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Lengthy observations on the recipient' letter respecting the proposed augmentation of the duty upon husbandry horses, and upon the possibility of establishing a different rate of duty for horses employed on farms under £50 per annum. The writer offers to discuss the subject in person with the recipient at 12 o'clock on Wednesday morning.

He desires cash for the enclosed bill of Harry Jones's, which is as good as a bank note. He could get money for it from twenty quarters in Wales, but the recipient is the only person who shall know where the writer is or whom the writer will trust with anything. He wants to pay some money, and cannot do so without melting this £50 bill. He has four others by him, of other Welshmen, but none he is certain of being paid but this. He thinks of going North in a few days, near to Carlisle, but is not exactly certain as yet. When he goes, the recipient shall know, but the latter must never let any one know in what direction he is, as he wishes the world to think he is abroad, at least for one year. P.S. Direct to Mrs. Roberts, P.O. Darlington.

W[illia]m Lloyd from Llandilo, to James Hamlyn, ESQ., at Edwinsford, to the valuation he has noticed the two farms under lease, and think the price of corn and repairs of Towy Bridge rated at a high average. Yet allowing all this to be right and the two leased farms remaining at the old rent, the wood given into the bargain, a purchaser would then receive 4 per cent for his money at £12000, and he cannot think the land valued per acre at a higher rate than a tenant would give for it on a lease of three lives. Compliments to Mrs. Hamlyn.

He has not seen the lawyers since they returned from Llandilo from holding the commission for dividing the Abermarles estate. From a letter from the Revd. Mr. Williams he finds that he (the writer) is to have that lot that is partly in Llangadock, Llandilo, and Llansadwrn. The Abermarles lot must have been taken either by Lord de Montallt's or the writer, as it could not be subdivided, so they gave it to his Lordship. The Talley lot is equally divided into two between Mr. Cecil and his Lordship. His Lordship' part of it may be sold if Mrs. Vaughan will join in the sale, but Mr. Cecil's is entailed. The fourth lot consists of many small farms, and is subdivided into three unequal parts, to a Mrs. Molyneux, Mrs. Rainsford, and a Mrs. Green. None of the other lots could well be divided among these ladies. For the recipient's information, he sends the Abermarles or his Lordship's lot, and will be glad to hear that the recipient has purchased it. The recipient will have no opponent in the write, but the contrary. He had a letter some time ago from Mr. David Edwards of Rydgorst [sic], Carmarthen, saying that Mr. Hugh Evans was parting with the agency of the Derllwys estate and wishing to be recommended to succeed to it. He believes 'him' to be an honest, good man, has a pretty fortune, no bad interest in the county and county borough, and would do the recipient justice in looking after that estate. If the recipient is not engaged, the writer thinks he may with credit recommend him. Respects to Mrs. Hamlyn.

The recipient will easily perceive by this enclosed what the writer's desire is to him, and the desire of worthy and noble parents that have committed to 'my' care their eldest son who is now at home with them disaffected as 'you' will perceive by this enclosed sent to 'me' to be directed to 'you'. He requests the recipient, therefore, that without any delay he would repair with this servant of Mr. Williams to Tredodden (for that is the name of the House) and to show his utmost skill for 'his' recovery, for 'he' is a good child and exceedingly ingenious and beyond 'his' age hopeful. The writer knows 'his' parents will requite 'your' pains nobly with thanks. Thus nothing doubting of the performance of 'my' request.

Enclosed is a bill for £31 drawn on Mr. Matthew Buttersworth by Mr. John Backshell, and remitted by the recipient on the 2nd instant on account of Robt. Banks Hodgkinson, Esq. ,and presented for past on the 16th. The answer was that it would not be paid as 'he' had not sufficient effects. They have done what was necessary by having it noted. For Corns. Denne, Robt. Snow, Willm.Sandby, and self.

Enclosed in the dormant warrant which, had the auditor been in Town, should have been sent together with the patent by Mr. Rees Price. The patent is tied and sealed up in brown paper and by this time (he presumes) is come to hand. The recipient's gold. watch he sent by Mr. Edward Davies of Carmarthen, who set out for that place before the writer knew of Mr. Price's being in Town. Enclosed likewise he has made bold to send, his bill. The enclosed bill (28 Feb. 1733/4) refers to the execution of a patent and dormant warrants.

Wine Account Book containing particulars of wine consumed each day (with details of 'Company Dining'), and weekly accounts of stocks remaining and replenished.

Observation on his expenses in connection with the Carmarthenshire Committee. The recipient's agent, Mr. Phillipps of Llandilo, told him that his attendance would be necessary, and that there was no doubt of his being paid. Mr. Alexander also informed him by letter that it appeared perfectly reasonable that he should be remunerated. Although not retained by the recipient as counsel, was it to be supposed that a professional man would give up a Circuit without the expectation of being satisfied for his trouble, loss of time, and expenses, because he happened to be a freeholder of the county and attached to a person who supported the recipient? No situation in the county of Carmarthen required him to make such a sacrifice. What the gentlemen who are not professional men have thought proper to do, is no rule for him to be directed by, but if the gentlemen of the profession do not make any change for their trouble and expenses subsequent to the election, he will with the greatest cheerfulness give up every idea of receiving and remuneration, but if they must be paid he is not aware of any reason why he is not also entitled according to his rank. No professional men will take and trouble for him without being paid.

