Downing
Admiralty
Sept. 23rd 1849
Sir,
I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you, for the information of the Right Honorable the Earl Grey, that their Lordships have been pleased to give leave of absence for 18 months commencing from the 1st July last, to Mr. W. T. Mercer, the Colonial Treasurer of Hong Kong, now about to leave this Country, - on the half Salary of his Office at the rate of £500 per annum, which will fall due to him upon his producing to you the requisite Certificate.
I have the honour to be, &c.,
(Signed) George Baillie Hamilton
Agent for the Colonies, Hong Kong
17 Aug/50
MINUTE
To
Mr. Hallifax 15
& Elliot 110
Valerivale
by hand
Mr. Hawes
16
To
Earl Grey
6. M.