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Editorial
March 31, 1813
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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Editorial from Alexandria Gazette quotes Virginia's Mr. Gray on the projected war costs reaching over $150 million by 1815, equating to massive silver weight and daily expenses, criticizing the burden on citizens for 'British Runaways' and urging votes against war and taxes.
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From the Alexandria Gazette.
THE COSTS OF THE WAR
The hon. Mr. Gray, of Virginia, in his circular address to his constituents, has entered into some curious, but strictly correct calculations about the costs, &c. of the war. Amongst several others, we are forcibly struck with the following, which we earnestly recommend to the serious consideration of the Virginia Farmers.
"If (says Mr. Gray) the war should continue until the end of the year 1815, (of which there is every prospect) the increase of the public debt will amount to the enormous sum of ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, which being added to the public debt at the commencement of the war (45 millions) amounts in all to upwards of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS --rating seventeen dollars to a pound avoirdupois, it would make EIGHT MILLIONS, EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE POUNDS weight of silver, would load FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDONS, at 2000 pounds each, and being spread upon the surface of the earth, would cover FIFTY-SEVEN ACRES, SEVENTY-FIVE SQUARE RODS AND SEVENTY-TWO SQUARE FEET!!!! Taking the amount of the expenses of this present year at 38 millions (a low calculation) it is---FOR EVERY DAY, ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX DOLLARS, FOR EVERY HOUR, FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO DOLLARS. AND FOR EVERY MINUTE OF THE YEAR, SEVENTY DOLLARS!!!"
Now let the man who is able and willing to pay his part of this enormous sum, for the accommodation of British Runaways, go to the poll, and vote for War and Taxes.
THE COSTS OF THE WAR
The hon. Mr. Gray, of Virginia, in his circular address to his constituents, has entered into some curious, but strictly correct calculations about the costs, &c. of the war. Amongst several others, we are forcibly struck with the following, which we earnestly recommend to the serious consideration of the Virginia Farmers.
"If (says Mr. Gray) the war should continue until the end of the year 1815, (of which there is every prospect) the increase of the public debt will amount to the enormous sum of ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, which being added to the public debt at the commencement of the war (45 millions) amounts in all to upwards of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS --rating seventeen dollars to a pound avoirdupois, it would make EIGHT MILLIONS, EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE POUNDS weight of silver, would load FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDONS, at 2000 pounds each, and being spread upon the surface of the earth, would cover FIFTY-SEVEN ACRES, SEVENTY-FIVE SQUARE RODS AND SEVENTY-TWO SQUARE FEET!!!! Taking the amount of the expenses of this present year at 38 millions (a low calculation) it is---FOR EVERY DAY, ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX DOLLARS, FOR EVERY HOUR, FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO DOLLARS. AND FOR EVERY MINUTE OF THE YEAR, SEVENTY DOLLARS!!!"
Now let the man who is able and willing to pay his part of this enormous sum, for the accommodation of British Runaways, go to the poll, and vote for War and Taxes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
War Or Peace
Taxation
What keywords are associated?
War Costs
Public Debt
Taxes
War Of 1812
Virginia Farmers
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Gray Of Virginia
Virginia Farmers
British Runaways
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Costs Of The War And Public Debt
Stance / Tone
Anti War And Anti Tax
Key Figures
Mr. Gray Of Virginia
Virginia Farmers
British Runaways
Key Arguments
War Continuation To 1815 Will Increase Public Debt By $108 Million, Totaling Over $150 Million.
This Debt Equals 8,823,529 Pounds Of Silver, Loading 4,500 Wagons Or Covering 57 Acres.
Annual Expenses Of $38 Million Equate To $104,166 Per Day, $4,252 Per Hour, And $70 Per Minute.
Citizens Should Vote Against War And Taxes To Avoid Burden For British Invaders.