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At: Fourcrosses. Content: The trouble brewing ; at the Penrhyn Quarry since the two day strike in Hay. Describes his attempts to avert a strike and the attitude of the men. They are to meet Lord Penrhyn on 17 August. Hopes Thomas Edward Ellis will come to his assistance to 'steer the craft through the rapids'. A large bulk of the men are bent on hostilities. Hopes to be able to take a holiday on the Continent in September. The local fight over the adoption of the Burials Act.

At: Fourcrosses. Content: The support of the Daily Chronicle for the Penrhyn quarrymen. The visit of [Michael] Davitt. The change of policy by Y Genedl. Welsh.

At: Fourcrosses. Content: The parcel of trout. 'Whole country' pleased with Thomas Edward Ellis' advancement. The Montgomeryshire Election. Has misgivings about Humphreys Owen's candidature. Rendel's title. Bottwnog School's financial problems. Asks for information regarding the Queen's speech. Meetings regarding the Intermediate School at Pwllheli. (Welsh and English).

At: Fourcrosses. Content: The activities of the 'Revolters' in Caernarfonshire, including their visit to Fourcrosses and their disagreement with D.R.D. Has heard rumour that Lloyd George is to give up his seat. Wishes Thomas Edward Ellis would come with him to the Eisteddfod. Derogatory remark about the Prince [of Wales]. Old Price's article in the Seren.

At: Brynmelyn, Llandderfel. Content: News from Brynmelyn and Brynbwlan. The postmastership at Nefyn. Recommends William Williams for Inspectorship of Science and Art. (Welsh).

At: Fourcrosses. Content: Concerned that he has not heard from Thomas Edward Ellis. The political situation. Critical of the attitude of his employers in Manchester re his Aldermanship. His visit to Barmouth. (Welsh).

At: Comedy Theatre. Content: Theatre tickets.

At: Brecon. Content: The appointment of a Prison Chaplain at Brecon. Gives lengthy account of the political infighting in Brecon particularly with regard to the opposition of Colonel John Morgan to the Temperance Movement. ('Private and Confidential').

At: Pontlottyn, Cardiff. Content: The position of John Davies, postmaster of Dowlais, is threatened because he is a nonconformist. (Welsh).

At: Cardiff. Content: His correspondence with Welsh M.P.s over Welsh-speaking officials. The need for better organization of the Welsh in Cardiff. 'The Welsh power in Cardiff is very considerable if it could only be turned to account'. His work with the Sunday School Movement in South Wales. Suggestions with regard to the use of the Welsh language in chapels and at home.

At: Corwen. Content: The school at Cynwyd and the Education Department.

At: Corwen. Content: The building of a school at Cynwyd and problems with regard to the attitude of the Education Department.

At: Corwen. Content: Encloses letters re the school at Cynwyd. Is concerned about the delay in settling the matter. (Enclosed are 2 letters from the Education Department).

At: Llandyssul. Content: The collection of evidence [for the Land Commission]. Critical of North Cardiganshire's lack of activity. Blames 'our Aberystwyth friends and especially Mr. Peter Jones'. 'Our Member (W. B. Rowlands] has of course done nothing "for fear".' Suggests that W.B.R.. be given a judgeship.

At: Llandrillo. Content: Suggests that Thomas Edward Ellis should emphasise to the farmers of Edeyrnion that a Liberal government would bring forward a Land Bill. They are displeased with the Local Government Act. (Welsh).

At: Barmouth. Content: Disestablishment.

At: Barmouth. Content: Suggests that Thomas Edward Ellis joins him on a cruise to the Northern Capitals of Europe.

At: Barmouth. Content: Critical of Gladstone who is 'no friend of Wales, & hates Welsh Disestablishment'. Suggests that no Welsh M.P. should vote for the second reading of the Home Rule Bill unless Gladstone pledges to get the Suspensory Bill through during the present session and that a Disestablishment Bill would be the first item on the programme for next session. 'It is far better to bear the yoke of the enemy for another six years than to be betrayed by professed friends'. The Land Bill and the selfish attitude of farmers. Invites him to Barmouth. Wishes to become a member of the National Liberal Club.

At: Ruabon. Content: The 'Welsh Revolt'. Suggests solution based on Thomas Edward Ellis giving his word to Lloyd George that the government will not go to the country before Disestablishment is achieved. This would be a personal pledge by Thomas Edward Ellis and not one on behalf of the government.

At: Barmouth. Content: The Intermediate School at Barmouth and Thomas Edward Ellis' failure to visit it. ('Private').