Master's Department, on the ground
shewn by the
B
of ill-health,
C
G
M
R
T
enclosed Certificate.
During Mr Thornton's absence,
Sent in Orig
the duties of his office will be performed by Ms. W. Lording, and Clerk in the Harbor Master's Department, drawing the moieties £2000-
#
150.
of the Salaries assigned to the two Offices, amounting together to £350 per annum.
I have the honor to be, My Lord
Your Lordship's most obedient Humble Servant:
MacDonnell
Governor.
I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government
I have granted to
Joseph Thornton, Esqre First Class Clerk
in the Warker Master's Office, Ten Months leave of absence.
MacDonnell
Governor.
I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton
has received Full Salary at the rate of £400, 0, per Annum as
First Clerk in the Harbor Master's Office up
to the First of April 1869.
During his absence from the Colony
his Agent at Hongkong will draw his half Salary.
Jud. Forth.
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..............
and end on the.....
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01-
1st of April, 1869
January... 1870. on the ground of ill health,
and that the Medical Certificate
of which a Copy
is annexed)
was
produced
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