26 March [18]911
Baron Sir Ferd. Von Mueller K.C.M.G. F.R.G.S. &c. &c,
President Vict. Branch. R.G.S.A.
Melbourne.
My dear Baron
On behalf of this Branch, I desire to inform you that Sir Thomas Elder has placed in the hands of this Branch the detail arrangements for his great exploring expedition.2 He has met the recommendations of your good self & your Council by in every instance appointing those endorsed by you. This Branch will of course desire to meet any expression of wish in the connection emenating from yourself, or your Council. Sir Thomas Elder will keep us informed in all these matter.
Any further intimations kindly address to Sir Samuel Davenport, our worthy President, and they will receive every attention. Sir Thomas desires to be relieved of the details involved in getting the party ready & away. Instructions to the leader, in full will be drawn up, and printed, setting forth everything expected of the party whilst in the field. I must close to attend a meeting of my Council. Meanwhile
I am Sir
Yours very faithfully
A. J. Magarey
Joint Hon. Secretary
Please cite as “FVM-91-03-26,” 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