Ferdinand von Mueller

1

Letter not found. The text given here is a translation from the Tanunda Deutsche Zeitung published in the South Australian advertiser (Adelaide), 18 October 1869, p. 2. It is introduced by 'The approaching departure of the Rev. Dr. Meucke from this colony is deeply regretted by his numerous friends, and particularly by the members of his congregation … How high Dr F Von Mueller estimates the scientific efforts of our departing friend will be clearly seen by the following remark, to communicate which we have asked and received the permission of the writer' (letter not found). He says, in a letter addressed to the Rev. Dr. Muecke, dated 24th August, amongst others:—'

Your beautiful researches about the disastrous corn-fungi

2

Mücke gave a number of lectures and wrote numerous 'letters to the editor' on this topic; see for example, Adelaide observer, 25 October 1862, p. 1 S; South Australian advertiser, 17 October 1862, p. 2; Adelaide observer, 4 November 1865, p. 6. Articles were also published, see for example, 'On the black rust in wheat', South Australian advertiser, 20 December 1864, p. 2.

are important in the highest degree, and you might well be proud of your successes, which will only be completely recognised in after time. Standing alone, so to speak, in a scientific exile, you followed up your difficult researches in the midst of the high duties of your office, and they ought to be therefore all the more recognised, and of which you have all cause to be proud. …

3

The letter was longer: the newspaper adds '&c' at the end of this extract. The article also includes extracts from M to C. Mücke, October 1869 (in this edition as 69-10-00), and M to C. Mücke, 29 September 1869 (in this edition as 69-09-29b).