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Title: ________ to Stephen Chambers; No. 165 ________ to Stephen Chambers
Identifier(s): text:320998
Description: Receipt for his proportion of tax for recruiting a man for the Continental army.
Subject: Taxation
Date: 1781-02-05; 2021

Title: Forfarshire bounties ...
Identifier(s): : Paine 74; text:135991
Description: Description of taxes and government bounties for trade and manufacture in the British county of Forfashire between November 1791 and November 1792.
Subject: Taxation -- Great Britain
Date: circa 1792

Title: Habersham, James to John Habersham, 1782 January 13; No. 445 James Habersham to John Habersham
Identifier(s): text:347674
Description: Informs him about James Habersham's business matters, mentions that he still has several Negroes to hire out, and expresses hope that he can pay debts without "parting with my poor fugitives"; informs him about a report that St. Eustatius and St. Martin, [W.I.] were retaken by the French; informs him that in Virginia paper money is no longer legal tender in payment of any debt or contract except taxes for 1781, describes the procedure adopted by the House of Assembly for retiring the emission, and mentions that the House also settled on a scale of depreciation for paying debts.
Creator: Habersham, James, 1745-1799et al
Subject: Taxation; Slavery; Slaves; Habersham, John, 1754-1803
Date: 1782-01-13; 2022

Title: Howard, John Eager to Henry Hollingsworth, 1789 May 8; No. 558 John Eager Howard to Henry Hollingsworth
Identifier(s): text:348840
Description: Informs him that Hollingsworth's services for attending sales will be required only in the three upper counties of Maryland and requests that he execute and return a bond; [postscript]: requests that he transmit a letter to the tax commissioners.
Creator: Howard, John Eager, 1752-1827et al
Subject: Taxation; Hollingsworth, H. (Henry), 1737-1803
Date: 1789-05-08; 2022

Title: David Rittenhouse receipt book, 1779-1785
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:6939
Description: David Rittenhouse's receipt book. Receipts are primarily from John Hart, Treasurer of Bucks County, for payments such as militia fines, forfeited debts, supplies, monthly taxes, second-class tax, and excise taxes.; Significant number of blank pages, only a sample scanned.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Economy; Taxation; Taxation--United States--History; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Date: 1779-1785; 2022

Title: Massachusetts, Marblehead, Committee of Corrspondence to the Committee of Corrspondence or Selectmen of Haverhill, 1774 August 16; No. 880 Massachusetts, Marblehead, Committee of Corrspondence to the Committee of Corrspondence or Selectmen of Haverhill
Identifier(s): text:353724
Description: An address that quotes a resolution of the Marblehead town meeting of 15 Aug. regarding "the late three oppressive Acts" [the Coercive Acts] and invites them to attend a meeting on 6 Sept. in order to consult about measures for the removal of the acts; signed by John Gerry, clerk.
Subject: Taxation; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Causes
Date: 1774-08-16; 2023

Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1781 November 02; Congressional Resolutions
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10568
Description: A resolution from Congress that calculates the amount due from each state. They recommend that certain states use taxes to raise the money.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Taxation; Taxation--United States--History
Date: 1781-11-02; 2022

Title: Fleming, William to [Thomas Jefferson], 1779 May 22; B J35.x4. Fleming, William, 1729-1795. Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16743
Description: A transcription of a letter from William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson. Fleming writes about economic conditions, funding the war, and the depreciation of money. He reflects on the state of the war, describing, what he sees as a "a kind of piratical war". He discusses whether taxes should be levied to pay for the war. Fleming then turns to the need to ratify the Articles of Confederation, complaining about Maryland's intransigence.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Economy; Maryland--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Taxation--United States--History; Taxation; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1779-05-22; 2022

Title: Morris, Robert to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 September 27; No. 965 Robert Morris to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): text:353379
Description: Encloses copies [not present] of the Congressional resolutions of 14 and 23 Sept. and instructs him in detail regarding the loan from France; points out that although the English prejudice against the French had taken deep root in the minds of Americans, the conduct of Britain has resulted in American attachments being transferred from Britain to France; complains about the smallness of the sum raised through taxation and that in order to remain popular, American leaders support the people's opposition to taxation: "The love of Popularity is our endemical Disease."; "4th [Copy)"
Creator: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806et al
Subject: Taxation; Loans; Great Britain--Relations--France; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1782-09-27; 2023

