The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Melbourne botanical and zoological Garden, ¶ 7. Oct. 1858. ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ In reply to your communication of the 5. instant, ¶ I have the honor to inform you, that in all likelihood the whole sums, yet re...

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H58/8460, unit 745, VPRS 1189 inward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 58.10.07

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Ferdinand von Mueller to John O'Shanassy, 1858-10-07. 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/1850-9/1858/58-10-07-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Melbourne botanical and zoological Garden,

7. Oct. 1858.

Sir

In reply to your communication of the 5. instant,

Letter not found.

I have the honor to inform you, that in all likelihood the whole sums, yet remaining unexpended from the votes of this department will be needed to meet our requirements during the remaining part of the year.

The unexpended balance of Salaries and Wages amounts to £1045.8/2d, that of contingencies to £582.12/—d and that of building material to £89

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

your most obedient servant

Ferd. Mueller.

The honorable the Chief Secretary

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