Elwes, Henry John, 1846-1922 (traveller and botanist)
Found in 120 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 15 August 1922
Elwes writes that he has been helping Wallace with his account of Shetland-Soay sheep in his new edition of Farm Live Stock and expresses his distress at the difference of opinion between Wallace and Ewart. Elwes reports that Wallace is willing to make amends and offers to help in any way he can. He concludes by remarking on his failing health and offers Ewart a book from his library as a keepsake.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes (incomplete), [c. 20 August 1911]
Elwes asks Ewart to send the report on wool as soon as possible and to return what fleeces he does not want. He has found a man in Wales who makes beautiful cloth and he wants to set him to work on his wool.
The page begins 'PS' and is unsigned and undated.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, with enclosed letter to Elwes from Duncan Robertson, [c.18 June 1911]
Elwes instruct Ewart to send the ewe hoggs to Cheltenham. He enquires whether Ewart would like to have the sheep mentioned in Robertson's letter, as he would like a photograph of them. This letter is undated.
Robertson's letter to Elwes, dated 15 June 1911, states that he will be able to procure a ram and ewe from North Ronaldsay.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, with enclosed letter to Elwes from J.G Kerr of H.C. Stephens, 22 June 1911
Elwes writes on 22 June 1911 that he will order the Ronaldsay sheep for Ewart. He hopes that Ewart will compare the fleece of 'Murrat' ewe mentioned by H.C Stephens with Cowan's fleeces. Elwes is hoping to get Ewart a fleece of purebred Ryeland, which he believes makes a good cross with the Welsh sheep.
The letter from H.C Stephens, dated 19 June 1911, informs Elwes that he will send him the 'Murrat' ewes shortly, and confirms that he has sent the fleece to Ewart.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 23 April 1915
Crichton-Stuart, who signs himself 'Bute', would be happy to let Ewart and Elwes see his sheep but they are in a bad condition, partly to the mismanagement of his grieve.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Sir Claud Alexander, 21 June 1911
Alexander confirms the arrangements for Mr and Mrs Ewart's short visit and comments that he must try and sell Elwes some sheep.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Sir Claud Alexander, 23 October 1911
Alexander makes arrangements for meeting Ewart and states that his zebra bull will be at Ewart's service if there is a decent summer. He has two white bulls for sale, and complains that Elwes will not return his sheep crates.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Sir Claud Alexander, 01 June 1912
Alexander thanks Ewart for sending him the pony, and asks his age. He also requests Elwes' address to thank him for sending him one of his papers on sheep. He asks if he thinks Lord Arthur Cecil would join the 'Menagerie Club', as they hope to be able to put on a show and exhibit some hybrids the following year.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Sir Claud Alexander, 10 June 1914
Alexander writes that he doesn't have very many old sheep but plenty of piebalds and shearling rams for 30 shillings each as well as a black ewe which interested Elwes. He asks Ewart to let him know which sheep he wants as he must send all his spare stock to market due to the drought.
Letter to Sir Robert Blyth Greig from Henry John Elwes, 24 October [1912]
Elwes writes that he was impressed with Greig's practical knowledge in his question and encourages him to write to Ewart. He has not yet seen the letter he sent to the Shetland News to back up Ewart's endeavours, but hopes that Greig will ensure the matter is not dropped.
The year is not written on the letter.
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- Sheep 45
- Animals--Transportation 40
- Rams 33
- Shetland sheep 26
- Wool 26
- Cross-Breeding 20
- Social Interaction 20
- Ewes 19
- Sheep breeds 18
- Agricultural exhibitions 17
- Animals--Colour 17
- Animal sale 16
- Publications 16
- Lambs 14
- article 14
- Ewart, James Cossar, 1851-1933 -- Correspondence 12
- Photographs 12
- Fat-tailed sheep 11
- Hybrids 11
- Soay sheep 11
- Farms 10
- Sheep, Breeding 10
- Experiments 9
- Hides and Skins 9
- Ovis nivicola 9
- Icelandic sheep 8
- Museums 8
- North Ronaldsay (sheep) 8
- Societies and Clubs 8
- Animal Markings 7
- Castlemilk Moorit (sheep) 6
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- Embargo 6
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- Zoos 5
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- Circular letters 3
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- Bulls 2
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- Herdwick (sheep) 2
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- Meat quality 1
- Newspapers 1
- Ouessant (sheep) 1
- Parasites 1
- Ponies 1
- Pregnancy in animals 1
- Report writing 1
- Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep 1
- Sheep shows 1
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- Tail 1 + ∧ less