Ferdinand von Mueller

21/12/86.

It is with particular regret, dear Mr Lindsay, that the arrangements made for special botanic collecting during your expedition proved so unsatisfactory to yourself. You are aware, that I was in no way responsible for the details of the arrangements, as they were made in Adelaide.

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Cf. D. Lindsay to M, 21 October 1885 and M to D. Lindsay, 14 December 1886 (in this edition as 86-12-14a).

As Lt. Dittrich had no income during this long tour, he is without means here now, and therefore eager to obtain the small sum reserved yet for payment of the specimens acquired by my Department. Our friend, the hon. Fred. Krichauff, will doubtless with his usual kindness interest himself to bring this bid

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sic.

of business-transaction to a fair conclusion;

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See also M to D. Lindsay, 14 December 1886 (in this edition as 86-12-14a) and D. Lindsay to M, 17 December 1886.

and as the sending of botanic specimens, made to Adelaide, is much more valuable than the lot kept here, I would suggest, that the institution, which receives it there, should make a monetary return for it, especially as the botanic Garden and also the University have very ample resources there. Thus you would be refunded for the additional outlay, which you had for the botanic collector.

I have to name yet a new plant in honor of yourself; but it may be, that it will be one not emanating from your Expedition.

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See D. Lindsay to M, 29 December 1886 (in this edition as 86-12-29a). M does not appear to have named a plant in honour of Lindsay.

Perhaps the hon the Minister of Education there will kindly allow the bot. specimens, lately transmitted to be divided between the University and Bot. Garden.