Mr Merinde
I should doubt the propriety of granting a pension to M. Concla & for 5 year's service, although it is long standing. I have reported your leave of absence has been approved. B. 2.41
The prayer in the memorial for a political pension may I presume be referred to the Ready I
It is strong that he cannot have a pension for only 5 years service,
1. He has an affliction is made to the Govt to sanction his retirement he ought to be informed forthwith that after such retirement he cannot be employed again.
20th February, 1850.
Vernon Bonham-
Love
No 14
The Earl Greys.
2. Inclosures.
Received from the Comptroller, Chief Clerk in the Colonial Treasurer's Office, the address of the Governor dated 30th January, forwarding Memorial to
With reference to despatch No12 of
praying that a small pension may be allowed either to retire on leave of absence in Europe, instead of being compelled to return to China on the expiration of his leave.
to the Govt with the other papers in the case
His case appears to justify a gratuity on the purchase of his service
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Earl Grey to
I am directed by you to acquaint
has received from
that his Lordship
the Memorial of the 20th inst-
Governor Bonham your praying that
we will
Consideration of your health
in
retire expon be permitted either to
Hong Kong you may age your state of health and Service
a Pension
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