I have to point out to you that the leave of absence granted by you
               to 
Mr. G. Williams Government Printer, 
B. Columbia, has not been
               reported to this Office in accordance with the Colonial regulations.
               
               On the strength of the Colonial Secretary's letter to the Crown
               Agents of the 
13th of May I have authorized them to pay 
Mr. Williams
               half salary from the 
11th of May to the 10th of November inclusive, at
               the rate of £8.4.11 1/2 per month.