The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Chief Secretary's Office ¶ Melbourne 24th June 1873 ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ With reference to your letter of the 18th instant ¶ I am directed by the Chief Secretary to ask you to be so good as to state, in as co...

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No. 3303, unit 32, p. 972, VPRS 1187/P outward correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office Victoria. 73.06.24

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William Odgers to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1873-06-24. 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/73-06-24>, accessed September 11, 2025

Chief Secretary's Office

Melbourne 24th June 1873

Sir,

With reference to your letter of the 18th instant

See M to J. Francis, 18 June 1873.

I am directed by the Chief Secretary to ask you to be so good as to state, in as concise terms as possible, whether you withdraw your request for 12 months leave of absence.

For reply see M to J. Francis, 25 June 1873.

I have the honor to be

Sir,

Your most obedient servant

W. H. Odgers

Baron von Muëller

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