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>Wasn't that [income tax] to fund the Napoleonic wars and a "Temporary
>Measure" like the 70mph speed limit?
A war against France in 1798, just before Napolean's time. But
re-introduced in 1803 for the Napoleonic War.
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Roland Perry
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