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N010597
An original system of taxation; or general contribution, by way of stamp-duty. In which all His Majesty's subjects, of every description, being under the Protection of the Laws of this Realm, are required to contribute to the exigencies of the state, in some proportion to their rank and situations in life; but no Persons are required to contribute more than they can afford. Offered a a substitute for the Window Tax, Or any other Imposts that are deemed peculiarly oppressive and injurious to the lower Orders of People, and less productive to his Majesty's Revenue. By one who wishes to be thought a good subject, And is a well-wisher to all People, as well as to the Happiness and Prosperity of his Country.
One Who Wishes To Be Thought a Good Subject
Social Sciences
English
printed for the author; and sold by G. G. and J. Robinson, T. N. Longman, Paternoster-Row ; and F. and C. Rivington, St. Paul's Church-Yard,. And may be had of every bookseller in the kingdom
London
1796

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