An Essay on the State of England In Relation to Its Trade, Its Poor, and Its Taxes, for Carrying on the Present War Against France

"An Essay on the State of England" by John Cary is a study about England's money situation during a war with France. The project looks at how trade, taxes, and poverty are all linked together. Cary tries to figure out how to make England's trade better so the country has enough money and people can do well, while also dealing with the problems caused by taxes. The study starts by talking about the important issues facing England, by mentioning the need for strong trade to keep the country's money in good shape during the war. It suggests ways to improve trade, like supporting factories at home and protecting trade with other countries, which could make England richer. It also talks about how high taxes can hurt trade and poor people, and suggested that a good trade system could make these problems less severe. The start of the essay lays out a plan to deeply study England's economic state, focusing on how good trade is the key to the country's wealth.