Alphabetical list of officials

Office-Holders in Modern Britain: Volume 5, Home Office Officials 1782-1870. Originally published by University of London, London, 1975.

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'Alphabetical list of officials', in Office-Holders in Modern Britain: Volume 5, Home Office Officials 1782-1870, (London, 1975) pp. 47-61. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/office-holders/vol5/pp47-61 [accessed 24 April 2024]

Alphabetical List of Officials

Adams, William Dacres Supernumerary Clerk 17 May 1791-24 Oct. 1794 (HO 43/3 p. 257). Clerk 24 Oct. 1794-30 July 1810 (HO 43/6 p. 27). Res. 30 July 1810 on app. as Commissioner of Woods (HO 82/16; C 66/4104).

Addington, John Hiley Under Secretary 20 Aug. 1812-22 April 1818 (HO 43/21 p. 138; HO 43/27 p. 253; HO 82/16).

Addington, Hon. William Leonard Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Sidmouth) 5 Jan. 1815-5 Jan. 1819 (HO 82/16).

Allen, Rev. Joseph Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Spencer) 19 March 1806-18 Jan. 1807 (HO 82/16).

Allen, Mary Housekeeper 5 Nov. 1821-26 Dec. 1829 (HO 82/16). D. 26 Dec. 1829 (ibid.).

Anderson, Robert Assistant on Irish Affairs 17 Dec. 1867 (HO 36/36 pp. 249- 250).

Anstruther, Robert Junior Clerk 5 Jan. 1829-30 Aug. 1847 (HO 82/16). Ret. 30 Aug. 1847 (HO 82/2; T 13/2 p. 321).

Arbuthnot, Robert Christopher Junior Clerk April 1849- March 1860 (HO 45/ 9483/1782M17). Assistant Clerk March 1860 (HO 45/9483/1782M8C).

Baker, George Office Porter 1845 (HO 82/2). Assistant Office Keeper probably app. 1845; occ. 22 Nov. 1851 (HO 36/30 pp. 301-2). Office Porter 1866 (HO 43/104 pp. 330-1; Royal Kal. (1867), 160).

Baldwin, William Counsel for Criminal Business 23 Jan. 1796-10 Oct. 1813 (T 29/74 p. 179; T 29/78 p. 39). D. 10 Oct. 1813 (HO 36/17 p. 268).

Counsel for Colonial Business 2 Feb. 1796-10 Oct. 1813 (HO 43/7 p. 364).

Baring, Thomas George (styled Hon. 4 Jan. 1866) Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Grey) probably app. 1851; occ. 1852 (Royal Kal. (1852), 158). Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 23 April 1864 to 30 April 1866 (HO 43/101 p. 5; HO 43/106 pp. 364-5).

Beach see Hicks Beach

Beckett, John Under Secretary 18 Feb. 1806-25 June 1817 (HO 43/15 p. 380; HO 82/16).

Bell, John Under Secretary 27 March-April 1782 (HO 42/2, Bell's memorial, 28 Feb. 1783; SP 45/35, receipt for fees April 1782; Nelson, Home Office, 31).

Belmore, Somerset Richard (Lowry Corry) 4th Earl of Parliamentary Under Secretary app. 7 July 1866 (HO 43/107 flyleaf). Last occ. 19 July 1867 (HO 43/110 pp. 365- 366).

Bentham, M. G. Supplementary Clerk 9 July 1856 (HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Bernard, Scrope Under Secretary 6 June 1789-23 Aug. 1792 (HO 43/3 p. 47; HO 82/3, payment to King 12 Nov. 1792; HO 88/2, receipts for fees Aug. 1792).

Bethune see Drinkwater, John Elliott

Bourne see Sturges Bourne

Bouverie see Pleydell Bouverie

Bradbury (from 21 March 1797 Norton), John Clerk (Plantation Department) Dec. 1783-9 Jan. 1789 (1st Rept. on Fees, 26). Clerk 9 Jan. 1789-8 May 1797 (HO 43/2 p. 348). Res. 8 May 1797 (HO 82/16).

Brand, Henry Bouverie William (styled Hon. 21 March 1851) Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Grey) July 1846-1851 (HO 82/2). Last occ. 1851 (Royal Kal. (1851), 158).

Brietzcke, Charles Clerk 27 March 1782-23 Oct. 1794 (HO 43/1 pp. 12-13; 1st Rept. on Fees, 21). Ret. 23 Oct. 1794 (HO 43/5 p. 177; HO 36/8 pp. 413-14, 415).

Brietzcke, George Purchas Clerk 24 Oct. 1794-27 April 1817 (HO 43/6 p. 27). D. 27 April 1817 (HO 82/16; Gent. Mag. (1817), lxxxvii (1), 475).

Brodrick, Hon. Thomas Under Secretary 17 July 1794-13 Jan. 1795 (HO 43/5 p. 295). D. 13 Jan. 1795 (Burke, Peerage, under Midleton, Viscount).

Brown, Thomas Office Keeper 29 Nov. 1810-5 Jan. 1813 (HO 82/16). Left office 5 Jan. 1813 on app. as King's Messenger (ibid.).

Bruce, Henry Austin Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 21 Nov. 1862 to 18 April 1864 (HO 43/98 p. 116; HO 43/100 p. 416). Secretary of State 9 Dec. 1868 (London Gazette no. 23449; Times, 10 Dec. 1868).

Buckingham, Charles F. Clerk for Local Taxation Returns Dec. 1866-April 1869 (T 13/7 p. 319). Dis. April 1869 (T 13/8 p. 263).

Burgess, R. H. Office Porter probably app. 1862; occ. from 1863 to 1866 (Royal Kal. (1863), 159; ibid. (1866), 160).

Burrows, Charles Office Porter 1845 (HO 82/2).

Byam, William Précis Writer 5 Jan.-5 April 1803 (HO 82/16).

Campbell, Colin Glencairn Junior Clerk 1 Sept. 1856-Feb. 1868 (HO 43/89 p. 297). Assistant Clerk probably app. Feb. 1868 on increase in number of Assistant Clerks from seven to eight (T 13/7 pp. 541-2; HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Capper, John Henry Supplementary Clerk 20 April 1794-3 Aug. 1800 (HO 82/16). Clerk for Criminal Business 3 Aug. 1800-31 March 1847 (HO 82/3, payments 24 Feb. and 11 Aug. 1800). Ret. 31 March 1847 (T 13/2 p. 289).

Carew see Pole Carew

Carrington, George William Clerk 27 March 1782-23 Oct. 1794 (HO 43/1 pp. 12-13; 1st Rept. on Fees, 22). Ret. 23 Oct. 1794 (HO 43/5 p. 176; HO 36/8 pp. 413- 414, 415).

Carter, Thomas Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Portland) pd. from 5 Jan. 1795 to 5 April 1796 (HO 82/16). Remained in office without salary after election as M.P. May 1796 (ibid.); probably left office 6 Aug. 1798 (Royal Kal. (1798), 104; app. of Frankland).

Chapman, James Clerk 7 July 1784-11 July 1794 (HO 43/1 p. 305). Left office 11 July 1794 on app. as Clerk, office of Secretary of State for War (HO 82/1; CO 324/ 107 p. 182).

Précis Writer 8 June 1791-11 July 1794 (HO 82/3, payments 23 Aug. 1792 and 3 Dec. 1794).

Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Dundas) 31 Dec. 1793-11 July 1794 (ibid., payments 8 July and 3 Dec. 1794).

