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Ferdinand von Mueller to Archibald Liversidge, 1893-06-24 [93.06.24a]. 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/93-06-24a>, accessed May 19, 2024
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Letter not found. The text given here is from the 'Proceedings' of the meeting of
the Royal Society of NSW held on 5 July 1893, Journal and proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales, vol. 27, p. 477 (B94.13.04).
It is my mournful duty, dear Prof. Liversidge, to convey my profound condolence to
the Royal Society of New South Wales at the death of its distinguished member and
Past-President, Dr Leibius.
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intelligence comes to me with sudden sadness, in as much as I was not even aware
of any serious ailing of his. Much will he be missed by us, for he was not only a
sterling man of knowledge, but also a genial and sympathetic friend, as I experienced
myself, and all the more as I had so little claim on his generosity.
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Charles Leibius died on 19 June 1893.
If his friends unite to erect a monument at his grave, I will readily contribute.
With regardful remembrance, yours,
Ferd. von MUELLER.