The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Bot. Garden, ¶ 22./10./63. ¶ My dear Miss Euphemia ¶ ¶ I was much gratified to hear of your return to the neighbourhood of Melbourne this day, and sincerely trust, that it is so in perfect restoratio...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M41, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 63.10.22

Preferred Citation:

Ferdinand von Mueller to Euphemia Henderson, 1863-10-22. 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/1860-9/1863/63-10-22-final.odt>, accessed June 9, 2026

MS is accompanied by an envelope addressed ‘Miss Euphemia Henderson | 1 George Street | Fitzroy Square | E. Melbourne | Ferd Mueller’, and postmarked ‘Melbourne OC 23 63’.

Bot. Garden,

22./10./63.

My dear Miss Euphemia

I was much gratified to hear of your return to the neighbourhood of Melbourne this day, and sincerely trust, that it is so in perfect restoration of your health. Amidst engagements for the outgoing mail I shall have but little leisure til Monday, when the afternoon will be needed for Councilwork of the Royal Society. But I shall be highly pleased with the kindness of your visit to the gardens any day or hour afterwards, begging to let me know timely when you will be here, so that I may not miss your visit. Saturday will be a fête day of the horticultural Society nor will be able to have a quiet walk on Sunday. I will feel honored in receiving you at my foot bridge or any other place you may desire.

Very regardfully

ever yours

Ferd. Mueller