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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).

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.

As Mr. Davies was not retained as one of the counsel before the Committee, 'his' presence in Town was not necessary, but as Mr. Phillipps thought proper to request his attendance, 'he' should be paid. But there was not the least necessity for 'his' continuance in Town after the Committee has decided in favour of the Sheriff. Mr. Bold, a respectable professionable gentleman, left Town after the decision on March 29 to go on the Circuit, and he was not aware that Mr. Davies had been detained from the Circuit on the recipient's account. Pending the charge against the Sheriff, Mr. Davies may be paid to be a necessary witness to have been called to have refuted the charge, but he was entirely ignorant of the nature and extent of Mr. Phillipps's engagement with Mr. Davies. Till March 29 Mr. Davies's charge of 5 guineas a day does not appear unreasonable; after that, as Mr. Davies could not act in the capacity of counsel, the charge should be different, and with out detracting from Mr. Davies's abilities 'he' did not the writer's recollection give them any assistance as counsel after the 29th. 'He' will perhaps say that till it was intimated to 'him' by Mr. Phillipps that 'his' services were no longer necessary, 'he' was to consider himself as still retained. Mr. Phillipps should endeavour to induce Mr. Davies to moderate 'his' charge. Best respects to 'your' Lady.

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.

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.

Richard and Margaret Barrett from Edwinsford arms, Llanstephan, to Mr. Daniel Price at Taley. They are brought to ruination with their family owing to the advanced rent on the Edwinsford arms. This was not the agreement. They have laid out upwards of £400 in the building. They beg the recipient to write to Sir James immediately to acquaint him that they cannot carry their burden any longer. If the advanced rent cannot be taken off, it is their duty to give Sir James the preference. They beg of him not to delay the answer.

An appeal on behalf of a Clothing Club established in the parish of Hartland a few years ago by the Revd. Mr. Chanter. The poor of the parish are in very great distress, and have no trade or any means of earning beyond what labour on the land produces. They have now 130 contributors who deposit from 5s. to 6s. each annually, but to enable them to add an equal sum to it they must obtain additional subscriptions. This would enable them to purchase fro, 10s. to 12s. worth of clothing for each contribution. He hopes this application will not be considered intrusive.

A request for the payment of Assesses and Property Taxes, with an enclosed account.

The time to matriculate is drawing near, and he wishes to have a clear understanding concerning his going up at Easter, and about giving Sanders notice to leave this school at Midsummer. The recipient said in his last that Sanders has had more experience than the writer, but the writer, although only 19 years, will never be wider awake than at present. He hopes Mrs. Drake is well.

General England is delighted with the recipient's letter and will do everything in his power. Remembrances to Sir James and Mrs. Williams.

Instructions relating to a will, with references to Venny and Melville. The writer's purchase of a chariot. Abstract.

The recipientt's readiness to educate 'Dick' for the Artillery. The writer's letters to Mrs. M'banks, and from Sir John Hall. The writer's proposed visit to Scotland. Melville's request that he should sign the bill, and his own request for the exact sum he was bound for (£2700 for commissions, and now £363). The writer's unsuccessful bid to secure a staff situation with the troops going to Canada, and extracts from letters received from Steuart and Tweeddale. The writer's plan to get his father into Parliament free of expense. News of 'Dick's' progress. Account of a party at young Boyd's. News of Christie Dalrymple's death and Catherine Fergusson's forthcoming marriage, Brodie's call, and Sir G. Clerk's departure for Paris and Switzerland. The Royal Exchange is a frightful heap of ruins, - fires are all the fashion. Brougham's most humorous speech ever in the House. The cold weather. Drafts are being made from the 1st and 3rd Battalions to the 2nd; the latter will go out 800 strong, and Sir Jas. Macdonnell will command the brigade. Everyone is abusing Joddrell for having left. "Frank's" letter was not worth reading.

He is sorry to see his mother in such low spirits. Papa must come to keep the business as it is (putting aside the Thompson scheme, which will only be decided upon some time after 'you' are home). There would then be a chance of getting Pen to give up part of the sum 'he; took from Father. He has managed to get six weeks' leave. Trick played by 'Dick' at Mr. Marjoribanks's, in connection with an old letter from Kenn. 'Dick's' capital school, the Rev. W. Browne's, at Cheam. Account of a curious circumstance that happened to Sir John Reid, member for Dover, in an omnibus. B. Coutt's forthcoming marriage to Lord Fitz-Allan. The bulls are beginning. On Monday they march to Winchester, where they will be for a week till the ships are ready at Portsmouth.

