The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: April 11 [1871] ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ The above Committee ¶ are anxious to give prominence to Phytology in the course of lectures about to be commenced at the Museum, having reason to believe that the Artizan C...

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Physical location:

Letter no. 64/I.T.M.71, Outward letterbook 1870-9 p. 171, Industrial and Technological Museum and Public Library, Museum Victoria. 71.04.11c

Preferred Citation:

Marcus Clarke to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1871-04-11 [71.04.11c]. 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/1870-9/1871/71-04-11c-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

April 11 [1871]

Sir

The above Committee

The exceutive committee of the Industrial Museum.

are anxious to give prominence to Phytology in the course of lectures about to be commenced at the Museum, having reason to believe that the Artizan Class will receive such instruction, as can be given in a lecture, on that branch of science with avidity.

As a sum of money has been placed at the disposal of the Committee for lecturing, they would feel indebted if you would consent to deliver a lecture on this subject on or about the 22nd of June

M delivered a lecture on 'Forest culture in its relation to industrial pursuits', on 22 June 1871. It was later published as B71.13.03. See also M. Clarke to M, 19 April 1871 (in this edition as 71-04-19b).

I enclose you a printed list of the scheme proposed by the Committee

Enclosure not found.

and shall feel obliged by an early communication from you

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your obedient Servant

Marcus Clarke

Secretary

Dr. Von Mueller