 The Duke of Buckingham attempted to secure it for William Henry Fremantle, and Harrison was only protected by the firmness of Grenville.Harrison and the first secretary, Vansittart were instrumental in the creation of Petty's "New Plan of Finance", and for this and his assiduity in dischanging his duties, Harrison received a raise in pay from £2 000 p.a.to £2 500 in 1807.