Friday, October 14, 2011

Tax On The Telegraph

Telegraphed to the Chicago Post.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 – The representatives of the Telegraphic interests now here, have suggested to the committee on Ways and Means, their readiness to pay tax on their messages, and thus contribute to the support of the government.

Very Patriotic Representatives of the Telegraph Companies.  What difference does it make to them whether the Telegraph be taxed or not?

– Published in The Dubuque Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, Friday Morning, February 7, 1862, p. 1

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