Ferdinand von Mueller

127 Macquarie St [Sydney]

Nov 19 [188]3

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editorial additions.

Sir,

I have to apologise to you for the delay which has taken place in replying to your letter of 6th ult.

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See M to E. Marin La Meslée, 6 October 1883.

It should have received immediate attention, but for the severe illness of the Hon. Secretary, Mr La Meslée, who is still confined to his house. The Administrative Council desire me to offer you its best thanks for your generous donation of £10, which you will perceive by the enclosed minute re the New Guinea Exploration Fund may be placed to the credit of such fund in the Federal Bank either at Sydney or Melbourne. The Council also accepts, with pleasure your offer to elaborate for the Society any material concerning the flora of New Guinea, and in the event of the projected Expedition being successfully carried out, it is to be hoped that you will have the opportunity of making known to Science many new and interesting specimens of the flora of the Great Papua.

Baron Ferd. Von Mueller