"Five Letters From A Free Merchant In Bengal, To Warren Hastings, Esq." offers a critical perspective on the economic conditions in Bengal during the late 18th century. Penned by Joseph Price, this work comprises a series of letters addressed to Warren Hastings, the Governor-General of the East India Company. Price, writing as a free merchant, shares his insights and concerns regarding the declining export trade of Bengal, providing a unique viewpoint from within the colonial economic system.
These letters delve into the possible causes of this decline, presenting an analysis that would have been relevant to Hastings and other policymakers of the time. The pamphlet offers valuable historical insights into the economic challenges and debates surrounding British colonial rule in India and the operations of the East India Company. This book will be of interest to scholars and researchers focusing on the economic history of British India, the dynamics of colonial trade, and the administration of Warren Hastings.
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