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No. 55/7507, 4/3284 letters received, Colonial Secretary's Office, Archives Authority of New South Wales, Sydney. M55.07.11Preferred Citation:
Augustus Gregory to Edward Thomson, 1855-07-11 [M55.07.11]. 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/M55-07-11>, accessed September 11, 2025
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For a copy of the this letter see: MS Q429 outward letter copy book, p. 77, A. C.
Gregory papers, Dixson Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney.
Sir
Dr Mueller the Botanist attatched to the North Australian Expedition having arrived
in Sydney, I am enabled to prepare a list of the stores specially required for the
Botanical department of the Expedition, and I herewith transmit for the approval of
His Excellency the Governor General, Requisitions for such items as have not otherwise
been provided for.
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Denison approved the request.
I have the honor to be
Sir
your Obedient Servant
A. C. Gregory.
To The Honorable, The Colonial Secretary
&c&c&c
N. S. Wales.
North Australian Expedition
Sydney 11th July 1855
Required for the service of the North Australian Expedition the undermentioned stores
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Description
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Quantity
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Pasteboard strong
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20 sheets
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Brown Packing paper strong
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1 Ream 60 lbs
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White Printing paper Denny
3
Demy?
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4 Reams
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White Packing paper Denny
4
Demy?
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5 Reams
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Foolscap paper
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1 Ream
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Small memorm
5
memorandum.
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4 dozen
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Wove wire
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5 yards
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Lead pencils
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3 dozen
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Thin Oilcloth
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30 yards
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Calico (fine)
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10 yards
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Camphor
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3lbs
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Leather straps
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60
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Needles packing
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12
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Tissue paper
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2 Quires
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Twine and Cord
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5 lbs
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A. C. Gregory.
Commanding Expedition
To Dep. Asst. Com. Gen. Price
in Commissariat Charge
Sydney