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VPRS 5834/PO/1, inward correspondence p. 74, VA 1411 Industrial and Technological Museum, Public Record Office, Victoria. 70.11.21a

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Ferdinand von Mueller to [Marcus Clarke], 1870-11-21 [70.11.21a]. 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/1870-9/1870/70-11-21a-final.odt>, accessed June 5, 2026

Work conducted in the Phytochemical Laboratory during the months of September, October and part of November of 1870 for the Industrial & Technological Museum.
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See M. Clarke to M, 17 November 1870 (in this edition as 70-11-17c). The first part of this document is written in an unknown hand.
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Putting up in bottles 21. specimens of fibres, labelling same and varnishing labels.
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Putting up in bottles 11. Wood spirits, labelling same and varnishing labels.
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Putting up in bottles 11. Acetic acids, labelling same and varnishing labels.
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Putting up in bottles 10. Jars, labelling same and varnishing labels.
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Putting up in bottles 14. Miscellaneous articles labelling same and varnishing labels.
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Putting up in bottles 26. Drugs, consisting of Gums, Gum resins and Resins, labelling same and varnishing labels.
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Putting up in bottles 15. specimens of materials employed in dyeing, labelling same and varnishing labels
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Putting up in bottles 6. Gums, Gum resins and Resins, labelling same and varnishing labels
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Putting up in bottles 50. Oils, Medicinal and otherwise, labelling same and varnishing labels.
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Putting up in bottles 90. Drugs, consisting of Seeds, Leaves, Barks and Roots, and numbering same.
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Putting up in bottles 33. articles, consisting of Spices, Condiments and Food substances, and numbering same.
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Putting up in bottles 5. specimens of materials employed in dyeing and numbering same.
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Putting up in bottles 12. samples of oils and numbering same.
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Putting up in bottles 9. Miscellaneous articles and numbering same.
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Labelling
11 specimens of woods employed by Boatbuilders.
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14 specimens of woods employed by Gunmakers.
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54 specimens of woods employed by Wood turners.
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13 specimens of woods employed by Brush makers.
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7 specimens of woods employed by Billiard table makers.
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6 specimens of woods employed by Picture frame makers.
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3 specimens of woods employed by Coopers.
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8 specimens of woods employed by Dyers.
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2 specimens of woods employed by […] & Saddle tree makers.
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Writing out a Catalogue of articles sent in to Industrial and Technological Museum.
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Writing cards giving the names of the various Donors of articles sent in to Museum.
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Preparation of a sample of Socotrine Aloes.
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Re putting up of some of the articles received from the Industrial & Technological Museum for that purpose.
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Communicating repeatedly with Printers respecting printing of labels for labelling wood specimens Etc. Etc. for Industrial & Technological Museum.
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Selecting suitable glass vessels for reception of articles intended for the Industrial & Technological Museum.
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Calling at the request of Dr F. von Mueller upon various parties, respecting contributions promised by them, towards the Industrial & Technological Museum.
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The remainder of the document is in M's hand.
Detailed account of Expenditure incurred on behalf of the Exhib. Commission for the Sydney Exhibition, as far as paid by the Commissioners (nearly £20 expenses besides being borne by Dr. von Mueller privately)
1870 Jul. 2.
Carpenter [Lamley] & Assistant sorting wood specimens
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18
Jul 4.
Frame for paper samples (1)
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Glasstopped bottles from Grimwade & Co.
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15
9
14.
Colored Leather to cover the same
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6
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Glass case for Charcoal
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Planks (3) Blue & Red Gum & Blackwood
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12
4
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Model of flower of
Victoria regia

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11-25
Carpenter Petersen planning & polishing woods 10/ pr day
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10
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6-24
Assistant Rummel putting up vegetable chemicals pressing oils, distilling &c also labelling 7/ pr day
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12
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23
Glass case for Chemicals
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8
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23
Linseed for pressing
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3
6
28
Cardboard & green paper for labels
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3
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30
Model of leaf of
Victoria regia

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15
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29.
6 Wide Glasses for fibres &c
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5
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25-29
Assistant Rummel for labelling packing &c
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15
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Aug 1.
Glass frame & packing Cases
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13
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Case for
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Jul 30-Aug 2.
Assistant [Rummell] labelling & putting up woods, oils &c
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Aug 2.
Paper, ink, starch &c
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packing case
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Cotton for packing
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Original receipts for each item were rendered to the Commissioners, when the accounts were presented.
Ferd. von Mueller
21/11/70.