Melbourne Botanic Garden,
25th August, 1857.
Sir,
I do myself the honor of transmitting a brief report on the present state of the Botanic Garden. It will not be without difficulty to report fully on the labors performed on this establishment during previous years, my functions formerly on this garden being very limited, whilst my absence from Victoria during Mr. Gregory's expedition, renders it somewhat difficult to collect accurate information on the labors in this garden during that period. If, however, such information is deemed desirable, I will endeavor to furnish it at an early period. It remains to be observed, that the enclosed report does in no way bear upon my labors in the capacity of Colonial Botanist, but that in a distinct document at the close of the year information will be furnished of my progress in that direction.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient and humble servant,
FERD. MUELLER.
The Honorable the President of the Board of Land and Works, &c., &c., &c.
Letter not found. For the text given here, see B57.09.01. The letter was registered in the Department of Public Works as No. 4301, unit 3, p. 196, VPRS 963, Public Rcord Office, Victoria.
See also M to D. Moore, 25 August 1857 (in this edition as 57-08-25a).
Please cite as “FVM-57-08-25,” in Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, edited by R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora†, J.H. Voigt† and Monika Wells accessed on