The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Caledonian Society of Victoria. ¶ 34 QUEEN ST., ¶ Melbourne, ¶ ¶ 3rd Dec., ¶ 1861. ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ I am instructed by the President and Directors of the Caledonian Society of Victoria, to beg that you ...

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Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 61.12.03

Preferred Citation:

John Shillinglaw to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1861-12-03. 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/1860-9/1861/61-12-03-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

The text of the letter is printed; item found inserted in a copy of Victoria Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Council, Session 1850, Bills.

Caledonian Society of Victoria.

34 QUEEN ST.,

Melbourne, 3rd Dec., 1861.

Sir,

I am instructed by the President and Directors of the Caledonian Society of Victoria, to beg that you will honor with your presence and patronage, their Grand Annual Gathering, which it is proposed shall take place at the Melbourne Cricket Club Ground, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 26th, 27th, and 28th current.

I beg herewith to enclose a copy of the Rules of the Society,

Copy not found.

and to invite you to enrol yourself on its List of Members.

I may also mention that the Directors have decided that Members' Tickets shall afford Free Entrance to the Ground and Grand Stand.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

J.J. Shillinglaw.

Honorary Secretary.