A lengthy letter in German from Carl von Mallesch of Beechworth, Vic, dated 19 September, is attached, along with a translation by Ernst Heyne. The letter is summarized in the Register as: 'He seeks pecuniary assistance, and states he can make suggestions for decrease of lunacy'.
The file was initialled by the Chief Secretary, James McCulloch, but no further action was indicated.
Please cite as “FVM-68-09-26,” 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