The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Sydney 17th April 1891 ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ In reply to your letter of the 30th November ¶ last asking to be supplied with a quantity of Evergreen-Beech (Fagus Moorei); I have the honor to forward by post to-d...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 91.04.17a

Plant names

Fagus Moorei
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Preferred Citation:

Philip Holdsworth to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1891-04-17 [91.04.17a]. 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/1890-6/1891/91-04-17a-final.odt>, accessed June 5, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Nothofagus moorei (MEL 2203083). MS bears the coat of arms of the Forest Department of NSW. MS annotation by M: 'Answ 28/4/91. FvM'. Letter not found.

Sydney 17th April 1891

Sir

In reply to your letter of the 30th November

Letter not found.

last asking to be supplied with a quantity of Evergreen-Beech ( ); I have the honor to forward by post to-day some foliage specimens, a few capsules, and a few seeds, of the abovementioned tree

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your obedient Servant

P. J. Holdsworth

Secy.

pro Director General of Forests

Baron Ferd. Von Mueller K.C.M.G. &c &c

Government Botanist

Melbourne

Victoria