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21.- That Mr Joseph Thornton has been in the Service of the Colony for Six years.

3rd. That in the course of that Service he has been absent on leave on several occasions, at the dates and for the terms specified below, viz:—

4th. That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr Joseph Thornton's office during his absence by the appointment of Mr. W. Lording

Total period of Service (as above) 6 Years. Aggregate Absences (as above) Period of Resident Service 6 *Maximum Leave grantable 6 Months. Leave already taken Leave now granted.................. 6 Months.

(Copy)

Victoria, Hongkong. 26th July, 1862.

Mr Thornton has been more or less under my hands for the last twelve months suffering from the effects of his lengthened residence (over twelve years I understand) in this climate. As the Symptoms of general debility are increasing upon him I have recommended a return to Europe.

(Signed) I. I. Murray, Colonial Surgeon.

(copy)

Wit Alexande Acting Colonial Secretary.

Viz., one-sixth of the Resident Service, plus six months,

Menurut Governor.

NOTE.-Officers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their leave of absence, are requested to annex this document to their applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate.

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21.- That Mr Joseph Thornton has been in the Service of the Colony for Six years. 3rd. That in the course of that Service he has been absent on leave on several occasions, at the dates and for the terms specified below, viz:— 4th. That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr Joseph Thornton's office during his absence by the appointment of Mr. W. Lording Total period of Service (as above) 6 Years. Aggregate Absences (as above) Period of Resident Service 6 *Maximum Leave grantable 6 Months. Leave already taken Leave now granted.................. 6 Months. (Copy) Victoria, Hongkong. 26th July, 1862. Mr Thornton has been more or less under my hands for the last twelve months suffering from the effects of his lengthened residence (over twelve years I understand) in this climate. As the Symptoms of general debility are increasing upon him I have recommended a return to Europe. (Signed) I. I. Murray, Colonial Surgeon. (copy) Wit Alexande Acting Colonial Secretary. Viz., one-sixth of the Resident Service, plus six months, Menurut Governor. NOTE.-Officers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their leave of absence, are requested to annex this document to their applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate.
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: 21.- That Mr Joseph Thornton has been in the Service of the Colony for Six years. 1 3rd. That in the course of that Service he has been absent on leave on several occasions, at the dates and for the terms specified below, viz:— 4th. That provision has been made for the due execution of Thornton's Mr Joseph office during his absence by the appointment of Mr. W. Lording Total period of Service (as above) Aggregate Absences (as above) Period of Resident Service *Maximum Leave grantable Leave already taken Leave now granted.................. (Copy) 429 Nietoria, Henghing. 26th July, 1862. Mr Thornton has been more or hands less under my months suffering from for the last twelve his lengthened residence (over twelve years I understand) As the Symptoms of general in this climate. debility are increasing upon him I have__ recommended a return to Europe. M. D., (Signed) I. I. Murray. Colonial Surgeon. Year. 6 Months. I'me (copy) Wit Alexande Acting Colonial Secretary. 6. 6. Viz., one-sixth of the Resident Service, plus six months, Menurut Governor. NOTE.-Officers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their leave of absence, are requested to annex this document to their applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate.
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21.- That Mr Joseph Thornton

has been in the Service of the Colony for

Six

years.

1

3rd. That in the course of that Service he has been absent on leave on several occasions, at the dates

and for the terms specified below, viz:—

4th. That provision has been made for the due execution of

Thornton's

Mr Joseph

office during his absence by

the appointment of Mr. W. Lording

Total period of Service (as above)

Aggregate Absences (as above)

Period of Resident Service

*Maximum Leave grantable

Leave already taken

Leave now granted..................

(Copy)

429

Nietoria, Henghing.

26th July, 1862.

Mr Thornton has been more or

hands

less under my

months suffering from

for

the last twelve

his

lengthened

residence (over twelve years I understand)

As the Symptoms of general

in this climate. debility are

increasing upon him I have__ recommended a return to Europe.

M. D.,

(Signed) I. I. Murray.

Colonial Surgeon.

Year.

6

Months.

I'me (copy)

Wit Alexande

Acting Colonial Secretary.

6.

6.

Viz., one-sixth of the Resident Service, plus six months,

Menurut

Governor.

NOTE.-Officers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their leave of absence, are requested

to annex this document to their applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate.

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