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Bounty Tax

Summary

Letter to the editor saying that quibbles over the law must yield to the defense of the Union, that the Bounty Tax adopted in Washington Co. is necessary, and that the names of those who refuse to pay will be published.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: October 8th, 1862

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Civilian Divided Loyalties
  • Civil Liberties

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