Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Henry John Elwes, 06 September [1911]
Scope and Contents
Elwes reports that Bateson did not have any particular ideas about the Iceland wool, but that he invited Elwes to read a short paper on the subject at the meeting of the British Association at Portsmouth, which prompted a discussion. He has heard that the Development Commissioners are prepared to establish breeding and experimental stations, and thinks Ewart may do valuable work. He remarks that Colonel Malcolm of Poltalloch has offered him an island which he is going to visit the following week.
The year is not written on the letter.
Dates
- Creation: 06 September [1911]
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
1 leaf
Conditions Governing Access
Open.
Biographical / Historical
Elwes delivered his paper 'Aboriginal races and little-known breeds of domestic sheep' on 05 September 1911 at the meeting of the British Association in Portsmouth.
Extent
From the Series: 4 boxes
Physical Location
CLX-A-1137
Physical Description
1 leaf
Creator
Subject
- Bateson, William, 1861-1926 (English biologist and professor of genetics, University of Cambridge) (Person)
- Elwes, Henry John, 1846-1922 (traveller and botanist) (Person)
- Malcolm, Edward Donald, Colonel, 1837-1930 (16th Laird of Poltalloch) (Person)
- British Association for the Advancement of Science (1831-:) (Organization)
- Rural Development Commission. Development Commission 1910-1987 (1910-2000) (Organization)
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