Notes on the Australian blue gum tree, 1873
Scope and Contents
'Notes on the eucalyptus globulus or Australian blue gum tree', 8 pages. There is a covering letter from William Bell to C.W. Eddy, Secretary of the Royal Colonial Institute, dated 9 June (no year), 1 page; an undated letter to Eddy from a colleague (the signature is illegible) who had read Bell's manuscript, 2 pages; and a press cutting commenting on the eucalyptus. The latest date referred to in the text in 1872. As Mr Eddy died in October 1874, the paper must date from 1873 or 1874.
Dates
- Creation: 1873
Creator
- Bell, William, fl1872 - 1874 (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
William Bell's background is not known.
Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
MSS 8
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by William Bell, c. 1873.
General
This collection level description was created by RAS.
Originator(s)
Bell, William, fl 1872-1874
Finding aid date
2004-02-03 14:03:17+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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