Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This broadside, apparently a newspaper supplement, explains Fitzgerald's opposition to an upcoming bill that would increase taxes in Tennessee. He blames fiscal policies of previous administrations, particularly in regard to railroad bonds, as well as improper or fraudulent behavior of several officials. He also claims that the comptroller, Harris, projects that there will be no deficit so a tax increase is unnecessary. Finally, he recommends cutting government expenses rather than...