply because it profits by their presence: all rounds I do not see how in common fairness it could be refused the option of doing their. It is one thing to take with thankfulness and to profit by what we get for nothing, and another to pay a substantial price for that, although suitable, is not indispensably necessary.
It may be said, "Oh it is well known the Troops cannot be withdrawn and to threaten to do so would be 'brutum fulmen'." But I would answer that if they cannot be withdrawn it is because they are indispensable for Imperial purposes, for as far as the Colony is concerned I think they might safely be removed, and I can only...
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