Chapman, Robert Clerk (Plantation Department) probably app. Aug. 1786 in place of Porter; first occ. 1787 (Royal Kal. (1787), 104). Clerk 9 Jan. 1789-17 May 1791 (HO 43/2 p. 348). Res. 17 May 1791 (HO 43/3 p. 257).

Chetwynd, Hon. Richard Clerk 27 March 1782-25 Aug. 1786 (HO 43/1 pp. 12-13; 1st Rept. on Fees, 23). Res. 25 Aug. 1786 on app. as Clerk, Board of Trade (BT 5/4 p. 15; HO 43/2 p. 160).

Clerk, Sir George, 6th Bart. Under Secretary 5 Aug.-22 Nov. 1830 (HO 82/16).

Clifford, Charles Cavendish Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Palmerston) May 1854-Feb. 1855 (Gent. Mag. (1854), cxxxiv, 519).

Clive, George Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 23 June 1859 to 20 Nov. 1862 (HO 43/93 p. 236; HO 43/98 p. 116).

Clive, Henry Under Secretary 22 April 1818-18 Jan. 1822 (HO 43/27 p. 253; HO 43/31 p. 18; HO 82/16).

Colleton, James Nassau Clerk 27 March 1782-23 Oct. 1794 (HO 43/1 pp. 12-13; 1st Rept. on Fees, 23). Ret. 23 Oct. 1794 (HO 43/5 pp. 177-8; HO 36/8 pp. 413-14, 415).

Collett, John F. Assistant Office Keeper 1844-56 (HO 82/2). Door Porter probably app. 1856; occ. from 1857 to 1862 (Royal Kal. (1857), 158; ibid. (1862), 159).

Collings, Joseph B. E. W. Clerk for Local Taxation Returns 6 July 1869 (T 1/6493A/ 21356).

Cook, Elizabeth Housekeeper 5 Jan. 1830-1862 (HO 82/16). Office abolished 1862 (T 13/6 p. 186; Royal Kal. (1862), 159; ibid. (1863), 159).

Coulson, Walter Parliamentary Counsel 2 March 1848-20 Nov. 1860 (PC 2/231 p. 173). D. 20 Nov. 1860 (Gent. Mag. (1861), cxlviii, 111).

Cowper, Hon. William Francis Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 7 March to 11 Aug. 1855 (HO 43/87 pp. 139, 404).

Cranston, Robert Supplementary Clerk 24 Dec. 1864 (HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Crowder, Nathaniel Deputy Office Keeper 27 March 1782-c. 12 Feb. 1784 (Royal Kal. (1783), 110; ibid. (1784), 103). D. by 12 Feb. 1784 (Prob. 11/1113 f. 68).

Currie, Francis John Gore Clerk 14 Aug. 1817-28 March 1822 (HO 43/26 p. 261). Junior Clerk 28 March 1822-23 Feb. 1827 (HO 82/16). Assistant Clerk 23 Feb. 1827-25 June 1837 (ibid.). Senior Clerk 25 June 1837-3 Nov. 1852 (ibid.). Ret. 3 Nov. 1852 (HO 36/30 p. 453).

Daw, Thomas Clerk 27 March 1782-8 May 1791 (HO 43/1 pp. 12-13; 1st Rept. on Fees, 23). D. 8 May 1791 (HO 43/3 p. 257; HO 82/3, payment 18 July 1793 to Mrs. Daw).

Dawson, George Robert Under Secretary 18 Jan. 1822-30 April 1827 (HO 43/31 p. 18; HO 82/16).

Dawson, Robert Sharrock Clerk 5 July 1819-28 March 1822 (HO 43/28 p. 470). Junior Clerk 28 March 1822-10 July 1828 (HO 82/16). Assistant Clerk 10 July 1828- 29 Aug. 1841 (ibid.). Senior Clerk 29 Aug. 1841-12 Aug. 1850 (ibid.). Ret. 12 Aug. 1850 (HO 36/30 p. 103).

Day, William Keeper of Criminal Register 3 Aug. 1800-29 Aug. 1841 (HO 82/3, payments 19 Jan. and 20 May 1801). Ret. 29 Aug. 1841 (HO 82/16; HC 137 p. 6 (1842) xxvi, 698).

Defell, Charles Junior Clerk 20 Nov. 1865 (HO 43/104 p. 303).

Dillon, Hon. Arthur Edmund Denis Junior Clerk 10 Feb. 1840-5 April 1849 (HO 82/16). Assistant Clerk probably app. 5 April 1849 in place of Leslie, Senior Clerk. Senior Clerk 1 Oct. 1865-1 Feb. 1869 (T 1/6599B/18996; Royal Kal. (1866), 160). Ret. 1 Feb. 1869 (HC 0.3, vi p. 357 (1870) xlviii, 369).

Doudiet, John Office Keeper 27 March 1782-4 June 1787 (HO 88/1; HO 88/2; 1st Rept. on Fees, 25). D. 4 June 1787 (Gent. Mag. (1787), lvii (1), 548).

Douglas, James Dundas Clerk 17 Feb. 1817-5 July 1819 (HO 43/25 p. 488). Left office 5 July 1819 (HO 43/28 p. 470; HO 82/16).

Douglas, Robert Clerk 17 May 1791-11 Nov. 1802 (HO 43/3 p. 257). Dis. 11 Nov. 1802 (HO 43/13 pp. 427-8).

Dowling, Richard H. Supplementary Clerk 6 Oct. 1845 (HO 82/4, payment 13 Feb. 1847; HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Drinkwater, Catherine Deputy Housekeeper app. c. 1783 (1st Rept. on Fees, 25). Housekeeper 27 Feb. 1795-10 May 1797 (16th Rept. on Finance, 309; HO 82/16). D. 10 May 1797 (HO 82/16).

Drinkwater (from 1837 Drinkwater Bethune), John Elliott Parliamentary Counsel 28 Sept. 1835-10 Feb. 1848 (HO 36/23 p. 450; PC 2/219 p. 190). Res. 10 Feb. 1848 on app. as Legislative Member, Supreme Council of India (PC 2/231 p. 173).

Drummond, Maurice Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Lewis) June 1859- May 1860 (Times, 22 June 1859).

Dunbar, William Cospatrick Junior Clerk 19 March 1869 (HO 43/114 p. 452).

Duncannon, John George (Brabazon) styled Viscount Secretary of State 19 July- 17 Nov. 1834 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 19175).

Dundas, Henry Secretary of State 8 June 1791-11 July 1794 (London Gazette no. 13315).

Dyke, Edward Office Keeper 5 April 1821-12 March 1834 (HO 82/16). Left office 12 March 1834 (ibid.).

Edgcumbe, Frederick Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Yorke) 17 Aug. 1803-11 May 1804 (HO 82/16); (Ryder) 1 Nov. 1809-5 May 1810 (ibid.).

Clerk 19 Oct. 1803-29 June 1811 (HO 43/14 p. 252). Res. 29 June 1811 on app. as Commissioner of Victualling (HO 43/19 p. 164; C 66/4112).

Ellice, Robert Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Grey) probably app. Feb. 1855; occ. from 1856 to 1858 (Royal Kal. (1856), 158; ibid. (1858), 158).

Elliott, Grey Chief Clerk (Plantation Department) Dec. 1783-18 Sept. 1784 (HO 36/4 pp. 13-18). Under Secretary (Plantation Department) 18 Sept. 1784-June 1787 (HO 43/1 p. 331). D. June 1787 (Gent. Mag. (1787), lvii (1), 548).

Emmitt, Elizabeth Housekeeper 27 March 1782-27 Feb. 1795 (Royal Kal. (1783), 110; 1st Rept. on Fees, 25). Ret. 27 Feb. 1795 (16th Rept. on Finance, 309).

