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Physical location:

No. 63/663, unit 3, p. 73, VPRS 2225 outward letterpress copy books, Acclimatisation Society of Victoria, Public Record Office, Victoria. 63.08.12a

Preferred Citation:

George Sprigg to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1863-08-12 [63.08.12a]. 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/1860-9/1863/63-08-12a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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editorial addition.
Sir
Herewith I have the honor to return you the letter from Mr Strachan
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which was laid before the Council yesterday. The Council are fully sensible that it would be very desirable to effect an exchange with Mr Strachan of some male birds for his females but they wish to leave the matter entirely in your hands as it must be for you to say whether it be profitable to catch the male birds now in the Aviary.
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I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most Obedt Servant
Geo Sprigg
Secretary
To Dr Mueller F.R.S.
&c &c&c