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Page 159
... trading with all these oriental countries ? " " They have all they want , ' I replied , as they hire local vessels for these trips . Inconceivable profits are made by those who understand this trade . There are even chiefs amongst them ...
... trading with all these oriental countries ? " " They have all they want , ' I replied , as they hire local vessels for these trips . Inconceivable profits are made by those who understand this trade . There are even chiefs amongst them ...
Page 163
... trade , on pain of instant dismissal and loss of pay , to go for trade to places other than those to which they have been sent . This is to prevent abuses and swindles , with great prejudice to the business and reputation of the Company ...
... trade , on pain of instant dismissal and loss of pay , to go for trade to places other than those to which they have been sent . This is to prevent abuses and swindles , with great prejudice to the business and reputation of the Company ...
Page 440
... trade than the capture of St. Thomé . At Banka we were going to open the way for trade in cloves , nutmegs , and other such choice merchandise , which are not found anywhere else in the world . At Banka we would find a king and people ...
... trade than the capture of St. Thomé . At Banka we were going to open the way for trade in cloves , nutmegs , and other such choice merchandise , which are not found anywhere else in the world . At Banka we would find a king and people ...
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