The mismatch in service between Stringer Lawrence and Benjamin Robins in mid-18th century south-east India (Q1960986)

In this article one is surprised to observe how the mismatch in service between Stringer Lawrence and Benjamin Robins performed for the East India Company in Mid 18th Century South-East India. The author divides his article into four sections viz, (i) Stringer Lawrence, Pre-Robins, (ii) Benjamin Robins questions, (iii) Lawrence, Post Robins, (iv) Reflections. Along with these four sections there is an appendix under the title ``Contemporary Military and Naval Services; references a propos 1750''. The article is well written and it helps one to appreciate the cultural and social parameters of scientific work in the early 18th century.