he could see, during my absence, that The Bishop has all along declined and still declines to assist, and there is nothing for me to do to obtain it; it will be enough for me to have for myself.
I have written to Sof M. Jennings, Colonial Chaplain, to provide for divine service during my absence. Except those who are available, Clergy require his permission, which he is unwilling to give.
I am consequently addressing to you along with this letter an application for Leave of Absence on the recommendation of my medical attendant countersigned by the Colonial Surgeon, in which it is stated that I ought not to remain another summer in this climate.
And as a Clergyman is prepared to come out, leaving London on the 2nd May to relieve me, I should be pleased if you would cause these facts to become known to the Government either here or at home.
It is impossible for me to bear the expense of the passage of my locum tenens, for having half my stipend remitted at a great loss in exchange to my family in England,