Pamphlet, "Consideration on the Propriety of Imposing Taxes", 1766

Pamphlet, "Consideration on the Propriety of Imposing Taxes", 1766

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Description
This pamphlet, “Considerations on the Propriety of Imposing Taxes,” by Daniel Dulaney, published in 1766, argued against the British taxation of their colonies without colonial representation in their government.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Book
Date made
1766
associated place
United States: Virginia
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
buff, black (overall color)
Measurements
overall open: 8 1/4 in x 9 1/2 in; 20.955 cm x 24.13 cm
ID Number
PL.307523.01
catalog number
307523.01
accession number
307523
subject
Taxes
Colonial Life
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Political and Military History: Political History, General History Collection
Government, Politics, and Reform
American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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