Elwes, Henry John, 1846-1922 (traveller and botanist)
Person
Found in 120 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 23 June [1912]
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/44
Scope and Contents
Elwes writes that he is enclosing a letter from Heatley Noble about the pied sheep (letter not present) of which he showed Ewart photographs and remarks on the interesting point he makes about the crosses always coming out black. If this can be verified, Elwes will get his tup from the Shetland flock to cross with him on other breeds. He also provides a list of crosses he proposes to make and asks for Ewart's advice.
The year is not written on the letter.
The year is not written on the letter.
Dates:
23 June [1912]
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 08 July 1912
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/46
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Elwes writes that he is sending Ewart a photograph of the 'so-called Cabul sheep' at Tetbury, which he thinks look like St Kildas. He asks Ewart to bring with him the Takin horns which he left in Ewart's house when he visits Elwes.
Dates:
08 July 1912
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 27 July 1912
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/48
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Elwes writes that he is enclosing two letters (not present) and complains that Jamrach is keeping the identity of the person from whom he got the Siberian sheep a secret.
Dates:
27 July 1912
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 29 August 1912
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/56
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Elwes says he will research some more about African sheep. Sanderson has told him that the first prize Shetland fleece at the Mid Yell Show is too fine for making good weaving material in cloth, and recommends that they stick to the Moorit colour.
Dates:
29 August 1912
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 31 August [1912]
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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]
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 03 September [1912]
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/59
Scope and Contents
Elwes writes that he will take the sheep in for Ewart until the embargo on sheep moving between England and Scotland is lifted, and states that he would like to visit Ewart whilst in Dundee.
The year is not written on the letter.
The year is not written on the letter.
Dates:
03 September [1912]
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 05 September [1912]
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/60
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Elwes writes that he has bought some sheep from Claud Alexander, and that he will keep the sheep on Ewart's account on his estate until Ewart wants them. He suggests that it would be preferable if Ewart's fat-tailed ram would be sent to himself, and asks whether he received the Shetlands from Greystoke. He thinks he had now better not come to Dundee as he wishes to superintend the earmarking of his new sheep.
The year is not written on the letter.
The year is not written on the letter.
Dates:
05 September [1912]
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, [c 15 September 1912]
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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.
The letter is undated.
Dates:
[c 15 September 1912]
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 17 September [1912]
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/63
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Elwes writes concerning the restrictions on his sheep leaving England to be tupped, and urgently asks when Ewart can send his fat-tailed ram. He also enquires whether Ewart thinks a curly lamb could be produced by crossing a Wensleydale with a white Shetland sheep.
The year is not written on the letter.
The year is not written on the letter.
Dates:
17 September [1912]
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 26 September [1912]
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/64
Scope and Contents
Elwes states that he is sorry Lord Bute won't let the ram go, but Elwes will send Ewart some of his own sheep as soon as they are allowed to enter Scotland. He describes some of the cross-breeding he has carried out using his Western ram lamb.
The year is not written on the letter.
The year is not written on the letter.
Dates:
26 September [1912]