Sir Hercules Robinson
28th April, 1864
The Duke of Newcastle
Inclosure
Received
Reporting 12 months' leave of absence granted to Mr. Cleverly
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I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to The Honorable Charles St George Cleverly, Surveyor General of Hong Kong Twelve Months leave of absence.
VICTORIA, HONGKONG,
28th April 1864
Honble
Governor
I hereby certify, that The Honorable Charles St George Cleverly has received Full Salary at the rate of £... per Annum as Surveyor General of Hong Kong up to the 31st March 1864
The Half Salary will be drawn by his Agent in the Colony.
Sd. ...
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 28th Day of April 1864 and end on the 28th Day of April 1865 on the ground of ill health, after 9 years' resident service, since his previous absence in Europe.
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