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RBG Kew, Directors' letters, vol. LXXV, Australian and Pacific letters 1859-65, letter no. 141. 61.12.26

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Ferdinand von Mueller to William Hooker, 1861-12-26. 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/1860-9/1861/61-12-26-final.odt>, accessed June 4, 2026

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MS black edged; M's sister Bertha Doughty died on 7 September 1861.
26./12./61.
Dear Sir William
I have great pleasure in forwarding to you the bill of loading of the first consignment of
Thalamiflorae

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for Mr Benthams work, trusting that these irrestorable treasures will safely reach your noble establishment & be useful to our celebrated & never-tired friend. The freight you will percieve is paid.
Having written fully by the December mail, I can close this letter with the most cordial wishes for your prosperity & health & happiness
your attached
Ferd. Mueller.