4 Sept 1871
Dear Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your favor of the 25 ult1 and am directed by the Borough Council of East Collingwood to thank you for your attention in this matter.
I am also desired to state that acting on your suggestion the Council have decided to defer planting till next year when they will do themselves the honor of applying to you.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most Obt Servant,
Alex McNaughton
Town Clerk.
F. von Mueller Esq M.D. FRS
Botanical Gardens
Melbourne
M to A. McNaughton, 25 August 1871.
Please cite as “FVM-71-09-04,” in Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, edited by R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora†, J.H. Voigt† and Monika Wells accessed on