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9. On the formation in Siberia, to protect this region, of fi ve infantry and two cavalry regiments from fugitive Russian subjects being withdrawn from Poland; and about the settlement of those of them who are not fi t for military service in Nerchinsky and Selenginsky districts, for the extension of husbandry from November 29, 1763 (1830). No. 11979. Complete collection of laws of the Russian Empire (col. 1, vol. 43. staff book - ch. 1, pp 43-44).
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