Historical information

From other correspondence in this collection of letters we have established that Mr Kirkham is a breeder of long wool Lincoln sheep who was eager to establish the breed in Australia and New Zealand. Augustus Bostock is mentioned at the bottom of this letter To that end, he speaks of establishing a number of prizes called the Kirkham prizes with the emphasis being on the quality of the wool. He states as an aside at the end of the letter,” I have now determined to export my best sheep leaving the home ** to my father and nephew, I would like to number ** amongst my customers

Significance

This letter shows the link between wool breeders in England and their efforts to establish connections and supplies in Australia.

Physical description

Large cream sheet of paper with black ink hand writing .Back of sheet is blank. Folded in half.

Inscriptions & markings

Signed Kirkham.