The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Royal Botl Gardens ¶ Mauritius ¶ 8th July, 1890. ¶ To Sir F. von Mueller, K.C.M.G. &c, &c ¶ Dear Sir Ferdinand,...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 90.07.08

Preferred Citation:

John Horne to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1890-07-08. 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/1890-6/1890/90-07-08-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

MS found pasted in a copy of Horne (1881). MS headed with an embossed seal.

Royal Botl Gardens

Mauritius

8th July, 1890.

To Sir F. von Mueller, K.C.M.G. &c, &c

Dear Sir Ferdinand,

I take the liberty of introducing my friend Doctor H. H. Johnstone to you. Dr Johnstone is an enthusiastic lover of plants, and will doubtlessly be delighted with the many treasu[res]

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that you only can show him.

Any kindness you show him will be highly valued by me.

With best regards,

I remain,

dear Sir Ferdinand

yours most respectfully

John Horne