Sir, F. Rogers, 16026/66
See Mufardwell,
decision.
Adams' application
07 June East.
If Chief Justice Adams had signed he would have been entitled to a handsome gratuity,
but only 4 days before his death he applied for leave in the hope that he would be able to resume his duties.
This leave was granted as a great indulgence with half salary.
C.C. Fraser
Mr. Adams' case.
My Lord,
Your obedient servant,
Eller... M. Anauit (?)
Lord Canning
To the Right Honorable
Secretary of State for the Colonies
Tot devin d. k. in 8 May 1859, a severe illness compelled him to return home & after 18 months his health again failing, he applied for leave, which was granted. After 7 months he again applied for and obtained leave. If he had applied for and been granted an extension of leave, he would have been entitled to a gratuity.
When Mr. Robinson calculated the half-salary allowance, it was unfortunate that the allowance was not granted.
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Mrs. Adams
25 Bohum (?) 31
31
9806
Hongkong
Entered 2 Nov. 1866
To acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 12 Oct.
in request to grant a gratuity to the widow of the late Chief Justice Adams, which her husband would have been entitled to if he had resumed his office before his death.
I am to recommend that you grant the gratuity.
To the Earl of Carnarvon