In December 1832, he was returned unopposed for Leith Burghs, which had been enfranchised under the bill, and was appointed recorder of the great roll and clerk of the pipe, a sinecure in the Scottish exchequer which he did not long hold.
He was returned unopposed for Leith Burghs. This was in December 1832. Leith Burghs had been enfranchised under the bill. Leith Burghs was appointed recorder of the great roll and clerk of the pipe. The pipe was a sinecure in the Scottish exchequer. He did not long hold this Scottish exchequer.