The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Melbourne botanic & zoologic Garden, ¶ 25. March 1859. ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ I have the honor to solicit, that you will be pleased to authorize the following expenditure in this establishment during the next qua...

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J59/2789, unit 747, VPRS 1189 inward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 59.03.25

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Ferdinand von Mueller to John O'Shanassy, 1859-03-25. 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/1850-9/1859/59-03-25-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Melbourne botanic & zoologic Garden,

25. March 1859.

Sir

I have the honor to solicit, that you will be pleased to authorize the following expenditure in this establishment during the next quarter of the year vize:

Salaries to Gov. Botanist, Curator and Assistant	£300
Wages for gardeners, laborers, watchmen &c &c	£1200

Memo : 2 Gardeners of the first class at not exceeding 12/ a day each. 1 Carpenter 12/ a day. 2 Carters including the service of horse & cart not to exceed 18/ a day each. 2 Boatmen including the service of their boat not to exceed 13/ a day each. All other persons at rates not exceeding 11/ a day each. The number of persons employed to be left at the discretion of the Director.

Publishing work on Victoria	£80
Petty Cash & Incidental Expenses	25
Small repairs & minor works of mechanics	80

I have the honor to be

Sir,

your most obedient servant

Ferd. Mueller.

The hon. the Chief Secretary

&c&c&c

M's request was approved.