The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Chief Secretary's Office. ¶ Melbourne 29th September 1870 ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ I am directed by the Chief Secretary to inquire whether you can find employment in the Botanic Gardens for a further number of boys...

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No. 2674, p. 554, unit 21, VPRS 1187/P, outward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office, Victoria 70.09.29b

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William Odgers to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1870-09-29 [70.09.29b]. 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/1870-9/1870/70-09-29b-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Chief Secretary's Office.

Melbourne 29th September 1870

Sir

I am directed by the Chief Secretary to inquire whether you can find employment in the Botanic Gardens for a further number of boys from the Industrial Schools. About twenty could be placed at your disposal.

M replied that he could dispense with two men if boys were available; see M to J. McCulloch, 30 September 1870 (in this edition as 70-09-30d).

I have the honor to be,

Sir

Your most obedient Servant

W. H. Odgers

The Director

Botanic Gardens

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