The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Registered Cable Address — "MYOSOTIS" Melbourne. ¶ Telephone No 328. ¶ From ¶ William Adamson, ¶ Seed Merchant, Melbourne ¶ ¶ 31st Dec ¶ ¶ 188 ¶ 8...

Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 88.12.31b

Preferred Citation:

Thomas Purves to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1888-12-31 [88.12.31b]. 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/1880-9/1888/88-12-31b-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Echinochloa crus-galli (MEL 35454). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 1/1/89'. Letter not found.

Registered Cable Address — "MYOSOTIS" Melbourne.

Telephone No 328.

From

William Adamson,

Seed Merchant, Melbourne 31st Dec 1888

Memorandum for Baron von Mueller

Dear Sir,

Would you have the kindness to give the name of the enclosed specimen and you will greatly oblige

Yours faithfully

Tho Purves

Mgr

Manager.

Stamped envelope enclosed