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Physical location:

No. 57/2931, unit 4, p. 16, VPRS 975/P1 outward registered correspondence, VA 669 Public Works Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 57.09.11

Preferred Citation:

Thomas Balmain to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1857-09-11. 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/1850-9/1857/57-09-11-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

11th September 1857
Sir
In reply to the application made by the Bailiff of the Botanic Gardens,
1
P. Martyn.
in his letter addressed to you dated 31st Ulto
2
Letter not found.
I have the honor to inform you that as his pay has already been increased from 8/ to 10/. p diem, with quarters Mr Moore
3
David Moore.
is not disposed to sanction the payment of a higher rate.
(Signed) T. C. Balmain.
The Director of the Botanic Gardens