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as stated in my application to the
Chief Commissioner I have not had
leave of absence from my District
Since December1858 a period of two years.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most obedt. Servant
Henry Bole
Commr of Lands

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Refer to Mr. Gregory to find if it would
be convenient to grant the Leave asked
for in the present state of the
dept. Would it not be better that
the applicant should defer his
request for six months ?
Jan. 6./60. GFB

The Surveyor General is
requested to report.
B.C. 10 January 1860.
A.O.M.

to be returned.

Henry Boyle Esq.
16th. January 1860.