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N89/1613, unit 428, VPRS 3992/P inward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 89.02.05a

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Gerhard Renner to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1889-02-05 [89.02.05a]. 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/1880-9/1889/89-02-05a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Botanical Museum
5. February 1889
Baron Sir F. von Mueller K.C.M.G, M. & Ph. D., FRS., &c.
Government Botanist
Sir,
For some time now, I have felt greatly indisposed, but, thinking it but a passing illness I took no notice of it. I now feel really very ill and so broken down that I am obliged to request you to kindly recommend to the Hon. the Chief Secretary to relieve me of my duties for a week in order that I may recover my health in some cool part of the country, such leave to be deducted from my annual leave. In support of my statement I beg to enclose a certificate by a legally qualified medical practitioner.
1
The enclosed medical certificate by J. O. Eccles M.D., of 105 Collins Street East, Melbourne, and dated 5 February 1889, reads: 'This is to certify that Mr Renner is suffering from passive congestion of the liver, and it is my opinion that he requires a change of air'.
I very obediently request to grant me leave as soon as possible on account of the bad state of my health
2
Renner's request was granted; see M to A. Deakin, 5 February 1889, and notes thereto.
I have the honor to be
Sir
your
most obedient servant
G Renner