“We are told that this is an odious and unpopular tax. I never knew a tax that was not odious and unpopular with the people who paid it.”
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Selected Speeches and Reports on Finance and Taxation, from 1859 to 1878
Compiled from a range of historical documents, this book provides a comprehensive look at the financial and taxation discourse from 1859 to 1878. It includes speeches and reports that reflect the economic policies and financial management strategies of the time, offering valuable context for understanding the historical development of finance and taxation. more
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John Sherman
John Sherman, a former American senator, was born on May 10, 1823, and died on October 22, 1900. Known for his steadfast fiscal conservatism and opposition to inflation, Sherman held significant government positions during and after the American Civil War, profoundly influencing the country's economic policies. more
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