The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Chief Secretary's Office ¶ Melbourne 25th August 1871. ¶ No 2883 ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ Referring to your letter of the 12th June, ¶ I am directed by the Chief Secretary to inquire if you consider it necessary ...

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Y71/11336, unit 576, VPRS 3991/P inward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 71.08.25a

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William Odgers to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1871-08-25 [71.08.25a]. 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/1870-9/1871/71-08-25a-final.odt>, accessed June 17, 2026

Chief Secretary's Office

Melbourne 25th August 1871.

No 2883

Sir,

Referring to your letter of the 12th June,

See M to J. McCulloch, 12 June 1871.

I am directed by the Chief Secretary to inquire if you consider it necessary to appoint a successor to the late Mr Dallachy as Botanical Collector.

See M to C. Duffy, 30 August 1871, and M to C. Duffy, 6 December 1871.

I have the honor to be,

Sir

Your most obedient servant

W. H. Odgers

The Director Botanic Gardens

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