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Linnean Society, London, Certificates of Fellows, Foreign Members and Associates, 1877-82. 80.01.00b

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Ferdinand von Mueller to the Linnean Society of London, 1880-01 [80.01.00b]. 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/1880-9/1880/80-01-00b-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

FORM OF RECOMMENDATION
FOR A FELLOW OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Charles Fawcett Esq, Member of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales, Casino, Richmond River, N. S. W.
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M wrote to the Secretary enquiring whether the form had been received; see M to R. Kippist, 26 May 1880. On the assumption that the supporters completed the form only once, this is thus dated to early 1880 and the item is numbered accordingly.
a gentleman attached to the study of Natural History, especially that of Australian plants
being desirous of becoming a Fellow of the LINNEAN SOCIETY OF LONDON, we, whose names are underwritten, beg leave to recommend him to that honour.
Ferd. Mueller MD., FLS
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Form completed and signed by M; other supporters' autograph signatures.
Wm Woolls Ph. D., F.L.S.
Robt D Fitzgerald, FLS
This recommendation must be signed by Three or more Fellows.
N.B. — The Christian name of the Candidate must be stated at length, as well as his Residence, and any special qualifications he may possess.
This certificate was read at a General Meeting of the Society, on the 4th day of November 1880.
The Ballot will take place on the 2 day of December 1880.
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MS annotation: 'Chas H Fawcett Esq elected 2 Dec 1880'.