Sydney Jany 24th—1822
	This to certify unto all men that Mr Charles Gordon servant of the Honorable Church Missionary Society for 2 years and 11 months in New Zealand; did on his own free will; give up his situation in New Zealand; as Servant of the Honorable Church Missionary Society—
In testimony
Whereof I have here
=unto signed my name
John Butler
J.P.