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I believe I am not wrong, when I say there is everywhere a disposition to reduce taxation, whether on foreign or domestic articles.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner observes a widespread desire among the populace to reduce taxation on both foreign and domestic goods.

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