A Letter To The Court Of Directors Of The East-India Company From Warren Hastings, Esq., Governor-General Of Bengal (1783)

""A Letter To The Court Of Directors Of The East-India Company"" is a historical document written by Warren Hastings, the Governor-General of Bengal in 1783. The letter is addressed to the Court of Directors of the East-India Company, and it provides a detailed account of Hastings' experiences and actions during his time as Governor-General. Hastings' letter covers a wide range of topics, including his efforts to reform the East India Company's administration, his dealings with Indian rulers and officials, and his attempts to promote trade and commerce in Bengal. He also discusses his controversial decision to impeach and try the former Governor-General, Sir Elijah Impey, for his role in the trial of Maharaja Nandakumar, a prominent Indian nobleman who was executed for forgery.Throughout the letter, Hastings defends his actions and argues that he acted in the best interests of the East India Company and the people of Bengal. He also provides a detailed account of the political and economic situation in Bengal at the time, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by the East India Company in India.Overall, ""A Letter To The Court Of Directors Of The East-India Company"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex and often controversial role of the East India Company in India during the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.