obliged to make almost immediate preparation for our return;
I enclose the usual Colonial Certificates.
and the great expense I have incurred would then be of comparatively small benefit.
An extension of leave would also be beneficial to my own health which has been affected not only by long season of anxiety but by the poisoned bread of which I partook in Hongkong.
I therefore trust, under these circumstances, you will be pleased to take my case into favourable consideration and grant an extension of my leave of absence for three months.
I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your most obedient, humble Servant, J. Nower.
P.S. My address for two weeks will be Care of Messrs Jarrold & Sons, 47 St Paul's Churchyard, London.