From Henry Moors to Ferdinand von Mueller   13 Dec 1887

Chief Secretary's Office

Melbourne 13 December 1887.

Sir,

I have the honor to forward herewith a copy of a circular from the Premier's Office in regard to the approaching International Exhibition¹ and to request that you will be good enough to furnish a report as regards your branch at as early a date as practicable.

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient servant,

H. Moors

for Under Secretary

The Government Botanist²

(Copy)

Premier's Office 7 December 1887

Sir,

I am directed by the Premier to state that the Exhibition Commissioners for the Centennial International Exhibition are desirous of knowing as early as possible the intentions of the several Government Departments as to exhibiting at the Exhibition.

I am accordingly to request that you will be so good as to inform the Commissioners whether your Department purposes exhibiting and I am at the same time to remind you that the time for applying for space will expire on the 31st instant.

I have &c

(signed) E. J. Thomas

Secretary to the Premier

The Hon the Chief Secretary &c.