Ferdinand von Mueller

Redaction der Mittheilungen

aus Justus Perthes geographischer Anstalt.

Gotha, 8. January 1870.

My Dear Friend,

Allow me to introduce to you Mr. Hugo Strong, the son of the Consul-General Mr. F. Strong at Hamburg, an esteemed friend of mine, and one of the best friends of German Geographers and Scientific men, who for many years has warmly encouraged all German endeavours and undertakings, and who therefore will be sure to receive the sympathy of so great a patriot as yourself and in his position as the Humboldt of Australia

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See Home (1998).

will receive these lines from the hands of his son.

You will have received various letters and communications sent you during the last months.

Chev. Dr. F. von Müller, F.R.G. & L.S.

Director of the Botanical Garden

Melbourne

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MS annotation by M: 'Upper Footscray.' [Vic]. Presumably where Strong was staying.