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Elwes, Henry John, 1846-1922 (traveller and botanist)

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Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 15 August 1922

 Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/28/11
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 15 August 1922

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Sir Claud Alexander, 01 June 1912

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/36
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 01 June 1912

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Animals--Transportation 6
Sheep 5
Shetland sheep 4
Cross-Breeding 3
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