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P90/12426, unit 611, VPRS 3992/P inward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 90.11.26Preferred Citation:
Ferdinand von Mueller to George Langridge, 1890-11-26. 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/1890-6/1890/90-11-26-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026
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MS written by G. Luehmann and signed by M.
Sir
I have the honor to submit for your favorable consideration the desirability of increasing
the pay of George French from 4 shillings to 5 shillings a day. This young man, who
is now nearly 19 years of age, has been employed in my branch for a lengthened period
during 4 days a week and has acquired a good knowledge of his duties. His term of
service expires on 31st December, and I would solicit your permission, to engage him
for three months more, viz. to the end of March 1891. Payment is rendered out of my
vote for Contingencies, which includes "Temporary Assistance".
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The Chief Secretary, G. Langridge, approved M's request on 29 November 1890 and the
news was forwarded to M who replied 'with best thanks' on 2 December. T. Wilson, Under
Secretary, then forwarded the file to the Commissioners of Audit 'for their information'.
I have the honor to be
Your most obedient servant
Ferd. von Mueller,
Govt. Botanist
The Honorable G. D. Langridge M.L.A.
Chief Secretary