Training Institution
Education Department,
Melbourne, June 13th 1882
Baron von Mueller,
You are probably aware that the study of Elementary Botany has been introduced into our Institution for training teachers. — I noticed that you, in your enthusiasm for botanical science, have prepared fascicles of pressed & dried native plants, which are available at various mechanics' institutions &c.1
If such a collection could be obtained for use by our students, it would be of great value, & I write to ask whether you can & will kindly help us in the matter.2 — I can promise that the specimens will be highly valued, & well used.
With great respect,
I remain, dear Baron von Mueller
Yours faithfully
Fredk. Jno. Gladman
Supt of Training
To Baron Ferdd von Mueller,
K.C.M.G. — &c. &c.
See Lucas, Maroske & Brown-May (2006); Maroske (2007).
See M to T. Wilson, 20 June 1882 (in this edition as 82-06-20a), in which M asks whether there are any sets still available, and T. Wilson to M, 24 June 1882, in which Wilson reports that a set has been supplied for the Training Institution.
MS annotation by M: 'Answ 14/6/82'. Letter not found.
Please cite as “FVM-82-06-13,” 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