On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
The income of a common laborer, who is industrious, is equal to that of the generality of tradesmen in England.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “The income of a common laborer, who is industrious, is equal to that of the generality of tradesmen in England.”
Editor's note · Context
Paine highlights the economic advantages in America, noting that even common laborers enjoy a standard of living comparable to tradesmen in England.
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