The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Botanical Museum ¶ 10 September 1863. ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ I have the honour to apply for six weeks leave of absence from the first of November next. ¶ ¶ You are aware that in consequence of your contemplated ...

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C63/7429, unit 749, VPRS 1189/P inward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 63.09.10

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Carl Wilhelmi to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1863-09-10. 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/63-09-10>, accessed April 19, 2025

Botanical Museum

10 September 1863.

Sir

I have the honour to apply for six weeks leave of absence from the first of November next.

You are aware that in consequence of your contemplated visit to Europe I was precluded from applying last year for the three weeks leave under the 36 Clause of the Civil Service Act, and I therefore trust that you will feel justified in recommending the Honorable the Chief Secretary to accede to my present request, particularly as I have had never leave of absence during the eight years that I have had the honour to be in your department.

M forwarded Wilhelmi's letter to the Chief Secretary, James McCulloch, on 11 September 1863 'for the favorable consideration of the honor. the Chief Secretary'. McCulloch minuted his approval on 18 September and M was informed on 23 September.

I have the honor to be

Sir

your most obedient servant

Carl Wilhelmi

Dr. Ferd. Mueller F.R.S.

Director of the Botanic Garden

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