I have the honor to apply for one month's extra Leave of absence
from my duties in
British Columbia. I feel the more emboldened
in making this request, in view of the fact that I have been
detained in Town for more than two (2) months, in Carrying out
the Female Emigration Scheme,
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which has been so far completed,
that the Vessel has sailed from Liverpool for
Victoria.
Trusting that this application may meet with the favorable
Consideration of your Lordship.