No 923. 17th January, 1872.
Governor
Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell,
to
K; C.M.G.
C.B.
The Right Honorable,
The Earl of Kimberley,
Mr Thomas W. Barrington Clark and Usher of the Supreme Court: - Reports Leave on Medical Certificate granted to for six months.
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I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,
I have granted to Mr Thomas W. Barrington, Clerk and Usher of the Supreme Court, Six
Months leave of absence.
Richard Graves MacDonnell
Government House, Hongkong,
January
1872.
Governor.
I hereby certify, that Mr Thomas W. Barrington
has received Full Salary at the rate of £200
per Annum as Clerk and Usher of the Supreme Court up to the 31st December, 1871. Mr. Barrington has left a Power of Attorney in the Colony to draw his Half Salary during his absence.
William Smith
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.
(Endorsement)
I hereby certify,
That the above leave was granted to commence on the 19th January 1872 and end on the 18th July 1872 on the ground of ill health,
and that the Medical Certificate which is a Copy
was produced.
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