Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 83.10.22

Preferred Citation:

William West to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-10-22. 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/1880-9/1883/83-10-22-final.odt>, accessed June 19, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Cerastium glomeratum (MEL 227033). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 23/10/83 F.v.M'. Letter not found.
MEMORANDUM
From
W. P. WEST
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BROS., MACHINE AND GENERAL PRINTERS, deleted.
MOOROOPNA.
Mooroopna,
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Vic.
22nd Oct 1883
To The Government Botanist
Melbourne
Sir,
I herewith enclose sample of a weed that has made its appearance in the crop paddocks throughout this district, and would thank you to describe it.
It grows in patches on both old and new land, and completely smothers other vegetation.
I am told that a similar weed proved very destructive in the Smeaton district
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Vic.
some years ago.
Yours faithfully,
W. Payne West