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Subjects include a brief history of the King’s Majesty’s Wall at Woodstock, 1835; the lease of Aberystwyth Castle site, 1836; and readoption of the surname Loveden by Pryse’s son, 1839.

Letters and papers relating to James Morse, former post master of Cardigan, 1831-1855, disnissed from office and subsequently appointed stamp distributor at Carmarthen, for whom Pryse Pryse acted as surety and who defaulted to the Crown. There are three files, comprising letters by James Morse to Pryse Pryse with related papers, 1831-1847, letters and papers from the office of Hale, Boys and Austen (later Boys and Tweedie), 1834-1855, and further letters, 1847-1849. The correspondents include Pryse Pryse, Thomas Davies of Cardigan, John James Stacey of Carmarthen, Morris Thomas of Carmarthen, Posthumous Richard Philipps of Carmarthen, the Inland Revenue and the Board of Stamps and Taxes. The papers illustrate the career of James Morse, as well as his financial situation.and political interests. There are detailed insights into the political events of Cardiganshire, north Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire during the first half of the nineteenth century, referring to influential figures such as Sir John Owen and Lord Cawdor. They reveal Morse’s fervent support of Pryse Pryse, MP for the Cardigan boroughs, and his own comments on parliamentary affairs and government reform. The remaining letters and papers discuss the discharge of the payment owed by James Morse to the Crown, describing the insecure position of his mortgagee, represented by William Sackville Hamilton, and the attempts to gain indemnity for the co-sureties, Pryse Pryse and P.R. Philipps. Some of Thomas Davies’ letters also cover Abernantbychan estate business, county politics and the recommendation of Mr Lloyd, ironmonger, for the appointment of a gaoler [?at Cardigan]

Main content is descrbed at series level. Includes a letter to Morse from G. Arbuthnot of Downing Street, 1847, the petition of William Sackville Hamilton to the Lord of the Treasury [post-1847]], and particulars and conditions of sale of Morse’s property in Carmarthen and Llanboidy, 1847-1848

Correspondence of the firm of solicitors, Hale, Boys and Austen, later called Boys and Tweedie, of Ely Place and Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1845-1924. There are two sub-series, comprising letters addressed to the firm by the Pryse family, their trustees, agents and other parties 1845-1870, and letters by Boys and Tweedie to various members of the Pryse family of Gogerddan or their representatives, 1852-1924. The majority of the letters deal with legal and financial aspects of the Gogerddan estate management. Areas of particular concern include the Pryse family settlement of 1846, financial and legal affairs affecting the Buscot, Woodstock and Gogerddan estates after the death of Pryse Pryse in 1849, the mortgages on the Welsh estates, the administration of the estates by the trustees following the death of Pryse Loveden in 1855, the Gogerddan inheritance, investment in stocks, and financial provisions under terms of the family settlements, notably the portions due to Jane Elizabeth Loveden and Harriet Thiebault (previously Thayer), from 1845, and the allowances to the younger sons and daughter of Sir Pryse Pryse, from the time of his death in 1906.

Letters to the solicitors, Hale, Boys and Austen (later Boys and Tweedie) of Ely Place, London, from members of the Pryse family, their agents, trustees, bankers, and other solicitors, 1845-1870. The main correspondents are Pryse Loveden (d. 1855), Sir Pryse Pryse, Capt. Edward Lewis Pryse, occasionally John Pugh Pryse of Bwlchbychan and Aberglasney, other members of the Pryse family, Rev. Samuel Heckford of Buscot, Thomas Davies of Cardigan, John Graham Williams, George Griffiths Williams, H.C. Fryer of Lodge Park, the Office of Woods and Forests, John Lewes of Llanlear, Atwood and Hughes of Aberystwyth, Charles Tennant, and the Loveden trustees, Rev. James Allen of Castlemartin and Thomas Pryce Lloyd of Pengwern. The major areas of concern are the financial and legal issues affecting the estates after the death of Pryse Pryse on 2 January 1849; the administration of the estates by trustees following the death of Pryse Loveden in 1855; mortgages on the Gogerddan and Buscot estates, and the sale of Buscot Park; the discharge of legacies, and the payment of the portions due to Jane Elizabeth Loveden, Harriet Thiebault (previously Thayer), Edward Lewis Pryse and John Pugh Pryse; disposal of the house in Bridge Street, Aberystwyth and of personal effects after the death of Jane Elizabeth Loveden in 1855; and leasing of the Gogerddan mines. Specific topics are described at file level.

