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Alexander Magarey to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1891-03-31 [91.03.31b]. 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/1890-6/1891/91-03-31b-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026
31 March [1891]
Baron Sir F. von Mueller K.C.M.G.
Melbourne: Vict.
My dear Baron
I have today requested any further nomination for Second in Command,
at request of our Committee & we shall be indebted to you if you have an experienced
man for the post.
1
Of the Elder Scientific Exploring Expedition, 1891-2. See A. Magarey to M, 31 March
1891 (in this edition as 91-03-31a).
Our Council specially desires that you will favour us with suggestions for "Instructions"
for the Scientific Members of the party. Doubtless those to the New Guinea Expedition
would be of value. Mr Tietkens cannot join the Expedition on account of private interests
which prevent. Otherwise it was Sir Thomas Elder's desire that he should have the
position of Second in Command. The desire was that the party should get away by the
12th April. But Dr Elliot could follow after by rail & overtake the party, if need
be, up the "Line".
2
Overland Telegraph Line. See M to A. Magarey, 31 March 1891 (in this edition as 91-03-31d).
With thanks in advance for your anticipated help in the directions suggested.
I am Sir
Yours very faithfully
A. T. Magarey
Hon. Sec.