Melbourne, 1st July 1891
Sir
I have the honor to report that Mr. J. R. Tovey, who was appointed to the position of Third Herbarium Assistant on 10th December last on probation, has acquitted himself to my satisfaction during the past six months. I would therefore respectfully recommend, that he be now permanently appointed. His Life-Insurance Policy for £100.- (maximum salary of present position £96.-) I beg to forward herewith.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most obedient servant
Ferd. von Mueller
Govt. Botanist
The Under Secretary
MS written by G. Luehmann and signed by M.
Please cite as “FVM-91-07-01a,” 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