The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Botanic Museum ¶ October 29th ¶ ¶ 1889 ¶ Baron Von Mueller K.C.M.G. &c ¶ Government Botanist ¶ Sir...

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M89/13016, unit 474, VPRS 3992/P inward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 89.10.29

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James Minchin to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1889-10-29. 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/1880-9/1889/89-10-29-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Botanic Museum

October 29th 1889

Baron Von Mueller K.C.M.G. &c

Government Botanist

Sir

Will you kindly convey to the Hon the Civil Service Commissioners,

See M to T. Wilson, 28 October 1889 (in this edition as 89-10-28a).

my sincere thanks, for their decision in appointing me 1st Assistant in the above Institution.

Will you also allow me to offer to yourself the expressions of my gratefulness for your kindness in recommending my being promoted to that position.

I have the honor to be

Sir

your most obedient Servant

J Minchin