Accounting chief assistant - Kanjogashirosashisoeyaku

…It was a position next to the Kanjo Bugyo, but because it was under the direct control of the Roju, its authority was great. It began with the appointment of two people in June 1682 (Tenwa 2), and at that time they were called Kanjo Ginmiyaku (Acting Secretary), and from around 1688 (Genroku 1) they came to be called Kanjo Ginmiyaku (Acting Secretary). However, after 1699, no one was appointed, and the position was effectively abolished. …

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…勘定奉行に次ぐ地位であったが，老中の直接支配をうけていたためにその権限は大きかった。1682年(天和2)6月，2名を任命したのがはじまりであるが，当時は勘定頭差添役とよばれ，88年(元禄1)ごろより勘定吟味役とよばれるようになった。しかし，99年以降は，任命される者がなく，事実上廃官の状態となった。…

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