The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: 2nd April [18]91 ¶ editorial addition.See also A. Magarey to M, 1 April 1891. ¶ Baron Sir F. Von Mueller K.C.MG. ¶ President, Victorian Branch. ¶ Melbourne Victoria. ¶ My dear Baron...

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Letter press book, p. 149, Collection of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia (SA Branch) Inc., State Library of South Australia, Adelaide. 91.04.02

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Alexander Magarey to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1891-04-02. 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/1890-6/1891/91-04-02-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

2nd April [18]91

editorial addition. See also A. Magarey to M, 1 April 1891.

Baron Sir F. Von Mueller K.C.MG.

President, Victorian Branch.

Melbourne Victoria.

My dear Baron

I am desired by our Council to convey to you its thanks for your telegrams concerning Dr Elliott & the "Second in Command",

For the Elder Scientific Exploring Expedition, 1891-2. See M to A. Magarey, 31 March 1891 (in this edition as 91-03-31c), and M to A. Magarey, 31 March 1891 (in this edition as 91-03-31d). The doctor was Frederick John Elliott.

and generally for the interest you have taken, and the work done by you in this same connection.

It is deemed desirable to obtain (if possible) for "Second" a practical man experienced in travel in Central Australia, and a qualified Surveyor.

Every endeavour is being made to get the party into the field at an early date. The camels are ready, & upon the arrival of the Scientific members of the party, an early start will, we hope, be effected.

See A. Magarey to M, 18 April 1891.

I am Sir

Yours very faithfully

A. T. Magarey

Joint Hon Secretary