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Royal Geographical Society, London, Archives, Certificates of Candidates for Election. 87.01.24a

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Ferdinand von Mueller to the Royal Geographical Society, 1887-01-24 [87.01.24a]. 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/1880-9/1887/87-01-24a-final.odt>, accessed June 18, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION
Name
David Lindsay
Description
Lately returned from a very long survey-expedition from Central Australia
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'... a notable five-week ride for 1400 miles (2250 km) across the continent [from Port Darwin] to the southern coast, with only one Aboriginal companion' (ADB).
Residence
Adelaide
Being desirous of admission into the ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, We, the undersigned, recommend him as likely to become a useful and valuable Fellow.
Dated this 24th day of January 1 887
(Signed) F. von Mueller
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M's name in the hand that completed the certificate. See M to C. Markham, 4 February 1887.
F.R.G.S
{ From personal Knowledge
C. E. Peek
F.R.G.S.
S.Wm.Silver
F.R.G.S.
Proposed
31st Jany
1887
Elected
14th Feb
1887
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MS annotation: Removed 1903.