Ballaarat
Tuesday November 13 1860
To the Hon. Secy. of the Royal Society
Sir,
In the event of there not being a more eligible offer, I beg to tender my services to the Exploration Committee to go as surgeon to the expedition, without any reservation as to command in any way. I would positively refuse to supersede my son as second, indeed it is on his accounts I desire to join the expedition, knowing well that he has a head that will serve him and the party under any emergency.
I am fifty six, active and healthy as at any time of my life and can undergo privations; have been in active practice above thirty years, came out as surgeon and superintendent of the Lady Kenaway emigrant ship in '53 and therefore (am) duly qualified. If my offer be entertained I will at once come down, only requesting that my expenses to and from Melbourne should be paid in the event of my not being engaged.
I have the honor to be, Sir, your most humble servant,
Wm. Wills
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