The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Dear Euphemia! ¶ ¶ I take the liberty of thus addressing you, since my dear Brother introduced you to me as a sisterly Friend; I never received communications from him with more pleasure than the las...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M41, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. M63.04.02

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Clara Wehl to Euphemia Henderson, 1863-04-02 [M63.04.02]. 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/mentions/selected/M63-04-02-final.odt>, accessed June 9, 2026

Dear Euphemia!

I take the liberty of thus addressing you, since my dear Brother introduced you to me as a sisterly Friend; I never received communications from him with more pleasure than the last; and the high terms in which he speaks of you, have already won you my sisterly love. May God bless the connection you have formed, and sweeten for you both the parting hour,

M was planning to visit Europe alone before his intended marriage (see M to E. Henderson, 1 April 1863).

so soon to succeed the happy ones.

I shall have great pleasure in corresponding with you my future dear Sister, until the time may come when I shall have the pleasure of making your personal acquaintance.

Remember me kindly to your Sister and believe me dear Euphemia to be yours very sincerely

Clara Wehl.

Mt. Gambier 2d Aprill 1863.