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No 86/2284, unit 287, p. 245, VPRS 7935/P1, outward letterbooks to the general public, VA 538 Department of Crown Lands and Survey, Public Record Office, Victoria. 88.06.12Preferred Citation:
Arthur Morrah to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1888-06-12. 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/1880-9/1888/88-06-12-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026
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There is no signature on the file copy of the letter, but Morrah was Secretary for
Lands at the time.
12th. June, 1888.
Sir,
Mr. Charles French
having applied for appointment as Government Entomologist, I have the honor to request
that you will be good enough to state your opinion as to his qualifications for the
position he seeks.
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Charles French Snr.
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In the event, the position was not filled immediately, but French was appointed to
it a year later.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant
Secretary for Lands.
Baron Sr F. Von Mueller, K.C.M.G.,
Government Botanist,
South Yarra.