A Letter to Sir T. C. Bunbury: On the Poor Rates and the High Price of Provisions (1795)

A Letter to Sir T. C. Bunbury: On the Poor Rates and the High Price of Provisions is a book written in 1795 by an anonymous author who refers to himself as ""A Suffolk Gentleman"". The book is a letter addressed to Sir Thomas Charles Bunbury, a member of Parliament who represented the constituency of Suffolk. The book is a critique of the poor relief system in England, which is funded by a tax known as the ""poor rate"". The author argues that the poor rate is unfair and inefficient, and that it has led to an increase in poverty and dependence among the lower classes. He also discusses the high price of provisions, which he attributes to the poor state of agriculture in England and the effects of the French Revolution on trade.The author proposes several solutions to these problems, including the establishment of a national system of poor relief, the reform of agricultural practices, and the reduction of taxes on imported goods. He also argues that the government should take a more active role in promoting the welfare of the lower classes, rather than leaving it solely to private charity.Overall, A Letter to Sir T. C. Bunbury is a passionate and well-reasoned argument for social and economic reform in England during a time of great political and economic upheaval.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.