Publishers

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Also contains the Memorandum of Agreement between Taylor and Francis and Geoffrey Beale, referee's reports on the book's synopsis, a draft version of the first chapter and some correspondence with John Preer Jr. about the order and contents of the book.

Scope and Contents Hayes states that he has concluded the deal with Hurst and Blackett to publish a further edition in 2,000 copies of his Points of the Horse.. He goes on to discuss the financial aspects of the publication and states that he would be grateful for a copy of the recipient's lecture on 'Callosites and the New Pony'. Although the letter is addressed to Blackett, this may well be an error. The reference to the 'Callosities' lecture suggests the actual recipient...

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The publishers provide sales figures for copies of Ewart's book The Penycuik Experiments.

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The printers ask Ewart to inform them how many copies of The Penycuik Experiments he wishes to have, as they still have a considerable amount in store.

Scope and Contents Le Souef writes that he has recommended Ewart to colleagues in the Institute of Science and Industry, Australia, who will arrange to meet with Ewart when they are in England. Le Souef believes it is important that the research into wool in Australia be started along the right lines with the advice of experienced people to avoid duplicating work. He reports that they have had promising results in wool quality and quantity by feeding sheep with a mixture of mineral salts. Finally, he provides...

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Douglas suggests amendments that need to be made on the proofs of the appendix plates before being sent to Blackwood.

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Elliott and Fry invite Ewart to make an appointment with a photographer for his portrait, to appear in their Publishing Series.

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Hayes writes that he has sent an illustration block to Mr Macdonald and has written to Hurst and Blackett to send Ewart cliches of the other blocks. He promises to read Ewart's paper 'On the Origin of the Horse'.

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Hayes states that he has written to some publishers urging them to take the translation. He requests the return of some negatives of wild zebras or asses which he left with Master Arthur. He lists the books that he has lately been studying and suggests a dental formula for the horse.

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Hayes requests that Ewart inform him whether he has sent the German translation of the Russian pamphlet on the Russian wild horse to Hurst and Blackett, so that they can assess how long it might take to translate into English. Hayes says that he would be happy to do the work. He also comments on his recent studies and reading.