I have the honour to transmit to you a copy of a letter from
Captain Gosset requesting an extension of his leave of absence from
British Columbia together with a copy of the answer which by my
directions has been returned to him.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant Newcastle
Other documents included in the file
Copy, Gosset to Elliot, 1 January 1863, "requesting an extension of his leave of absence from
British Columbia."
Copy, Elliot to Gosset, 13 January 1863, informing Gosset that he may have an additional four months of leave.