Ferdinand von Mueller

2 Jackson Street, St Kilda

Septr 14th 1871

To Dr Mueller

Dear Sir

In answer to your polite note of the above date

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Note not found.

I have the honor to state that the Entertainment will embrace the best musical talent obtainable in Melbourne and every means taken to ensure success. I propose after deducting expenses for printing, publishing, artists &c. to divide half the net proceeds amongst the principal Local Charities and should be glad to send a cheque to Mr Sturt. P. M. to distribute to his best way of thinking I have the pleasure of forwarding you a notice of a complimentary Benefit given by the principal residents of Ballarat for my Exertions in promoting the welfare of Local Charities in that district

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Enclosed with Jacobs's letter is a newspaper cutting of a printed letter with a large number of signatories, addressed to 'Dr. Guthrie Carr, D.P.S. and M.P.A.L.' and dated Ballarat, 20 February 1867, seeking Carr's co-operation in a 'Complimentary Benefit' for Coleman Jacobs 'in appreciation of his talents as first-class pianist, and his readiness at all times to give his services to local charities'.

I think the day suitable for the concert would be Saturday the 21st of Nr.

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November?

ensuing — and should prefer it possible the first [...] of the sesaon An early reply will greatly oblige.