Newcastle informs Douglas that he has granted Pearseof the Surveyor General's Office…an extension for three months of his leave of absence
from Vancouver Island on the ground of urgent private affairs.
No. 90
Downing Street
10 March 1862
Sir,
I have the honor to acquaint you that I have acceded to an
application from Mr. B. W. Pearse of the Surveyor General's Office for an extension for three months of his leave of
absence from Vancouver Island on the ground of urgent private affairs.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your obedient Servant Newcastle