One page, on bifolium, 7 3/4 x 9 13/16 in., creased, with repaired separations throughout, staining, and loss to address leaf. Addressed on integral leaf, thoroughly docketed.

In full: "I was unavoidable detained in the north until the commencement of the sickly season rendered it imprudent for me to return home (Mississippi). After an absence of nearly six years I feel desirous of remaining some time with my relations, and as the furlough I received on leaving the Point expires in Oct next before which month it would be unsafe for me to visit Misi. I would respectfully ask from you an extension of my furlous until the 31st of December inst." 

Docketing on integral leaf reads, in part, "Under the peculiar circumstances of this case, known to Maj-genl Scott, he recommends to the Dpt of War that the indulgence asked be given to Mr. Davis."