He acknowledges an order for £178. 10s., the amount of his charge for his attendance during the sitting of the Carmarthenshire committee.

Mr. Philipps of Llandilo having assured him some time ago that he migh depend on being paid immediately for his attendance and expenses during the sitting of the Committee, he was in hopes that there would have been no necessity for his addressing the recipient on the subject again, but as he is informed that all the other professional gentlemen have been paid, he requests that his account may also be discharged.

Whether his attendance in London during the sitting of the Committee was with or without the recipient's direction is a matter of indifference to him. He would not have gone to London at the time, it being so near the Welsh Circuit, had he not been desired by Mr. Philipps, 'your' agent, and other gentlemen. He also has the authority of Mr. Alexander, 'your' solicitor, that his attendance was considered necessary, and had he not relied on the recipient's honour and Mr. Philipps's assurance, he would have insisted on proper compensation being first advanced. If the recipient enclosed Mr. Lewis's letter with a view that the writer should agree to the amount of his demand being settled by any gentlemen who are not in the profession, he cannot agree to it, as they would not be proper judges of what will be sufficient compensation, but he has no objection to leave it to Mr. Herbert Lloyd or any other gentlemen of respectability in the profession to say what he ought to receive. Having made this proposal, he thinks it necessary to mention that his demand is not for fees, but for trouble and expenses, and also loss of time as a professional man, and that he has made the proposal on condition that his demand shall be so referred immediately, as it is full time it should be settled. He requests the favour of an answer, as that will determine him how he shall act.

Wm. Davies from Penylan, to J.H. Williams, ESQ., M.P. Mr. Alexander informed him several months ago that the recipient had given Mr. Phillipps instructions on the subject of the writer's expenses during the sitting of the Carmarthenshire Committee. Mr. Philipps not having received any directions, the writer sends a memorandum of what is due. Endorsed is the memorandum of charges and expenses, totalling £178. 10s. (March 7 - set out for London with Mr. John Phillipps; April 9 - arrived at home; 34 days at 5 guineas per day; travelling and all other expenses included).

He takes the opportunity of Mrs. Clinton's return to England of sending a few seeds of the rarest and finest flower of Ceylon for Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Whitaker (with references to China creeper, flowerin shrubs, and sindric-mal). Col. Clinton's return id the result of some disappointment or dissatisfaction. Comments on a new indignity offered by the Judges to General Wemyss. Though recommended strongly to Mr. North by Lord Boringdon, he has no reason to think himself particularly favored by His Excellency, and is not eligible to a civil appointment. This is a hardship which he sensibly feels. But he is not destitute of consolation. They are in daily expectation of hearing of the appointment of a new Governor. Best wishes to Mrs. Williams, to whom he sends a cornelian necklace via Bombay, and remembrances to the youg folks. His sister writes that Charles has gone to sea.

He requests a loan of £40 to enable him to get out of this vile place. On his release he will give the recipient his security and repay the sum within two months. P.S. Best wishes to the family. What are 'your' intentions about the county?.

According to Dr. Bowen's letter, the writer's father has no chance of recovery. His father ought to be prevailed upon to be tapped. He means to go down very soon, with or without an invitation. His greatest comfort is that they are the best of friends. He requests the loan of £200, repayable within three months, whether his father dies or not. He is in a scrape, and there is no one to assist him but the recipient. The recipient will find him as ready to assist him and Edwinsford house as 'my' father has been that of Dynevor. He requests the recipient to assure those persons who talk on the subject that when his father dies, Mrs. Lewes and the writer will come together again. P.S. Direct to Mr. Wilson, White Swan, Deansgate, Manchester. The recipient is not to say where he is. He goes to Manchester the day after tomorrow.

He repeats his request for a loan of £200. He is waiting to go down to Llysnewydd, but cannot do so till he gets the money. The moment anything happens to his father he will go to Llysnewydd to live. He encloses the letter of Dr. Bowen of Carmarthen on the state of his father's health. He requires the money to stop an action against him about a woman. If Mrs. Lewes hears about it, a difference may arise between them through life. Direct to Mr. Wheeler, Raven Inn, Shrewsbury. P.S. Compliments to Lady Mary and family.

Writ for the apprehension of Retherch Morgan Gwillym Goch and others (specified) to enter into bonds to keep the peace against Richard Morgan and Mary Williams. Draft. Endorsed are the names of those who were at the mowing, cutting, and digging of the corn o David Price ap Williams, and the names of the horsemen and footmen then present.

Writ of capias ad satisfaciendum against Hugh Donne of Llandevaelog, co. Carmarthen, gent., in respect of a debt of £5.13s.4d. and damages of 20s. recovered in the Court of Great Sessions by David Llywelyn ap John. Latin.