Anglong, 8th May, 1873.
Acting Colonial Secretary (Cecil Smith)
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I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Mr William James Ankles, Draftsman in the Survey Department, 11 months & 15 days leave of absence.
Draftsman & Clarke of Works in the Survey Department.
Government House, Hongkong, 8th May, 1873.
By His Excellency's Command,
Governor.
I hereby certify, that Mr William James Ankles has received Full Salary at the rate of £... per Annum as... up to the ... and that a Power of Attorney has been left in the Colony to draw his half Salary during his absence.
[Reference: vide No. 2 in Governor Kennedy's Dispatch No. 12 of 8th May 1873]
Acting 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 10th of May 1873 and end on the 24th of April, 1874, on the ground of ill health and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which... a copy is annexed.
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