Statement
terms of see viii
see viii of the Superannuation Act of 1859 that the applicant ' has discharged his duties with diligence and " fidelity to the satisfaction of the Head Officer or Officers of his Department" to be signed by any two of such head Officers, if there shall be more than one, by such head Officer if there should be but one, together with "such a statement as well exhibit the merit and value and labour of the services of the person recommended, embracing a long period of his public services as can be authentically stated", together with observations as to Special Services, and full particulars of any injuries received on duty, or other claims, matters for consideration.
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RECEIVED
MAY 6 1868
209 East India
London
6th May
Sir G. Rouce, Bart
Sir,
The time of my engagement being now near at hand, and not having heard of my being likely to get a chance of appointment - I have the honor to inform you that I have been thinking of engaging a passage out to Hongkong in the "Tom Lidguir" which vessel will leave this about the 11th instant.
I have also the honor to ask that if it be possible, his Grace the Governor may be graciously pleased to acquaint me...
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