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Physical location:

RB MSS M107, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 83.12.21

Preferred Citation:

Ferdinand von Mueller to Charles French, 1883-12-21. 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/1880-9/1883/83-12-21-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

21/12/83
It was a pleasing surprise to me, dear Mr French,
1
Charles French Snr.
to receive this morning the splendid pictural card with your and your young son's wishes for a happy festive time to me.
2
Card not found. The 'young son' would have been Charles H. French, who had recently commenced working in the Melbourne Herbarium.
I reciprocate your kind wishes most sincerely, and as you both have doubtless a long life of happiness before you, I imagine, that you will celebrate Christmas and Newyear with your florishing family at very many and — I trust — always joyful anniversaries.
With kind regards
Ferd. von Mueller.
I am obliged to you for the packing of the zool. specimens. When ready Mr Luehmann will arrange for the Shipment by Clipper (White's) with an other box at my cottage. Adress Watson & Scull.