It was rumoured that no important government appointment could happen without the Family's support.

His government appointments, however, continued after he left elected office.

Buchanan received a government appointment in 1879 which sustained him through his later years.

Must everyone who wants a government appointment come to see me personally?

The group held influence over government appointment and policy.

George and his family retired to England in 1959 after which he held no further government appointments.

He retired from politics in 1903, after being offered several government appointments.

Eight other mayors took office either through elections or government appointments.

He has remained here ever since, mixing private practice with various government appointments.

Richard, another son, at one time held a government appointment in Minorca.