Q. Do you know any thing of the rate of exchange in Pensylvania, and whether it has fallen lately?
A. It is commonly from one hundred and seventy to one hundred and seventy-five. I have heard, that it has fallen lately from one hundred and seventy-five to one hundred sixty-two and a half; owing, I suppose, to their lessening their orders for goods; and when their debts to this country are paid, I think the exchange will probably be at par.
Q. Do not you think the people of America would submit to pay the stamp duty, if it was moderated?
A. No, never, unless compelled by force of arms.
Q. Are not the taxes in Pensylvania laid on unequally, in order to burthen the English trade; particularly the tax on professions and business?
A. It is not more burthensome in proportion, than the tax on lands. It is intended, and supposed to take an equal proportion of profits.
Q. How is the assembly composed? Of what kinds of people are the members; landholders or traders?
A. It is composed of landholders, merchants, and artificers.
Q. Are not the majority landholders?
A. I believe they are.