) Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 36 | |
| Author | Alexander Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | The Federalist |
| Publisher | New York Packet |
Publication date | January 8, 1788 |
| Media type | Newspaper |
| Preceded by | Federalist No. 35 |
| Followed by | Federalist No. 37 |
Federalist No. 36 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton, the thirty-sixth of The Federalist Papers. It was published in the New York Packet on January 8, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius,[1] the name under which all The Federalist papers were published. This is the last of seven essays by Hamilton on the then-controversial issue of taxation. It is titled "The Same Subject Continued: Concerning the General Power of Taxation".
Summary
Hamilton details the government's need for a body of tax collectors knowledgeable of every district, so as to establish a value to be taxed. He claims that this will be accomplished by using the same tax collectors as the state governments do. Hamilton argues against a poll tax.
References
- ^ "The Federalist No. 36 (8 January 1788)". archives.gov. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
External links
- Text of The Federalist No. 36: congress.gov