No. 62
1st August 1865
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you that I have with the concurrence of my Executive Council granted leave of absence for twelve months commencing on the 1st August 1865 to Mr Edward Graham Alston, Registrar General of Titles in this Colony on thegroundManuscript image ground of urgent private affairs arising out of the recent death of his wife.
I enclose the usual certificate relative to this leave of absence.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant
A.E. Kennedy
Governor
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Acknowledge.
ABd 5 Oct
At once.
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Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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Certificate granting leave of absence to Alston, signed by Kennedy, no date.
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Certificate advising that Alston had received a salary of £500 per annum as Registrar General of Titles to 31 July 1865, signed by Alexander Watson, Treasurer, no date.
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Certificate laying out the terms of the leave granted, signed by Kennedy, no date.