The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Chief Secretary's Office ¶ Melbourne 13th Decr. 1871. ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ In reply to your letter asking for instructions as to the further employment of W. Smith, ¶ I am directed by the Chief Secretary to i...

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No. 4074, unit 27, p. 205, VPRS 1187/P outward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's, Public Record Office, Victoria. 71.12.13

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William Odgers to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1871-12-13. 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/1870-9/1871/71-12-13-final.odt>, accessed June 17, 2026

Chief Secretary's Office

Melbourne 13th Decr. 1871.

Sir,

In reply to your letter asking for instructions as to the further employment of W. Smith,

See M to C. Duffy, 6 December 1871.

I am directed by the Chief Secretary to inform you that his services must be dispensed with if there are not sufficient funds to retain him.

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient servant

W. H. Odgers

The Director of the Botanic Gardens