Photograph of the champion Large White sow, "Colston Lass" (11216) that was owned by R Mullington Knowles, Colston Bassett, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, England in the early 20th century.

Congreve writes that he has been put in touch with Ewart by Colonel Spencer Ewart. He describes the small herd of wild white cattle at Chartley which had been sold to the Duke of Bedford by Chartley's previous owner. Congreve wishes to introduce fresh blood into the herd in order to rescue dwindling numbers, and asks for Ewart's advice.

Letter is undated but it is assumed to date from shortly after the letter to Ewart from Spencer Ewart at Coll-14/9/11/12.

Congreve thanks Ewart for his advice concerning the Chartley cattle. He asks Ewart to put down the names of the herds he recommended for breeding with the existing herd at Chartley.

Letter is undated but it is assumed to date from shortly after the letter to Ewart from Spencer Ewart at Coll-14/9/11/12.

Wickham, a cousin of and agent for Colonel Congreve, provides further details of the cattle at Chartley as well as other cattle he has purchased, and asks for Ewart's advice on the cross-breeding of these cattle.