The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Dear Sir ¶ ¶ The specimens from Buxton ¶ did not all come in duplicates ¶ ¶ When only 1 specimen arrives I send it to you as in the case of the one No 166 of which you desire more ¶ ¶ I will howev...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 82.12.21a

Preferred Citation:

John Hardy to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1882-12-21 [82.12.21a]. 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/1880-9/1882/82-12-21a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Asteraceae (MEL 1547329). Although the MS is unsigned, the formatting and handwriting are the same as in J. Hardy to M, 27 December 1882. MS annotation by M: 'Answ 23/12/82 F.v.M.' Letter not found.

Memo .

To Dr Mueller

Address Melbourne

District Land Office, Alexandra

Vic.

21.12. 188 2.

Dear Sir

The specimens from Buxton

Vic.

did not all come in duplicates

When only 1 specimen arrives I send it to you as in the case of the one No 166 of which you desire more

I will however ask Mr James to send another supply, and perhaps the one wanted may be found.

Some of the schoolmaster

sic.

have taken no notice of my note to them