Erskine, Charles Junior Clerk 29 July 1834-5 Jan. 1849 (HO 82/16). Assistant Clerk 5 Jan. 1849-Nov. 1852 (ibid.; HO 36/29 pp. 385-9). Senior Clerk probably app. Nov. 1852 in place of Currie, ret.; first occ. 1854 (Royal Kal. (1854), 158).

Estcourt see Southeron Estcourt

Everest, George Assistant Clerk for Criminal Business 1827-17 June 1847 (HO 45/ 9283/1782G). Clerk for Criminal Business 17 June 1847 (ibid.).

Fergusson, Sir James, 6th Bart. Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 1 Aug. 1867 to 27 Aug. 1868 (HO 43/111 p. 1; HO 43/113 pp. 370-1).

Finch Hatton, Edward Under Secretary 19 Feb.-18 Aug. 1801 (HO 43/12 p. 430; HO 43/13 p. 139; HO 82/16).

Fisk, F. Clerk to Parliamentary Counsel 10 Oct. 1836-8 Feb. 1869 (HO 82/3, payment 3 July 1837). Office abolished 8 Feb. 1869 (T 13/8 p. 185).

Fitzgerald, Charles Robert Junior Clerk 30 March 1823-23 May 1835 (HO 82/16). Assistant Clerk 23 May 1835-19 Feb. 1849 (ibid.). Senior Clerk 19 Feb. 1849-1 Oct. 1865 (ibid.; HO 36/29 pp. 385-9; HO 45/9483/1782M14). Chief Clerk 1 Oct. 1865-1 Nov. 1868 (HO 36/35 pp. 37-9, 41, 93). Ret. 1 Nov. 1868 (HO 36/36 pp. 398-9).

Fitzgerald, Gerald Beresford Junior Clerk 26 Nov. 1868 (HO 43/114 p. 165).

Fitzharris, James Edward (Harris) styled Viscount Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Pelham) app. 30 July 1801 (HO 82/16); pd. to 5 July 1802 (ibid.); probably remained in office without salary after election as M.P. July 1802 until Aug. 1803 when Pelham ceased to be Secretary of State.

Précis Writer app. 30 July 1801 (ibid.); pd. to 5 July 1802 (ibid.); probably remained in office without salary after election as M.P. July 1802 until replaced by Byam 5 Jan. 1803.

Fitzroy, Hon. Henry Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 30 Dec. 1852 to 3 March 1855 (HO 43/82 pp. 3-4; HO 43/87 p. 136).

Ford, Richard Supplementary Clerk occ. from 5 Sept. 1855 to 26 Oct. 1865 (HO 45/9483/1782M4B; T 1/6599B/18996).

Forrest, Robert Office Keeper 5 April 1835-6 March 1862 (HO 82/16). D. 6 March 1862 (HO 82/4).

Frankland, William Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Portland) 6 Aug. 1798-30 July 1801 (HO 82/16).

Gaitskell, Henry Supplementary Clerk 21 March 1808-8 July 1811 (HO 82/3, flyleaf). Left office 8 July 1811 on app. as Under Clerk, Privy Council Office (PC 2/192 p. 275).

Gander, Anthony Office Keeper July 1787-28 Nov. 1810 (HO 88/2). D. 28 Nov. 1810 (HO 82/16; Gent. Mag. (1810), lxxx (2), 594).

Gilly, Frederick Dawson Junior Clerk 30 Aug. 1847-Nov. 1852 (HO 82/2; HO 82/ 16). Assistant Clerk probably app. Nov. 1852 in place of Erskine, Senior Clerk (HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Goddard, Charles Clerk 22 Aug. 1789-c. 24 Oct 1794 (HO 43/3 p. 78). Left office by 24 Oct. 1794 (Royal Kal. (1794), 104; HO 43/6 p. 27).

Godin, Robert Clerk to Parliamentary Counsel 14 March 1861-8 Feb. 1869 (HO 43/95 p. 308). Office abolished 8 Feb. 1869 (T 13/8 p. 185).

Gordon, Adam Clerk 17 May 1791-11 July 1794 (HO 43/3 p. 257). Left office 11 July 1794 on app. as Clerk, office of Secretary of State for War (HO 82/1; CO 324/ 107 pp. 120, 182).

Gordon, James Office Porter probably app. 1866; first occ. 1867 (Royal Kal. (1867), 160).

Gore, Charles Alexander (styled Hon. 8 Feb. 1837) Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Russell) 18 April 1835-17 June 1839 (HO 82/16). Left office 17 June 1839 on app. as Commissioner of Woods and Forests (ibid.; London Gazette no. 19743).

Goulburn, Henry Under Secretary 27 Feb. 1810-20 Aug. 1812 (HO 43/18 p. 87; HO 43/21 p. 138; HO 82/16). Secretary of State 15 Dec. 1834-18 April 1835 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 19221).

Graham, George Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Graham) 3 Sept. 1841- 17 June 1842 (HO 82/2; HO 82/16). Left office 17 June 1842 on app. as Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths (London Gazette no. 20112).

Graham, Sir James Robert George, 2nd Bart. Secretary of State 3 Sept. 1841-6 July 1846 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 20014).

Graves, Alfred Percival Junior Clerk 4 Feb. 1870 (HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Gregson, William Parliamentary Under Secretary 3 Jan.-18 April 1835 (HO 82/16).

Grenville, William Wyndham (cr. Lord Grenville 25 Nov. 1790) Secretary of State 5 June 1789-8 June 1791 (T 52/78 pp. 218-19; London Gazette no. 13102).

Greville, Charles Under Secretary 14 March 1796-1 March 1798 (HO 43/7 p. 438; HO 43/10 p. 314; HO 82/16).

Grey, Sir George, 2nd Bart. Secretary of State 6 July 1846-27 Feb. 1852 (London Gazette no. 20620; Times 7 July 1846); 8 Feb. 1855-26 Feb. 1858 (Times, 9 Feb. 1855); 25 July 1861-6 July 1866 (London Gazette no. 22533; Times, 26 July 1861).

Grey, Ralph William Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Palmerston) Dec. 1852-May 1854 (Gent. Mag. (1853), cxxxii, 192). Left office May 1854 on election as M.P. (ibid. (1854), cxxxiv, 159).

Grosvenor, George Supplementary Clerk 1 July 1853 (HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Haggard, Samuel Office Porter 1859-62 (HO 43/102 p. 211). Door Porter probably app. 1862; first occ. 1863 (Royal Kal. (1863), 159). Left office Jan. 1865 on app. as Queen's Home Service Messenger (HO 43/102 p. 211; Royal Kal. (1866), 160).

Hancock, John Office Keeper July 1788-5 Jan. 1806 (HO 88/2). Ret. 5 Jan. 1806 (HO 82/16; HO 82/3, payments 5 Jan. 1806 and 3 Feb. 1809).

Hardy, Gathorne Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 3 March 1858 to 17 June 1859 (HO 43/91 p. 360; HO 43/93 p. 229). Secretary of State 17 May 1867-9 Dec. 1868 (London Gazette no. 23253; Times, 18 May 1867).

Harrison, John Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Spencer) 6 Feb.-18 March 1806 (HO 82/16).

Harrison, W. Supplementary Clerk 31 March 1854-22 Oct. 1864 (HO 36/31 pp. 244-5). Clerk for Roads Business 22 Oct. 1864 (T 13/6 pp. 451-2).

