The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Tilba Tilba, N.S.W. ¶ Nr ¶ Cobargo ¶ March 18 /80 ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ Herewith I forward parcel of Plants Mosses &c also Root of Fern, and in reference to same beg to state, that, the root of this is ¶ long...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 80.03.18

Preferred Citation:

Edward Reader to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1880-03-18. 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/1880-9/1880/80-03-18-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Lastreopsis decomposita (MEL 1560875). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 26/3/80'. Letter not found.

Tilba Tilba, N.S.W.

Near.

Cobargo

March 18 /80

Sir,

Herewith I forward parcel of Plants Mosses &c also Root of Fern, and in reference to same beg to state, that, the root of this is long , thin & strag gling throwing up clusters at intervals of from 12 to 18 Inches — My Packet of Sponges being over the standard weight I had some difficulty to induce the Post Master to receive it, I hope that it has come to hand, my eyes thank God has regained their wanted strength. I am Sir,

Most respectfully

your Obedient Servant

Edwd Reader

Baron Ferd Von Mueller KCMG &c

Melbourne