Correspondence of David Scott, Director and Chairman of the East India Company, Relating to Indian Affairs. Volume 1, 1787-99. Volume 2, 1800-05

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Author(s) Philips, Cyril H (ed)
Publication type Monograph
Year published 1951
Pages 2 vols
Publisher Royal Historical Society
Place Published London

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City London
County Greater London
Country England
Postcode NW1 2DB
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David Scott, 1746-1805, was a merchant at Mumbai from a young age, forming the agency house of Scott, Tate & Adamson. As a wealthy and influential merchant transferred to London in 1786 and in 1788, with political support, was appointed a [reforming] director of the East India Company, especially regarding its shipping operations