Having reminded him of scheme for luctus Marettes Sam derretid by Mr Secretary to Authorize you to issue this Gentleman's the Salary as it may from time to time fall due
during
his absence from
the Colony
Semlore
have the usual
usual
Citifuate showing the
Ente of Salary enjoyed
ter Cleverting
and the
date up to which he
received it in Hong
Kong.
2
the 8. M.
Copy
W. 23.
Sir,
In 32 45
183
Surveyor General's Office, Victoria, 11th February, 1856.
letter Wr
With reference to my No. 51 dated 15th September, 1855, together with its enclosure, shewing the necessity for me to obtain a change of climate for the benefit of my health, I have now the honor to request that His Excellency may be pleased to grant leave of absence to date from the 15th Instant, and as I am proceeding to "Malta". I request His Excellency will be so kind as to obtain from His Excellency the Naval Commander ...
The Honble. W. Mercer, Legge Colonial Secretary