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A Letter to a Member of Parliament on Soap Candles and Salt
A reader argues Parliament should remove or reduce duties on soap and candles, citing hardship on workers and manufacturers. The letter critiques the salt duty, questions fiscal schemes, and suggests salt tax relief would harm debt repayment. It compares salt and candle duties, notes reported savings, and calls for broader tax reform.
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London
Onicn
England
P. S
Daily Journal