Houghton, Thomas, Gent. Proposals for a fund of a hundred and fifty thousand pounds per annum. : The first fifty thousand pounds per annum of which, is proposed to be raised by and from a real improvement of the rights and prerogative of the crown. The other hundred thousand pounds per annum, to make up the said fund, is proposed to be raised by such, who before they pay it, will be gainers, in happening to be the persons charged herewith, and therefore may with more reason afford to pay it, and think it no burden for being so charged. Most humbly offered to the consideration of the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, and both houses of Parliament. By Thomas Houghton. Lime-street, December the 4th 1694

Folger bibliographic ID: 347919
Wing number: H2932
Folger call number: 206935
Folger holdings ID: 498668

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A proposal that felons and criminals (other than murderers and 'cases of life') perform seven years of service, or pay a fine (greater than 10 pounds). Also that inheritors pay a tax upon estates With a final blank leaf This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It may contain incorrect information. Please email HamnetHelp@folger.edu for assistance

Extended title: Proposals for a fund of a hundred and fifty thousand pounds per annum. : The first fifty thousand pounds per annum of which, is proposed to be raised by and from a real improvement of the rights and prerogative of the crown. The other hundred thousand pounds per annum, to make up the said fund, is proposed to be raised by such, who before they pay it, will be gainers, in happening to be the persons charged herewith, and therefore may with more reason afford to pay it, and think it no burden for being so charged. Most humbly offered to the consideration of the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, and both houses of Parliament. By Thomas Houghton. Lime-street, December the 4th 1694

Crime Finance, Public Fines (Penalties) Inheritance and transfer tax Taxation Criminals

author: Houghton, Thomas, Gent