The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: 20/8/62 ¶ My dear Prof Wilson ¶ ¶ I am much indebted to you for your attention, in informing me of your intention to apply for the extension of the Yan Yean Aqueducts to the Observatory reserve ¶ & ...

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Unit 3, VPRS 780 inward correspondence, Melbourne Observatory, Public Record Office, Victoria. 62.08.20

Preferred Citation:

Ferdinand von Mueller to William Wilson, 1862-08-20. 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/1860-9/1862/62-08-20-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS black-edged; M's sister Bertha had died on 7 September 1861.

20/8/62

My dear Prof Wilson

I am much indebted to you for your attention, in informing me of your intention to apply for the extension of the Yan Yean Aqueducts to the Observatory reserve

See M to H. Kay, 29 July 1862 (in this edition as 62-07-29a).

& shall not fail to act simultaneously with the Board in this matter

Very regardfully

your

Ferd. Mueller

See also M to J. O'Shanassy, 20 August 1862.