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The plan which I am now inclined to recommend for the future management of the salt revenue differs widely from that which I adopted under different circumstances.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “The plan which I am now inclined to recommend for the future management of the salt revenue differs widely from that…”
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Burke reflects on the need for a new approach to managing salt revenue, indicating a shift in strategy based on past experiences.
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