Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 89.08.28a

Preferred Citation:

Donald McDonald to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1889-08-28 [89.08.28a]. 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/1880-9/1889/89-08-28a-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Myoporum petiolatum (MEL 2265691). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 29/8/89'. Letter not found.
Redbank
Warracknabeal
2
Vic. MS annotation by M: 'via Ballarat'.
28 August 1889
Baron Von Mullier
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sic.
Dear Sir
If you please will you let me know the name of this plant that is in closed with this note as it is the only one that I have seen in this part of the country, it is growing out of a gum tree
yours Faithfully
Donald McDonald