Controversy Over East-India Stock Directors Letter
A writer defends an earlier critique of director choices for East-India stock and accuses C. D. of baseless self interest. He claims to possess a Captain Cape letter as proof, challenging alleged defamatory charges and urging accurate public judgment.
London Letter Details Gold Lace Trade and Court Intrigue
A long missive from Captain Jonathan Cape describes secured parcels of Gold and Silver Lace and its dubious sale through Sir W B and others. The writer details bills, receipts, and a promised safeguard from loss, urging readers to scrutinize directors and governors over alleged improper gain at the East India Company. He cites affidavits, letters, and a sudden death in the Cowan family as context for widespread concern.
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Mr. Lowther
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