The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: 5 July 1872 ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ By direction of the Borough Council of East Collingwood I have the honor respectfully to enquire whether a supply of plants and shrubs can be obtained from the Botanical Garden...

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Physical location:

Letter book, p. 503, VA 439 East Collingwood Borough Council records, Public Record Office, Victoria. 72.07.05

Preferred Citation:

Alexander McNaughton to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1872-07-05. 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/1870-9/1872/72-07-05-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

5 July 1872

Sir,

By direction of the Borough Council of East Collingwood I have the honor respectfully to enquire whether a supply of plants and shrubs can be obtained from the Botanical Gardens, for the purpose of planting the different public parks and reserves within the Borough.

The bearer Mr Sullivan will be able to give any information as to the Reserves and kind of plant which are desired. I might also be permitted to remind you that none have been received for the past three or four years.

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your most Obt Servant,

Alex McNaughton

Town Clerk

Baron F von Mueller

Botanical Gardens

Melbourne.