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Linnean Society,London, Certificates of Fellows, Foreign Members and Associates, 1887-90. 90.04.15

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Ferdinand von Mueller to the Linnean Society of London, 1890-04-15. 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/1890-6/1890/90-04-15-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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M autograph manuscript and signature; other supporters’ individual signatures.
Melbourne
15/4/90.
We the Undersigned beg to propose
Alfred Taylor Esqr.,
Librarian of the public Library of Hobart, Tasmania, for the Fellowship of the Linnéan Society of London, which honor he is well deserving by his bryologic studies, by his observations on the osteology of the Tasmanian Marsupials and also by his studies of the habits of these animals.
Ferd. von Mueller, F.LS.
J. G. Luehmann F.L.S.
Chas. French, F.L.S.
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Charles French Snr.
Annotated bottom front: Read 5 June 1890 Ballot 6 Nov ­—“ —
top front, pencil: Oblig recd Has directed bankers to pay fees. letter 10/3/91.
The file includes the obligation form signed by Taylor, undertaking to pay the fees while he remained a Fellow.