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Linnean Society, London, Certificates of Fellows, foreign members and ssociates 1887-90. 89.02.27

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Ferdinand von Mueller to the Linnean Society of London, 1889-02-27. 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/1880-9/1889/89-02-27-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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M autograph text and signature; additional supporters' individual signatures.
We the Undersigned beg to recommend
the Rev. Wm. Williams,
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Name underlined in blue pencil.
Memb. of the Committee of the Bendigo Science-Society, Sandhurst, Victoria, for the fellowship of the Linnean Society, which honor he is well deserving through his devotion to biologic researches.
Ferd. von Mueller FLS
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FLS added in another hand.
P. H. MacGillivray, F.L.S.
J Bracebridge Wilson F.L.S.
Melbourne, 27 Febr 1889
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Annotated front of sheet: Read 18 April 1889. Ballot will take place 6 June 1889
back: Rev. W Williams elected 6 June 1889.
The file includes the obligation form (undated) signed by Williams, undertaking to pay the fees while he remained a Fellow.