Title: Taxes : A just and accurate state of the taxes on soap, candles, leather and salt, which affect the working people of Scotland.
Identifier(s): : Paine 73 T19
Description: Describes taxes on certain goods in Scotland and mentions "the pretended friends of the people".
Subject: Taxation--Scotland; Society of the Friends of the People (Scotland); France--Revolution, 1792-1795; France. National Convention

Title: Society of Friends minutes; No. 2354 Society of Friends
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:656
Description: Minutes that record the disciplining of Timothy Davis, who wrote a piece on taxation [A Letter From A Friend To Some Of His Intimate Friends, On the Subject of paying Taxes (1776)], and that record the disownment of Isaac Howell of Philadelphia, who manifested "a disposition to contend for Civil Rights. . . & accepted & acted in a public Station," and the disownment of John Thompson, who sought "to lay wast[e] & establish Government by Military force & to take a Test to that end."; Copies; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Taxation; Witnesses; Howell, Isaac, 1722-1797; Thompson, John; Davis, Timothy
Date: 1776-1779; 2021

Title: Mill, William to Col. Baldwin, undated; Mill, William to Col. Baldwin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24372
Description: Letter from William Mill to Col Baldwin. Asking for some redress against certain taxations.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Taxation--United States--History; Mill, William
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Auchmuty, Rev. Samuel to John Montresor, 1775 April 15; No. 2 Rev. Samuel Auchmuty to John Montresor
Identifier(s): text:346264
Description: Cites an extract of a letter Auchmuty received from London, 4 March 1775, that expressed approval of the proceedings of the [New York) Assembly and the [Anglican] clergy and that also pointed out that Lord [Frederick] North's resolution regarding taxation "proposes to the Colonies all They can Reasonably ask"; mentions troop transports that sailed from England and comments: "Where are Your Congresses Now? What say Hancock, Adams and all their Rebellious followers? Are they Still Bold. I Trow not"; informs him that "a Rascally Whig Mob" in New York rescued "Sears the King" [Isaac Sears] at the jail door and complains that "Our Magistrates have not the Spirit of a Louse."; Copy
Creator: Auchmuty, Samuel, 1722-1777et al
Subject: Taxation; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Montrésor, John, 1736-1799; Hancock, John, 1737-1793; North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792; Sears, Isaac, 1730-1786
Date: 1775-04-15; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Dr. Samuel Adams, 1781 January 30, February 1; No. 1053 Thomas Paine to Dr. Samuel Adams
Identifier(s): text:353227
Description: Informs him that the [Massachusetts] General Court voted a gratuity to each non-commissioned officer and soldier and remarks that "it will have a kind reception and a good Effect"; informs him that recruiting "goes on very dull" and that men are reluctant to enlist for three years or the duration of the war; informs him that the General Court is continuing to levy taxes and that it has repealed a law regarding a new emission, complains that they are overtaxed, and remarks: "The Army Complains, & Justly. The people Groan aloud."
Creator: Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809et al
Subject: United States. Continental Army--History; United States. Continental Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Taxation; Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819
Date: 1781; 2023

Title: Cadwalader, Lambert to Samuel Meredith, 1779 October 23
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1421
Description: Letter from Lambert Cadwalader to Samuel Meredith. Cadwalader details his father's properties in Philadelphia, currency, and taxation. He also writes about his thoughts on current events in the war.; Numerous mathematical equations are scribbled on the last page.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Taxation--United States--History; Real property--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Maps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Cadwalader, Thomas, 1707 or 1708-1779; Cadwallader, John, 1760 or 1761-1807; Estaing, Charles Henri, comte d', 1729-1794
Date: 1779-10-23; 2021

Title: Maury, Rev. James to Moses Fontaine, 1755 August 9; No. 919 Rev. James Maury to Moses Fontaine
Identifier(s): text:353617
Description: Discusses a map of Virginia, points out where their relatives reside, and mentions the place on the map "where our brave [George] Washington was last Year attacked by the French & Indians" and the fort from which the "brave but unfortunate. . . & imprudent" Gen. [Edward] Braddock marched; discusses the "suffering & calamitous Condition" of society because of the war between Britain and France and also problems of debt, taxes, drought, and attacks on frontier settlements by Indians and "papists"; argues that France's resources in America compare unfavorably with Britain's except in regard to "Wisdom & Prudence"; points out the desirability of a defensive coalition of the British colonies in America and remarks that Americans do not want British soldiers to fight for them, but instead want money and supplies to equip themselves; complains about an official who recently infringed on the liberties of the people and the constitution of the government.
Creator: Maury, James, 1718-1769et al
Subject: Maps; Taxation; Droughts; United States--History--French and Indian War, 1754-1763; Great Britain--Relations--France; Indigenous peoples; Indians of North America; Indians, Treatment of--North America; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755
Date: 1755-08-09; 2023

