I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Cecil Clementi Smith, Esquire, Registrar-General of Hong Kong Sixteen weeks vacation leave of absence.
VICTORIA, HONGKONG,
13th May
1868.
R. G. Weldonell
Governor.
I hereby certify, that Cecil Clementi Smith, Esquire has received Full Salary at the rate of £... per Annum as... up to the ... has left a Power of Attorney in the Colony to draw his Salary during his absence.
Wilbrande
Acting 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 May, 1868, and end on the 3rd Day of September, 1868 on the ground of vacation Leave on full pay, with permission to apply to the Secretary of State for an extension of leave on ...