From Thomas Wilson   26 August 1884

26 Augst [18]84

Sir

With reference to your letter of the 20th instant,¹ I now beg to inform you that the Chief Secretary has approved of Mr Gerhard Renner being engaged as Junior Assistant in your Department at the rate of 7/6 (seven shillings & sixpence) per diem, vice Mr Leon Henry resigned, and to request you will be good enough to inform me of the date on which Mr Gerhard Renner entered upon his duties.²

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient servant,

T. R. Wilson

The Government Botanist

&c &c &c

Arnold St

South Yarra