Officials

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L

Landwaiter: a person appointed from a Customs house to inspect goods unloaded from foreign ports.

T

Tidewaiter: an official responsible for guarding a ship's cargo against frauduent landing.

W

Wharfinger: the owner or keeper of a wharf who took account of articles landed or removed there, for which he received a fee.

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