From James Chalmers to Ferdinand von Mueller   30 Sep 1887

Cooktown1 September 30th.

Cuthbertson has been a splendid success in New Guinea and is the

best explorer. Return him next year.

Qld.

Telegram not found. The text given here is from 'The success of Cuthbertson's expedition', Sydney morning herald, 3 October 1887, p. 8. It is appended to the text of a telegram dated 30 September 1887, from Walter Cuthbertson to the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia. The text of the telegram is introduced by 'the Rev Jas. Chalmers also wires to Baron Von Mueller as follows:—'.

See also W. Lawes to M, 30 September 1887.

Please cite as “FVM-87-09-30a,” 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 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/vonmueller/letters/87-09-30a