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Physical location:
RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 83.11.13Preferred Citation:
James Ryland to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-11-13. 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/1880-9/1883/83-11-13-final.odt>, accessed June 17, 2026
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MS found with a specimen of Goodenia glauca (MEL 23547). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 16/11/83 F.v.M.' Letter not found.
Minyip
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Vic.
13th Novr 1883
Baron F. von Mueller
Government Botanist
Melbourne
Dear Sir
You will confer a favor on me by informing me whether the enclosed plant is, what
is called the Sheepweed or a poison plant as I have noticed in going over one of my
wheat paddocks a great deal of it as if it had been sown by some one
I remain Dear Sir
Yours very truly
J H Ryland