and I trust that
my
conduct and services
during that time have been such, as to merit the favourable testimony of the Honorable the Colonial Secretary.
During the period of my service I
have contributed £4704.11 to the Superannuation Fund, and as in all
probability my life would be endangered by a return to this Colony, I beg most respectfully to request that His Excellency the Governor will be kindly pleased to permit that the above amount shall be refunded
to me in
lieu of all claims I may
have against Government.
I have to... (Signed) James Stevenson,
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I hereby certify, that I have attended
Mr James Stevenson since September 1848,
and from the impaired state of his health, I have strongly
recommended him to apply
for a few months leave of absence, so that his health
may
be restored and he be
fitted for his duties during the coming
hot season.
Houghton March 28 1849.
(Signed) A. H. Balfour,
Surgeon...
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Macg
Colonial Secretary.