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Written at House of Commons. William George should in future write to D. Lloyd George at 6 Craven Street, Charing Cross rather than Grassgarth. Will have to 'prune' his speech at the Tabernacle. Maggie enjoyed William George's description of Dick.

Written at Llanwern Park, Newport, Mon. Has agreed, at the insistence of D. A. Thomas, to attend a meeting at Dowlais on Thursday. Legal matters. Last night's meeting was a great success.

Written at Lloyd George and George, solicitors, Criccieth. Thanks for William George's humorous letter. The demonstration at Porthmadog. Is to see a morning performance of Hamlet. Legal cases.

Is annoyed that Uncle Lloyd is indignant that he [D. Lloyd George] does not participate in Commons debates - 'I can't rush in like a babbling idiot to express my views upon every conceivable topic. ... Unless he restrains himself I'll throw it up in disgust'. Is to dine with Dr Clifford and his son.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. 'Stuart Rendel has just invited me to dine with his son-in-law Henry Gladstone. I eluded it as it meant dress-suit'. Encloses the notes for a speech to be delivered on the Welsh Church at the Tabernacle; would appreciate the comments of William George and Richard Lloyd.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. D. Lloyd George will not be able to make his speech the following evening; 'Mabon - who is very self-important in his way - tells me that he must get half-an-hour at least otherwise he doesn't speak at all. That means 40 minutes'. There are too many other speakers so that D. Lloyd George will have only five to ten minutes; 'If that be the case I shall probably refuse to speak. I am not going to mangle a good speech'. Is to speak at Finsbury that evening.

Written at House of Commons. Will discuss the 'agency' with J. Herbert Lewis the following week. Has received nothing from the Paternoster. Spoke last night on the Tithe Bill: 'It will be an invaluable measure for us when we get Disestablishment & a measure which no Liberal Ministry would be allowed to pass'. Has amendments to propose on Thursday. Is to speak for Acland in Yorkshire the following day.

Written at House of Commons. His contribution to the debate on the Tithe Bill - '... the longest speech yet delivered in Committee & they all tell me the best. ... There is no doubt whatever that [S.T.] Evans & I have taken a decided step forward in the estimation of the House'. As a result of their efforts an important new provision has been inserted in the Bill. The Bill is to pass its third reading the following day.

Written at House of Commons. Has been invited to dinner by Sir Edward Grey, but declined as he was half-expecting the executors of the estate of William Jones. Feels unwell.

The discussion in the House is 'dull', but will improve when Gladstone speaks. Legal matters. Plans not to attend the Temperance meeting at the Dome the following day as he wishes to prepare a speech on the employment of the military in tithe sales.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. Would like William George to be one of the directors of Y Genedl. May go to Brighton.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. The meeting at Brighton was 'splendid' with 4,000 present. The purchase of a machine worth £400 for Y Genedl.

Written at House of Commons. Robert Williams deceased. Has received a job from Thomas Lewis MP; it may be worth £3 to £5.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. Had an appointment at the Commons with Palestina Lewis. Gwylwyn. Plans to speak on the Leasehold Enfranchisement Bill the following Wednesday week. Goes to the Oxfordshire election the next day.

Written at House of Commons. Has spent £125 on furniture: 'The girls helped each other to increase my bill. I could have managed Maggie pretty well but when she was reinforced by Mair I surrendered at discretion or rather compromised'. Hopes that Will Jones has 'sufficient experience & smartness' to manage the office. Enjoyed William George's verses.

Written at House of Commons. Business matters - Yr Herald and Y Genedl: 'This transaction ought to pay. I shall charge professionally in any event'. Should S. T. Evans be allowed to join the syndicate?.