I would point out that this latter date is incorrect as when I was passed from the Gold Coast Colony to Cyprus I obtained leave without salary until the date of leaving for Cyprus, vide Colonial Office Letter dated the 4th May 1891, in which it was stated that the practice was followed in order to ensure any having any break in my service with a view to my possible claims to pension.
I commenced to attend at Bow Street Court, prior to sailing for the Gold Coast, on the 16th November 1886. I arrived there on the 4th January 1887 and took up my appointment to Gold Coast (my first salary). I was granted leave of absence from the Gold Coast Colony, until date of embarkation for Cyprus forces, vide Colonial Office Letter dated the 4th May 1891, already referred to.
I embarked on the 2nd August 1891 for Cyprus & took up my appointment as Treasurer and Superintendent of Military Stores, the date being approved by Telegram from Colonial Office on Colonial Office Letter dated 20 July 1891. I drew pay from Cyprus to the 9th July 1892 inclusive and commenced to draw pay from Hongkong on appointment as Superintendent of Victoria Gaol on the 10th July 1892; vide Colonial Office Letter dated August 1892. I terminated my service in Colonial Service on the 29th July 1897 and took up my appointment in the Hongkong Government Service on the 30th July 1897. I should be glad of the dates of the appointments.