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RB MSS M18, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 85.07.12a

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Augustus Rudder to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1885-07-12 [85.07.12a]. 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/1880-9/1885/85-07-12a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS found with a collection of Eucalyptus largeana (MEL 1610769). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 17/7/85'. Letter not found.
Candletown
Manning River
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NSW.
12 July 1885
My dear Sir Ferdinand
You will most probably recollect me sending you a specimen of, what I took to be, a new species of Eucalyptus from this place; about two months ago,
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Letter not found.
it was then only showing the blossom buds, in an immature state. I am now in this district again and hoped to find the tree in bloom but regret to find myself too late I however send you a specimen again, the best I can procure, upon which I shall feel much obliged for your highly valued opinion. The bark of this tree very closely resembles that of
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E. hemiphloia?
(Grey box) but it is more persistent; only the very smaller branches being deciduous. The tree is of rather upright habit and attains to about 120 feet by a diameter from 2 to 3 feet, the wood which is of a dark red resembling that of Grey gum, seems hard and durable.
I have not heard from those of my friends to whom I wrote some time ago to request them to procure you some small plants, from the north-western interior — also some water weeds from some of our northern rivers but hope that my requests have been attended with some results.
Trusting this may find you quite well
Believe me
My dear Sir Ferdinand
Yours faithfully
Augustus Rudder
N.B. Please to address
Snails Bay
Balmain