May I extend my vacation leave to two months, if public affairs, or the state of my health, should render that course advisable?
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant
5. Bowen
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Eight weeks approved but subject to earlier return should circumstances render advisable,
but visit to Pekin, which might be misconstrued, had better be put off.