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TheSecretary to the Board of Control was a British government office in the late 18th and early 19th century, supporting thePresident of the Board of Control, who was responsible for overseeing theBritish East India Company and generally serving as the chief official in London responsible for Indian affairs. During part of 1834 and from 1835 the post was held by Joint Secretaries. The position was abolished in 1858 with the abolition of the East India Company. It was succeeded by the new position ofUnder-Secretary of State for India.