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20.- The William John Squire,

2nd.-That he has been in the Service of the Colony for 4 years, 9 months, and 21 days, from 4th April, 1862, to the 24th January, 1867, inclusive.

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.:-

Total period of Service (as above). Years. Months. Days. 4 9 21 Aggregate Absences (as above). Period of Resident Service from 21st May, 1865 to 24th January, 1867 1 8 4 *Maximum Leave grantable Leave already taken. Leave now granted..............

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

4th.-That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr. Squire's office, during his absence, by the appointment of Mr. Desse Squire.

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

Hongkong, 28th December, 1866.

I hereby certify that Captain Durin has enjoyed good health within the last twelve months, is now suffering from the effects of this Climate and in my opinion requires to return to Europe for the restoration of his health.

(Signed) J. S. Murray, M.D.,
Colonial Surgeon.

By Order of the Governor,
Colonial Secretary.

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20.- The William John Squire, 2nd.-That he has been in the Service of the Colony for 4 years, 9 months, and 21 days, from 4th April, 1862, to the 24th January, 1867, inclusive. 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.:- Total period of Service (as above). Years. Months. Days. 4 9 21 Aggregate Absences (as above). Period of Resident Service from 21st May, 1865 to 24th January, 1867 1 8 4 *Maximum Leave grantable Leave already taken. Leave now granted.............. * Viz., one-sixth of the Resident Service, plus six months. 4th.-That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr. Squire's office, during his absence, by the appointment of Mr. Desse Squire. (Signed) C. C. 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 to annex this document to their applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate. Hongkong, 28th December, 1866. I hereby certify that Captain Durin has enjoyed good health within the last twelve months, is now suffering from the effects of this Climate and in my opinion requires to return to Europe for the restoration of his health. (Signed) J. S. Murray, M.D., Colonial Surgeon. By Order of the Governor, Colonial Secretary.
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20.- The William Juin Squire, 2d.-That has been in the Service of the Colony for -years, 9 months, and 21 days, from 47 April, 1832, to the 24th January 1867, inclusive. 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. :- Mil. 4th.-That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr. Quin's office, during his absence, by the appointinent of NM. Desse Soquire. Total period of Service (as above). Aggregate Absences (as above). Period of Resident Service Sem. May 1865 75.24 Jarmery 1867 from 21 *Maximum Leave grantable Leave already taken. Leave now granted............. * Viz., one-sixth of the Resident Service, plus six months. Years. Months 4 9 3 Car Ca 42 10 frames Maddormell Governor. NOTE.Offieers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their leave of absence, are to annex this document to their applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate. requested (Bow) Longkong 158 2 28th December, 1866. Thereby certicle that Captain Durin to I've has enjoyed good health in within the who last twelve months, is now beopuring is cuffer from the effects of this Climate and im my opinion requires to return & Europe for the restoration of his health. (Signed) JS. Muray M.J. Colonial Surgeon. buen Ony Comal Secretary
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20.- The William Juin Squire,

2d.-That

has been in the Service of the Colony for

-years, 9 months,

and 21 days, from 47 April, 1832, to the 24th January 1867, inclusive.

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. :-

Mil.

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

Mr. Quin's

office, during his absence, by

the appointinent of NM. Desse Soquire.

Total period of Service (as above).

Aggregate Absences (as above).

Period of Resident Service Sem. May 1865 75.24 Jarmery 1867

from 21

*Maximum Leave grantable

Leave already taken.

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

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

Years.

Months

4

9

3

Car Ca

42

10

frames Maddormell

Governor.

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

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

requested

(Bow)

Longkong

158

2

28th December, 1866.

Thereby certicle that Captain Durin

to

I've has enjoyed good health in within the who last twelve months, is now beopuring is cuffer

from the effects of this Climate and im my opinion requires to return & Europe for the restoration of his health.

(Signed) JS. Muray M.J.

Colonial Surgeon.

buen Ony

Comal Secretary

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