I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to The Honorable Frederick Henry Alexander Forth, Colonial Treasurer of Hongkong,
VICTORIA, HONGKONG,
18th December 1867
Twelve Months leave of absence.
(Signed). Richard Graves MacDonnell,
Governor.
I hereby certify, that The Honorable Frederick H. A. Forth has received Full Salary at the rate of £4000 per Annum as Colonial Treasurer of Hongkong, up to the 14th December, 1867.
The Half Salary will be drawn by Mrs Forth's Agent in the Colony.
Signed Fredr Forth
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 15th Day of December 1867 and end on the 14th Day of December 1868 on the ground of Six years continuous service in the Colony.
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