2nd.--That
Mr Kanton
has been in the Service of the Colony for twelve
years,
C.S.O. 8537
and right (fyr.)
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Colonial Surgeon's Office, Hong Kong, 15th February 1869.
3rd.That in the course of that Service he has been absent on leave on several occasions, at the dates
and for the terms specified below, viz. :——
1st. -For 1 year, 9
Months beginning on 1st August, 1852, and ending on the 8th May 1864
2nd.- 9 days,
3rd.-
4th.That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr Thornton's
Office during his absence by the appointment of W. S. Lording, 2nd Clerk in the Harbour Master's office.
1. Total Service, from date of arrival in the Colony to date of Certificate... Years. Months. 12 2. Deduct total Absences since arrival (other than Vacation leave), whether with or without Half Salary 1 9 16 3. Period of Resident Service 4. Maximum amount of Leave authorized by Regulations in respect of the above period of Resident Service (viz., † of Resident Service + Six Months) 5. Leave on Half Salary already taken, since first arrival in the Colony 2 3 6 10 6. Leave now grantedConsidering the state of health
Mr. J. Konton and his long residence in Hong Kong, extending as I understand over a
period of 19 years.
I have no hesitation in expressing my opinion, the necessity for his return to Europe, prior to next hot season. I believe that he has served as long as it is safe for him to remain in this climate, and if possible, he ought not to return to Hong Kong.
(Signed.) I. J. Murray M. D.,
Colonial Surgeon.
(True Copy.)
I. Gardiner
Colonial Secretary.
whend Frames May ornell
Governor.
NOTE.-Officers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their leave of absence, are requested
to annex this document to their applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate.