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Physical location:

No. 57/3700, unit 4, p. 241, VPRS 975/P1 outward registered correspondence, VA 669 Public Works Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 57.11.17

Preferred Citation:

Thomas Balmain to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1857-11-17. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id/57-11-17>, accessed May 15, 2025

17th November 1857
Sir,
In acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 10th Inst
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See M to D. Moore, 10 November 1857.
suggesting that during the approaching hot season a covering of calico be stretched over and around the new Conservatory of the Botanic Gardens, I have the honor to inform you that a letter has been addressed to the Treasury for the transfer of the sum of £50 from the vote for "Tools" to meet the expense of this addition and other charges.
(Signed) T. C. Balmain
For C.P.W.
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Commissioner of Public Works.
Dr Muëller