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112 The Floral King.
union was celebrated the 26th June, 1739, at the
country seat of his father-in-law, which was called
Sweden, and situated near Fahlun. A month after-
wards he brought his young wife to their own home
in Stockholm. Linnzus received a letter from the
famous Professor Albrecht von Haller, in Gottingen,
dated the 24th November, 1738. Of course the
letter was written in Latin, in which all Linneus’
foreign correspondence was carried on. It said,
“you, from whom Flora expects more than of any | |
other botanist, I pray to take advantage of your
fortunate position, and return to a milder climate.
In case my own country calls me back, and I hope it
will soon happen, I have decided that you, provided
it meets with your approval, should inherit the
botanical garden here, and other honours, and I have
already spoken with those who have to decide
respecting all these.” And he again wrote the rgth
January, 1739, “‘ My decision regarding relinquishing
the botanical garden, is the same as before. I
remain here only a few years, and can leave it to no
worthier than you.”
Linnzus’ reply dated the rath September, 1739,
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