The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Department of Agriculture, ¶ Melbourne ¶ , ¶ 24th Jany ¶ ¶ 189 ¶ 3 ¶ Dear Sir ¶ ¶ I shall feel obliged by your kindly informing me as to the name and nature of the enclosed thistle which has been ...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M71, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 93.01.24

Preferred Citation:

David Martin to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1893-01-24. 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/1890-6/1893/93-01-24-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Cirsium arvense (MEL 2067299). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 26/1/93'. Letter not found.

Department of Agriculture,

Melbourne , 24th Jany 1893

Dear Sir

I shall feel obliged by your kindly informing me as to the name and nature of the enclosed thistle which has been forwarded to this office for identification

Yours faithfully

D E Martin

Baron Sir F von Mueller K.C.M.G

Govt Botanist