I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Mr A. A. Quin, Clerk & Accountant in the Police Department, Twelve Months leave of absence.
VICTORIA, HONGKONG,
24th August 1867
J. W. W. [possibly "J. W. W. Smale" though the name is unclear, likely "J. W. W."]
I hereby certify, that Mr A. Quin has received Full Salary at the rate of £230 per Annum as Clerk and Accountant up to the Thirty first of July, One thousand eight hundred and sixty seven. The Half Salary will be drawn by Mr. Quin's Agent in the Colony.
Sd: [Signature] 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 26th of August, 1867 and end on the 26th of August, 1868, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate (of which a copy is annexed).
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