The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Melbourne 19 March [18]96 ¶ editorial addition. ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ I have the honor to inform you that His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to order that your services ¶ ¶ as Government B...

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No.15, p. 190, unit 109, VPRS 1187/P, outward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office of Victoria. 96.03.19

Preferred Citation:

Charles Topp to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1896-03-19. 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/1890-6/1896/96-03-19-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Melbourne 19 March [18]96

editorial addition.

Sir,

I have the honor to inform you that His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to order that your services as Government Botanist be retained in the Public Service until the 30th June next.

It was a requirement for the continued employment of officers aged 60 and above that the Givernment certify that the service of the officer was essential and seek the approval of the Governor in Council. M had last been renewed to 31 March 1896, see W. Callaway to M, 4 January 1896.

I have the honor to be

Sir,

Your obedient servant

Charles A. Topp

Baron Sir Ferdinand von Mueller K.C.M.G. &c.

Government Botanist