Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 83.12.10

Preferred Citation:

J. Brown to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-12-10. 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/1880-9/1883/83-12-10-final.odt>, accessed June 17, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Isotoma axillaris (MEL 2260534). MS is a sheet torn from a writing exercise book with passages to copy: on the front, ‘Strive to improve in writing.’, and on the verso, ‘Ruinous consequences attend gaming’. Correspondent not further identified.
Burkes Flat
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Vic.
10/12/83
Dear Sir
I now send you a plant my children found upon the granite Mountains Mind it is as hot as chilies don't touch your eyes after handeling it Can you tell me the name of it or if it is of any use as medicine
Yours Respectfully
J Brown
Burkes Flat
Soak the steams in Warm Water and perhaps you will see the flours it will freshen them up