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RBG Kew. Kew Correspondence, Australia, Mueller, 1858-70, f. 304. 68.02.27

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Ferdinand von Mueller to George Bentham, 1868-02-27. 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/1860-9/1868/68-02-27-final.odt>, accessed April 22, 2026

27/2/68
This day, dear Mr Bentham, I shipped to Dr Hooker by the " Norfolk "
Case 38, containing:
Fasc
(incl. )
3
( )
1
, Erythr,
1
Erythraea.
Gentian,
2
.
Canscor
3
.
1
Suppl Monopet.
4
.
1
, ,
1
(To belongs also sent in Box 37)
1
1
&
1
, Mitrasacm,
5
.
Mitreol,
6
.
Geniostom,
7
.
,
1
1
Total
12
The packages mostly large
I added half a hundred ferns for Sir Will. Denisons collect, which Dr Hooker, I hope, will kindly despatch to Sir William.
Box 37 went early this month by the Dover Castle . The remainder of the will, si fata velint,
8
If the Fates are willing.
be sent off by the Great Britain,
9
Sailed 14 March 1868 (see Notebook recording despatch of plants for Flora Australiensis, RB MSS, M44, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne).
which steamship will depart about the middle of next month. Thus the consignment by the Norfolk & Great Britain may arrive simultaneously.
With regardful salutation[s]
your
Ferd. von Mueller