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Physical location:
MEL 710195, National Herbarium of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 87.08.12Preferred Citation:
Duncan Carson to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1887-08-12. 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/1880-9/1887/87-08-12-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026
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MS found with specimen of Eriocaulon carsonii named by M for Duncan Carson (B90.09.01).
Sydney
12th August 1887
Baron Von Mueller K.C.M.G. F.R.S. etc.
Dear Baron
Enclosed please find two small specimens of a plant found growing on the edge of a
well on Kallara Station Darling River. As the well-water contains soda and as I have
not met the plant before I thought you might like some specimens. I found it growing
in dense masses.
Trusting that it may be of some use to you,
I am Dear Baron
Yours Respectfully
Duncan Carson
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MS annotation by M: ‘Rec. & answ. 13/8/87.’ Letter not found.