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The Case of the Officers of Excise

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The Case of the Officers of Excise is a political pamphlet published by Samuel Johnson in 1772. It argues for better pay for excise officers and comments on the qualifications required for the work and the problems that can arise when revenue officials are inadequately compensated. The text is an example of Johnson's political prose and is intended for readers studying eighteenth-century British administration, labor, and public finance. [Folger Shakespeare Library](https://catalog.folger.edu/record/835153)

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Who wrote The Case of the Officers of Excise?

The pamphlet was written by Samuel Johnson. It was published in 1772 as a political argument about excise officers and public revenue work.

What issue does The Case of the Officers of Excise discuss?

It argues that excise officers should receive better pay. Johnson connects poor compensation with problems in recruiting and retaining people for revenue work.

What qualifications does the pamphlet address?

The text comments on the qualifications required for excise officers. It also considers what can happen when revenue officials are not adequately compensated.

Is The Case of the Officers of Excise a novel?

No. It is a political pamphlet from 1772, written to argue about public administration, pay, and the work of excise officers.

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