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Breach of Promise and Bank Tax Notes from 19th Century Letter
A long, rambling narrative recounts a coach overturn with Mrs. Bullfrog, a humorous breach of promise tale, and a later digression into a count of Kalydor and bridal vanity. The text then shifts to state fiscal matters, noting bank taxation, property valuation, and calls for equalization reforms. it ends with a Pennsylvanian congressman anecdote about payrollers and clerk observations.
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Kent County
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Samuel A. Sargent
Norealk
Earth
Christ
Mrs. Bullfroe
Thomas Bullfrog
Paradise
Mrs. Bullfrog
Laura
John
Anak
Iowa
Committee On
Speaker
Cin
Atlas
State Bank of
Ohio
State Board of Equalization
Swan
Special County Board
County Board of Equalization
County Auditor
State