I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,
I have granted to Mr John Gerrard, 12th Clarke in the Registrar General's Dept 4 Months' Vacation Leave on Full Pay, and 4 Months' leave of absence, on Half-Salary, to commence at the expiration of his Vacation Leave, - in terms of Rule 134 of the Colonial Regulations.
Government Offices,
Hongkong, 26th April, 1870.
H Mitfeild
Actg Lieut. Governor.
I hereby certify, that Mr. John Gerard
has received Full-Salary at the rate of £
per Annum as...
up to the ... has left a Power of Attorney with
the Colony to draw his Salary during his absence.
Fred: 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 28th of April 1870 and end on the 27th of April 1871 on the ground of Ten Years' Residential Service.
28th of April 1890
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