Hatton see Finch Hatton

Hawkesbury, Robert Bankes (Jenkinson) Lord (succ. as 2nd Earl of Liverpool 17 Dec. 1808) Secretary of State 11 May 1804-5 Feb. 1806 (HO 82/16); 25 March 1807-1 Nov. 1809 (ibid.; London Gazette no. 16014).

Headland, William John Supplementary Clerk 8 April 1853-18 June 1855 (HO 36/ 31 pp. 34-5). D. 18 June 1855 (ibid. pp. 428-9).

Henry, Charles Office Porter 27 March 1782-1798 (1st Rept. on Fees, 42). Last occ. 1798 (Royal Kal. (1798), 104).

Hepburn, Robert Clerk 6 Sept. 1786-9 Jan. 1789 (HO 43/2 p. 160). Res. 9 Jan. 1789 (ibid. p. 348). Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Dundas) 8 June 1791- 31 Dec. 1793 (HO 82/3, payment 14 May 1795).

Hicks, John Clerk 24 Oct. 1794-28 March 1822 (HO 43/6 p. 27). Senior Clerk 28 March 1822-29 July 1834 (HO 82/16). Ret. 29 July 1834 (ibid.; HC 142 p. 5 (1835) xxxviii, 489).

Hicks Beach, Sir Michael Edward, 9th Bart. Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 29 Aug. to 14 Nov. 1868 (HO 43/113 pp. 378-9; HO 43/114 p. 147).

Higden, William Henry Clerk 27 March 1782-5 July 1805 (HO 43/1 pp. 12-13; 1st Rept. on Fees, 22). Ret. 5 July 1805 (HO 82/16).

Hobhouse, Edward Augustus Stewart Junior Clerk Dec. 1854-Oct. 1865 (HO 45/ 9483/1782M17). Assistant Clerk probably app. Oct. 1865 in place of Dillon, Senior Clerk (ibid.).

Hobhouse, Henry Under Secretary 28 June 1817-31 July 1827 (HO 82/16).

Hockey, William H. Office Porter probably app. 1870; first occ. 1871 (Royal Kal. (1871), 160).

Holland, Henry Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Spencer) 18 Jan.-25 March 1807 (HO 82/16).

Horton, John Office Keeper probably app. March 1862 in place of Forrest; first occ. 1863 (Royal Kal. (1863), 159).

Hoskins, George Clerk 15 Feb. 1816-28 March 1822 (HO 43/24 p. 328). Junior Clerk 28 March 1822-24 March 1823 (HO 82/16). Assistant Clerk 24 March 1823- 10 July 1828 (ibid.). D. 10 July 1828 (ibid.; Gent. Mag. (1828), xcviii (2), 92).

Howick, Henry George (Grey) styled Viscount Parliamentary Under Secretary 13 Jan.-23 July 1834 (HO 82/16).

Hugessen see Knatchbull Hugessen

Ilett, Thomas Clerk for Local Taxation Returns Dec. 1866 (T 13/7 p. 319).

Inglis, Robert Harry Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Sidmouth) 26 Oct. 1812-19 Feb. 1814 (HO 82/16).

Jenkinson, Hon. Charles Cecil Cope Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Hawkesbury) 12 May-5 July 1804 (HO 82/16). Under Secretary 30 Nov. 1807-1 Nov. 1809 (HO 43/16 p. 234; HO 82/16).

Jenkinson, Robert Henry Clerk 5 July 1805-24 Jan. 1817 (HO 43/15 p. 225). Res. 24 Jan. 1817 on app. as Receiver General of Stamp Duties (HO 82/16; HO 43/25 p. 488; C 66/4194).

Jessep, John Clerk (Plantation Department) Dec. 1783-9 Jan. 1789 (1st Rept. on Fees, 26). Clerk 9 Jan.-24 Aug. 1789 (HO 43/2 p. 348). Res. 22 Aug. 1789 (HO 43/3 p. 78).

Johnston, William Francis Clerk 24 Oct. 1794-7 Jan. 1799 (HO 43/6 p. 27). D. 7 Jan. 1799 (HO 82/16).

Jolliffe, Sir William George Hylton, 1st Bart. Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 28 Feb. to 24 Dec. 1852 (HO 43/80 p. 287; HO 43/81 p. 374).

Joseph, Allan Granville Supplementary Clerk 1 July 1839-5 Jan. 1845 (HO 82/3, payment 7 Oct. 1839). Assistant Keeper of Criminal Register 5 Jan. 1845-5 April 1847 (HO 82/2). Assistant Clerk for Criminal Business 17 June 1847-5 Jan. 1849 (ibid.). Junior Clerk 5 Jan. 1849-Feb. 1854 (HO 82/8; HO 82/16). Assistant Clerk probably app. Feb. 1854 in place of Maling, ret. (HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Keene, Thomas Office Porter probably app. 1866; first occ. 1867 (Royal Kal. (1867), 160). Door Porter probably app. 1870; first occ. 1871 (ibid. (1871), 160).

King, John Law Clerk 1 Jan. 1791-16 March 1806 (HO 82/3, payment 2 Jan. 1792). Res. 16 March 1806 (HO 82/16).

Under Secretary 3 Dec. 1791-18 Feb. 1806 (HO 43/3 p. 327; HO 82/3, payment 12 Nov. 1792). Left office 18 Feb. 1806 on app. as Secretary, Treasury (HO 82/16; HO 43/15 p. 380; T 29/86 p. 113).

Kirby, William Office Keeper 27 March 1782-April 1788 (HO 88/1; 1st Rept. on Fees, 25-6). Left office April 1788 (HO 88/2).

Kitching, Joseph Francis Clerk for Aliens Business 4 July 1836-1 April 1849 (T 13/1 p. 81). Librarian and Registrar 1 April 1849-30 June 1865 (HO 36/29 pp. 394-6). Ret. 30 June 1865 (HO 36/34 p. 491).

Knatchbull Hugessen, Edward Hugessen Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 5 May to 5 July 1866 (HO 43/106 p. 390; HO 43/107 flyleaf); reapp. Dec. 1868 (HO 43/114 p. 222; Times, 14 Dec. 1868).

Knyvett, Carey John Junior Clerk 9 Aug. 1852-June 1865 (HO 45/9483/1782M17). Assistant Clerk June 1865 (HO 45/9483/1782M13A).

Knyvett, Henry John Clerk 2 May 1820-28 March 1822 (HO 82/16). Junior Clerk 28 March 1822-29 July 1834 (ibid.). Assistant Clerk 29 July 1834-5 Jan. 1849 (ibid.). Senior Clerk 5 Jan.-5 April 1849 (ibid.; HO 82/2). Chief Clerk 5 April 1849- 1 Oct. 1865 (ret. of Plasket; Royal Kal. (1850), 159). Ret. 1 Oct. 1865 (HO 36/35 pp. 33, 41; HO 45/9483/1782M14).

Lamb, Hon. George Parliamentary Under Secretary 22 Nov. 1830-2 Jan. 1834 (HO 82/16). D. 2 Jan. 1834 (ibid.; Gent. Mag. (1834), civ (1), 437).

Lamb, Thomas Davis Law Clerk 16 March 1806-13 May 1818 (HO 82/16). D. 13 May 1818 (ibid.; Gent. Mag. (1818), lxxxviii (1), 639).

Lansdowne, Henry (Petty Fitzmaurice) 3rd Marquess of Secretary of State 16 July 1827-22 Jan. 1828 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 18379).

Lefroy, George Thomson Clerk 24 Oct. 1794-9 July 1801 (HO 43/6 p. 27). D. 9 July 1801 (HO 82/16).

