Correspondence
Subtitle: Eichler (August) and Engelmann (George)
Published: 1869
Language: ger
Number of pages: 39
Subjects: Correspondence; Alter Botanischer Garten; Botanical specimens; Universität Graz. Botanischer Garten; Loranthaceae; Collection and preservation; Universität Graz; Viscum
Other titles: George Engelmann Papers, 1831-1914.
Description: Incoming correspondence to George Engelmann from August Wilhelm Eichler, for 1869-1882. The correspondence relates to the publication of Flora Braziliensis and difficulties in funding and obtaining specimens, particularly Cactaceae. Request for translation into English on conifer work. Mrs. Mettenius' biography of her father (Braun). Appointment to Graz. Transfer to Kiel as director of a "disgusting" botanical garden. Braun's anniversary celebration. His "Bluthendiagramme."

Folder contains original letters.
Notes: The collection is open for research.

George Engelmann Papers, 1831-1914 / Correspondence (Collection 1 RG 4/1/5/1), Missouri Botanical Garden Archives.

Original material in German, with typewritten English translation.

Finding aid available from Missouri Botanical Garden Library and online http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/molib/part2.pdf.