The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Office of Lands & Survey, ¶ Melbourne, 22nd. January, 1879. ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ Referring to the letter addressed hence to you on the 23rd September last, ¶ I have the honor to inform you that, as the works ...

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No. 79/17, unit 26, p. 187, VPRS 7934/P1 outward letter books to other departments and district land offices, VA 538 Department of Crown Lands and Survey, Public Record Office, Victoria. 79.01.22

Preferred Citation:

Arthur Morrah to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1879-01-22. 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/1870-9/1879/79-01-22-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Office of Lands & Survey,

Melbourne, 22nd. January, 1879.

Sir,

Referring to the letter addressed hence to you on the 23rd September last,

See A. Morrah to M, 23 September 1878.

I have the honor to inform you that, as the works in connection with the construction of the Military road from Sandridge

Port Melbourne.

to St Kilda are now proceeding, the Honorable the Minister of Lands and Agriculture considers it advisable that arrangements should be made to effect some planting during the ensuing season.

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

Secretary for Lands.

There is no signature on the file copy.

Baron F. Von Müeller, C.M.G.

Government Botanist,

Emerald Hill.