The Chalmers-Hill Controversy: Action Of Her Majesty's Treasury, The Correspondence Called For And Refused (1891)

By Patrick Chalmers

Book Overview

The Chalmers-Hill Controversy: Action Of Her Majesty�������s Treasury, The Correspondence Called For And Refused is a book written by Patrick Chalmers and published in 1891. The book is a detailed account of a controversy that arose between Chalmers, who was the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, and Sir Rowland Hill, who was a member of the Post Office Board. The controversy centered around the management of the Post Office and the allocation of funds for the development of the postal service.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the controversy, including the history of the Post Office and the role of the Treasury in its management. It also includes a detailed analysis of the correspondence between Chalmers and Hill, which was called for by the Treasury but refused by Hill.Throughout the book, Chalmers argues that his actions were in the best interests of the Post Office and the public, while Hill's actions were motivated by personal ambition and a desire for power. He also provides evidence to support his claims and challenges Hill's version of events.Overall, The Chalmers-Hill Controversy: Action Of Her Majesty�������s Treasury, The Correspondence Called For And Refused is an important historical document that provides insight into the workings of the British government in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Post Office or the role of the Treasury in government affairs.Further Important Letter From Mr. Wallace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166917991
• ISBN13: 9781166917999
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"