in
obedience
to the cations of sir George Grey
I
have taken the earliest opportunity
to procure a fitting person for Office, I must in justice to myself ciclose as conclusive proof of lux
City's habits the accompanying Certificate of the Colonial Surgeon.
I have the honour to be
With the highest respect,
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
(copy)
In 186 Joh
36
This is to certify that Mr. I. D. Selby, Senior Clerk in the Colonial Treasury, died on 9th of September 1856, after a Second, but severe, attack of "Delirium Tremens
"
(Signed) J. Carroll Deputy Colonial Surgeon.
Hongkong, July 20th 1856.
True Copy
Mist
Putley Att
6 Sepr.
M.W. Blackwr's
Patton
Colonial Secretary.