Ludwig Becker's second letter

from Menindie, 12 & 14 November 1860.

Original item held at the State Library of Victoria, SLV MS13071, Box 2083/4, Item #6.
Victorian Exploring Expedition Records, Correspondence.
Ludwig Becker; Letter to the Exploration Committee, dated Menindie, 12 November 1860. H16196.

This letter accompanied Becker's Third Report which included this note and fourteen sketches. It was sent from Menindee on 14 November 1860 and arrived in Melbourne on 3 December 1860.

	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	12. Native name of Gecko: Bounno
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	13. Banks of the Darling, near Bilwaka Camp
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	14. [Bony bream]
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	15. At the camp "Bilwaka", Darling
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	16. [Small predatory beetle]
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	17. The so-called "Darling pea".
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	18. Minindie, Octb. 15. 60, bearing E. by S.
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	19. [Tiger moth]
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	20. "Mallee sand-cliffs" at the Darling, about 10 miles from Cuthro
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	21. Camping-ground at Bilbaka, Darling, Oct. 11, 60
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	22. A Darling bend close to our camp, Oct. 14. 60
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	23. Depot Junction: The Bamamoro Cr. with the Darling, 7 miles from Minindie
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	24. Gecko no. II found at Minindie in Paine's hotel, Nov. 1. 60
	Ludwig Becker's Expedition Sketchbook H16486, Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.	25. The whereabouts of sketch #25 are unknown, but it could possibly be Group of natives at Menindee, Darling

Depot junction of the Bamamero Creek
with the Darling. Nov. 12. 1860

To the Hon Secretary of the Royal Society Vic,
toria, Dr Macadam MLA, etc.

Sir,

On Sep 30, with the approval of Mr Burke, I handed over to Professor Neumayer for transmission to you a copy of my diary, containing my notes made on the road from Swan Hill to Balranald. I enclosed also six (6) sketches representing objects I met with during the journey.

I now have the honor to send to you, by the Darling mail, the continuation of my 'notes on the way', together with fourteen (14) sketches, which, I hope, will reach Melbourne in an unspoiled condition.

Minindie Nov 14th, 9am.

This moment the Mailman entered my place and I am obliged to close apruptedly. With next post the rest of my diary together with a number of sketches and observations I hope still prove of no small interest. The explanation of the enclosed sketches will follow.

In great haste,
Sir,
Yours obediently,
Ludwig Becker

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