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From Ferdinand von Mueller to the Linnean Society of London   22 Nov 18821

22/11/82

We the undersigned beg to propose

James Stirling Esqr.

Land-Officer of Omeo, Victoria, for the election of F.L.S., and regard that Gentleman on account of his devotion to study of the natural history of animals and plants worthy of that honor.

Ferd. von Mueller, M.D., FLS.

William Woolls Ph.D., F L.S.

Robt D Fitzgerald F.L.S.2

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M autograph manuscript and signature; other supporters’ individual signatures.

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Annotations: Proposed 1 Feb 1883 Ballot 1 March 1883. On back: James Stirling elected 1 Mar 1883.

Please cite as “FVM-82-11-22d,” 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 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/vonmueller/letters/82-11-22d