The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Melbourne Botanic Gardens, ¶ 10th May, 1864. ¶ Dear Sir,— ¶ ¶ It affords me much gratification to perceive, that the trifling contribution from the Melbourne Botanic Garden to that of Launceston p...

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Ferdinand von Mueller to the Town Clerk, Launceston Municipal Council, 1864-05-10. 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/1860-9/1864/64-05-10-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Letter not found. The text given here is from a report of the meeting of the Launceston Municipal Council held on 16 May 1864, cornwall chronicle (Launceston, Tas.), 18 May 1864, p. 4. It is introduced by 'Letter from Dr. Mueller'.

Melbourne Botanic Gardens,

10th May, 1864.

Dear Sir,—

It affords me much gratification to perceive, that the trifling contribution from the Melbourne Botanic Garden to that of Launceston proved so acceptable, and whilst thanking his Worship the Mayor and the Aldermen of Launceston, for the friendly feelings evinced towards me in the acknowledgment of this gift,

See S. Hannaford to M, April 1864 (in this edition as 64-04-00d), and notes thereto, for background to this letter and an account of the plants sent.

I beg to assure them that I shall always experience great pleasure in rendering myself serviceable to your institution, and beg of you and the Town Council of Launceston to command my services without hesitation, whenever an occasion arises at which I might be useful to your institution.

With deep regards,

I remain yours,

Fred

sic. Printer’s mistake?

Mueller.

The Town Clerk, Launceston.