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Linnean Society, London, certificates of Fellows, foreign members and associates 1887-90. 88.09.18b

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Ferdinand von Mueller to the Linnean Society of London, 1888-09-18 [88.09.18b]. 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/1880-9/1888/88-09-18b-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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M autograph manuscript and signature; other supporters' individual signatures.
FORM OF RECOMMENDATION
FOR A FELLOW OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY OF LONDON
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The heading from a printed nomination form has been glued to the top of the letter.
18/9/88
We the Undersigned beg to propose
Maurice Holtze Esqr.,
The Superintendent of the botanic Garden of Port Darwin, North-Australia
for the fellowship of the Linnean Society, to which honor he is well entitled by his assiduous and extensive botanic Explorations in Arnhem's Land.
Ferd. von Mueller, M& Ph.D., F.LS.
William Woolls Ph.D., F.L.S.
Robt D Fitzgerald, F.L.S.
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Annotated front: Read 1st Novbr 1888 Ballot will take place 6 Decbr 1888; back: Maurice Holtze elected 6 Dec 1888.