Ferdinand von Mueller

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Annotated: ‘Dr F. Mueller | 6th June 1862’ and ‘Read 16/6/62 | M. O’Gr.’ The South Bourke standard , 20 June 1862, p. 2, noted the reading of M’s letter in its report of the meeting of the Hawthorn Municipal Council on 16 June.

Melbourne bot. Garden

6. June 1862

Sir

I have the honor to acknowledge the reciept of your letter, dated 6. June,

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Letter not found; but see South Bourke standard , 6 June 1862, p. 3, where, in an account of the meeting of the Hawthorn Municipal Council held on 2 June 1862, it was reported that under agenda item ‘Ornamental reserve’, ' Councillor Lansly said he had obtained a large quantity of shrubs from Dr. Mueller for the reserve; and he would propose that the thanks of the Council be tendered to Dr. Mueller for the gift. Councillor Conran seconded the motion, which was put and carried.'

and beg in reply to assure you, that I shall feel particular pleasure in aiding your Municipality, whenever I can, aid their laudable object of establishing plantations on the public grounds at Hawthorn. Should the Council still require additional plants this season, I will such, as remain available, gladly place at your disposal.

The townclerk of Hawthorn.