February 26th [186]31
Sir
Dr Black2 reported to the Council on Tuesday your wish that the deer should be removed without any further delay and I am directed by the Council to enquire if you can kindly answer the following questions.
How many deer are there?
How many males & how many females?
Will Wednesday the 4th Prox3 be convenient to you for removing them.
Awaiting the favor of an early reply so that due notice may be given to Mr Wilson of the time fixed
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most Obedt Servant
Geo Sprigg
Secretary
To Ferdinand Mueller Esq M.D. F.R.S.
&c &c &c
Will Dr Mueller also be good enough to say how many pheasants he will have for liberation?
Please cite as “FVM-63-02-26,” 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