The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Melbourne, 1st July 1891 ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ I have the honor to report that Mr. J. R. Tovey, who was appointed to the position of Third Herbarium Assistant on 10th December last on probation, has acquitted hi...

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S91/6265, unit 612, VPRS 3992/P inward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Office. Public Record Office, Victoria. 91.07.01a

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Ferdinand von Mueller to Thomas Wilson, 1891-07-01 [91.07.01a]. 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/1890-6/1891/91-07-01a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS written by G. Luehmann and signed by M.

Melbourne, 1st July 1891

Sir

I have the honor to report that Mr. J. R. Tovey, who was appointed to the position of Third Herbarium Assistant on 10th December last on probation, has acquitted himself to my satisfaction during the past six months. I would therefore respectfully recommend, that he be now permanently appointed. His Life-Insurance Policy for £100.- (maximum salary of present position £96.-) I beg to forward herewith.

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your most obedient servant

Ferd. von Mueller

Govt. Botanist

The Under Secretary