I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,
I have granted to Wm. Meredith D...ane, Superintendent of Police, leave of absence for 7 Months and 26 Days.
Government House, Hong Kong, 28th October, 1869
I hereby certify, that Wm. Deane, Superintendent of Police has received Full Salary at the rate of £800 per Annum up to the 1st of November 1869.
The Half Salary will be drawn by Mr Deane's Agent in the Colony.
F. Falla, 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 2nd of November 1869 and end on the 27th of June 1872 on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate (a Copy of which is annexed) was produced.
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However, to follow the exact format required for the response, here is the revised output:I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,
I have granted to Wm. Meredith D...ane, Superintendent of Police, leave of absence for 7 Months and 26 Days.
Government House, Hong Kong, 28th October, 1869
I hereby certify, that Wm. Deane, Superintendent of Police has received Full Salary at the rate of £800 per Annum up to the 1st of November 1869.
The Half Salary will be drawn by Mr Deane's Agent in the Colony.
F. Falla, 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 2nd of November 1869 and end on the 27th of June 1872 on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate (a Copy of which is annexed) was produced.
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