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52/7873 - 22nd Sept 1852 1 The Surveyor General to the Colonial Secretary forwarding an application from Assistant Surveyor Barnett for leave of absence on account of ill health. Original ([...Rec] Enclosed) Surveyor General's Office No 52/444 Sydney 20th September 1852. Sir, I have the honor to forward herewith an application which I have received from Assistant Surveyor Barnett, for leave of absence from his official duties for six weeks, in consequence of ill health, and urgent private affairs, and to request that you will be so good as to submit the same for the favorable consideration of His Excellency The Governor General. I have the honor to be, Your most obedt Servant for the Surveyor General S.A.Perry DSG

Left Marginalia: approved 24th {...CW] Has not Mr Barnett had Leave of absence on these same grounds not long ago?

Not precisely so - I think Mr Barnett applied for leave of absence by reason of ill health but only obtained an exchange to a south Coast District.I cannot obtain the papers but see the enclosed copy of a letter on the subject to the Surveyor General 6 Octr Left marginalia (vertical) [...That leave as requested] [...] be granted 8thWL Immediate Sur. General informed 9 October 1852