Eichler, A- W. 

 1882, February 28th 

 Berlin, Germany 



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Royal Botanical Museum 



Berlin W., 28th February l882 



Dear Doctor, 



You will have received the two papers on conifers which I took the liberty 

 of sending to you recently. Since you were always especially interested in coniferous 

 trees, I can assume that my works will not be without interest to you; I almost 

 believe that you will agree with my opindon, which, as I think made the matter 

 clear. Now I have a big favour to ask of you. Since I wish that these papers 

 becorae well known also over there, and since it was impossible for me to send more 

 than a few reprints to some correspondents, I should a^sk you very much that perhaps 

 you translate the first paper into English. I am turning to you because in my 

 opinion you are the only really qualified man to do this; however, should there be 

 any reason why you can*t do it, please disregard my request. I don*t want you to 

 think that I want to impose on you for personal reasons, but I am doing it for the 

 matter itself# 



Should you be Willing to make this translation, then we could include as the 

 main matter of the second part the work about the monstrosities of the fir cones. 



A long time has passed since I have heard frora you. I hope you are in good 

 health. Our new Botanical Yearbook will probably have reached you by now. The 

 museum described and illustrated therein is developing very well. Also the garden 

 will make progress since the old professor Foucl^K?) has passed on and a younger, 

 more efficient and Willing man, the former University gardener took his position. 



Wouldn*t you enjoy contributing to the new Yearbook of which the second 

 volurae is now in pr eparat ion? I should consider this a great favour which you 

 would do to the Institution and to me personally. 



With all my best wishes and the assurance of my great devotion. 



Yours sincerely, 



Ä. W. Eichler 



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