Melvill , Sir , James Cosmo , 1792-1861 , Knight , economist and East India Company official

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Melvill , Sir , James Cosmo , 1792-1861 , Knight , economist and East India Company official

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        James Cosmo Melvill was born in Guernsey and brought up there and in England. He entered the East India Company's home service as young man and rose through the company's financial arm to become Chief Secretary in 1836. He was knighted in 1853 and retired in 1858, after 50 years of service.

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