Le Marchant, Sir Denis, 1st Bart. Parliamentary Under Secretary 22 July 1847- 15 May 1848 (HO 82/2).

Le Mesurier, Thomas Clerk 5 April 1819-28 March 1822 (HO 43/28 p. 340). Junior Clerk 28 March 1822-16 May 1826 (HO 82/16). D. 16 May 1826 (ibid.; Gent. Mag. (1826), xcvi (1), 574).

Leslie, Francis Seymour Junior Clerk 31 March 1827-25 June 1837 (HO 82/16). Assistant Clerk 25 June 1837-5 April 1849 (ibid.). Senior Clerk 5 April 1849-1 Nov. 1868 (in place of H. J. Knyvett, Chief Clerk; Royal Kal. (1850), 159). Chief Clerk 1 Nov. 1868 (in place of C. R. Fitzgerald, ret.; Royal Kal. (1869), 160).

Leslie, see also Waldegrave Leslie

Lewis, George Cornewall (succ. as 2nd Bart. 22 Jan. 1855) Parliamentary Under Secretary app. 15 May 1848 (HO 82/2). Last occ. 8 July 1850 (HO 43/78 p. 147). Secretary of State 18 June 1859-25 July 1861 (London Gazette no. 22276; Times, 20 June 1859).

Liddell, Hon. Adolphus Freak Octavius Permanent Under Secretary 24 Aug. 1867 (HO 43/111 pp. 45, 117).

Lister, Charles Junior Clerk 23 May 1835-10 Feb. 1840 (HO 82/16). Left office 10 Feb. 1840 (ibid.).

Liverpool, Earl of see Hawkesbury, Lord

Loch, Henry Brougham Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Grey) probably app. July 1861; occ. from 1862 to 1863 (Royal Kal. (1862), 159; ibid. (1863), 159). Left office 14 Feb. 1863 on app. as Governor, Isle of Man (London Gazette no. 22708).

Loton, Joseph Door Porter 5 April 1835-c. 31 July 1849 (HO 82/16). D. c. 31 July 1849 (HO 36/29 p. 470).

Lushington, Godfrey Legal Adviser 30 Oct. 1869 (T 13/8 pp. 381, 386).

McClintock, Frederick Robert Junior Clerk 9 Aug. 1865 (HO 43/103 p. 270).

Macdonald, Norman Hilton Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Duncannon) 19 July-17 Nov. 1834 (HO 82/16).

Mack, Henry Door Porter 8 Feb. 1810-5 April 1835 (HO 82/3, payment 27 April 1810). Left office 5 April 1835 (HO 82/16).

Maconochie, Alexander Supplementary Clerk 12 March 1848-19 Feb. 1849 (HO 82/4, payments 5 April 1848 and 5 April 1849; HO 45/9483/1782M17). Junior Clerk 19 Feb. 1849-March 1860 (HO 82/2; HO 82/16, flyleaf). Assistant Clerk March 1860 (HO 45/9483/1782M8C).

Maling, Henry Junior Clerk 30 Aug. 1841-Aug. 1850 (HO 82/16). Assistant Clerk probably app. Aug. 1850 in place of J. Streatfield, Senior Clerk. Ret. 18 Feb. 1854 (HO 43/85 p. 47).

Manners Sutton, Hon. John Henry Thomas Parliamentary Under Secretary 3 Sept. 1841-July 1846 (HO 82/2; HO 82/16).

Manningham, Henry Précis Writer 14 Feb. 1804-10 Oct. 1818 (HO 82/16). Ret. 10 Oct. 1818 (ibid.).

Mansfield, James Counsel for Colonial Business April-Dec. 1783 (PRO 30/8/184 f. 54; T 29/56 pp. 116, 174-5; HO 36/4 p. 196).

Marchant see Le Marchant

Massey, William Nathaniel Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 16 Aug. 1855 to 24 Feb. 1858 (HO 43/87 p. 417; HO 43/91 p. 350).

Mathias, George Augustus Vincent Clerk 25 Feb. 1783-7 July 1784 (HO 43/1 p. 91). Res. 7 July 1784 (ibid. p. 305).

Maule, Hon. Fox Parliamentary Under Secretary 18 April 1835-15 June 1841 (HO 82/16).

Medley, Richard Clerk 22 Jan. 1799-28 March 1822 (HO 43/11 p. 47). Senior Clerk 28 March 1822-24 March 1823 (HO 82/16). Res. 24 March 1823 (ibid.).

Melbourne, William (Lamb) 2nd Viscount Secretary of State 22 Nov. 1830-19 July 1834 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 18748).

Merritt, Stephen Office Porter 8 Feb. 1838-1859 (HO 82/16). Last occ. 1859 (Royal Kal. (1859), 159).

Mesurier see Le Mesurier

Meyer, Henry L. Office Porter 5 July 1835-8 Feb. 1838 (HO 82/16). Left office 8 Feb. 1838 (ibid.).

Mills, Frederick Supplementary Clerk 10 Aug. 1859 (HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Mills, Frederick Russell Clerk 6 Feb. 1798-5 April 1820 (HO 43/10 p. 233). Librarian 5 April 1820-1 April 1849 (HO 82/16). Ret. 1 April 1849 (HO 36/29 pp. 394-6).

Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Sidmouth) 26 July 1819-24 April 1820 (HO 82/16). Précis Writer 24 April 1820-1 April 1849 (ibid.; HO 36/29 pp. 394-6).

Mitford, Robert Sidney Junior Clerk 24 Feb. 1868 (HO 43/112 p. 223).

Montagu, Hon. Spencer Dudley Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Goulburn) 23 Dec. 1834-18 April 1835 (HO 82/16).

Montagu, William Clerk 10 Oct. 1810-15 Jan. 1815 (HO 43/18 pp. 345-6). D. 15 Jan. 1815 (HO 82/16; Gent. Mag. (1815), lxxxv (1), 182).

Moran, Gabriel Robinson Supplementary Clerk 28 June 1866 (HO 43/107 p. 152).

Morin, John Clerk 27 March 1782-23 Feb. 1783 (HO 43/1 pp. 12-13). Res. 23 Feb. 1783 (ibid. p. 91; HO 42/2 f. 100).

Morris, William Clerk to Parliamentary Counsel 5 April 1848-1 March 1861 (HO 82/4, payment 5 July 1848). Ret. 1 March 1861 (HO 43/95 p. 258).

Morrish, William John Clerk for Roads Business 8 April 1853-6 Aug. 1864 (HO 36/31 pp. 34-5). Ret. 6 Aug. 1864 (HO 36/34 p. 327).

Moss, Anne Housekeeper 11 May 1797-21 Oct. 1821 (HO 82/16). Left office 21 Oct. 1821 (ibid.).

Moss, Robert Précis Writer 29 Sept. 1794-17 June 1801 (HO 82/3, payment 1 June 1795; HO 82/16). D. 17 June 1801 (HO 82/16).

Murdoch, Charles Stewart Junior Clerk 5 Aug. 1856-Jan. 1866 (HO 43/89 p. 248). Assistant Clerk probably app. Jan. 1866 on increase in number of Assistant Clerks from six to seven (T 13/7 pp. 126-8; HO 36/35 p. 159; HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Nepean, Evan Under Secretary 1 April 1782-11 July 1794 (HO 43/1 p. 252). Left office 11 July 1794 on app. as Under Secretary, office of Secretary of State for War (CO 324/107 p. 2; app. of Brodrick).

Nichol, H. Clerk to Parliamentary Counsel 5 April 1840-5 April 1848 (HO 82/4, payment 5 July 1840). Left office 5 April 1848 (ibid., payment 5 April 1848).

