White to Sandford (Assistant Under-Secretary)

I have the honor to request that I may be allowed an extension
of leave for a period of six months from the 1st March 1870.

I joined the Civil Service of British Columbia in March 1863, &
came home in March 1869, on twelve months leave.

I am very anxious to proceed to Canada, where I have some
relatives whom I have not seen for several years, & some private
business that requires my presence.

Under these Circumstances I trust there will be no objection to
granting my request.