capitation tax
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If there was error on this account it was to a very limited extent, as every subsequent census has agreed with the first, although the notion of a capitation tax has entirely died out.
From Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 by Kennedy, James
Up to 1671, all Creoles, Mulattoes, free Negroes, etc., paid a capitation tax.
From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916 by Various
They were to pay tribute—the tithe of their crops, a tax in silver, a capitation tax.
From History Of Ancient Civilization by Seignobos, Charles
It has been said that when the first census was taken the general impression was a capitation tax was to be imposed, and that in consequence the inmates reported were far below the actual number.
From Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 by Kennedy, James
He proposes a territorial impost; a general capitation tax; an augmented duty upon the circulation and export of silver; and a duty upon the consumption of tobacco.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various
