17 August [18]911
Sir,
With reference to previous correspondence in which the Government of Burma (Forest Department) promised to supply a parcel of Bamboo seeds in return for Eucalyptus seeds presented by this Government,2 I beg to forward, per carrier, a box which has just come to hand from Burma containing certain varieties of the seeds in question.
In advising the Premier of the transmission of the seeds, the Chief Commissioner forwards a list (enclosed herewith) specifying the varieties contained in the box and giving their systematic and Burmese names, together with a note of instructions (also herewith) for the sowing of two of the varieties 3
A further supply of seeds can, he says, be sent about a year hence, should it be desired to receive them.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant
E. J. Thomas
Secretary to the Premier4
The Government Botanist
Eucalyptus
editorial addition.
See M to A. Deakin, October 1890 (in this edition as 90-10-00f).
Enclosures not found.
M's reply, acknowledging receipt of the Bamboo seeds and forwarding in return a packet of Eucalyptus seeds for the Burmese Government, has not been found but is listed in the register of inwards correspondence at the Premier's Office; see M to E. Thomas, 24 August 1891.
Please cite as “FVM-91-08-17,” 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