The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Beechworth Athenaeum ¶ 1st May 1862 ¶ Dr. Mueller ¶ Dear Sir, ¶ ¶ I have very great pleasure — complying with the wish of the President — (G. B. ¶ ¶ Kerferd ¶ ¶ Esqr. J. P.) of this Institute

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V62/2978, unit 749, VPRS 1189/P inward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 62.05.01

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William Morton to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1862-05-01. 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/62-05-01>, accessed April 19, 2025

Beechworth Athenaeum

1st May 1862

Dr. Mueller

Dear Sir,

I have very great pleasure — complying with the wish of the President — (G. B. Kerferd Esqr. J. P.) of this Institute — in writing you for the purpose of asking: whether you can grant the boon of a copy of your lately published & highly valued work to this Institute?

Presumably B62.03.03.

You must readily perceive that situated as we are, so far inland, that we lack many advantages which those situated nearer Melbourne possess; and the only way we have of presenting our interests is by letter, which is necessarily a very imperfect method for producing an impression.

I am sure, however, that you will appreciate our position, & will generously aid us when you can.

The request was enclosed with M to J. O'Shanassy, 3 May 1862.

Can you advise us as to the best means we can adopt in order to secure copies of the "Transactions of The Royal Society."?

Presumably the Transactions of the Royal Society of Victoria. The Transactions was not printed between vol. 5 (1861) and vol. 6 issued May 1865 (Editor's preface, vol. 6, pp. v-vi).

Apologizing for making such demands on your generosity & courtesy

I am

Dear Sir

Very Sincerely Yours

William Morton

Not further identified.

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