This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
A Tale of Debts and Dissension in the Empire
A lengthy discourse on naval costs, provincial forts, and Bengal finances highlights the East India Company’s vast expenditures and meagre revenue. Debates consider military outlays, fortifications at Calcutta, and European threats while urging reform and attention to grievances in Bengal and other presidencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadenhall-street
Calcutta
Madrass
Bombay
Falt-Commission
China
Court of Versailles
Asia
Globe
Bengal
Europe
Sundades
Charles de Salis
Portugal
Guir. Warre
John Olive
Operto
Mr. Olive
Olive
Poland
Queein
Majer
von Mofer
Maffe
Maffie
England
Junius
Mr. Wilkes
Junios
Alderman Bull
London
J. Maffie
Fulius
Regulus
Billingsgate
Bank of England
Manchester
Norwich
Birmingham
Lisbon