A Caution to the Directors of the East-India Company With Regard to Their Making the Midsummer Dividend of Five Per Cent. Without Due Attention to a Late Act of Parliament, and a By-law of Their Own

** "A Caution to the Directors of the East-India Company" by Anonymous is an 18th-century analysis of the East India Company's governance, focusing on financial and legal troubles tied to dividend payouts. The story presents an argument to company board members, centered on abiding by parliamentary acts regarding dividend distribution, particularly a proposed five percent dividend. The author argues that the directors must understand the legal requirements to avoid breaking the law. The cautious tone of the story outlines the need to safeguard both the company's assets and its stature. **