Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 83.03.02

Preferred Citation:

Duncan Rankin to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-03-02. 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/1880-9/1883/83-03-02-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Lobelia concolor (MEL 2260589). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 3/3/83'. Letter not found.
Melbourne
2nd March 1883
The Baron Von Mueller
Melbourne
Sir,
I am requested by The Hon William Wilson, whose Stations in N.S.W I am manager of, to forward you the enclosed plant which I am of opinion, is the cause of of
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Word repeated in going from one line to the next.
the death of a great many sheep that have died on the part of Mr Wilsons Run, where I have found it. Such being the case, I have taken the opportunity, on Mr Wilson's behalf, to ask you your opinion; whether I am right in looking upon it as a poisonous herb. — Your reply would find me at 57, William Street Melbourne.
Yours very truly
Duncan Rankin