The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Chief Secretary's Office ¶ Melbourne 30th May 1870. ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ The Chief Secretary having been informed that you have made donations of plants from the Botanic Gardens to private individuals I am dir...

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No. 1283, unit 20, p. 49, VPRS 1187/P outward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's, Public Record Office, Victoria. 70.05.30

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William Odgers to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1870-05-30. 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/1870-9/1870/70-05-30-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

Chief Secretary's Office

Melbourne 30th May 1870.

Sir,

The Chief Secretary having been informed that you have made donations of plants from the Botanic Gardens to private individuals I am directed by him to inquire whether this statement is correct and if so by what authority you have acted.

For reply, see M to J. McCulloch, 31 May 1870.

I have the honor to be,

Sir

Your most obedient Servant

W. H. Odgers

The Director

Botanic Gardens &c &c