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,

 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.