Years 4 Months 5 27.--That Henry George Thomsett, Esquire has been in the Service of the Colony for 4 years, 5 months, and 26 days.
3rd. That in the course of that Service he has been absent on leave on several occasions, at the dates and for the terms specified below, viz:--
4th. That provision has been made for the due execution of Henry George Thomsett, Esquire's office during his absence by the appointment of Robert McMurde.
Year. Months Day Total period of Service (as above) 4 5 26 Aggregate Absences (as above) 2 4 26 Period of Resident Service 2 4 26 *Maximum Leave grantable 10 24 Leave already taken Leave now granted.........*Viz., one-sixth of the Resident Service, plus six months.
Muurm
Acting Governor.
NOTE.-Officers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their leave of absence, are requested to annex this document to their applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate.
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Youghong, October 2/62.
A.W. Thomsett having been ill with Dysentery for a period of two months, and not having at present improved, a return to England is considered absolutely necessary for the restoration of his health.
(Signed) Richard G. Jack,
L.K. & Q.C.P.
(True Copy)
Mtabrande
Acting Colonial Secretary