How to make a fortune in the 18th Century

Peter Covey-Crump


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Anywhere
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Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
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Hobby, Probus speaker
Fee:
Free
Category:
History
Updated:
14th November 2020

Anselm Beaumont, an apothecary, arrived in Calcutta as a free merchant in 1753, and later joined the East India Company. His business letters reveal that he made a large fortune trading in salt, opium and other commodities. The talk describes his career, how he made his fortune and the problems he had after returning to England. He was a close friend of Lord Clive.

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About Peter Covey-Crump

I am a retired Civil Servant living in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. My historical talks are based on research into family history and are illustrated with original documents. I am a keen photographer and this has inspired my travel talks.

I am prepared to visit group within 50 miles of Cheltenham (once this is possible). Meanwhile I can give talks anywhere on Zoom.


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