Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 89.09.17

Plant names

Preferred Citation:

Thomas B. Moore to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1889-09-17. 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/1880-9/1889/89-09-17-final.odt>, accessed June 4, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of (MEL 1697067). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 28/9/89 F.v.M'.
Strahan
2
All place names are in Tas.
17 Sep. 1889
Baron Ferd. Von Mueller K.C.M.G.
Melbourne.
My dear Sir
I herewith forward a small box containing leaves and fruit of E. globulus obtained from a bed of that species lately discovered near the Henty River on the surveyed line of the proposed Zeehan railway.
As this is the first discovery of blue gum on the West Coast I thought it advisable to send it to you for identification & record.
I have the honor to be
Yours faithfully
T. B. Moore.