2 Jackson Street, St Kilda
Septr 14th 1871
To Dr Mueller
Dear Sir
In answer to your polite note of the above date1 I have the honor to state that the Entertainment will embrace the best musical talent obtainable in Melbourne and every means taken to ensure success. I propose after deducting expenses for printing, publishing, artists &c. to divide half the net proceeds amongst the principal Local Charities and should be glad to send a cheque to Mr Sturt. P. M. to distribute to his best way of thinking I have the pleasure of forwarding you a notice of a complimentary Benefit given by the principal residents of Ballarat for my Exertions in promoting the welfare of Local Charities in that district2 I think the day suitable for the concert would be Saturday the 21st of Nr.3 ensuing — and should prefer it possible the first [...] of the sesaon An early reply will greatly oblige.
I am dear Sir
Most Faithfully Yours
Coleman Jacobs4
Note not found.
Enclosed with Jacobs's letter is a newspaper cutting of a printed letter with a large number of signatories, addressed to 'Dr. Guthrie Carr, D.P.S. and M.P.A.L.' and dated Ballarat, 20 February 1867, seeking Carr's co-operation in a 'Complimentary Benefit' for Coleman Jacobs 'in appreciation of his talents as first-class pianist, and his readiness at all times to give his services to local charities'.
November?
See M to C. Duffy, 18 September 1871.
Please cite as “FVM-71-09-14,” 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