The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Town Hall St Kilda ¶ May 20 1861 ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ By direction of the Planting Committee of the Municipal Council of St Kilda I do myself the honor to apply for some plants, shrubs, and trees for the Public...

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Physical location:

Letter press copy book, St Kilda Municipal Council records, Public Record Office, Victoria. 61.05.20

Preferred Citation:

Edward Bradshaw to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1861-05-20. 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/1860-9/1861/61-05-20-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Town Hall St Kilda

May 20 1861

Sir

By direction of the Planting Committee of the Municipal Council of St Kilda I do myself the honor to apply for some plants, shrubs, and trees for the Public Gardens here.

I believe the Committee purpose themselves the pleasure of waiting upon you on an early day for the purpose of selecting and taking your advice which from your former kindness they believe you will be good enough to give them

For M's reply, see M to E. Bradshaw, 21 May 1861 (in this edition as 61-05-21b).

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your Obedient Servant

E. Bradshaw

Town Clerk

Dr F. Mueller Esq

Botanical Gardens

South Yarra