Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 82.11.11

Preferred Citation:

Daniel Joiner to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1882-11-11. 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/1880-9/1882/82-11-11-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Vinca major (MEL 1587810). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 14/11/82 F.v.M.' Letter not found.
Cemetery office
Sale Gippsland
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Vic.
Novr 11th 1882
Baron Von Mueller
Sir
1st I am instructed by the Trustees of this Cemetery to apply to you for the name of the enclosed Plant.
2nd For the best and cheapest means of destroying the same, as this Cemetery is entirely covered with it and consequently we cannot keep the Ground in anything like decent order
begging an early reply
I remain Yours obediently
D J Joiner Secy