He had spent Christmas on the Island with his father and sisters but returned to Liverpool in order to seek an " extension of leave ."
2.
Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, anxious to keep Crusell in the royal orchestra, denied a petition for an extension of leave and as a positive inducement made him chief conductor of the bodyguard regiment bands.
3.
After on 28 July receiving from the chapter a two-year extension of leave in order to study medicine ( since " he may in future be a useful medical advisor to our Reverend Superior [ Bishop Lucas Watzenrode ] and the gentlemen of the chapter " ), in late summer or in the fall he returned again to Italy, probably accompanied by his brother Andrew and by Canon Bernhard Sculteti.