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Although Dr Dods specifies six months as the shortest period during which I should abstain from hill work, the probabilities are that after the disorder has been frequently recurrent and has been chronic for the last nine months, a much longer rest may be necessary.
Dr ... 09/6 also advises me that a return to England before the spring opens would be prudent on account of my affection and liability to chest affections, and suggests that I should travel for three months in the Tropics; but I feel that more travel will not be curative whilst I am absent from my family.
Appointed Chief Justice in February, 1866, I remained at home without pay and under Rule 132 of Royal Regulations for the service, I submit that my time of service with a view to future leave counts from the 21st October 1866 when I was sworn in. I shall have therefore actually served five years and over two months.