Brooklyn N.Y. Oct 31st /61

To Major S. Williams A.A. Genl.

	   The undersigned would respectfully
request an extension of leave of absence
for two weeks He not feeling yet well enough
to resume his duties

		  Respectfully
	            Wm LB Stears  Capt E Comp
		       14 Regt N.Y.S.M.

		      156 Land St Brooklyn

 	          Brooklyn Oct 31st 1861
         I Certify that Capt W LB Stears
Co E 14th Regt, now on leave of absence
is not yet in a condition to be able to resume
his duties in Camp; and would advise a
an extension of time for about two week
longer; in which time he will be able to
return to duty in good health.
	            JM Homeston MD
                   Surgeon   14th Regt
                              N.Y.S.M.

 Brooklyn N.Y. Oct. 21 /61
   Capt Wm L.B. Stears
    14th Regt N.Y.S.M.

Demands an extension
of leave of absence for two
weeks, on account of ill-
health.  Advised by the
Surgeon of his regiment.


Head Qrs. A.P.
  Recd Nov. 5 /61.

Fifteen days by S.O.
110, Oct. 21 /61
           R.B.L.