Tegetmeier, William Bernhard, 1816-1912 (naturalist, journalist and pigeon fancier)
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from William Bernhard Tegetmeier, 19 August 1896
Tegetmeier thanks Ewart for his article on zebra mule hybrids. He also asks Ewart for a photograph of the hybrid for publication (in The Field newspaper, which Tegetmeier edits) and congratulates Ewart on his 'satisfactory experiment both from a scientific and economic point of view.' Tegetmeier states that he regards the zebra mule as being of great importance as all the other Burchell zebra hybrids he has seen were hinnies or jennets.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from William Bernhard Tegetmeier, 13 March 1897
Tegetmeier writes to Ewart regarding the publishing of a paper, of which he encloses proofs (not present). He states that Sir Walter Gilbey is in possession of a painting by Stubbs of the first zebra introduced into England, and that he is hoping to send him a photograph of the painting.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from William Bernhard Tegetmeier, 04 May 1897
Tegetmeier writes that he encloses a photograph (not present) of Sir Walter Gilbey's picture by George Stubbs of the first zebra introduced into England. He hopes to receive early news of Ewart's experiments in telegony. He also offers to show him a photograph of the hind quarters of five Burchell zebras in a stable.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from William Bernhard Tegetmeier, 03 June 1897
Tegetmeier replies to Ewart's request for photgraphs of zebras, and enclosing a photograph of the hind quarters of the Burchells zebra and one of Lord Rothschild driving his team of three zebras (photographs not present).
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from William Tegetmeier, 18 September 1896
Tegetmeier says he has used all the photographs sent to him by Ewart (presumably of the zebra hybrid) for The Field, Sketch and the Livestock Journal.
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