Factorship

Seaforth, -- a situation which he subsequently exchanged for the factorship of Sir Charles Lockhart Ross of Balnagowan, in the same county. ❋ Various (N/A)

And to obtain the factorship in London of a like estate to yours one of them would wear a plaster over his mouth, ❋ Winston Churchill (1909)

And to obtain the factorship in London of a like estate to yours one of them would wear a plaster over his mouth, I'll warrant you. ❋ Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 (1899)

The clerks were paid by salary, and only a person who had served as a clerk could be promoted to a "chief tradership," and only a "chief trader" to a "chief factorship." ❋ Unknown (1860)

The passengers on board were -- a chief factor, [_The chief factorship is the highest rank attainable in the service, the chief trader being next_] who had been home on leave of absence, and was returning to end his days, perhaps, in the North-West; and Mr John Leagues, a young apprentice clerk, going, like myself, to try his fortune in Hudson Bay. ❋ Unknown (1859)

After feelingly expressing his apprehension lest his misfortunes should result in depriving his correspondent of the factorship, Sir Walter proceeds in his letter: "You never flattered my prosperity, and in my adversity it is not the least painful consideration that I cannot any longer be useful to you. ❋ Various (N/A)

Only a clerk can be promoted to a chief tradership (1-1/85 share), and only a trader to a chief factorship (2 - ❋ Unknown (1860)