322
leave of absence from China for one Year-
and have sanctioned that Gentleman's
Setting off
as soon as
possible, he
being
anxious to undertake the trip so as to
avoid the ensuing
hot season in India-
Mr. Edward Elmslie, the late
Treasurer and Secretary to the Superintendents of Trade, having been
permitted to receive one
half his Salary
during his absence from China
on
such
Certificate; I have intimated to Mr Johnston, that he will be allowed
the same terms, or any further indulgence
to which Her Majesty's Government
may consider him entitled, and further, that should his health
require
him to remain
away
above a year,
he is to apply to Your Lordship for a
extension of his leave.
I have &c.
(Signed) Henry Pottinger
(True Copy)
Michael Wooman