Crichton-Stuart, John, 4th Marquess of Bute, 1881-1947 (Scottish peer)
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Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 19 April 1915
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/21/9
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Elwes enquires whether Ewart thinks it worthwhile to import any sheep from the Faroes, and if so, could Lord Bute or Cowan take them, as he has no room. He refers to a letter from a Mrs Taylor which mentions crossing a fox-coloured ram with a black ewe. He reports that Ewart's Blackfaces are the most profitable of his sheep so far, except for their wool. He will be selling the remainder of Ewart's hoggs.
Dates:
19 April 1915
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 30 May 1912
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/35
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Elwes writes that he has seen Bateson in London, who is of the opinion that the pure breeds of domestic animals, including crosses selected by experts, should be represented at the British Museum gallery and that he would be happy to sign a letter to the Trustees if Ewart drafts one. He would like to see a sample of the wool from Ewart's 'so-called Siberian sheep', which Sanderson says is valuable, and enquires about the country of origin and quarantine arrangements for Lord Bute's long...
Dates:
30 May 1912
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 26 September [1912]
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/18/64
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Elwes states that he is sorry Lord Bute won't let the ram go, but Elwes will send Ewart some of his own sheep as soon as they are allowed to enter Scotland. He describes some of the cross-breeding he has carried out using his Western ram lamb.
The year is not written on the letter.
The year is not written on the letter.
Dates:
26 September [1912]
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 23 October 1913
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/19/51
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Crichton-Stuart, who signs himself 'Bute', thanks Ewart for his recent hospitality and writes that he would like to acquire three score Shetland ewes. He suggests that the ewes might be sent to Ewart's farm to be served by his Siberian ram before being sent to the Isle of Bute. He also offers to buy Ewart's Chillingham bull.
Dates:
23 October 1913
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 11 December 1913
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/19/59
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Crichton-Stuart, who signs himself 'Bute', confirms that the sheep have arrived safely on the Isle of Bute and seem healthy. He comments that two sheep appear longer than the others, and he wonders whether these could be crosses with the Siberian from Ewart's farm or perhaps twins from Shetland.
Dates:
11 December 1913
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 27 September 1914
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/20/25
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Crichton-Stuart reports that the Shetland-Siberian sheep are doing well. About half of this year's lambs have the long wool and he proposes keeping one ram. As the breeding season is approaching he suggests meeting with Ewart in Edinburgh to discuss arrangements.
Dates:
27 September 1914
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 23 October 1914
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/20/26
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Crichton-Stuart thanks Ewart for the book on the Shetland pony and the report on different wools. He believes the intermediate ram with the dark coloured wool is the type to breed to. He will send Ewart the curly ram along with the other Siberian animals.
Dates:
23 October 1914
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 28 October 1914
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/20/27
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Crichton-Stuart writes that his grieve is anxious to get the Siberian ram as soon as possible, as the ewes will come into season any time soon.
Dates:
28 October 1914
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 23 April 1915
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/21/10
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Crichton-Stuart, who signs himself 'Bute', would be happy to let Ewart and Elwes see his sheep but they are in a bad condition, partly to the mismanagement of his grieve.
Dates:
23 April 1915
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 15 January 1916
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/22/11
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Crichton-Stuart, who signs himself 'Bute', thanks Ewart for the offer of the pony, but he is sorry that he cannot accept it as he is too busy. His cross-bred Shetlands are going on well and he looks forward to hearing what Ewart's fat-tailed sheep produce in May.
Dates:
15 January 1916