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Cursory Remarks On Mr. Pitt's New Tax Of Imposing A Guinea Per Head On Every Person Who Wears Hair-powder offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political landscape of late 18th-century Britain. Authored by Henry Mackenzie, with commentary on William Pitt's controversial hair powder tax, this work provides contemporary insights into the public's reaction to government fiscal policy. The imposition of a guinea per head on those who wore hair powder sparked considerable debate and resistance, reflecting broader tensions surrounding taxation and social status. This historical document sheds light on the economic challenges and social customs of the time, revealing how even seemingly trivial taxes could ignite public discontent. For historians and enthusiasts of British history, 'Cursory Remarks' offers a valuable primary source for understanding the complexities of Georgian society and the political climate under William Pitt the Younger. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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