A Caution to the Directors of the East-India Company by Anonymous
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"A Caution to the Directors of the East-India Company" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the 18th century. The book addresses the governance and financial management of the East India Company, specifically highlighting the legal and operational challenges faced by its directors in relation to dividend declarations. It aims to provide guidance on navigating the complexities of recent parliamentary acts concerning company dividends and the implications of these laws. In
the text, the author meticulously outlines the legal stipulations imposed on the East India Company regarding dividend payments, arguing against the directors' proposal to declare a dividend of five percent. He emphasizes the importance of adherence to parliamentary guidelines and cautions against potential legal repercussions stemming from non-compliance. The author illustrates the reckless nature of declaring dividends without due consideration of the company's financial health and the legal framework, ultimately advocating for a prudent approach to safeguard the company’s interests and reputation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 43046803 |
| Title |
A Caution to the Directors of the East-India Company With Regard to Their Making the Midsummer Dividend of Five Per Cent. Without Due Attention to a Late Act of Parliament, and a By-law of Their Own |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard J. Shiffer and the Distributed Proofreading volunteers at www.pgdp.net for Project Gutenberg. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HF: Social sciences: Commerce |
| Subject | East India Company -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37048 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 274 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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