Noble, Richard Hatt Clerk 7 Aug. 1797-28 March 1822 (HO 43/9 p. 514). Senior Clerk 28 March 1822-5 Jan. 1849 (HO 82/16). Ret. 5 Jan. 1849 (HO 82/2; HO 82/16; T 13/3 p. 18).

Normanby, Constantine Henry (Phipps) 1st Marquess of Secretary of State 2 Sept. 1839-3 Sept. 1841 (HO 82/16).

Norris, John Francis Clerk 10 July 1801-28 March 1822 (HO 43/13 p. 100). Assistant Clerk 28 March 1822-24 March 1823 (HO 82/16). Senior Clerk 24 March 1823-29 Aug. 1841 (ibid.). Ret. 29 Aug. 1841 (ibid.; HC 137 p. 6 (1842) xxvi, 698).

North, Frederick (North) styled Lord Secretary of State 2 April-19 Dec. 1783 (T 52/73 p. 55; London Gazette no. 12428).

North, Hon. George Augustus Under Secretary April-Dec. 1783 (HO 88/1).

Norton, see Bradbury

Noyes, Thomas Herbert Junior Clerk probably app. Aug. 1850 in place of Maling, Assistant Clerk; first occ. 1851 (Royal Kal. (1851), 158). Ret. 5 Feb. 1861 (HO 43/95 p. 223).

Oakley, C. S. Supplementary Clerk 8 Feb. 1869-c. 7 Sept. 1870 (HO 43/114 p. 325). Left office by 7 Sept. 1870 (app. of Rawlinson; HO 45/9483/1782M17).

O'Brien, Donatus Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Graham) 17 June 1842- 2 Sept. 1844 (HO 82/2). Left office 2 Sept. 1844 on app. as Secretary of Railway Department, Board of Trade (ibid.; BT 5/52, 6 Aug. 1844).

O'Brien, Henry Higgins Donatus Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Graham) 1 Nov. 1844-July 1846 (HO 82/2).

O'Brien, William Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Graham) 2 Sept.-1 Nov. 1844 (HO 82/2).

O'Grady, Hon. Paget Standish Junior Clerk probably app. 9 Aug. 1852 at same time as C. J. Knyvett on increase in establishment (HO 36/30 pp. 409-10); occ. from 1853 to 1856 (Royal Kal. (1853), 158; ibid. (1856), 158).

Orde, Thomas Under Secretary April-15 July 1782 (Nelson, Home Office, 31; SP 45/35, receipt for fees May 1782; HO 43/1 pp. 12-13, 18).

Orr, James Stewart Junior Clerk 24 Feb. 1868-c. 4 Feb. 1870 (HO 43/112 p. 223). Res. by 4 Feb. 1870 (app. of Graves; HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Osborne, John Door Porter probably app. July 1849 in place of Loton; first occ. 1850 (Royal Kal. (1850), 159). Office Keeper probably app. Aug. 1856 in place of Taylor; occ. from 1857 to 1870 (ibid. (1857), 158; ibid. (1870), 160).

Palman, George Lewis Clerk 27 March 1782-23 Oct. 1794 (HO 43/1 pp. 12-13; 1st Rept. on Fees, 24). Ret. 23 Oct. 1794 (HO 36/8 pp. 413-14, 415).

Palmerston, Henry John (Temple) 3rd Viscount Secretary of State 28 Dec. 1852- 8 Feb. 1855 (London Gazette no. 21396; Times, 29 Dec. 1852).

Paradise, John Supplementary Clerk 8 April 1853-31 March 1854 (HO 36/31 pp. 34-5). Res. 31 March 1854 (ibid. pp. 244-5).

Parsons, E. Clerk to Parliamentary Counsel 10 Oct. 1836-5 April 1840 (HO 82/3, payment 5 July 1837). Left office 5 April 1840 (HO 82/4, payment 5 April 1840).

Peace, Charles Librarian 13 Oct. 1792-5 April 1806 (HO 82/3, payment 1 June 1795; 16th Rept. on Finance, 325). Ret. 5 April 1806 (HO 82/16; HO 43/15 p. 472).

Peace, William Supplementary Clerk 25 March 1798-15 May 1806 (HO 82/16). Librarian 15 May 1806-24 April 1820 (HO 43/15 p. 472). Ret. 24 April 1820 (HO 82/16).

Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Ryder) 5 May 1810-11 June 1812 (ibid.); (Sidmouth) 11 June-25 Oct. 1812 (ibid.); 20 Feb. 1814-5 Jan. 1815 (ibid.); 5 Jan.- 26 July 1819 (ibid).

Précis Writer 10 Oct. 1818-24 April 1820 (ibid.).

Peel, Robert (succ. as 2nd Bart. 3 May 1830) Secretary of State 17 Jan. 1822-30 April 1827 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 17783); 22 Jan. 1828-22 Nov. 1830 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 18436).

Peel, William Yates Under Secretary 22 Jan. 1828-31 July 1830 (HO 82/16).

Pelham, Thomas (Pelham) Lord Secretary of State 30 July 1801-17 Aug. 1803 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 15391).

Pennefather, Alfred R. Accountant 25 March 1868 (HO 43/112 p. 307).

Perceval, Ernest Augustus Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Walpole) probably app. Feb. 1852; occ. 1853 (sic) (Royal Kal. (1853), 158); probably app. Feb. 1858; occ. 1859 (ibid. (1859), 159); (Hardy) probably app. May 1867; occ. 1868 (ibid. (1868), 160).

Perceval, John Spencer Junior Clerk probably app. Nov. 1852 in place of Gilly, Assistant Clerk; occ. from 1854 to 1856 (Royal Kal. (1854), 158; ibid. (1856), 158). Last occ. 4 July 1856 (HO 43/89 p. 208).

Perceval, Spencer Under Secretary 30 April-16 July 1827 (HO 82/16).

Phillipps, Samuel March Permanent Under Secretary 31 July 1827-15 May 1848 (HO 82/16). Ret. 15 May 1848 (HO 82/2; HO 36/29 p. 242).

Pinder, Henry Office Porter probably app. 1821; first occ. 1822 (Royal Kal. (1822) 136; HO 82/3, payment 11 April 1822). Left office 5 July 1835 (HO 82/16).

Plasket, Thomas Henry Clerk 24 Oct. 1794-15 Feb. 1816 (HO 43/6 p. 27). Chief Clerk 15 Feb. 1816-5 April 1849 (HO 36/18 pp. 62-3, 64-5; HO 43/24 p. 328; HO 82/16). Ret. 5 April 1849 (HO 82/18; HC 171 p. 5 (1850) xxxiii, 647).

Playford, Henry Supplementary Clerk Aug. 1846-July 1852 (HO 36/30 p. 34). Ret. July 1852 (ibid. pp. 401-2).

Pleydell Bouverie, Hon. Edward Parliamentary Under Secretary occ. from 12 July 1850-19 Feb. 1852 (HO 43/78 p. 156; HO 43/80 p. 265).

Pole Carew, Reginald Under Secretary 17 Aug. 1803-29 May 1804 (HO 43/14 p. 146; HO 82/16).

Pollock, William Chief Clerk 1 June 1782-15 Feb. 1816 (ret. of Shadwell; HO 88/1; HO 43/1 pp. 12-13; 1st Rept. on Fees, 19). Ret. 15 Feb. 1816 (HO 36/18 pp. 62-3; HO 43/24 p. 328).

