The Rt. Hon. Sir Alexander Spearman, Bart. (1793–1874)

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Public AdministrationVolume 38, Issue 4 p. 311-320 The Rt. Hon. Sir Alexander Spearman, Bart. (1793–1874) GLADSTONE'S INVALUABLE PUBLIC SERVANT Sir John Winnifrith K. C. B., Sir John Winnifrith K. C. B. Many people seem to be under the impression that the higher Civil Service was of poor calibre until the reforms of 1855 started to replace patronage by the examination system. But there were many distinguished and able civil servants in the first half of the nineteenth century. One of these was Sir Alexander Spearman who was permanent head of the Treasury from 1836–40.Search for more papers by this author Sir John Winnifrith K. C. B., Sir John Winnifrith K. C. B. Many people seem to be under the impression that the higher Civil Service was of poor calibre until the reforms of 1855 started to replace patronage by the examination system. But there were many distinguished and able civil servants in the first half of the nineteenth century. One of these was Sir Alexander Spearman who was permanent head of the Treasury from 1836–40.Search for more papers by this author First published: December 1960 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9299.1960.tb01273.xRead the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume38, Issue4December 1960Pages 311-320 RelatedInformation