I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I George Wolseley, Acting Governor, have granted to Mr Gage Saunders, Clerk and Sexton Twelve Months leave of absence.
The Duke of Newcastle to Mr Mercer / Inclosure. No 166. Received from Mr Saunders, Sexton. Leave of absence granted purporting 12 months.
VICTORIA, HONGKONG, 31st August 1863.
I hereby certify, that Mr George Saunders has received Full Salary at the rate of £210 per Annum as Clerk and Sexton up to the 31st August 1863. The Half Salary will be drawn by Mr Saunders' Agent in the Colony through the Colonial Treasurer.
NOTE-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.
I hereby certify, 1st. That the above leave was granted to commence on the 1st Day of September 1863 and end on the 31st August 1864, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a copy is annexed.
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