Ferdinand von Mueller

Brisbane, 28.7.91

Dear Baron von Mueller,

It was with very great pleasure I received your letter and accompanying portrait by todays mail;

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for these friendly tokens I solicit your kindly acceptance of my most profound gratitude. The portrait is, to me, a most acceptable gift which I shall always look upon with feelings of affection, in memory of the original. I shall at once place it in the hands of a picture framer for mounting and framing so that I may be able to hang it as a cherished ornament upon the walls of my house. It is beautifully executed, and the expression of your countenance is particularly happy; I do not think it could be better.

I am enclosing my own photograph & shall esteem its acceptance by you as an especial privilege.

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With very kind regards, dear Baron von Mueller

Baron Sir Ferd. von Mueller

K.C.M.G., etc

Melbourne