I have the honor to state that I have been advised by my Medical Attendant that I ought to be enabled to resume my official duties in the Colony without fear of that disease returning from which I am now suffering.
This matter is one of such supreme importance to myself that I venture most respectfully and earnestly to commend it to your Lordship's serious and kind consideration.
I have the honor to be My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient and humble servant.
M. MacDonnell
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I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Edmund Sharp, Esquire, Crown Solicitor, leave of absence for Six Months.
Government House, Hongkong, 8 February 1872.
MacDonnell, Governor.
Edmund Sharp, Esquire, Crown Solicitor, has received Full Salary at the rate of £500 per Annum up to the 31st January, 1872. Mr. Sharp has left a Power of Attorney to draw his half salary during his absence.
Truth,
Acting Colonial Treasurer.
Crown Solicitor of Hongkong
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 8th of February 1872, and end on the 7th of August 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate, of which a Copy is annexed, was produced.
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