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Speech by William Shirley on excise bill in Bolton 1745
William Shirley delivers a cautious defense of an Excise on wines and spirits, urges gentler taxation, and critiques the council’s handling of the bill. He warns against burdens on private households, stresses parliamentary propriety, and suspends the matter with adjournment to gauge public sentiment and preserve government credit.
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William Shirley
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