The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Memorandum ¶ ¶ I estimate, that the outlay in labor for providing water by manual labour for the whole ground of the garden with the present means available amounts now to about £275 -

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V62/7713, unit 749, VPRS 1189/P inward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 62.11.12

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Ferdinand von Mueller to John O'Shanassy, 1862-11-12. 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/62-11-12>, accessed April 20, 2025

See also M to J. O'Shanassy, 1 November 1862.

Memorandum

I estimate, that the outlay in labor for providing water by manual labour for the whole ground of the garden with the present means available amounts now to about £275 - - per annum; but if more fund could be spared for the purpose, a much more extensive application of the water would be effected; at present, for instance, no water is available for irrigation and this for our extensive area could only be brought cheaply within our reach by gravitation.

In reference to Mr Dallachy's engagement, I would beg to recommend, that the usual payment given to our former collectors may be granted to him, vize £3 - - pr. week, out of which he will have to bear his personal travelling expenses. I would deem it advisable, that Mr Dallachys services should not be engaged for any lengthened prefixed period, but continued merely so long as the result of his labours is satisfactory. His payments would be made out of the ordinary wages fund of the botanic Garden.

Ferd. Mueller.

12/11/62

On 17 November O'Shanassy minuted: 'Apd subject to monthly report upon Mr Dallachies work'. M responded on 18 November: 'Thankfully returned | Ferd. Mueller'. See also M to J. O'Shanassy, 3 December 1862 (in this edition as 61-12-03a).