Cecil, Arthur, Lord, 1851-1913 (captain)
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Carl Hagenbeck, 25 May 1903
Hagenbeck states that he would like 'Romulus', the Exmoor hybrid and Shetland pony, but that he can only take them in exchange. He says that he will assist the British government to send two stallions to Mombasa, and that he will try to sell the Kiang stallion for Arthur Cecil.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Lord Arthur Cecil, 13 August 1904
Cecil asks Ewart to order some more copies of 'that kiang of mine' to send out to various people. He recommends that Ewart contact Fincastle at Piershill, as he is the owner of South Harris and interested in the fisherman-crofters.He is also to be on the commitee to advise the Congested Districts Board and Crofters Commission and also well-placed to advise on the breeding of animals for miltary use.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Lord Arthur Cecil, 10 December 1904
Cecil confirms the details of his forthcoming visit to Penicuik. He comments on the 'jolly muddle' at Woburn Abbey about what is a kiang or not.
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