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Lydekker, Richard, 1849-1915 (palaeontologist)

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 25 May 1912

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/33
Scope and Contents Elwes writes that he has not seen anything of the paper on Scotch sheep which was to be published in The Scottish Naturalist and of which Ewart was to correct the proofs. He mentions a skull and skin of fat-tailed sheep from Central Asia which is now at the British Museum. He has spoken to Lydekker about stuffing other breeds which are not at present represented in the Domestic Animals gallery, but he has been told that there is not enough space and money. However,...
Dates: 25 May 1912

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Richard Lydekker, 16 November 1903

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/9/123
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Lydekker writes on behalf of the Director of the British Museum that they will be unable to make an offer for Ewart's hybrid commensurate with its value, but asks whether Ewart would consider donating it.

Dates: 16 November 1903

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