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Physical location:
RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 83.01.00aPreferred Citation:
D. McDonald to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-01 [83.01.00a]. 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/1880-9/1883/83-01-00a-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026
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MS found with a specimen of Euphorbia papillata var. papillata (MEL 2179159). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 14/1/83 F.v.M'; letter not found. Approximate
date of McDonald's letter established from M's annotation. McDonald not further identified.
Headingly
Georgina River
Queensland
Baron Von Mueller
Melbourne
Dr Sir
Enclosed you will find a plant that is used up here and is a certain Cure for Clap
I also see by the Queenslander that it is a Cure and Speedy Cure for Asthma. I have
found the same plant on the Murray & Darling Rivers
Will you kindly let me know what properties it contains and oblige
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NSW.
Yours Faithfully
D McDonald