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A251 Gunn correspondence, Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney. 55.06.26Preferred Citation:
Ferdinand von Mueller to Ronald Gunn, 1855-06-26. 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//letters/1850-9/1855/55-06-26-final.odt>, accessed June 9, 2026
Melbourne, 70. Collin Street East.
26. June 55
My dear Mr Gunn,
I send with the "Black Swan" leaving to morrow, your books back again, and thank you
very much for the kindness which you have shown to me, in lending me these fine works.
I hope that they will safely reach. The alterations which I had to make in consequence
of getting access to these works, were but unconsiderable, still it caused the alteration
of a few names. Were I not at the eve of my departure for Sydney, having received
leave of absence for 18 months to go to some other part of Australia, I should write
you a long botanical letter. Thus I am compelled to say only farewell.
1
See M to R. Gunn, 20 May 1855.
Can Dr. Milligan not give me the assistance in his
power
, by sending Endlichers genera?
I should be so glad to take it on my journey, and shall pay for it of course. Please
my dear Sir use your influence with him, and let it, if he concedes, be send to Sydney,
care of Mr Moore
bot. Gardens. You would render me by that a very great service.
2
Endlicher (1836-40).
3
Charles Moore.
The other bot. papers will be out in a few days, and I shall be happy to send a copy
of them for you and Dr Milligan from Sydney.
Ever truely yours
Ferd. Mueller
Ron. Gunn, Esq
F.R.S. &c &c &c
By Lady Bird I send at the time when your books came 5 vol. of Kunth enum.
free of expenses to you I hope you did get them as well as my letter.
4
Kunth (1833-50).
5
M to R. Gunn, 12 June 1855.