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A2664 letter press copy book, p. 70, Royal Geographical Society of Australasia (NSW Branch) papers, Mitchell Library, Sydney. 83.07.27

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Edmond Marin La Meslée to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-07-27. 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/1880-9/1883/83-07-27-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

27th July [188]3
Baron, Sir Fred. von Mueller K.C.M.G.
Botanical Gardens
Melbourne
Dear Sir,
I am directed by the members of the Administrative Council of the Geographical Society of Australasia to convey to you their thanks for the two works which you have lately presented to the Society.
Viz: The New Hebrides
1
Campbell (1873). M contributed an appendix on the botany; see B73.13.01.
& Papuan Plants.
2
Presumably the first part of M's Descriptive notes on Papuan plants, comprising B75.11.01 and subsequent fascicles to 1877.
I am also desired to express to you their regret that you do not find yourself able to actively assist in forming the Society in Victoria.
3
See M to E. Marin La Meslée, 17 July 1883.
They hope however that the benefit of your advice will be acquired to the Society & they have directed me to act on your suggestion & communicate with Mr E. Giles on the subject.
I have the honor to be
Dear Sir
Yours obt Servant
Marin La Meslée