02476nam 2200481 n 450 99639014600331620200824121356.0(CKB)4940000000099398(EEBO)2248498401(UnM)99828712e(UnM)99828712(EXLCZ)99494000000009939819950504d1694 uy |engurbn||||a|bb|Proposals for a fund of a hundred and fifty thousand pounds per annum[electronic resource] 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 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 1694London [s.n.]printed in the year 169410 pA 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.Reproduction of the original in the Goldsmiths' Library, University of London.Reproduction of original in Columbia University Library.eebo-0058CrimeEnglandEarly works to 1800CriminalsEnglandEarly works to 1800Finance, PublicGreat Britain1688-1815Early works to 1800Inheritance and transfer taxLaw and legislationEarly works to 1800TaxationEnglandEarly works to 1800Fines (Penalties)EnglandEarly works to 1800CrimeCriminalsFinance, PublicInheritance and transfer taxLaw and legislationTaxationFines (Penalties)Houghton ThomasGent.1001093Cu-RivESCu-RivESCStRLINWaOLNBOOK996390146003316Proposals for a fund of a hundred and fifty thousand pounds per annum2423818UNISA