Elwes, Henry John, 1846-1922 (traveller and botanist)
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Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, [c.07 September 1911]
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/17/54
Scope and Contents
Elwes asks Ewart to confirm when he will be able to accommodate him on his return journey from Poltalloch on 16 September, and comments that he will shortly be leaving for Capenoch, Dumfriesshire.
The letter is undated, but as Elwes' Capenoch trip was likely to have occurred on 9th September, this letter presumably dates from around 7th September 1911.
The letter is undated, but as Elwes' Capenoch trip was likely to have occurred on 9th September, this letter presumably dates from around 7th September 1911.
Dates:
[c.07 September 1911]
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, [c.08 September 1911]
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/17/56
Scope and Contents
Elwes writes concerning his lost book. He also asks Ewart to confirm when he would be available to accommodate him on his return from Poltalloch on 16th. He remarks that he goes to Capenoch, Dumfriesshire, Saturday till Monday.
The letter is undated, although marked 'Friday', which should place it the day before Elwes' trip to Capenoch on Saturday 9th September 1911.
The letter is undated, although marked 'Friday', which should place it the day before Elwes' trip to Capenoch on Saturday 9th September 1911.
Dates:
[c.08 September 1911]
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 20 May 1912
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/30
Scope and Contents
Elwes writes that he has just returned from Formosa and invites Ewart to visit him in time for the shearing of the ewes. He will also invite Lort and Bateson to settle which rams are to be kept for future experiments.
Dates:
20 May 1912
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 29 May 1912
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/34
Scope and Contents
Elwes writes that some of his sheep have already been shorn owing to the prevalence of fly on them. He asks Ewart to confirm when he will be visiting, as he wishes to choose which ram lambs to keep as soon as possible. He would like to stay with Ewart and see the Shetland sheep at his friends' place on his way to Aberdeen.
Dates:
29 May 1912
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 08 July 1912
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/46
Scope and Contents
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, 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, [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, 03 May 1913
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/19/18
Scope and Contents
Elwes confirms the date of Ewart's visit and invites Mrs Ewart. He asks when Ewart proposes to send his blackfaced hoggs as he is not sure whether he wants to go on with them.
Dates:
03 May 1913
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Sir Claud Alexander, 21 June 1911
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/17/36
Scope and Contents
Alexander confirms the arrangements for Mr and Mrs Ewart's short visit and comments that he must try and sell Elwes some sheep.
Dates:
21 June 1911