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Cecil, Arthur, Lord, 1851-1913 (captain)

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Carl Hagenbeck, 25 May 1903

 Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/9/54
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 25 May 1903

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Lord Arthur Cecil, 13 August 1904

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/10/89
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 13 August 1904

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Lord Arthur Cecil, 10 December 1904

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/10/122
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 10 December 1904

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  • Subject: Kiang X

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