Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal Constitution |
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... trade , by the latter a tax on land , and the things on it . A tax on trade is either a tax of every man in the province , or ' tis not . If ' tis not a tax on the whole , ' tis unequal and unjust , that a heavy burden should be laid on ...
... trade , by the latter a tax on land , and the things on it . A tax on trade is either a tax of every man in the province , or ' tis not . If ' tis not a tax on the whole , ' tis unequal and unjust , that a heavy burden should be laid on ...
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... trade , and have produced some revenue in con- sequence of their effect and operation as regulations of trade . The colonies claim the privileges of British subjects . It has been proved to be inconsistent with those privileges to tax ...
... trade , and have produced some revenue in con- sequence of their effect and operation as regulations of trade . The colonies claim the privileges of British subjects . It has been proved to be inconsistent with those privileges to tax ...
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... trade , and intrusting the entire management of that trade to the colonies themselves , will be of great advantage to your Majesty's service , as a means of avoiding much difficulty , and saving much expense both at present and in ...
... trade , and intrusting the entire management of that trade to the colonies themselves , will be of great advantage to your Majesty's service , as a means of avoiding much difficulty , and saving much expense both at present and in ...
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INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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