Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935 (curator, American Museum of Natural History, New York)
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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Carl Hagenbeck, 08 April 1902
Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/8/30
Scope and Contents
Hagenbeck thanks Ewart for sending the photographs of 'Remus' and a black hybrid mare, along with an estimated cost for the pair. He asks if Ewart could send him the stallion which is for Henry Fairfield Osborn in New York, as he wishes to combine the shipping with some animals of his own. He adds that he now has a pair of Chapman's zebras, which he is sending from Hamburg to India. He would like to negotiate the sale of two Java ponies to Ewart in exchange for a stallion and two Shetland...
Dates:
08 April 1902
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry Fairfield Osborn, 16 January 1902
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/8/2
Scope and Contents
Osborn states that he has already obtained a photograph of the Przewalski's colts and hopes that the Duke of Bedford will take some enlarged photographs showing their development, and also a watercolour painting showing the colour changes in their coats. He hopes that Ewart will put his views of the Mongolian pony down in a book. Many of the dun striped variety are to be found in Texas and Mexico. He also asks to be informed if a suitable Shetland pony comes on to the market, and would be...
Dates:
16 January 1902
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry Fairfield Osborn, 28 March 1902
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/8/26
Scope and Contents
Osborn writes regarding the Shetland stallion that he had asked Ewart to purchase for him. He requests that the stallion be shipped from Glasgow to New York with Anchor Line and requests that if the pony should die en route, that his body be preserved. He also provides details of his striped dun which is being shipped East.
Dates:
28 March 1902
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry Fairfield Osborn (unsigned), 23 May 1902
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/8/41
Scope and Contents
Osborn writes regarding the safe arrival of his Shetland pony in New York for an exhibition. Dr Matthew is sending Ewart casts of horses' feet for his examination. He also reports the safe arrival of his striped dun.
Dates:
23 May 1902
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