Elwes, Henry John, 1846-1922 (traveller and botanist)
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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.
Dates:
31 August [1912]
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, [c 15 September 1912]
Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/61
Scope and Contents
Elwes thanks Ewart and his wife for their hospitality. He asks Ewart to let him know when he can spare the ram, as he will need to buy some spotted ewes for him as well as keep his fat-tails, and does not want to be any later than 10th October.
The letter is undated.
Dates:
[c 15 September 1912]
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