At that season,
Pregnancy of Suphons Whilst it is always a very expensive trip - Therefore, though the kind
H. Mr. Government
Consideration of
In the matter is not the less borne, it seems improbable that the permission can be very generally used. As I had myself received intimation that I might, when circumstances permitted, avail myself of the old vacation leave
Six weeks, I am anxious as a precautionary measure that the greater latitude allowed to the other civil servants should be extended to myself - Although I regard the opinion generally held in England concerning here, as absurdly exaggerated, I cannot presume to set up my individual opinion against that of the whole Medical Profession. I am therefore desirous of fortifying myself against unforeseen exigencies
by obtaining an extension of the recent concession to my own case, whether it prove necessary to use it or not, because it would be a material support. It is clear that in a country where climate is the reason for such concession, there are no sufficient grounds for excluding the Governor from that privilege, unless it can be shown that his position protects him against the influence of climate - a theory which, I think, is just the opposite of truth. My only wish is to be enabled to carry out my duties here in the most efficient manner, and as the opinion must be that a cessation of work and normal change - which is not obtainable here within the old limit of six weeks - are essential, I should be glad to feel that I am not debarred from resorting to it occasionally when necessary.
I cannot conceal from myself the fact that the unremitting exertion and vigilance demanded from me hitherto impose a severe strain upon the physical...