Robert Gregory papers, 1774-1810.

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Robert Gregory papers, 1774-1810.

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The series consists of papers of Robert Gregory from 1774-1810. The papers include correspondence; official records such as minutes, reports, and financial papers; and printed material relating to his service as a director at the East India Company. The correspondence (bulk 1778-1783) contains letters from various individuals reporting on the business of the East India Company and its activities in India during the English occupation and particularly during the Maratha Wars. The official records of the East India Company include minutes of the Court of Directors (June - Sept. 1779), financial reports and records from Bengal (1777-1784), a summary of proceedings relative to Rajah Cheyle Sing (1775), an account of sums of money given by the Nabob of Arcot for bringing about the revolution (1776), a brief state of the British affairs in India from January 1 to November 30, 1780, and a holograph copy of a treaty of peace with the Nabob Tippoo Sultaun Bahauder (1784).

.5 linear ft. : (in 1 box)

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Gregory, Robert, 1729?-1810

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Robert Gregory (1727-1810) was born in Ireland. He made his fortune as a merchant in India. In 1766 he settled in Kent, England and served as a member of the British Parliament (1768-1784). He also served as a director of the East India Company (1769-1782) and as chairman of the Court of Directors in 1782. He married Maria Auchmuty and they had three sons, Robert (1754-1814), Richard (1761-1839), and William (1766-1840), and one daughter, Margaret. From the description of Robert Greg...

East India Company

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The East India Company (formally called the Governor and Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies (1600-1708) and the United Company of Merchants of England Trading to the East Indies (1708-1873)), was an English company formed for the exploitation of the spice trade in East and Southeast Asia and India. It was incorporated by Royal Charter in December 1600. From the guide to the East India Company, 1647, 1647, (Senate House Library, University of London) ...