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was the leader of an urban militia in town. The urban militia the sargento mayor led was in charge of patrolling and guarding the urban areas, capturing criminals, delivery of official documents, transportation and movement of prisoners, opening and maintenance of trails, town policing, and the
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Historia de las elecciones y los partidos politicos de Puerto Rico.
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2008. 7th edition. p. 21. Mayaguez, Puerto Rico: Editorial Isla.
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protecting and defending the perimeter to avoid contraband.
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