Elwes, Henry John, 1846-1922 (traveller and botanist)
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to Henry John Elwes from James Cossar Ewart, 29 September 1913
Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/19/49
Scope and Contents
Ewart writes that he has written about the 'Murrayshire' sheep which he heard about at the Board of Agriculture. Ten Shetland fleeces and some Soay-Southdown wool have been sent to Sanderson. He asks Elwes to return the Soay-Southdown and the Siberian fleeces sent to the Bristol show as they belong to the University.
Dates:
29 September 1913
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 31 August [1912]
Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/58
Scope and Contents
Elwes will send his fat-tailed sheep to be served by Ewart's ram and could also send some 'so-called Siberian' sheep which he is buying. He asks Ewart to confirm when would be a suitable time for him to visit to see his Fairisle sheep, and to settle what crosses he will make to exhibit at Bristol. He mentions some brown and white sheep of an old Spanish breed belonging to Lady Campbell.
The year is not written on the letter.
The year is not written on the letter.
Dates:
31 August [1912]