A Defense Of The Merchants Of Boston Against Aspersions Of The Honorable John Z. Goodrich, Ex-Collector Of Customs (1866) - Paperback - 9781436724135

A Defense Of The Merchants Of Boston Against Aspersions Of The Honorable John Z. Goodrich, Ex-Collector Of Customs is a historical book written by Samuel Hooper in 1866. The book is a response to the accusations made by John Z. Goodrich, a former collector of customs, against the merchants of Boston. Goodrich had accused the merchants of Boston of being involved in illegal activities and tax evasion. Hooper, who was a prominent merchant and politician in Boston, defended the merchants against these accusations. He argued that the merchants of Boston were honest and law-abiding citizens who contributed to the growth and prosperity of the city. He also provided evidence to refute Goodrich's claims and criticized Goodrich for his lack of evidence and unfair treatment of the merchants.The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the economic and political climate of Boston during the mid-19th century. It provides insight into the challenges faced by merchants and the role they played in the development of the city. It also highlights the importance of honesty, integrity, and fairness in business and politics.Overall, A Defense Of The Merchants Of Boston Against Aspersions Of The Honorable John Z. Goodrich, Ex-Collector Of Customs is a well-researched and well-written book that offers valuable insights into the history of Boston and the role of merchants in shaping its economy and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: Samuel Hooper
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jun 29, 2008
• | Number of Pages: 64 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1436724139
• | ISBN-13: 9781436724135