September 22nd 1882.
Sir,
The very kind expressions of consideration for the interests of this Institution conveyed in your esteemed favor under date 20th Sept. instant1 forbid that I should delay to reply by making my personal acknowledgments, and in anticipation of instructions to the same effect, I am sure that I am warranted in tendering you the most grateful acknowledgments of the Council also, for the invaluable service you have rendered, and the obligations you have so generously imposed. The Council never contemplated other than defraying the expenses of the gentlemen who have given their services and their time to deliver this Winter Course of Lectures.2 — You may rest assured that they will entertain a very deep sense of indebtedness to you when your letter is submitted for their consideration. —
Enclosed herewith I have the pleasure to hand you a note from Professor Krausé.3 Professor Smith4 has intimated his intention of writing to you early
Believe me
Sir,
Yours most Respectfully
Andw Berry
Acting Registrar
Baron von Mueller K.C.M.G.
&c. &c. &c.
Melbourne
Please cite as “FVM-82-09-22,” 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