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91/3973, unit 63, p. 539-540, VPRS 1161/P000 outward registered correspondence, VA 672 Premier's Office, Public Record Office, Victoria. 91.10.03a

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Ebenezer Thomas to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1891-10-03 [91.10.03a]. 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/1890-6/1891/91-10-03a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

3rd October [18]91
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editorial addition.
Sir,
Referring to my letter of the 17th August
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See E. Thomas to M, 17 August 1891.
I have the honour to state that the Chief Commissioner of the Forest Department, Burma, has forwarded a further parcel containing two packets of bamboo seeds for experimental cultivation in Victoria.
The parcel is sent to you, herewith, together with a copy of the description furnished by the Chief Commissioner.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant
E. J. Thomas
Secretary to the Premier
The Government Botanist
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For reply, see M to E. Thomas, 10 October 1891.
Bamboo seeds
Systematic Name
Burmese name
1 Packet from Upper Burma
Dendrocalamus Brandisii

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Wa-bo.
Do from the Minba District of Upper Burma
Not known.
Thanet-wa