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Physical location:

A2664 letter press copy book, p. 378, Royal Geographical Society of Australasia (NSW Branch) papers, Mitchell Library, Sydney. 85.05.27a

Preferred Citation:

Edward Pulsford to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1885-05-27 [85.05.27a]. 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/1880-9/1885/85-05-27a-final.odt>, accessed June 17, 2026

May 27th [188]5
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editorial addition.
Sir,
The Exploratory Committee much regret the mistake made with reference to Mr Froggatt it is however now arranged for him to fill s[ome] post other than that of Botanist, and, according to instructions, I telegraphed you this morning asking that you would, [as]
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word illegible.
offered, kindly secure a Botanic collector at not more than £15 per month.
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M secured Wilhelm Bäuerlen as botanical collector for the planned expedition to New Guinea; see M to C. Wilkinson, 1 June 1885, and E. Pulsford to M, 5 June 1885.
I remain, Sir,
Your obedient servant
E. Pulsford
Acting Secry
Baron Von Mueller K.C.M.G.
&c&c&c
Melbourne