Photographs

Dykes writes to arrange a time to visit Ewart to take some photographs. He states that a Mr Martin of Murieston will let him have a photograph of 'Roderick' and he has written to the owner or breeder for some background on the animal's history.

Noack informs Ewart of his concern that his collection of original drawings and photographs of zebras have not been returned to him as promised. Noack writes that he loaned this collection to a Dr J.P Prajak of the University of Edinburgh for Prajak's projected book 'Striped Horses of Africa'. Noack urges Ewart to ensure that the collection is returned to him.

The author relays the address of an acquaintance, C.E Green, who is interested in pony breeding and had expressed a desire to see Ewart's horses. He also enquires whether Ewart would be interested in photographs of 'Johnnie', 'Roderick' or a black mare he has in his possession.

The latter part of the letter, including author's signature, is not present.

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from an unknown author regarding some photographs of zebra skins. He explains that he shot the zebras in Africa, and goes on to discuss the unusual dappling on their coats.

Second half of the letter, with author's signature, is not present.

Tegetmeier thanks Ewart for his article on zebra mule hybrids. He also asks Ewart for a photograph of the hybrid for publication (in The Field newspaper, which Tegetmeier edits) and congratulates Ewart on his 'satisfactory experiment both from a scientific and economic point of view.' Tegetmeier states that he regards the zebra mule as being of great importance as all the other Burchell zebra hybrids he has seen were hinnies or jennets.

Tegetmeier writes that he encloses a photograph (not present) of Sir Walter Gilbey's picture by George Stubbs of the first zebra introduced into England. He hopes to receive early news of Ewart's experiments in telegony. He also offers to show him a photograph of the hind quarters of five Burchell zebras in a stable.

Tegetmeier replies to Ewart's request for photgraphs of zebras, and enclosing a photograph of the hind quarters of the Burchells zebra and one of Lord Rothschild driving his team of three zebras (photographs not present).

Tegetmeier thanks Ewart for his letter and adds that he would like to publish the photograph of the 'foal' at an appropriate time. He also suggests he could easily procure photographs or drawings of a Somali ass and a young Burchell zebra at the zoo, since those of Lady Valerie Meux are not so readily obtainable.

Le Souef describes the cross-bred zebra that the Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens have in their care. It is the product of a Burchell's zebra and white donkey, and is four years old. He goes on to give a physical description of the foal, and writes that he is enclosing photos of the specimens (not present).