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Keene, Alfred, 1855-1918 (colonel)

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Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from A. Keene enclosing Major Richard Woodfield Fuller's report on zebrules used in Indian mountain artillery, 24 October 1905

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/11/39
Scope and Contents Keene provides a summary of the reports, which conclude that the campaign in Tibet proved that the zebrules could not compete with ordinary mules. He asks if Ewart has any zebra stallions which the Indian Government could use for stud work and that he was unsuccessful in his application for Secretary of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. There are two reports on the zebrules' performance in Tibet from Major Fuller, one dated 16 April 1904 and the other 22 January 1905, both...
Dates: 24 October 1905

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Alfred Keene, 03 April 1902

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/8/28
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Keene writes regarding Ewart's offer of zebra hybrids. In connection with this he attaches a copy of their correspondence during the previous year. He suggests that in order to put a conclusion to the matter Ewart write to the India Office sending a copy of their correspondence with the Government of India Military Department.

Dates: 03 April 1902

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Alfred Keene, 17 March 1901

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/7/7
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Keene states that he has submitted his offer of two zebrules for use as pack animals, to the Indian government. He also wonders whether he might have another copy of Ewart's Penycuik Experiments, as he has lost the first copy he sent him. He asks if it will be possible for zebra hybrids to inter-breed. He also refers to the African trade in zebra hides and expresses concern for the potential destruction of the species.

Dates: 17 March 1901

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Alfred Keene, 04 August [1905]

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/11/20
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Keene writes that the Government of India have lately purchased four stallions in order to try and breed zebrules but that Colonel Good has informed him that they have been unable to get the zebras to serve the young mares. He asks for Ewart's advice and for his recommendations on horse breeding books.

The year is not written on the letter.

Dates: 04 August [1905]

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Colonel Alfred Keene, 17 May 1901

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/7/12
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Keene says that he has forwarded Ewart's letter on to Sir Edmond Elles in the Indian government. He refers to his hybrids which he intends to train.

Dates: 17 May 1901

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Colonel Alfred Keene, 13 August 1903

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/9/84
Scope and Contents Keene reports on the progress of the zebra hybrids who are being used in a Battry near Simla, India. He writes that the Indian government are complaining at the high price of zebras as opposed to mules, but Keene comments that the price would have been less had they bought the hybrids from Ewart in the first place. He asks if zebra/pony hybrids can produce their own offspring and if Ewart knows of any zebra/donkey hybrids. He asks if Ewart would be able to procure a zebra stallion, as the...
Dates: 13 August 1903

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