""Letter To Joseph Hume Upon The Mischievous Effects Of Stamp Duties Upon Policies Of Marine Assurance"" is a book written by William Ellis and published in 1826. The book is a letter addressed to Joseph Hume, a British politician and reformer, in which Ellis argues against the imposition of stamp duties on policies of marine assurance. Ellis argues that such duties have a detrimental effect on the shipping industry, making it more expensive for ship...