Crichton-Stuart, John, 4th Marquess of Bute, 1881-1947 (Scottish peer)
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 30 May 1912
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 23 October 1913
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.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 11 December 1913
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.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 27 September 1914
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.
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, 28 October 1914
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.
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