Tag Archives: tax-in-kind

down on the farmers

Posted on January 11, 2014 by SUMPTER

What price should Virginia farmers charge the Confederate army for their produce? An editorial from 150 years ago thought a low price was in the farmers’ self-interest. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 11, 1864: The Farmers and the army. … Continue reading →

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“gracious gifts”

Posted on October 3, 2013 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today President Lincoln proclaimed another day of thanksgiving for 1863. From The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Six: PROCLAMATION FOR THANKSGIVING, OCTOBER 3, 1863. BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AMERICA: A Proclamation. The … Continue reading →

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TIK toc

Posted on April 26, 2013 by SUMPTER

150 years ago this week the Confederate government revived an old idea in order to obtain new supplies for its armies in the field. On May 24, 1863 To combat spiraling inflation, the Confederate Congress levies a 10 percent “tax … Continue reading →

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