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"The point I get is that you're trying to maximize the importance of tariff income on foreign goods bound for the south by conflating them with non-tariff-subject goods from the north."

How could I do that since the data I originally gave was to another poster on a completely different topic and that obviously was intended to rebut a totally different assertion? If you have a problem with it, give us your own data.

"Then, when you're called on it, you attempt to cover a vague source"

Yes, so all links to encyclopedias are now not valid sources per your decision. We will all adhere to that I am sure.

"by sending anyone looking to verify your numbers on a series of wild goose chases into historical documents."

You just did not know how to use what you found.

"And when someone does run down those documents and finds that they don't say what you said they would"

The source you appear to refer to is the US Treasury report. It gave you the data to begin your search.

""you play the o-so-superior "Well, you're just not smart enough to understand" card.""

And you play the 'its all your fault card.'

Now if you've actually got a source for this stuff, post it. Post the actual documents like I did with the 1860 Treasury report. Otherwise, your credibility with these "facts" is shot.

Why don't you read the above posts and links. I have told you exactly what you need.

Your biggest mistake is this: "The point I get is that you're trying to maximize the importance of tariff income...". I am not trying to make that point at all.

This all began with someone saying that the South was too poor to consume anything. I think that point has been rebutted in spades.

If you are still interested, and I do not see why, what value of consumable imports the South imported I will be glad to supply you with that information. Otherwise, have a nice day.

Sir,

With respect, your target audience cannot comprehend that imported goods move via trans-shipment to interior points of the country. Or that the SHORTEST route between Europe and the United States is the CHEAPEST route, so naturally products would ship there. Additionally, New York had the deepest harbour, Charleston being only 12 feet deep large ships could never enter the harbour unless it was dredged - which was contemplated circa 1860 to attract trade.

Furthermore, your audience is still looking for that mythical one line sentence, not willing to expend the time to track shipments to the consumer. And lastly, with the secession of the states, Southern exporters would see a rise in revenues and profits, and as a consequence, agricultural interests would seek more mechanical means of increasing production.