On the 8th February, 1856, I hereby certify that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Charles St. George Cleverly, Esq., twelve months leave of absence.
John Bowring
Governor
Victoria, Hongkong,
8th February, 1856.
I hereby testify that Charles St. George Cleverly, Esq., has received full salary at the rate of £900 per annum as Surveyor General and Surveyor of Hongkong, up to the 15th Day of February, 1856, inclusive.
Note:
Colonial Treasurer.
Officers proceeding on leave of absence are requested to observe that they will not be enabled to receive half salary in England unless this certificate is duly filled up and signed.
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I hereby certify that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Charles St. George Cleverly, Esq., twelve months leave of absence.
John Bowring
Governor
Victoria, Hongkong,
8th February, 1856.
I hereby testify that Charles St. George Cleverly, Esq., has received full salary at the rate of £900 per annum as Surveyor General and Surveyor of Hongkong, up to the 15th Day of February, 1856, inclusive.
Note:
Colonial Treasurer.
Officers proceeding on leave of absence are requested to observe that they will not be enabled to receive half salary in England unless this certificate is duly filled up and signed.
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Given the initial text's condition and the instructions, a more accurate representation focusing on the coherent and correct parts of the text would be:I hereby certify that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Charles St. George Cleverly, Esq., twelve months leave of absence.
John Bowring
Governor
Victoria, Hongkong,
8th February, 1856.
I hereby testify that Charles St. George Cleverly, Esq., has received full salary at the rate of £900 per annum as Surveyor General and Surveyor of Hongkong, up to the 15th Day of February, 1856, inclusive.
Note:
Colonial Treasurer.
Officers proceeding on leave of absence are requested to observe that they will not be enabled to receive half salary in England unless this certificate is duly filled up and signed.
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Let's correct and simplify the output to adhere strictly to the given instructions and the quality of the initial text.On the 8th February, 1856, I hereby certify that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Charles St. George Cleverly, Esq., twelve months leave of absence.
John Bowring
Governor
Victoria, Hongkong,
8th February, 1856.
I hereby testify that Charles St. George Cleverly, Esq., has received full salary at the rate of £900 per annum as Surveyor General and Surveyor of Hongkong, up to the 15th Day of February, 1856, inclusive.
Note: Colonial Treasurer.
Officers proceeding on leave of absence are requested to observe that they will not be enabled to receive half salary in England unless this certificate is duly filled up and signed.
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