and mental faculties, while at present I see no reasonable hope of that stream being
Soon relieved
I
It might therefore happen that I should be obliged to request Your Lordship to relieve me altogether, which would be a very severe disappointment to me, so long as any part of my task remains incomplete.
I am therefore desirous, as I have said, of fortifying myself against contingency, to be able by human precautions; and shall be glad to hear that Your Lordship thinks it expedient to allow me
the privilege of resorting
to the more extended leave when circumstances in my judgement justify that course.
I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's obedient servant,
Richard MacDonnell