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Physical location:
RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 79.12.08aPreferred Citation:
Joshua Gray to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1879-12-08 [79.12.08a]. 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/1870-9/1879/79-12-08a-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026
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MS found with a specimen of Zygophyllum (MEL 1517606). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 10/12/79 FvM'. Letter not found.
2
Vic.
Decr 8th 1879
Dr Muiller
Melbourne
Dear Sir
I Enclose herewith a Sample of a weed which grows in many places in this district,
Many Horses and Some horned Cattle have died soon after eating it and I therefore
suspect it is poisonous I will receive it as a great favour if you will inform me
of the name of the plant, If it is poisonous to horses and if so a likely
Antidote
for Same — and by so doing you will confer a very great favour on
Your Obedient Servant
J. R. Gray