[Letter from Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles to Lord Lansdowne], 1823 January 20. 1823.

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[Letter from Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles to Lord Lansdowne], 1823 January 20. 1823.

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Raffles states that "I have now ... a more detailed ... account of ... Trade during the past year 1822 ... The Expenses of the Settlement have in no year exceeded £10,000 - and we have already a local Revenue to nearly that amount without any Tax whatever on the Trade. Land which was the other day covered with primeval forest or in a State of Swamp has already a high value and a few lots conveniently situated for Mercantile Establishments sold lately for upwards of 50,000 Dollars." He contrasts the success of Singapore against the "heavy and burdensome establishment of Bencoolen ... The annual expenses of Singapore are less than the Monthly Charges of Bencoolen, while the Capital turned in Trade is in nearly the same proportion in favor of the former." Raffles also mentions the establishment of a land registry, providing "for the Magistracy from the body of European Residents" and being "able to establish a Press in the English Malay and Chinese Characters and that it is already in some activity - As a first specimen which will stand in need of your indulgence I have the honor to enclose Copies of the several Regulations ... ". He notes that "since the establishment of Singapore under the British Flag not a single case of Piracy has happened in its' vicinity ... "

[7] p. on 2 folded leaves ; 25 x 20 cm.

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Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess, 1780-1863

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British politician and Irish peer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to an unidentified recipient, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 593760516 ...

Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir, 1781-1826

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This letter, written by Raffles from Bencoolen, is to The Marquess of Lansdowne. Lansdowne was a key supporter for the abolition of slavery and for free trade within the House of Lords. These inclinations contributed to Lansdowne's support for Raffles' efforts to increase British influence in South East Asia. From the description of [Letter from Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles to Lord Lansdowne], 1820 April 15. 1820. (Broken Bow Public Library). WorldCat record id: 499218763 Fro...