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After long struggle in England, the various taxes on knowledge are abandoned.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
He references the historical context of England, where similar taxes on knowledge were eventually abolished after struggle.
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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
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Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
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