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Prospero Ramel to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1869-11-29. 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/69-11-29>, accessed May 6, 2025
16 Rue d'Armailee
Paris 29 Nov. 1869
My very Doctor Ferdd von Müeller
I have just deposited to the Marseilles Railway two small packages care of M M Gower
& Co.. One contains the specimen for your friend from Nachet et fils (I paid for 50
francs as per Bill) and some books from friend Baillon and another one (2) as the
other the same with a curious addition from Cte Jaubert though useless & without interest
for you I have directed the book; because
he
offered you. I have answered lately to the Count speaking severely about the manner
of our Savants towards you. But I spoke with dignity for you as allways I have done
by words or acts.
Some answers have been sent about your Fragmenta No VI La societé de Cherbourg
was the 1st, all telling or praying me to thank you
1
Presumably the Society of Natural Sciences (Société des Sciences Naturelles), Cherbourg.
Only Decaisne Silent & Brogniart
I went myself to the Imperial library and to the Institut.
2
i.e. Brongniart.
Brogniart very old he is now engaged in working some New Caledonian plants sent by
a collector from the Museum Mr Balansa a South man who tried lately to collect in
the ranges of Atlas near Mogadon but was obliged to go back out thanks to the policy
of the Maroc Governt. They do not like strangers looking in their country.
I said to you, that Mr Barillet was out of the Paris establishment he is now in Egypt
doing some work for the Khedive.
I am preparing or expecting the rooted promised willows to send again
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I have enquired for Palm Seeds and the rascal who has succeeded in the Hamma
to hardy,
Mr Rivière the Luxembourg Gardner, who is attached to the Algerian Cy. to whom I
gave millions & millions of plants does nothing; this man is raging with jalousy and
has behaved very badly towards me.
3
The Jardin du Hamma, Algeria.
4
Auguste Hardy?
I suppose that he now has applied to Vilmorin for the seeds he wants. I will manage
to procure by them or by the acclimatisation Society
this desideratum of yours though I think young trees would be better.
5
Presumably Zoological Society of Acclimatization (Société zoologique d'Acclimatation),
Paris.
For the complete settlement of my affair I am obliged to remain here yet few days
but my intention and fervent will is to go to Africa Algeria. It had been settled
with Mr Lucy and friends to organise some thing for E. G.
plantations in Algeria on a large scale and some Government formalities are the excuse
of the delay
6
Eucalyptus globulus.
But few seeds of E. Glob. they will be employed.
I have discovered a place where thousands and thousands can be planted in the Continent
french shore; and at every moment I am to leave for Marseille to study the place
On that occasion I shall manage for an agent. Meanwhile I have offered to M. M Gower
to pay the charge for transmission
Remember my
seeds.
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I saw yesterday the Gentleman ruling the managers of Vilmorin's; and intrusted them
with some desiderata.
They say they had a very long list for their Catalogue. Tell me if they had not asked
for Rivière specially.
I had a very amiable pleasing useful letter from Mr Trottier but have not answered
yet; I entended to go and speak and the time is going so quick that he may wonder
at my silence.
We settled with Mr Tisserand The manager of the Imperial farms to have a trip to Algeria
together
he is not satisfied with the Hardy's
management of the Emperor's farm.
7
Auguste Hardy.
MacMahon is here. He said to pay a visit but he is stupid Good soldier stupid
administrator
.
I shall do all my possible for your requirements about Mr Thozet as a friend of yours
a good countryman of ours those very scarce out of the country, a friend of good plants
every thing in my power you may depend on for him, and I am delaying a wardian case
till his arrival in two places collections of Willow & Poplars are preparing or prepared
we will try both cuttings and water, and seeds again next year.
I had asked something to Mr Moore
some logs of wood if there was any french ship going direct to France I have no answer
nor news If you tell me.
8
Presumably Charles Moore.
I did not made any remittance to him but in the circumstance if there is any thing
to be sent make a draft on me it will be received with due honor. As for the E. seeds
of E. Glob. I have said what to be done but I am sent no good ones.
Cigars thank you. I have made a very important observation in my trip to Cannes The
leaves I took from there are making capital ones far better in taste that any I had.
So that I entend to procure the plantation of thousands of […] Their efficacity is
wonderful just this morning having yesterday taken cold in the breath at Baillon's
because I had taken out a small white silk cravatte
I was this morning suffering by a soar throat I have taken a Cigar in writing these
lines I have expectorated a great deal and the pain & facility of respiration or circulation
has been as per enchantement
9
See M to F. Barlee, 28 October 1867, n.10, and George (2012).
I have promised to a mercht. in Diamonds perfectly able to operate in this line both
by an agent in Algeria or working a mine (any mine of diamonds) I have promised him
to furnish with a thorough information about the Victorian or Algerian Diamonds. Could
you ask Mr Bleasdale a note? The man is backed by a lot of money and possibilities
I had good news from our friends in England M. Ed. Wilson and Mr Mackinnon
Are your violets as this: m 0,30 — long, m 0,035 large
Wilson's!!
yours truly
Vale & ama
Ramel