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RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 82.11.28Preferred Citation:
Richard Young to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1882-11-28. 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/1880-9/1882/82-11-28-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026
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MS annotation by M: 'Answ 30/11/82 FvM'. Letter not found.
Burwood
Sydney
Nov 28th 1882
To Baron von Mueller
By same Post you will receive a small Box containing a Leaf and Flower of a Shrub
of which I should esteem it as a great favour if you would give me the name. My Friend
[Dr] Woolss
suggested my sending it to you as there is some difference of opinion among the nurserymen
in Sydney as to the name Trusting you will pardon the liberty I have taken and allow
me
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i.e. Woolls.
To Remain,
Your Obedient Servant
R. W. Young