The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: 3rd Decr [188]5 ¶ Baron F. von Mueller M.D. K.C.M.G. F.R.S. ¶ Director Botanical Museum ¶ South Yarra ¶ Sir...

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Physical location:

Letter press copy book 6, p. 898, Town Council records, Warrnambool, Victoria. 85.12.03

Preferred Citation:

Hector MacDonald to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1885-12-03. 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/1880-9/1885/85-12-03-final.odt>, accessed June 19, 2026

3rd Decr [188]5

editorial addition.

Baron F. von Mueller M.D. K.C.M.G. F.R.S.

Director Botanical Museum

South Yarra

Sir

I have the honor by direction of the Town Council to inform you that in compliance with the request contained in your letter of the 23rd Ulto

See M to H. MacDonald, 23 November 1885 (in this edition as 85-11-23a) and notes thereto.

the seeds of the British Marram have been sown in a sand enclosure, and the result when known will be forwarded to you.

I am also to convey to you the thanks of the Council for forwarding the packet of seeds.

I am Sir

Your most obdt Servant

H. A. C. Macdonald

Town Clerk