John Law of Lauriston

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Exaggerated accounts of resources of Louisiana - Law's judgment at fault. - His ultimate aim.-he creates an arti ficial rise in the value of Company shares - His unsuccessful efforts to gain influence over saint-simon. - Acquisition of Tobacco mono ly. - Absorption of other companies - Re constitution of est India Company - Parliamentary opposi tion overcome. Mothers and Daughters - Excited speculation in shares - Issue of notes to colonists. - A pioneer's account of Louisiana.