The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Acclimatisation Society's Office, ¶ 30, SWANSTON STREET, ¶ Melbourne ¶ , ¶ Septr 21 ¶ 186 ¶ 3 ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ Herewith I beg to hand you the letters you were good enough to leave last meeting...

Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 63.09.21a

Preferred Citation:

George Sprigg to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1863-09-21 [63.09.21a]. 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/1860-9/1863/63-09-21a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS found with a specimen annotated by M: 'Calectasia intermedia Sond | 'Boundary line of South Australia' (MEL 2064180).

Acclimatisation Society's Office,

30, SWANSTON STREET,

Melbourne , Septr 21 1863

Sir

Herewith I beg to hand you the letters you were good enough to leave last meeting

Will you kindly at your convenience inform me the name of this flower. It grows wild on the borders of Victoria & South Australia and was sent to me by a gentleman to learn the name.

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your most Obedt Servant

Geo Sprigg

To Dr Mueller F.R.S

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