Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 93.05.08

Preferred Citation:

William Cumming to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1893-05-08. 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/1890-6/1893/93-05-08-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS found with specimen of Stemodia glabella (MEL 1510629). MS annotation by M: 'Rec and answ' 9/5/93 FvM'. Letter not found.
Lake Corrong ,
2
Now Lake Coorong.
Hopetoun ,
3
Vic.
8th May 1893
Baron Von Muller K.C.M.G.
Melbourne
Sir
By same post I send you a sample of weed which I would like you to examine, as I am of opinion that it poisoned a good many cattle here. The symptoms are very like that of Strychnine spasmodic.
Yours Very truly
Wm Cumming
Manager Lake Corrong station