The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Melbourne ¶ Decr 28th 1878 ¶ Baron von Mueller ¶ Dear Sir ¶ ¶ I enclose specimen of Plant which is supposed to be poisonous, several Cows have died at Hawthorn, ¶ I would feel obliged with your opin...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 78.12.28a

Preferred Citation:

Graham Mitchell to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1878-12-28 [78.12.28a]. 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/1870-9/1878/78-12-28a-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Drosera peltata (MEL 501388). Mitchell's letter is written on the back of a circular announcing his credentials as a veterinary surgeon.

Melbourne

Decr 28th 1878

Baron von Mueller

Dear Sir

I enclose specimen of Plant which is supposed to be poisonous, several Cows have died at Hawthorn,

Vic.

I would feel obliged with your opinion on same

I remain Yours

Obediently

Graham Mitchell