(A. 85.)
Enclosure 1.
LEAVE CERTIFICATE.
I hereby certify,
I have granted to L.C.26 Robert Thomson, of the Hongkong Police Force, six months leave of absence on half salary.
Government House, Hongkong, 2nd May 1899.
H. A. Blake, Governor,
I hereby certify, that L.C.26 Robert Thomson, Constable has received Full Salary at the rate of $600 per Annum as well as Good conduct allowance and Knowledge of Chinese up to the 3rd May 1899.
Half Salary will be drawn whilst on leave through the Crown Agents for the Colonies, London, at the rate of $300 per Annum. Good conduct allowance at the rate of $... per Annum and Knowledge of Chinese at the rate of $... per Annum at exchange to the Dollar.
[Signature] 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 4th May 1899, and end on the 3rd November 1899, on the ground of ill health.
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