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Secret committee pressuring peace terms with France
The North Briton reports on the East India Company hidden struggles during wartime talks with France. Directors fear losing control of revenues at Mafulapatnam and weigh restoring them to the country powers. Lord Egremont and Mr Wood clash over candor and power, with government officials accusing the board of chicanery as negotiations near a pivotal decision.
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Wood
Secretary of State
France
Court of Directors
Mafulapatnam
Dorrien
Lord Egremont
Mr. Dorrien
Bir. Wood
Tsord Egremont
East-India Company