The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Albury Aug 5/73 ¶ Baron V Mueller ¶ Melbourne ¶ Dear Sir, ¶ ¶ By this post we forward to you a packet containing two different weeds and which certain prospectors tell us are a sure indication of a c...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. 73.08.05

Preferred Citation:

Heath & Blackwell to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1873-08-05. 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/1870-9/1873/73-08-05-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Gompholobium confertum (MEL 264940). MS annotation by M: 'With Daniell[.] revolut[.]'.

Albury Aug 5/73

Baron V Mueller

Melbourne

Dear Sir,

By this post we forward to you a packet containing two different weeds and which certain prospectors tell us are a sure indication of a certain deposit in the earth's strata

Andrew Heath and Richard Blackwell had applied for a mineral lease of 250 acres to search for tin (Ovens and Murray advertiser, 21 December 1872, p. 3). The request for M's advice may have associated with seeking tin deposits.

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Knowing that you are a high authority on such matters we should be glad to know what they are & whether you think any particular endeavour is warranted in the neighbourhood of their growth —. Pray excuse the trouble we are giving you

Yours respectly

Heath & Blackwell