Childers, Hugh Culling Eardley, 16 May, 1859

Addressed, Melbourne Public Library. Informing him that the Trustees have remitted two thousand pounds to Edward Barnard for purchase of works of art.

List of names of men who will help him in this task.

The Trustees suggest forming a committee for the carrying out of this task.

A member of the committee could be allotted to each government department whose records the library is interested in.

Mentions Mr. Forster as being helpful.

Shows how the money available may be allotted for the purchase of works of art.

Suggesting what schools and artists should be represented in the casts. Instructions as to the making of the casts.

Accommodation available for these works.

Emphasises that the Trustees want the best not "anything that is good enough for a colony". (7 pages. Typed)