However, Ometsuke (a governmental officer watching movements of the Imperial court, etc.) Morihisa TAKAGI was appointed to this post additionally in September 5, 1659, and it is generally said that this was the first appointment to this post.
が、一般的には万治2年7月19日(旧暦)（1659年9月5日）に大目付高木守久が兼任で就任したのにはじまるとされる。