The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Department of Mines ¶ Sydney ¶ 21st January 1880. ¶ My dear Baron ¶ ¶ I enclose you a native fruit sent from the Coonamble district, N.S.W. to Mr W. S. Campbell the Chief Draftsman of this Department...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 80.01.21

Preferred Citation:

Charles Wilkinson to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1880-01-21. 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/1880-9/1880/80-01-21-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Citrus glauca (MEL 1059221). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 23/1/80'. Letter not found.

Department of Mines

Sydney

21st January 1880.

My dear Baron

I enclose you a native fruit sent from the Coonamble district, N.S.W. to Mr W. S. Campbell the Chief Draftsman of this Department. It is called the "native lemon", as it has the acid taste of the ordinary lemon.

Would you kindly let me know its Botanical name, and whether the plant is likely to be injurious or not.

With kindest regards I remain

faithfully yours

C S Wilkinson

Baron Ferd. von Mueller K.C.M.G.

&c&c

Government Botanist.