The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: 12th January [188]9 ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ Will you have the goodness to examine the accompanying sample of timber and foliage from Mount Cole, near Ararat and report as to the nature of the timber and its durab...

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No 89/89, unit 47, p. 18, VPRS 431, outward registered correspondence, Engineer in Chief, VA 2876, Victorian Railways, Public Record Office, Victoria. 89.01.12

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Robert Watson to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1889-01-12. 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/1880-9/1889/89-01-12-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

12th January [188]9

Sir,

Will you have the goodness to examine the accompanying sample of timber and foliage from Mount Cole, near Ararat and report as to the nature of the timber and its durability and suitability for railway purposes.

I have the honor to be,

Sir

Your obedient servt.

Robt Watson

Engr. in Chief

Baron F. Von Mueller M.D. K.C.M.G. &c

Govt Botanist