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of his health and that, for this purpose eighteen months leave of absence should be granted to him.
(Signed) T. A. Chaldecott,
Acting Colonial Surgeon.
Edward Menzies, Staff Surgeon.
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary.
Copy.
I do hereby Certify upon my
an intimate Knowledge of
that from
the state of health of the Honorable Chief
Justice Hulme, I consider immediate removal to Europe absolutely necessary for the recovery
of his health.
I further believe, that a continued residence in Hongkong in the Summer
approaching, cannot be undertaken
without serious risk to his life.
Victoria, Hongkong,
5th March, 1859.
(Signed) Robt M. Cockerill,
Asst Surgeon
12th Regt M. S. S.
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary.