October 21st [186]31
Sir
Professor Hearn has applied on behalf of the University for a pair of White swans for the University gardens and I am directed by the Council to enquire how many of these birds are now at the Gardens & whether you think a few could be sent.
The enclosed cheque will require Mr Sumner's signature.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most Obedt Servant
Geo Sprigg
Secretary
To Dr Mueller F.R.S.
&c &c &c
editorial addition.
Please cite as “FVM-63-10-21b,” 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