Charles Sumner: “There are strong reasons against any tax on coal; and the reasons are…”

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There are strong reasons against any tax on coal; and the reasons are stronger still against this increased tax.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner outlines strong objections to a proposed tax on coal.

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Charles Sumner: “There are strong reasons against any tax on coal; and the reasons are stronger still against this increased tax.”