The amount of money passing through the House made working there a prime position, as corruption was widespread; at one point, 27,000 people applied for 700 open positions in the Custom House.
The amount of money made working there a prime position, as corruption was widespread; at one point in the Custom House. This money was passing through the House. One point was 27,000 people. These 27,000 people were applied for 700 open positions.