Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M59, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 83.11.22

Preferred Citation:

J. Ednie Brown to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-11-22. 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/1880-9/1883/83-11-22-final.odt>, accessed June 17, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Eucalyptus dumosa (MEL 230967). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 10/12/83 F.v.M.' Letter not found.
Woods & Forests Department.
Adelaide 22/11/ 18 83.
My dear Baron,
Will you kindly advise me with reference to the names of the enclosed specimens of Eucalypts. I found the trees growing upon salty ground within a few miles of Port Gawler.
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SA.
Both attain a size of about 25 ft; bark somewhat rugged and persistent. Please refer to each by the number upon envelope.
Many thanks for your last.
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No letter from M to Brown that would match this description has been found.
Yours very truly
J. E. Brown.
Baron Sir Fd. von. Mueller. K.C.M.G.
Govt. Botanist.
Melbourne.