Commonplace book, ca. 1727.

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Commonplace book, ca. 1727.

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The author was the Purser aboard the Prince George, which was engaged in trade between Jidda and Bengal. On June 6, 1727, six Englishmen were attacked in a riot; Fullerton was the only survivor. This commonplace book contains a journal which is the only eyewitness account of the event and subsequent negotiations. The book also contains notes about trade in the Far East. Included in the portfolio is a copy of the journal entitled "A brief account of the massacre of the English at Judda," as well as copies of newspaper articles about the event.

5 items ; 32 cm.

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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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) ...

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