The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: February 26th [186]3 ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ Dr Black ¶ reported to the Council on Tuesday your wish that the deer should be removed without any further delay and I am directed by the Council to enquire if you ca...

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Physical location:

No. 63/298, unit 2, p. 392, VPRS 2225 outward letter press copy books, Acclimatisation Society of Victoria, Public Record Office, Victoria. 63.02.26

Preferred Citation:

George Sprigg to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1863-02-26. 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/1860-9/1863/63-02-26-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

February 26th [186]3

editorial addition.

Sir

Dr Black

Thomas Black.

reported to the Council on Tuesday your wish that the deer should be removed without any further delay and I am directed by the Council to enquire if you can kindly answer the following questions.

How many deer are there?

How many males & how many females?

Will Wednesday the 4th Prox

i.e. next month. For rearranged date, see G. Sprigg to M, 3 March 1863.

be convenient to you for removing them.

Awaiting the favor of an early reply so that due notice may be given to Mr Wilson of the time fixed

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your most Obedt Servant

Geo Sprigg

Secretary

To Ferdinand Mueller Esq M.D. F.R.S.

&c&c&c

Will Dr Mueller also be good enough to say how many pheasants he will have for liberation?