Charles Sumner: “The national credit being safe, relief from the pressure of existing…”

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The national credit being safe, relief from the pressure of existing taxation is the first practical object in our finances.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of relieving taxation as a primary financial goal for the nation.

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Charles Sumner: “The national credit being safe, relief from the pressure of existing taxation is the first practical object in our…”