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66/R3539, unit 343, VPRS 1207/P000 inward registered correspondence, VA 865 Department of the Treasurer, Public Record Office, Victoria. 66.05.13

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Ferdinand von Mueller to George Verdon, 1866-05-13. 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/1860-9/1866/66-05-13-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Melbourne botanic Garden,
13/5/66
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Letter annotated: 'Inform Commander Norman that Dr Mueller has acknowledged the services rendered by him to the Botanic Gardens G.V. 14/5/66'; and 'Comdr Norman Infd. 18.5.66 2665 [initials illegible]'.
See also M to the Editor, Tasmanian morning herald, 24 July 1866 (in this edition as 66-07-24a).
Sir
It is to me a most pleasing duty to inform you, that Commander Norman most kindly permitted my Assistant, Mr E. B. Heyne, to proceed in the interest of the botanic Garden to Tasmania, when the Victoria was dispatched by the Government to convey the Salmon-ova to the Derwent. The obliging Captain moreover did every thing possible to promote the object of Mr Heyne's mission, and among the important services rendered I beg specially to point out, that Commander Norman conveyed fifty fern trees (kept in readiness for my garden) from Hobarton to Williamstown, this consignment alone weighing 20 tons. Indeed nothing could surpass the courtesy & urbanity & ready aid, again displayed by the worthy commander, and though we are accustomed to such I regard it my duty to bring in this instance the obligations under which my department is placed to this naval officer under the special notice of the Government & more particularly of his ministerial Chief
I have the honor to be, Sir,
your obedient servant
Ferd. Mueller.
The honorable Geo. Verdon, M. P.
Minister of finances & defenses.