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Resolved to alter the basis for this conception, Dr. Eliot declined the treasurership of a big spinning company, taught at Boston Tech and wrote to the magazines attacking U. S. educational methods.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Gwynne was after me again to take the treasurership," said Waring-Gaunt, "but I am busy with so many things—treasurership very hampering—demands close attention—that sort of thing, eh, what?"

From The Major by Connor, Ralph

He now received and accepted the offer of the treasurership of the navy, one of the most important of the offices below cabinet rank.

From The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) by Brodrick, George C. (George Charles)

At every business meeting a separate report should be presented for the two departments, and the treasurership should not be regarded as a branch of the secretary's work.

From Organizing and Building Up the Sunday School Modern Sunday School Manuals by Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman

I hadn’t advised you to take that treasurership.

From The Cock-House at Fellsgarth by Reed, Talbot Baines