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About The Book: "Report on the Military Expenditure of the Honorable East India Company" by Edward Frederick is an analytical document that provides a detailed examination of the financial aspects of military operations conducted by the East India Company. Addressed to Sir John Malcolm, a prominent British administrator and diplomat, the report scrutinizes the cost-effectiveness and budgetary allocations of the Company's armed forces in India. Frederick’s analysis aims to offer insights and recommendations for optimizing military spending without compromising the strategic and security objectives of British governance in the region. This report is a critical resource for understanding the economic dimensions of colonial military management and reflects contemporary concerns over fiscal responsibility and administrative efficiency in the British colonial empire.