Letter from William A. Stokes, of Westmoreland County, to John Creswell, Junior, on the Subject of Tonnage Tax (1859)

""Letter From William A. Stokes, Of Westmoreland County, To John Creswell, Junior, On The Subject Of Tonnage Tax (1859)"" is a historical document written by William Axton Stokes. The book is a letter addressed to John Creswell, Jr. and is focused on the topic of tonnage tax. The letter was written in the year 1859 and is set in the United States of America.In this letter, Stokes discusses the issue of tonnage tax, which was a tax levied on ships based on their size and capacity. He argues against the tax, stating that it is unfair and unjust, and that it places an unnecessary burden on the shipping industry. Stokes provides a detailed analysis of the economic impact of the tax and presents his views on why it should be abolished.The book provides a unique perspective on the economic and political climate of the United States in the mid-19th century. It sheds light on the challenges faced by the shipping industry during that time and the efforts made by individuals like Stokes to bring about change.Overall, ""Letter From William A. Stokes, Of Westmoreland County, To John Creswell, Junior, On The Subject Of Tonnage Tax (1859)"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the economic and political landscape of the United States during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.