I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,
I have granted to
The Honorable John Smale, Chief Justice
of Hong Kong, Five Months leave of absence.
Government House, Hong Kong, 19th July, 1869.
I hereby certify, that
The Honorable John Smale
Chief Justice of Hong Kong
has received Full Salary at the rate of £2500 per Annum as
up to the 19th July 1869.
The Half Salary will be drawn by
W. M. Deane
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,
22nd July 1869
1st.--That the above leave was granted to commence on the 22nd
of July and end on the 21st of December 1869, on the ground of urgent Private affairs.