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Letter press copy book, p. 474, School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat, Victoria. 82.09.22

Preferred Citation:

Andrew Berry to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1882-09-22. 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/82-09-22>, accessed September 11, 2025

September 22nd 1882.
Sir,
The very kind expressions of consideration for the interests of this Institution conveyed in your esteemed favor under date 20th Sept. instant
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Letter not found.
forbid that I should delay to reply by making my personal acknowledgments, and in anticipation of instructions to the same effect, I am sure that I am warranted in tendering you the most grateful acknowledgments of the Council also, for the invaluable service you have rendered, and the obligations you have so generously imposed. The Council never contemplated other than defraying the expenses of the gentlemen who have given their services and their time to deliver this Winter Course of Lectures.
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See A. Berry to M, 19 September 1882 (in this edition as 82-09-19a).
— You may rest assured that they will entertain a very deep sense of indebtedness to you when your letter is submitted for their consideration. —
Enclosed herewith I have the pleasure to hand you a note from Professor Krausé.
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Note not found.
Professor Smith
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Alfred Mica Smith. No letter from Smith has been found.
has intimated his intention of writing to you early
Believe me
Sir,
Yours most Respectfully
Andw Berry
Acting Registrar
Baron von Mueller K.C.M.G.
&c. &c. &c.
Melbourne