This Day in History: March 27

A motion was made by Mr. Bland 2ded. by Mr. Lee to go back to the first part of the report & instead of the words “levy” an impost of 5 PerCt. to substitute the word “collect” an impost &c. It was urged in favor of this motion that the first word imported a Legislative idea, & the latter an executive only, and consequently the latter might be less obnoxious to the States. [More]

Who's levyin'? We're collectin'.

I hadn't realized Jojo Krako rejoinders were that old.

Mike reminds us of another date, and while not part of the original Revolutionary period this feature chronicles, it is nonetheless important to know about and then remember.