Warren HastingsLongman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1852 - 106 pages |
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Page 13
... favour of his employers depended chiefly on their dividends , and that their dividends depended chiefly on the investment . He there- fore , with great judgment , determined to apply his vigorous mind for a time to this department of ...
... favour of his employers depended chiefly on their dividends , and that their dividends depended chiefly on the investment . He there- fore , with great judgment , determined to apply his vigorous mind for a time to this department of ...
Page 17
... favour of Mahommed Reza Khan . When Hastings became Governor , Mahommed Reza Khan had held power seven years . An infant son of Meer Jaffier was now nabob ; and the guardianship of the young prince's person had been confided to the ...
... favour of Mahommed Reza Khan . When Hastings became Governor , Mahommed Reza Khan had held power seven years . An infant son of Meer Jaffier was now nabob ; and the guardianship of the young prince's person had been confided to the ...
Page 31
... favour of his victorious enemies by accusing him . An Indian government has only to let it be understood that it wishes a particular man to be ruined ; and , in twenty - four hours , it will be furnished with grave charges , supported ...
... favour of his victorious enemies by accusing him . An Indian government has only to let it be understood that it wishes a particular man to be ruined ; and , in twenty - four hours , it will be furnished with grave charges , supported ...
Page 32
... favour of the majority of the Council , to become the greatest native in Bengal . From the time of the arrival of the new Councillors , he had paid the most marked court to them , and had in consequence been excluded , with all ...
... favour of the majority of the Council , to become the greatest native in Bengal . From the time of the arrival of the new Councillors , he had paid the most marked court to them , and had in consequence been excluded , with all ...
Page 33
... favour of the Governor - General . In talents for business , in knowledge of the country , in general courtesy of demeanour , he was decidedly superior to his persecutors . The servants of the Company were naturally disposed to side ...
... favour of the Governor - General . In talents for business , in knowledge of the country , in general courtesy of demeanour , he was decidedly superior to his persecutors . The servants of the Company were naturally disposed to side ...
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