The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Draft ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ Some time since you wrote asking for samples of some Western Australian Woods which were wanted of a certain size. ¶ ¶ I am glad now to be able to forward ten (10) specimens of the ...

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CSO, Acc 527, no.1469/22, State Records of West Australia, Perth. 83.09.00b

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Malcolm Fraser to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-09 [83.09.00b]. 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/1880-9/1883/83-09-00b-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Letter dated on the basis of M's reply (see note 4).

Draft

Sir,

Some time since you wrote asking for samples of some Western Australian Woods which were wanted of a certain size.

See M to M. Fraser, 5 May 1883.

I am glad now to be able to forward ten (10) specimens of the woods named in the margin with descriptions and other information concerning each, furnished by the Public Works department.

Also forwarded to your address by this mail are six (6) copies of the compiled work lately issued here relative to the general condition of the Forests & Timber Trade of this Colony.

B82.13.21

Should you desire more copies pray let me know.

I have &c

&c &c

C.S.

Chief Secretary. For M's reply, see M to M. Fraser, 4 October 1883.

Baron Sir Ferd. Von Mueller. K.C.M.G.

&c &c

Government Botanist

Melbourne

1. Jarrah

2. Kauri

3. Sandalwood

4. Tooart

5. Sheaoak

6. Casuarina

7. Banksia

8. Ti Tree

9. Jam Wood

10. Flooded gum.