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South Australian Institute Museum
Adelaide, South Australia
20th Sept 1872
Dear Sir
I have much pleasure in complying with the request of the Committee in connection with the proposed establishment of a University to have my name added to their list and shall be most happy to use my best exertions to promote a project desirable.
I am
Dear Sir
very truly yours
F.G. Waterhouse

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21 Sept 1872
M. MacDermott
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Hutt Street, Sept 21st, 1872
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 20th Inst., in connection with the proposed establishment of a University, I request you will inform the Committee that I most willingly accept their invitation to become a Member of their Body, and shall attend their meeting on Monday next.
I am
Sir
Your Obedt. Servt.
M. MacDermott

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21 Sept 1872
Dr J.M. Gunson
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Adelaide
21 Sept/72
Sir
I feel great pleasure in consenting to have my name added to the number of the Committee in connection with the proposed establishment of a University.
I will if possible be present at the meeting on next Monday.
Your obt. Servt.
J.M. Gunson MD

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21 Sept 1872
W. Eggars
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21st September 1872
Sir
In answer to your letter I beg to state that I shall be glad if the Gentlemen constituting the Committee in connection with the proposed South Australian University will add my name to their number, and I promise to use my best endeavours to forward the aim in view.
Tuesday being my publication day, I have a great deal to do on Monday, which will prevent my attending the meeting in the Union Class-room.
I have the honour to be Sir
Your obdt sevt
W M Eggers

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23rd Sept 1872
Sir John Morphett
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Adelaide
23 Septr 72
Dr Sir
I received your circular of the 20th inst on the subject of the establishment of a University in Sth Aust and asking me to be allowed to add my name to the Committee and stating that the Committee will be glad if I attend a meeting today.
In reply I beg to say that
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I am not able to attend the Committee Meeting but if the Committee consider it would assist the movement if my name were added I shall be happy that the Committee exercise their own judgment in the matter
Yours sincly
John Morphett

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23 Sept 1872
Dr A. Campbell
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North Terrace
Adelaide 23 Sept 72
George Young Esq
Sir
It will give me pleasure to act on the Committee for the proposed establishment of a University. I shall attend the meeting this afternoon if possible.
Yours very sincerely
A. Campbell.

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24 Sept 1872
J.H. Angas
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Adelaide Club
24 Sep /72
George Young Esq
Dear Sir
I did not receive your note until late last night & consequently too late to attend the Comee meeting in connection with the proposed University - I will consent to join the movement to act on your Comee / if desired / where able to do so.
I remain
Yours truly(?)
J.H. Angas

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30 Sept 1873
C.H. Pearson
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Government House
Sept. 30
Sir
On my return to Adelaide I have found your circular of the 20th inst. waiting for me at the Post Office. I shall be happy to co-operate in any way in my power with the promoters of a University. I expect to remain at my present address till Friday or Saturday.
I am
your Obedient Servant
Charles H. Pearson.

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4th Oct 1872
J. Adam Fergusson
Private Secretary
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Adelaide
4th October 1872
Sir,
I am directed to inform, in reply to your letter of today, that His Excellency will have much pleasure in acceding to the requests contained in it.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your very obedt. Servant
John Adam Fergusson
Private Secretary

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5 Oct 1872
E.G. Blackmore
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H. of A.
Dear Sir
It will afford me much satisfaction to co-operate in any way towards aiding in the Establishment of the Proposed University.
I regret however that my duties at the _____ of the House prevent my attending any meetings at 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
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and Fridays - during Session. In Recess however & on days the House does not sit - at ____
Committee Meetings I will make a point of attending.
Yrs faithfully
Edwin Gordon Blackmore
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Yr circular of 20 Sept duly reached me today
5/10/72

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Adelaide
1872 Nov 12
Dear Sir
Must apologise for not replying to your note of the 12th. Inst - before - Will you please convey my thanks to the University Association for having elected me a member of the Executive Council . I was much pleased to hear, when on my way overland, of the initiatary steps which had been taken towards the formation
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of a university in this colony & the favourable auspices under which the scheme was launched.
I am, dear sir,
yours faithfully
C. Hall
P.S. I send the enclosed as a matter of form.

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