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Linnean Society, London, Certificates of Fellows, foreign members and associates 1865-1870. 66.11.01

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Ferdinand von Mueller to the Linnean Society of London, 1866-11-01. 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/1860-9/1866/66-11-01-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS is in Bentham’s hand, with Busk’s autograph signature. MS dated on the basis of when it was received at the Linnean Society, this being probably when Bentham had Busk sign it.
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2
Space left in MS; Thozet’s name was Anthelme.
Thozet Esqr of Rockhampton Queensland, an ardent promoter of Natural History who has enriched the flora of Queensland by the discovery of many new species of Plants, Author of Notes on edible Roots, Tubers, Bulbs and fruits of Queensland
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Thozet (1866).
being desirous of becoming a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London we the undersigned beg to recommend him as highly deserving that honour.
Ferdinand Mueller (by letter)
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Letter not found, but see G. Bentham to M, 19 December 1866.
George Bentham
Geo Busk.
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Annotated: Proposed, Novr 1st, 1866. Ballot, Jany 17th, 1867. Elected , Rd. K.