Original bundle of letters to Hale, Boys and Austen (later Boys and Tweedie) of Ely Place, London, 1848-1853. For main correspondents and content see sub-series description. Other correspondents include the Legacy Duty Department of the Inland Revenue Office, Decima Dorothea Rice of Llwynybrain, Lewis Morris of Carmarthen, Alfred Cox of New Bond Street, the British Institution, William Margetts of Woodstock, and Graham and Son of Abingdon. Additional subjects include the trusteeship of the will of Jane Gill; the canvass [for the Cardigan boroughs election, 1849];; disposal of the property of James Morse; pollution by a lead mining company, and mineral rights under the site of New Hooks School, Tenby.

Letters to Hale, Boys and Austen (later Boys and Tweedie) of Ely Place, London, 1849-1863. For main correspondents and content see sub-series description. Other correspondents include W. Graham of Abingdon, the British Institution, John Graham Williams of Gloucester Hall, the Office of Woods and Forests, and John Lewes of Llanlear. Further subjects are the death and burial of Oliver Lloyd (1846); the leases of Dolgoch and Lodge Mill, the liquidation of the Welsh Potosi Mining Company, 1857; and the purchase of an officer’s commission in the Royal Horse Guards for Pryse Loveden [Pryse], 1857.

Letters to Boys and Tweedie of Ely Place, London, concerning the land required from the Gogerddan estate for the construction of the Aberystwith and Welsh Coast Railway line, 1862-1863, from Edward Edwards of Bron Erch, Bircham and Co. of Westminster and others, with a bill of costs by Edward Walmisley.

Letter book containing copies made by Pryse Pryse of letters from Boys and Tweedie, the London solicitors, mainly concerning negotiations with Sir Watkin Williams Wynn over sporting rights in the manor of Cyfeiliog, Cwmsymlog mine, the sale of land to Mr Savin for the [Cambrian] Railways, the leasing of Cwm Mansion and leasing powers in the family settlement, and a claim against the Crown in the manor of Perfedd, 1864.

Letters from Boys and Tweedie of Lincolns Inn Fields, London, to Sir Pryse Pryse and Col. Gorge Griffiths Williams, 1883, 1887-1888. The main subjects are described at sub-series level

Original envelope marked 'Sales 1888' containing a letter from Boys and Tweedie to Col. Gorge Griffiths Williams, with a claim for compensation by John Roberts of the Gogeddan Arms, Aberystwyth, tenant of the land sold, 1889, and enclosure 1888..

Letters from Boys and Tweedie of Lincolns Inn Fields, London, mainly to George Griffiths Williams, 1889. The main subjects are described at sub-series level. Other topics include the widening of Llanbadarn Road.

Letters from Boys and Tweedie of Lincolns Inn Fields, London, to George Griffiths Williams, 1891. The main subjects are described at sub-series level.

Letters from Boys and Tweedie of Lincolns Inn Fields, London, to Sir Pryse Pryse, all concerning dividends on stocks and shares investments, 1904-1905.

Letters from Boys and Tweedie of Lincolns Inn Fields, London, to Sir Edward John Webley-Parry-Pryse and George Rice Pryse, 1908. The main subjects are described at sub-series level.

Letters from Boys and Tweedie of Lincolns Inn Fields, London, to Sir Edward John Webley-Parry-Pryse and George Rice Pryse, 1911. The main subjects are described at sub-series level. Other subjects include the liability of property owners under the Housing and Town Planning Act of 1909

Gogerddan estate letter books, containing copies of the outgoing correspondence of the Pryse family and their agents, 1851-1925 (some years missing); and postage books, recording letters sent, 1904-1920. The letters concern mainly the routine administration of the Gogerddan estates but also some family and personal matters. They are described in detail at series level.

Letter book, 19 November 1857 – 20 November 1860. For main contents summary see series level description.

Letter book, 23 November 1860 – 26 May 1862. For summary of main contents see series level description.

Letter book, 23 January 1864 – 9 March 186[8]. For summary of main contents see series level description. Recipients include John and Thomas Savin, 1864-1865; and subjects include the construction of Aberystwyth Pier, 1864-1866 (p. 125, 278, 381)