The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Port Mackay ¶ Queensland ¶ July 26, 1881 ¶ Dear Baron Mueller, ¶ ¶ I have gathered a few plants on Flat Top Island, off Port Mackay, within the tropics, which I shall esteem it a great favour if you ...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 81.07.26

Preferred Citation:

D. Jones to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1881-07-26. 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/1880-9/1881/81-07-26-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Canavalia sp. (MEL 726785). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 5/8/81'. Letter not found. Jones not further identified.

Port Mackay

Queensland

July 26, 1881

Dear Baron Mueller,

I have gathered a few plants on Flat Top Island, off Port Mackay, within the tropics, which I shall esteem it a great favour if you will name. The beans saved the lives of a shipwrecked crew a few years ago.

Very truly yours

D Jones

Baron Mueller

(Please address Post Office, Port Mackay.