Porter, John Clerk (Plantation Department) Dec. 1783-25 Aug. 1786 (1st Rept. on Fees, 26). Left office 25 Aug. 1786 on app. as Clerk, Board of Trade (BT 5/4 p. 15).

Portland, William Henry (Cavendish Bentinck) 3rd Duke of Secretary of State 11 July 1794-July 30 1801 (HO 82/1; London Gazette no. 13682).

Price, Thomas Supplementary Clerk 18 June 1855-27 April 1869 (HO 36/31 pp. 428-9). Ret. 27 April 1869 (T 13/8 p. 270).

Priest, Thomas Assistant Office Keeper probably app. Feb. 1865 (HO 43/102 p. 279); occ. 1866 (Royal Kal. (1866), 160). Door Porter probably app. 1866; first occ. 1867 (ibid. (1867), 160). Office Keeper probably app. 1870; first occ. 1871 (ibid. (1871), 160).

Pyer, John Assistant Keeper of Criminal Register 5 April 1847-May 1848 (HO 82/2). Left office May 1848 (ibid.).

Randall, George Clerk 27 March 1782-16 Jan. 1798 (HO 43/1 pp. 12-13; 1st Rept. on Fees, 22). D. 16 Jan. 1798 (HO 82/16).

Raven, Edward Supplementary Clerk 3 Feb. 1793-2 Aug. 1800 (HO 82/3, payment 7 May 1793). Dis. 2 Aug. 1800 (ibid., payment 22 Jan. 1801).

Keeper of Criminal Register 28 Sept. 1793-2 Aug. 1800 (ibid., payment 7 April 1794).

Rawlinson, G. E. Supplementary Clerk 7 Sept. 1870 (HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Ray, Thomas Office Keeper 5 Jan. 1806-5 April 1835 (HO 82/16). Left office 5 April 1835 (ibid.).

Redgrave, Alexander Assistant Keeper of Criminal Register 6 Oct. 1841-20 Dec. 1844 (HO 45/9283/1782L13; HO 82/2). Res. 20 Dec. 1844 on app. as Clerk, Factory Office (T 13/2 p. 126).

Redgrave, Samuel Supplementary Clerk 5 May 1818-5 Jan. 1828 (HO 45/9483/ 1782M8A). Assistant Keeper of Criminal Register 5 Jan. 1828-6 Oct. 1841 (HO 82/3, payment 5 April 1828). Keeper of Criminal Register 6 Oct. 1841-12 March 1860 (HO 45/9283/1782L13). Ret. 12 March 1860 (T 13/5 p. 348).

Junior Clerk 5 April 1839-19 Feb. 1849 (HO 82/16). Assistant Clerk 19 Feb. 1849-12 March 1860 (ibid.; HO 82/2).

Reynolds, John Clerk 19 Oct. 1803-25 Dec. 1805 (HO 43/14 p. 252). Res. 25 Dec. 1805 (HO 43/15 p. 336; HO 82/16).

Rice see Spring Rice

Rowe, George Supplementary Clerk 8 May 1845-May 1848 (HO 82/4, payment 5 July 1845). Assistant Keeper of Criminal Register May 1848-1850 (HO 82/2). Left office on app. as Junior Clerk, office of Receiver of Police (T 13/3 pp. 324-5).

Russell, Lord Edward Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Russell) 17 June- 2 Sept. 1839 (HO 82/16). Left office 2 Sept. 1839 on app. as Private Secretary to Colonial Secretary (Russell) (ibid.; Royal Kal. (1840), 138).

Russell, Lord John Secretary of State 18 April 1835-2 Sept. 1839 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 19261).

Ruston, Albert Osliff Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Bruce) probably app. Dec. 1868; first occ. 1869 (Royal Kal. (1869), 160).

Ryder, Hon. Richard Secretary of State 1 Nov. 1809-11 June 1812 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 16311).

Sanders, Henry William Clerk for Signet Business 5 Dec. 1851 (T 13/3 p. 287).

Scutt, William Office Porter in office by 5 April 1822 (HO 82/3, payment 11 April 1822). Left office 1845 (HO 82/2).

Selwyn, William Counsel for Colonial Business probably app. July 1782 by T. Townshend, Secretary of State (PRO 30/8/184 f. 154; T 29/53 p. 164). Left office April 1783 (PRO 30/8/184 f. 154). Reapp. Dec. 1783 (ibid.; T 29/56 pp. 255, 410; HO 36/4 p. 244). Left office by 2 Feb. 1796 (app. of Baldwin).

Seymour, Edward Adolphus (Seymour) styled Lord Parliamentary Under Secretary 15 June-3 Sept. 1841 (HO 82/16).

Shadwell, Richard Chief Clerk 27 March-1 June 1782 (SP 45/35). Ret. 1 June 1782 (SP 44/330 p. 223).

Shee, Sir George, 1st Bart. Under Secretary 18 Aug. 1801-17 Aug. 1803 (HO 43/13 p. 139; HO 43/14 p. 146; HO 82/16).

Shee, John Précis Writer 5 April 1803-13 Feb. 1804 (HO 82/16). D. 13 Feb. 1804 (ibid.).

Shelburne, William (Petty) 2nd Earl of Secretary of State 27 March-10 July 1782 (London Gazette no. 12282).

Sidmouth, Henry (Addington) 1st Viscount Secretary of State 11 June 1812-17 Jan. 1822 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 16611).

Sleeman, Robert Office Keeper 12 March-22 April 1834 (HO 82/16). Left office 22 April 1834 (ibid.).

Smith, Jacob Office Keeper 5 Jan. 1813-5 April 1821 (HO 82/16). Left office 5 April 1821 (ibid.).

Smith, Wyndham Junior Clerk 25 June 1837-28 March 1839 (HO 82/16). Res. 28 March 1839 (ibid.).

Smyth, John Henry Under Secretary 27 July 1804-5 Feb. 1806 (HO 43/15 pp. 4, 367; HO 82/16).

Somerville, Sir William Meredyth, 5th Bart. Parliamentary Under Secretary July 1846-22 July 1847 (HO 82/2).

Sotheron Estcourt, Thomas Henry Sutton Secretary of State 3 March-18 June 1859 (London Gazette no. 22236; Times, 4 March 1859).

Spencer, George John (Spencer) 2nd Earl Secretary of State 5 Feb. 1806-25 March 1807 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 15887).

Spring Rice, Thomas Under Secretary 16 July 1827-22 Jan. 1828 (HO 82/16).

Stanley, Edward John Parliamentary Under Secretary 23 July-17 Nov. 1834 (HO 82/16).

Stapleton, Edward John Junior Clerk 9 Feb. 1861 (HO 43/95 p. 230).

Private Secretary to Parliamentary Under Secretary (Knatchbull Hugessen) first occ. 1870 (Royal Kal. (1870), 160).

Stephenson, Benjamin Charles Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Lewis) May 1860-July 1861 (T 197/4 p. 80; Royal Kal. (1861), 159).

Strachey, Henry Under Secretary 15 July 1782-April 1783 (HO 43/1 p. 18; HO 88/1).

Streatfield, Edward Junior Clerk 8 June 1826-25 March 1828 (HO 82/16). D. 25 March 1828 (ibid.).

Streatfield, Frederick Henry Thomas Supplementary Clerk 20 Jan. 1866-1869 (HO 43/105 p. 241). Left office 1869 on app. as Clerk, Chief Clerk's Department, Foreign Office (Royal Kal. (1869), 160; ibid. (1870), 162).

Streatfield, John Junior Clerk 5 April 1828-29 Aug. 1841 (HO 82/16). Assistant Clerk 29 Aug. 1841-Aug. 1850 (ibid.). Senior Clerk probably app. Aug. 1850 in place of R. S. Dawson, ret.; first occ. 1851 (Royal Kal. (1851), 158).

