The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 8Little, Brown,, 1881 - Great Britain |
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Page 11
... agents , and dependants could not be dubious . And this latter description form a very considerable , and by far the most active and efficient part of that body . To add to the votes , which is adding to the power in proportion to the ...
... agents , and dependants could not be dubious . And this latter description form a very considerable , and by far the most active and efficient part of that body . To add to the votes , which is adding to the power in proportion to the ...
Page 51
... , they are only employed as ser- vants and agents to Europeans , or in the inferior departments of collection , when it is absolutely im- to Nabob of possible to proceed a step without their ON THE AFFAIRS OF INDIA . 51.
... , they are only employed as ser- vants and agents to Europeans , or in the inferior departments of collection , when it is absolutely im- to Nabob of possible to proceed a step without their ON THE AFFAIRS OF INDIA . 51.
Page 59
... agents were unable to furnish at the usual prices . Accordingly a discount was settled on such terms as could be made : the lowest discount , and that at two places only , was at four per cent ; which , with the interest on the bonds ...
... agents were unable to furnish at the usual prices . Accordingly a discount was settled on such terms as could be made : the lowest discount , and that at two places only , was at four per cent ; which , with the interest on the bonds ...
Page 63
... the servants have at one stroke taken the whole trade into their own hands , on their own capital of 800,000l . , at their own risk , and the Company are become agents and factors to them , to sell by ON THE AFFAIRS OF INDIA . 63.
... the servants have at one stroke taken the whole trade into their own hands , on their own capital of 800,000l . , at their own risk , and the Company are become agents and factors to them , to sell by ON THE AFFAIRS OF INDIA . 63.
Page 64
Edmund Burke. become agents and factors to them , to sell by com mission their goods for their profit . To enable your Committee to form some judgment upon the profit which may accrue to the Company from its new relation and employment ...
Edmund Burke. become agents and factors to them , to sell by com mission their goods for their profit . To enable your Committee to form some judgment upon the profit which may accrue to the Company from its new relation and employment ...
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