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I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,

I have granted to Joseph Thornton, First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office...

Rodnd fans.

I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400.-per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the First of April 1869.

during the absences of Mr Thornton from the Colony, his agent at Southampton will receive his half Salary.

I hereby certify, that the above leave was granted to commence on the 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed.

Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer-

G26/5

Nor2.- 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.

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dain to this 6 month in satia

IP. to be him le manther, Jui Extended till his claim to Pusuri and Ishaild los determine Call aper him (as he has alway fron told in the Colony) to kind an Mis Papers for a Premier abcra

Hs. 25/6--

In 58472 wtech will be 2 which papers and I presume be

I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,

I have granted to Joseph Thornton, by First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office...

Rodnd fans.

I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400.-per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the First of April 1869.

during the absences of M. Phoniton from the Boting will receive his half Salary. his agent at Stongtrony will receive

Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer-

G26/5

hi Is A thought to refer band for the they ou not writh Magulang of the Hemony.

Nor2.- 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 aud signed.

I hereby certify,

1st.-That the above leave was granted to commence on the 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed.

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I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,

I have granted to Joseph Thornton, First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office...

I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400 per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the 1st of April 1869.

During the absences of Mr Thornton from the Colony, his agent at Southampton will receive his half Salary.

Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer-

G26/5

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 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed.

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I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,

I have granted to Joseph Thornton, First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office.

I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400 per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the 1st of April 1869.

During the absences of Mr Thornton from the Colony, his agent at Southampton will receive his half Salary.

Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer-G26/5

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 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed.

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I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Joseph Thornton, First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office... Rodnd fans. I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400.-per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the First of April 1869. during the absences of Mr Thornton from the Colony, his agent at Southampton will receive his half Salary. I hereby certify, that the above leave was granted to commence on the 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed. Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer- G26/5 Nor2.- 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. Page ... [Turn over] However, to follow the exact format requested (HTML with for paragraphs), and to correct and reformat the original text according to the given rules, the corrected version is: dain to this 6 month in satia IP. to be him le manther, Jui Extended till his claim to Pusuri and Ishaild los determine Call aper him (as he has alway fron told in the Colony) to kind an Mis Papers for a Premier abcra Hs. 25/6-- In 58472 wtech will be 2 which papers and I presume be I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Joseph Thornton, by First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office... Rodnd fans. I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400.-per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the First of April 1869. during the absences of M. Phoniton from the Boting will receive his half Salary. his agent at Stongtrony will receive Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer- G26/5 hi Is A thought to refer band for the they ou not writh Magulang of the Hemony. Nor2.- 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 aud signed. I hereby certify, 1st.-That the above leave was granted to commence on the 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed. [Turn over] Let's correct and simplify it further to adhere to the rules and requested format. I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Joseph Thornton, First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office... I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400 per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the 1st of April 1869. During the absences of Mr Thornton from the Colony, his agent at Southampton will receive his half Salary. Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer- G26/5 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 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed. [Turn over] The final version, formatted as requested, is: I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to Joseph Thornton, First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office. I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400 per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the 1st of April 1869. During the absences of Mr Thornton from the Colony, his agent at Southampton will receive his half Salary. Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer-G26/5 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 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed. [Turn over]
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dain to this 6 muithin satia P awy IP. to be him le manther, Jui Extended till his clarni to Pusuri and Ishaild los determine Call aper him (as he has alway fron told in the Colony) to kind an Mis Papers for a Premier abcra Hs. 25/6-- In 58472 wtech will be 2 which papers and I presume be I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have grottal to Joeth Thonton, by First Clerk in the Farbon Masters Office... Rodnd fans. I hereby certify, that en Months leave of absence. de frems Mandonnell Mr Thornton Governor. has received Full Salary at the rate of £400. -per Annum as 126 Clerk in in complete, if the bourbon Marter's office up to the First of April 1869. during the absences of M. Phoniton from the Boting will reseive his half Salary. his agent at Stongtrony will receive Sted. Forth acutificate of Good conduch 32115 Colonial Treasurer- G26/5 hi Is A thought to refer band for the they ou not writh Magulang of the Hemony. Nor2.- Officers proceeding on leave of absence arc requested to observe, that they will not be enabled to receive Half Salary in England unless this Certificate is duly filled up aud signed. I hereby certify, 1st.-That the above leave was granted to commence on the of 106 of April 1869 and end on the 3/26 of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Cofy is annexed. [Turn over]
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dain to this 6 muithin satia

P

awy

IP.

to be

him le manther, Jui Extended till his clarni to Pusuri

and Ishaild

los determine

Call aper him (as he has alway fron told in the Colony) to kind an Mis Papers for a Premier abcra

Hs. 25/6--

In 58472

wtech will be

2

which papers

and I presume be

I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,

I have grottal to Joeth Thonton, by First Clerk in the

Farbon Masters Office...

Rodnd fans.

I hereby certify, that

en

Months leave of absence.

de frems Mandonnell

Mr Thornton

Governor.

has received Full Salary at the rate of £400. -per Annum as 126 Clerk in in complete, if the bourbon Marter's office up to the First of April 1869.

during the absences of M. Phoniton from the Boting

will reseive his half Salary. his agent at Stongtrony will receive

Sted. Forth

acutificate of

Good conduch

32115

Colonial Treasurer-

G26/5

hi

Is A thought to refer band for the

they ou not writh

Magulang of the Hemony.

Nor2.- Officers proceeding on leave of absence arc requested to observe, that they will not be enabled to receive Half Salary in England unless

this Certificate is duly filled up aud signed.

I hereby certify,

1st.-That the above leave was granted to commence on the

of

106

of

April

1869

and end on the 3/26 of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a

Cofy is annexed.

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