2nd.-That John Simpson has been in the Service of the Colony for Seven years, six months and 12 days, commencing from the 11th December 1862 and ending on the 22nd June, 1876.
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 Months beginning on and ending on
2nd.-
3rd.-
4th. --"That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr. Simpson's Office during his absence by the employment of Mr J.J. Redington 1st Clerk in the Stamp Office, Hongkong
Years. Months. 1. Total Service, from date of arrival in the Colony to date of Certificate... 2 b 2. Deduct total Absences since arrival (other than Vacation leave), whether with or without Half Salary ク b 9 3. Period of Resident Service 4. Maximum amount of Leave authorized by Regulations in respect of the above period of Resident Service (viz., 4/12 of Resident Service + Six Months) 5. Leave on Half Salary already taken, since first arrival in the Colony 6. Leave now grantedN. B.-Leave of Absence beyond 1-6th of Resident Service will not be granted by the Secretary of State except on Medical Certificate from the Medical Officer employed by the Colonial Office, or on urgent private affairs, the nature of which must be stated and must be satisfactory to the Secretary of State.
Putty! 279 Holles Street. Cavendish Square. 2987 Houstling
RECEIVED
19. MAR 27 1871
Sir,
25th March, 1871.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your letter of the 25th March, informing me that the Secretary of State had granted me an "extension, with half Salary, of my leave of absence for three months from the 21st of June next, and to express my best thanks to his Lordship for so readily acceding to my request.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Servant Downing Street.
AM Whitfeild Under Major General and Lieut 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.
Colonial Office
Simpson