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He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.
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This charge refers to additional customs officials and courts of admiralty--that is, military and not civil courts--established by the British government in the colonies, in an effort to enforce trade laws and prevent smuggling. Since none of these officials were approved by the colonial legislatures, they were illegitimate.
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