Streatfield, Sidney Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Peel) 6 Feb. 1822-10 June 1823 (HO 82/16). D. 10 June 1823 (ibid.; Gent. Mag. (1823), xciii (1), 573).

Sturges Bourne, William Secretary of State 30 April-16 July 1827 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 18379).

Sutton see Manners Sutton

Sydney, Lord see Townshend, Thomas

Taylor, William Office Keeper 22 April 1834-1 Aug. 1856 (HO 82/16). Ret. 1 Aug. 1856 (HO 43/89 p. 269).

Temple, George (Nugent Temple Grenville) 3rd Earl Secretary of State 19-23 Dec. 1783 (London Gazette no. 12502).

Thring, Henry Parliament Counsel 4 Feb. 1861-8 Feb. 1869 (PC 2/253 p. 75). Left office 8 Feb. 1869 on app. as Parliamentary Counsel, Treasury (T 29/614 pp. 276- 280).

Townshend, Hon. John Thomas Under Secretary 20 Feb. 1784-6 June 1789 (HO 43/1 p. 252). Left office 6 June 1789 (app. of Bernard; HO 88/1).

Townshend, Thomas (cr. Lord Sydney 6 March 1783) Secretary of State 10 July 1782-2 April 1783 (T 52/71 p. 400; London Gazette no. 12312); 23 Dec. 1783-5 June 1789 (T 52/73 p. 55; London Gazette no. 12503).

Trushard, P. Supplementary Clerk pd. from 7 Nov. 1808 to at least 10 Nov. 1810 (HO 82/3, payments 9 Aug. and 10 Nov. 1810). Assistant Clerk for Criminal Business in office by 1822 (orders in council 28 March 1822 (HO 45/9283/1782L) and 13 Jan. 1845 (HO 45/9283/1782G); HO 82/3, payment 11 April 1822). Ret. 5 July 1827 (HO 82/3, payments 5 and 10 July 1827).

Venables, Thomas Clerk 17 Aug. 1803-28 March 1822 (HO 43/14 p. 155). Assistant Clerk 28 March 1822-29 July 1834 (HO 82/16). Senior Clerk 29 July 1834-25 June 1837 (ibid.). D. 25 June 1837 (ibid.; Burke, Landed Gentry (1952), 2597).

Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Sidmouth) 24 April 1820-17 Jan. 1822 (HO 82/16); (Peel, Sturges Bourne, Lansdowne, Peel) 10 June 1823-22 Nov. 1830 (ibid.).

Vizard, William Solicitor 1 Feb.-Sept. 1841 (HO 36/26 pp. 148-9). Res. Sept 1841 (T 29/447 p. 381).

Waddington, Horatio Permanent Under Secretary 15 May 1848-14 Aug. 1867 (HO 82/2). Ret. 14 Aug. 1867 (HO 43/111 p. 117).

Waldegrave Leslie, Hon. George Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Grey) probably app. Feb. 1863 in place of Loch; occ. 1864 (Royal Kal. (1864), 159). Probably left office Oct. 1864 on election as M.P. (London Gazette no. 22900).

Walpole, Francis Clerk 29 June 1811-28 March 1822 (HO 43/19 p. 164). Assistant Clerk 28 March 1822-23 May 1835 (HO 82/16). Senior Clerk 23 May 1835-19 Feb. 1849 (ibid.). Ret. 19 Feb. 1849 (ibid.; HO 82/2; HO 36/29 pp. 363-4).

Walpole, Spencer Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Walpole) probably app. July 1866; occ. 1867 (Royal Kal. (1867), 160).

Walpole, Spencer Horatio Secretary of State 27 Feb.-28 Dec. 1852 (London Gazette no. 21296; Times, 28 Feb. 1852); 26 Feb. 1858-3 March 1859 (London Gazette no. 22103; Times, 27 Feb. 1858); 6 July 1866-17 May 1867 (London Gazette no. 23134; Times, 7 July 1866).

Webb, F. Assistant Office Keeper probably app. 1856; occ. from 1857 to 1865 (Royal Kal. (1857), 158; ibid. (1865), 159). Door Porter probably app. 1865; occ. 1866 (ibid. (1866), 160).

Webb, William Office Porter probably app. 1857; occ. from 1858 to 1860 (Royal Kal. (1858), 158; ibid. (1860), 159).

Wellington, Arthur (Wellesley) 1st Duke of Secretary of State 17 Nov.-15 Dec. 1834 (London Gazette no. 19211; Times, 18 Nov. 1834).

Wharton, Robert Junior Clerk 20 April 1860 (HO 45/9483/1782M17).

Whish, Henry Francis Clerk 2 Feb. 1815-28 March 1822 (HO 43/23 p. 460). Assistant Clerk 28 March 1822-23 Feb. 1827 (HO 82/16). Ret. 23 Feb. 1827 (ibid.).

Wickham, William Under Secretary 1 March 1798-5 Jan. 1801 (HO 43/10 p. 314; HO 43/12 p. 430; HO 82/16).

Williams, James Assistant Office Keeper 5 April 1825-5 April 1844 (HO 82/3, payment 5 July 1825). Left office 5 April 1844 (HO 82/4, payment 5 April 1844).

Williams Wynn, Charles Watkin Under Secretary 5 Feb. 1806-5 April 1807 (HO 43/15 p. 367; HO 82/16).

Willimot, Robert Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Hawkesbury/Liverpool) 6 July 1804-5 Feb. 1806 (HO 82/16); 25 March 1807-1 Nov. 1809 (ibid.). Clerk 31 Dec. 1805-5 April 1819 (HO 43/15 p. 335). Res. 5 April 1819 on app. as Receiver General of Post Office (HO 82/16; C 66/4209).

Wilmot, Eardley Clerk 27 March 1782-8 Aug. 1788 (HO 43/1 pp. 12-13; 1st Rept. on Fees, 23). Ret. 8 Aug. 1788 (HO 36/6 pp. 124-6).

Wood, Charles Lindley (styled Hon. 21 Feb. 1866) Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Grey) probably app. Oct. 1864 in place of Waldegrave Leslie; occ. from 1865 to 1866 (Royal Kal. (1865), 159; ibid. (1866), 160).

Wood, Edward Clerk 24 Oct. 1794-22 May 1795 (HO 43/6 p. 27). Left office 22 May 1795 (ibid. p. 430; HO 82/16).

Wood, Richard Robert Clerk 22 May 1795-28 March 1822 (HO 43/6 p. 430). Senior Clerk 28 March 1822-23 May 1835 (HO 82/16). Res. 23 May 1835 (ibid.).

Woodlands, John Office Porter probably app. 1798; occ. from 1799 to 1821 (Royal Kal. (1799), 104- 'Woods'; ibid. (1821), 136). Ret. 1821 (HO 82/3, payment 10 April 1822).

Wynn see Williams Wynn

Yorke, Charles Philip Secretary of State 17 Aug. 1803-11 May 1804 (HO 82/16; London Gazette no. 15612).

Yorke, Philip James Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Normanby) 2 Sept. 1839-3 Sept. 1841 (HO 82/16).

Young, Thomas Private Secretary to Secretary of State (Melbourne) 22 Nov. 1830-19 July 1834 (HO 82/16).

Youris, John Door Porter 8 Jan.-8 Feb. 1810 (HO 82/3, payment 27 April 1810). Left office 8 Feb. 1810 on app. as King's Messenger (HO 82/16).