I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government.
I have granted to Mr. George L. Tomlin, Clerk in the Surveyor General's Department 4 months' Leave of absence, on half Salary to commence at the expiration of his vacation Leave in terms of Rule 1514 of the Colonial Regulations.
Government offices,
Hongkong, 25th April, 1870.
I hereby certify, that...George L. Tomlin received Full-Salary at the rate of £... per Annum as... up to the...has left & Power of Attorney in 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...of April 1871 on the ground of Six years' residental Service.
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