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2nd.-That John Simpson has been in the Service of the Colony for Seven years, six months and 12 days, commencing from the 11th December 1862 and ending on the 22nd June, 1876.

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. :-

1st-For Months beginning on and ending on

2nd.-

3rd.-

4th. --"That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr. Simpson's Office during his absence by the employment of Mr J.J. Redington 1st Clerk in the Stamp Office, Hongkong

Years. Months. 1. Total Service, from date of arrival in the Colony to date of Certificate... 2 b 2. Deduct total Absences since arrival (other than Vacation leave), whether with or without Half Salary ク b 9 3. Period of Resident Service 4. Maximum amount of Leave authorized by Regulations in respect of the above period of Resident Service (viz., 4/12 of Resident Service + Six Months) 5. Leave on Half Salary already taken, since first arrival in the Colony 6. Leave now granted

N. B.-Leave of Absence beyond 1-6th of Resident Service will not be granted by the Secretary of State except on Medical Certificate from the Medical Officer employed by the Colonial Office, or on urgent private affairs, the nature of which must be stated and must be satisfactory to the Secretary of State.

Putty! 279 Holles Street. Cavendish Square. 2987 Houstling

RECEIVED

19. MAR 27 1871

Sir,

25th March, 1871.

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your letter of the 25th March, informing me that the Secretary of State had granted me an "extension, with half Salary, of my leave of absence for three months from the 21st of June next, and to express my best thanks to his Lordship for so readily acceding to my request.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Servant Downing Street.

AM Whitfeild Under Major General and Lieut 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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2nd.-That John Simpson has been in the Service of the Colony for Seven years, six months and 12 days, commencing from the 11th December 1862 and ending on the 22nd June, 1876. 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. :- 1st-For Months beginning on and ending on 2nd.- 3rd.- 4th. --"That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr. Simpson's Office during his absence by the employment of Mr J.J. Redington 1st Clerk in the Stamp Office, Hongkong Years. Months. 1. Total Service, from date of arrival in the Colony to date of Certificate... 2 b 2. Deduct total Absences since arrival (other than Vacation leave), whether with or without Half Salary b 9 3. Period of Resident Service 4. Maximum amount of Leave authorized by Regulations in respect of the above period of Resident Service (viz., 4/12 of Resident Service + Six Months) 5. Leave on Half Salary already taken, since first arrival in the Colony 6. Leave now granted N. B.-Leave of Absence beyond 1-6th of Resident Service will not be granted by the Secretary of State except on Medical Certificate from the Medical Officer employed by the Colonial Office, or on urgent private affairs, the nature of which must be stated and must be satisfactory to the Secretary of State. Putty! 279 Holles Street. Cavendish Square. 2987 Houstling RECEIVED 19. MAR 27 1871 Sir, 25th March, 1871. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your letter of the 25th March, informing me that the Secretary of State had granted me an "extension, with half Salary, of my leave of absence for three months from the 21st of June next, and to express my best thanks to his Lordship for so readily acceding to my request. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Servant Downing Street. AM Whitfeild Under Major General and Lieut 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. Colonial Office Simpson
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2nd.-That John Simpson Require has been in the Service of the Colony for.. Seven years, six mark and 12 days, commeuning from the 11th December 1862 and ending on the 22nd The 22nd June, 1876. 3rd.That in the course of that Service he has been absent on leave on several occasions, at the dat and for the terms specified below, viz. :- 1st-For. Months beginning on and ending on 2nd.- 3rd.- 4th. --"That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr. Sampsone Office during his absence by the emplopment of Mr JJ. Redinguen 1ot Cluse in the Stamp Office, Hongkong Years. Months, 1. Total Service, from date of arrival in the Colony to date of Certificate... 2 b 2. Deduct total Absences since arrival (other than Vacation leave), whether with or without Half Salary b 9 3. Period of Resident Service 4. Maximum amount of Leave authorized by Regulations in respect of the above period of Resident Service (viz., 4 of Resident Service + Six Months) 5. Leave on Half Salary already taken, since first arrival in the Colony 6. Leave now granted N. B.-Leave of Absence beyond 1-6th of Resident Service will not be granted by the Secretary of State except on Medical Certificate from the Medical Officer employed by the Colonial Office, or on urgent private affairs, the nature of which must be stated and must be satisfactory to the Secretary of State. Putty! 279 2987 Houstling Holles Street. Cavendish Square. RECEIVING 19. MAR27 1871 Sir, w 25th March, 1871. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your letter of the 25th March, me that the Lecreting informing of State had gra granted me an "extension, with half Salary, of my leave of absence for three months from the 2 1 = " of June. next, and to express my 1796 best thanks to his Lordship for so readily acceding to my request. AM Whitfeil Under Major General and Lieht Governor. Norz-Officers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their lears of absence, are requeste to annex this document to their applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate. cretary of State. I have the honour to be Li lonial Office Your most obedient Servant Downing Sheet. Simpson
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2nd.-That

John Simpson Require

has been in the Service of the Colony for..

Seven

years,

six mark

and 12 days, commeuning from the 11th December 1862

and ending on the 22nd

The 22nd June, 1876.

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

and for the terms specified below, viz. :-

1st-For.

Months beginning on

and ending on

2nd.-

3rd.-

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

Office during his absence by the emplopment of Mr JJ. Redinguen 1ot Cluse in the Stamp Office, Hongkong

Years.

Months,

1. Total Service, from date of arrival in the Colony to date of Certificate...

2

b

2. Deduct total Absences since arrival (other than Vacation leave),

whether with or without Half Salary

b

9

3. Period of Resident Service

4. Maximum amount of Leave authorized by Regulations in respect of the above period of Resident Service (viz., 4 of Resident Service

+ Six Months)

5. Leave on Half Salary already taken, since first arrival in the Colony

6. Leave now granted

N. B.-Leave of Absence beyond 1-6th of Resident Service

will not be granted by the Secretary of State except on Medical Certificate from the Medical Officer employed by the Colonial Office, or on urgent private affairs, the nature of which must be stated and must be satisfactory to the Secretary of State.

Putty!

279

2987 Houstling

Holles Street. Cavendish Square.

RECEIVING

19.

MAR27

1871

Sir,

w

25th March, 1871.

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your letter of the 25th March, me that the Lecreting informing of State had gra

granted me an "extension, with half Salary, of

my leave of absence for three months from the 2 1 = " of June. next, and to express my 1796 best thanks to his Lordship

for so readily acceding to my request.

AM Whitfeil Under

Major General and

Lieht Governor.

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

cretary of State.

I have the honour to be

Li

lonial Office Your most obedient Servant Downing Sheet.

Simpson

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