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RBG Kew, Kew correspondence, Australia, Mueller, 1858-70, f. 212. 66.05.24b

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Ferdinand von Mueller to Joseph Hooker, 1866-05-24 [66.05.24b]. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id/66-05-24b>, accessed April 20, 2025

24/5/66
My long report, dear Dr Hooker, for Parliament has during the political turmoil not been printed & as our houses of legislature will be closed for several months, it is not likely that the Document will appear before the end of the year.
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M's report was never published and has not been found. There was a deadlock between the two Houses of the Victorian Parliament over a protectionist tariff added by the Legislative Council to an Appropriations Bill from the Legislative Assembly, ultimately resulting in the recall of Governor Darling by the British Colonial Secretary in August 1866. M's report was returned to him on 19 June 1866 for amendment at his request (see M to J. McCulloch, 2 June 1866 and notes thereto), and it may never have found its way back to the Chief Secretary's office.
The colossal work in the horticultural branch during this til lately rainless season prevented me from doing botanical work of any extent. Hence I have little to offer this time.
To the honorable Geo Verdon, our Minister of finances, an influential & rising statesman & a dear friend of mine I have given a letter of introduction to you.
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Letter not found.
Your regardful
Ferd. Mueller