The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Sandhurst ¶ March 14th 1881 ¶ Dear Sir ¶ ¶ I hearwith enclose you a few specimens of common Fern fronds, which I cannot distinctly define, and their is a great difference of opinion between many of ...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 81.03.14

Preferred Citation:

Samuel Gadd to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1881-03-14. 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/1880-9/1881/81-03-14-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Huperzia phlegmarioides (MEL 2142399). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 4/4/81'. Letter not found.

Sandhurst

Now Bendigo, Vic.

March 14th 1881

Dear Sir

I hearwith enclose you a few specimens of common Fern fronds, which I cannot distinctly define, and their is a great difference of opinion between many of our leading men. I should feel it a great favour if you could forward the correct names.

Also of a small leaf, from a large Tree, from Mount Wellington

Vic?

I am Sir

yours obediently

Saml G. Gadd