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Author Pulteney, William, 1729-1805
Author Stewart, John, 1749-1822
Title A Short View of the Laws Now Subsisting with Respect to the Powers of the East India Company
To Borrow Money under their Seal, and to Incur Debts in the Course of their Trade, by the Purchase of Goods on Credit, and by Freighting Ships or other Mercantile Transactions
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Summary "A Short View of the Laws Now Subsisting with Respect to the Powers of the East India Company" is a legal and commercial analysis written in the late 18th century. This treatise discusses the statutes governing the financial operations and borrowing abilities of the East India Company, addressing misconceptions and outlining the legal framework that permits the company to engage in trade practices typical of merchants, such as purchasing goods on credit and incurring debts. The likely topic revolves around the legal powers of the East India Company regarding borrowing and trade. In this work, the author argues against the potential misinterpretations of the laws that limit the East India Company’s ability to borrow money and conduct trade. Drawing on various acts of Parliament, the text meticulously outlines the financial constraints imposed on the Company, emphasizing that the statutes do not restrict the purchasing of goods on credit or the management of debt incurred through standard trade practices. The author asserts that despite significant debts, the Company remains solvent and capable of meeting its obligations, countering claims made by dissenting Directors aimed at preventing dividend hikes. Ultimately, the piece serves as both a defense of the Company’s financial practices and a critique of the restrictive laws affecting its capacity to expand and operate effectively in the competitive market of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject East India Company -- Rules and practice
Subject East India Company -- Appropriations and expenditures
Subject Great Britain -- Commercial policy
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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