A Complete digest of the theory, laws and practice of insurance, compiled from the best authorities in different languages which are quoted and referred to throughout the work, and arranged in alphabetical order, under many fields heads, with ample references, and a general index ; affording immediate and full information, on every distinct matter, question, or point. With a preliminary discourse ; wherein are delineated the very great disorders which prevail in affairs of insurance ; their principal causes explained ; and methods proposed for better regulation and prevention. by John Weskett, Merchant