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Physical location:

Letter no. 25/I.T.M., Outward letterbook 1870-9 p. 13, Industrial and Technological Museum and Public Library, Museum Victoria. 70.08.03b

Preferred Citation:

Marcus Clarke to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1870-08-03 [70.08.03b]. 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/1870-9/1870/70-08-03b-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

3rd August [187]0
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editorial addition.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge your letters of the 27th July last
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See M to M. Clarke, 27 July 1870 (in this edition as 70-07-27a), and M to M. Clarke, 27 July 1870 (in this edition as 70-07-27b).
and to inform you that the Industrial and Technological Committee regret that they are unable to advance any moneys for the purpose named in your letter.
With reference to the naming and labelling of woods, the Committee instruct me to state that they are only desirous of seeing the English names attached wherever practicable, and in expressing their opinion as a suggestion which may aid you in your labours, leave the detailed arrangement of the specimens in your hands with the most complete and unreserved confidence in your well-known scientific and artistic ability
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most obedient Servant
Marcus Clarke
Dr Von Mueller C.M.G.