The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: 16 July 1853 ¶ ¶ In referring to a letter addressed by you to the Colonial Architect (Acting) on the 5th inst ¶ I have the honor to inform you that this Officer has received the Lieutenant Governor'...

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No. 3080, 8007, unit 20, p. 271, VPRS 3219 outward registered correspondence, VA 856 Colonial Secretary's Office, Public Record Office, Victoria. 53.07.16

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Lewis Gilles to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1853-07-16. 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//letters/1850-9/1853/53-07-16-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

16 July 1853

In referring to a letter addressed by you to the Colonial Architect (Acting) on the 5th inst

M to J. Balmain, 5 July 1853.

I have the honor to inform you that this Officer has received the Lieutenant Governor's instructions to proceed to erect a temporary Room at the Botanical Gardens for your accommodation

(Signed) L. Gilles ACS

Assistant Colonial Secretary.

F Mueller Esqr

Government Botanist

70 Collins Street East