Ɛpsilon

From Ferdinand von Mueller to George Morrison   9 Jan 1884

Clifton Spring,1 9/1/84.

It is with much regret, dear Mr Morrison,2 that I hear of your suffering still from recurrent fever, and as I am myself unable to undertake long drives, on account of the severity of my cough, I cannot venture to see you on your own place. I have however resolved, to remain here for one week longer, and if you should feel meanwhile well enough, I shall be delighted to see you here, when we could fully confer on matters connected with future researches on the Papuan Flora.3

With the best wishes for your recovery and every respect, I remain your

Ferd. von Mueller

Should your state of health not permit a tour to this place soon, then — I hope — to see you some day in Melbourne.

1

Vic.

2

George Ernest Morrison, 1862-1920.

3

Morrison had recently returned to Melbourne from an exploring expedition to New Guinea during which he had received severe spear wounds that he was lucky to survive.

Please cite as “FVM-84-01-09,” 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/84-01-09