Letter on East-India Stock Directors Election many claims
The writer addresses Proprietors of East-India Stock, reflecting on a forthcoming director election and criticizing a Mr. C. D. for defamatory insinuations. He defends his own motives, asserts self interest in keeping a nontrusted man from the board, and promises to present a Letter from Capt. Cape as proof in a public dispute about alleged improprieties and personal gain.
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Daily Post
C. D
Capt. Cape
Lam
English East India Company
Intrigue Over Gold Lace In East India Company Rows
A letter reveals schemes to sell unlicensed Gold and Silver Lace tied to an East India voyage. Captain Cape records May 1736 dealings with Sir W- B- and Governor Horne, noting bills, receipts, and a claim of protection from loss. The writer accuses directors and governors of leveraging friendship for gain, warning proprietors of potential company losses.
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Court of Directors
Horne
Multumin Parvo
É&C
Affidavit and Remarks on Captain Cape Involving Laces and Silver
A lettered plea to publish an affidavit and remarks regarding Capt. Jonathan Cape. Sir William Billers and William Poiton assert details of selling damaged West Indies lace and silver thread to Cape. They describe prices, parcels, and a full repayment made by Cape, plus a recommendation letter to Bombay’s governor.
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William Billers
London
William Poiton
William Billers Faith
Jonathan Cape
Bombay
Cape
W. Binners
Tenour
Care
Heathcote
Robert Cowan
Lowther
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Mr. Th
India
West Indies
Tam
Cote
Mr. C. D
John Cape
Daux Post
William Biller
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