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    1. [TRIVVIES] From The Whitehaven Herald, Tuesday, April 23, 1833/Economy
    2. Geo.
    3. Transcribed by Susan Bergeron. Geo. The Whitehaven Herald, Tuesday, April 23, 1833 Economy The Chancellor of the Exchequer has set an example of economy in his own department which some of his colleagues would do well to follow. Mr. WICKHAM, his private secretary, having been appointed one of the Board of Inquiry relative to the Customs and Excise, Lord ALTHORP has resolved on having the duties of the private and official secretaries performed by one person. MR. WALPOLE, the official secretary, has consequently returned to the Revenue department, and Lieutenant DRUMMOND has entered upon the situation filled by Mr. WICKHAM, with the duties of the official secretary attached. The amount of saving is only £300 per annum, but the example is important. Sun. .....

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