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21937
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of the 21st inst. Has sent for Major Eyre to get the necessary information about the boats. Negotiating with the Council about the authority to call out wagons. The Council's letter to General Sullivan concerning M. H., whose business they think has been designedly neglected. Necessary to have some solid foundation for such an important act as the removal of a public officer. Referred Colonel Mitchell to Gens. Greene and Cox for details of the business of providing tents. Heavy call on him for money; alarmed lest his department should fall into disgrace for want of it. A printed handbill just distributed threatening vengeance on monopolizing speculators unless prices are reduced to the state of last Christmas. Gathering of a well-regulated mob; militia assembling on the commons. Depreciation of money; resolution of Congress to raise forty-five millions more by taxes. Tuesday - Inhabitants to hold meeting at the State House at 4 o'clock to discuss present situation.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Militia; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Taxation--United States--History; Wagons; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Sickels, Thomas to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 11; Sickels, Thomas to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22677
Description: Letter from Thomas Sickels to Nathanael Greene. Albany - Promising to send the accounts ordered for the inspection of the Board of War sometime in the following month. Represents the small amount of their pay, the depreciated state of paper currency and the heavy taxes, and asks to know what subsistence money will be allowed. Destitute of cash to buy forage, which every day becomes dearer.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Forage; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Taxation--United States--History; Sickels, Thomas; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-11; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 18; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22269
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Glad to find that each man in the army can again draw an entire ration per day. Effect on the arrangements of his department of the late law passed in Jersey for purchasing. Congress acting as though they wanted to get him and his agents out of the way, and had not nearly spirit enough to say so. Reasons against his resigning. Things in a bad way. Stream of new money dried up. Taxes inadequate to meet the demands. Domestic loans looked at askance by the prudent.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Taxation--United States--History; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-18; 2022

Title: Rev. James Maury; No. 924 Rev. James Maury
Identifier(s): text:353502
Description: Letterbook; recipients are Molly [Maury Claiborne], Abraham Maury, Messrs. Thornton, Walker, and Servis (executors of Mr. Jackson's will), Rev. John Camm, Benjamin Waller, Rev. [Alexander] White, Thomas Moore, Rev. [James] Craig, James Eildart, John Blair, John Madison, Peter Fontaine, Archibald Gordon, Unidentified, Peter Randolph, William Byrd, Robert Page, Robert Anderson, John Fontaine, Dr. William Cabell, Thomas Walker, Members [named) of the Parish of Granville, N.C., Rev. William Robinson, Thomas Lewis, Rev [___] James, Daniel Torin, Baylor Walker, John Bolling, John Moore, Mrs. Mary Grymes, Thomas Bolling, Mrs. Mildred Walker, John Blair, Dr. Archibald Campbell, and Ambrose Coleman; subject matter includes domestic life, possible removal to a parish in North Carolina and purchasing land there, the apprenticeship of his son and obtaining a position for the latter as a tutor, a detailed account of the lawsuit related to the Two-Penny Act, including the "treasonable" speech of Patrick Henry (a "little pettyfogging Attorney"), relations between church and state, business matters, borrowing money, his own illness, purchasing servants, •the Stamp Act and Parliament's right to tax America, terms for boarding and teaching young gentlemen, a rumor allegedly spread by his daughter "Nanny" (Nancy), and spiritual rebirth and salvation; also includes a copy of the King's [George II's] disallowance of several specified acts of the Virginia Assembly, 10 Aug. 1759, regarding paying clergymen and paying taxes and debts with money, a copy of additional instructions from the King to Gov. Francis Fauquier, 1 Sept. 1759, and a copy of a testimonial given by Maury to Joseph Messenger, 26 Jan. 1767, a candidate for holy orders.; Disbound; fragment; partly illegible.
Subject: Taxation; Two-penny act, Virginia, 1758; Freedom of religion; Church and state; Clergy; Clergy--Office; William Fitz-Maurice Petty, 1st Marquis of, 1737-1805; Camm, John, 1718-1778 or 1779; Waller, Benjamin, 1716-1786; Walker, Thomas, 1715-1794; Blair, John, 1732-1800; Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799; George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760; Fauquier, Francis, 1704?-1768; Randolph, Peter, approximately 1708-1767
Date: 1763-1768; 2023