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WAR DEPARTMENT, BUREAU OF REFUGEES, FREEDMEN, AND ABANDONED LANDS, Office of Chief Medical Officer, Washington, Oct 26, 1867 Sir:- I have the honor to request fifteen (15) day's leave of absence, commencing the 31st inst. Very respectfully, Your obedt. sevt. Henderson Hayward Bvt: Brig: Gen: E. Whittlesey, A.A.A. Gen'l, Bureau R., F., & A.L. Thro' Bvt: Col: L.A. Edwards, Surgeon U.S.A. Chief Medical Officer.