I cannot entertain such hope as the result of I seek no a shorter change. longer leave of absence. be the voyage can in no sense one of pleasure or of ordinary recreation. My sole objects will be.
A
1. To restore health by two long voyages. 2. To consult eminent Surgeons Dr Murray advises me to do. Is 3. To see my three sons and family 4. To ascertain the present position of certain family matters in Consequence of our family calamity which I alone can do in England with a view to the final settlement of my affairs. I ask for this extended leave entirely as exceptional matter: but I am not asking for a much longer vacation, than is yearly provided in England for Judges.
The Colonial Legislature in creating a Summary Court and appointing a Judge to it with his time and small claims on in making him the Deputy of the Chief Justice whenever he may require his services has recognised such inevitable contingencies as often arise and now arise in this unhealthy Colony. my case in this Specially peculiar circumstances, Known to Dr Murray to whose Certificate inclosed I refer render it necessary,