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87.09.30a

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James Chalmers to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1887-09-30 [87.09.30a]. 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/1880-9/1887/87-09-30a-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026

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Telegram not found. The text given here is from 'The success of Cuthbertson's expedition', Sydney morning herald, 3 October 1887, p. 8. It is appended to the text of a telegram dated 30 September 1887, from Walter Cuthbertson to the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia. The text of the telegram is introduced by 'the Rev Jas. Chalmers also wires to Baron Von Mueller as follows:—'.
See also W. Lawes to M, 30 September 1887.
Cooktown
2
Qld.
September 30th.
Cuthbertson has been a splendid success in New Guinea and is the
best explorer. Return him next year.