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A Letter To Lord Ellenborough: From Lord Cochrane (1815)

A Letter To Lord Ellenborough: From Lord Cochrane (1815)

Cochrane, Thomas

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ISBN10: 1165905892
ISBN13: 9781165905898
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Letter To Lord Ellenborough: From Lord Cochrane (1815) is a historical document written by Thomas Cochrane, a British naval officer and politician. The book is a letter addressed to Lord Ellenborough, the Lord Chief Justice of England, in which Cochrane defends himself against charges of fraud and conspiracy. Cochrane had been accused of being involved in a stock market scam in which false information was spread about the outcome of the Napoleonic Wars to manipulate stock prices. Cochrane vehemently denies these accusations in his letter to Lord Ellenborough, arguing that he was the victim of a conspiracy and that there was no evidence to support the charges against him. The book provides a fascinating insight into the political and financial climate of early 19th century Britain, as well as the legal system of the time. It also sheds light on the character and reputation of Thomas Cochrane, who was a controversial figure in his own right. Overall, A Letter To Lord Ellenborough: From Lord Cochrane (1815) is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on a significant moment in British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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