Letters expose graft claim against East-Eudia stock directors
A turbulent letter from Capt. Cape to East-Eudia Stock proprietors recalls a controversy over a suspected bribery scheme. It cites a letter demanding an illicit delivery of gold lace and threads with a bonded promise to Governor Horn, plus Receipts and bills. the author accuses a fellow director of pressuring him for profit, while detailing plans to reveal further letters and an attempted defense. The document frames the tension between officers and shareholders and signals ongoing investigations into public misconduct.