The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: 15 June [187]1. ¶ Dear Sir ¶ ¶ The bearer of this note Mr James Clayton is desirous of establishing in his district — Evelyn ¶ — a new industry, the ¶ Cultivation of Flax ¶ . He thinks that the cli...

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Physical location:

Letter no. 97/I.T.M.71, Outward letterbook 1870-9 pp. 210-211, Industrial and Technological Museum and Public Library, Museum Victoria. 71.06.15a

Preferred Citation:

Marcus Clarke to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1871-06-15 [71.06.15a]. 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/1870-9/1871/71-06-15a-final.odt>, accessed May 15, 2026

15 June [187]1.

Dear Sir

The bearer of this note Mr James Clayton is desirous of establishing in his district — Evelyn

Mt Evelyn, Vic?

— a new industry, the Cultivation of Flax . He thinks that the climate is most suitable and that he could prevail on the surrounding farmers to assist him in the project

He has applied to the [Industrial Museum] and I have taken the opportunity to refer him to you who will doubtless be able to give him the fullest and best information.

No letter from M to James Clayton has been found.

I have the honor to be

Dear Sr

Yours truly

Marcus Clarke

Secretary

The Director

Botanic Gardens.