Town is so dull and so cold. His introduction at Lady Antobu's to Miss T., daughter of Lieut-Gen. Sir C. Fuller, and her mother. He is anxious to get settled. The arrival of the box of books. His talk with Bonham about the Kilmarnock [election]. His debts to Allan and Wilkinson. Meetings with Brougham and Balour. Sensation caused by Evans's defeat, - no one knows what the Government will do. Comments on Richardson and 'Botch'. The writer's leave, and proposed visit to Berlin to see 90,000 men reviewed. Melville's payment of the writer's debts. Hope that the family may soon be reunited round the social hearth in bonny Hawthornden. He advises his father against going to Switzerland, if only because it will be impossible to remain stationary at Interlacken or any other place, and consequently because of the charges. 'The Rhine ... is your mark.' Greetings to his mother, the lassies and Dick, - 'the Hales & Co. look upon him as one who will be fit for nothing but a drawing room'.

Description of their New Club House, taken possession of ten days ago. News of the Hopes, Jack, and Pen. His passage from Antwerp, and an account of the parade in the Tower. His call on Mrs. Marjoribanks, and his visit to the Carlton. News of Mr. Hope's leg. His conversation with Mrs. Ogilvy. Everyone was busy at Haddington with the nomination. He goes to Dunbar tomorrow to poll, and thence to Dalkeith and Peebleshire, and has spoken to Maitland about his expenses. 'Bos; is in town, but he has not seen him. He starts for town on or before 9 August, and thence to Calais, Paris, Strasburg. James Walker has taken a very nice place near Lord Moray's in Fife, and Anny and Helen have gone to Ross-shire. Major Hop never came near Mrs. Walker during her illness. They are sure of Last Lothian, but not so of Mid Lothian. Peebleshire is sure. References to elections at Berwick, Bath, etc. the Bartons are expected here immediately.

Poor Blytheswood's death. His invitation to Stuart, Sam Connell, and Boyd to dinner, and his meeting with Mrs. Duncan. Comments on the expected answer of the Directors, and the possible arrangement with Pen and M[elville]. News of the Bi., P., Capt. Hind, Coutts, and Richard.

Maitland's view on the recipient's prolonged absence abroad, and the writer's advice to return home. 'Dick's' schooling, and the Lord Advocate's offer of support. References to muslim gowns and tartan gowns. The Whigs will keep their places, at all events for this session. He has taken lodgings in Mount Street at 30s. a week. P.S. They are going to admit 160 members.

He is in a small fright with regard to the recipient's intentions concerning Pen, 'your greatest oppressor and tyrant'. 'I would do nothing tyrannical to him nut I wd. Give him his full mead of justice to the very brim.' God grant it may all go well. He would be quite satisfied if the recipient has implicitly abided by Leburn. He has been more gay than ever in London, and his looks and health are suffering from it 0 he is only 11 stone 9 pounds. Visit to the Duchess of Northumberland's ball, and dinners with the Duke of Buccleuch and with Tweeddale, with Alexander, and Lord Braybrooke. His introduction to Miss Coutts at the musical ball last night. The Fullers are making up to him. Mrs. M'banks is dreadfully jealous. No news of V. or B. He has had a new blue frock coat. Proposed visit to Margate. A present of a horse would be a great amusement.

W[illia]m Dauyd to Anne Williams at Rhyd-odwyn. Bounden duty and service remembered in all humble manner. He has received her letter this day, and as touching his son-in-law William David Harry, whereby the recipient charges the writer and the latter's daughter to be the instruments that cause 'him' to change 'his' landlord, being Mr. Williams, it does not much concern the writer therein, if 'he' thinks himself able to enjoy 'his' lease out, which 'he' affirms the writer this day 'he' is not, and that 'he' is much diminished in stock and far indebted to others already, so that 'he' cannot hold it any longer than next Michaelmas, it being too heavy a burden for 'him', and that 'he' would no willingly depart from 'you', if 'you' would have been pleased to afford 'him' a lesser bargain any other where under your hand; else 'he' says that of necessity 'he' must do, and says that 'he' has divers times given 'you' notice himself about last Michaelmas to seek for a tenant to the premises, and that 'his' wife did not come of her own accord to 'you' but that she was bidden by 'him' to come to yield up the lands, for 'he' is not so able a tenant 'as you thinke off'. Neither does the world favour 'him' well, which cannot be remedied but ('by him that is the disposer of all') [sic], the old stock being worn out and what 'he' has reared upon the premises since 'he' had it, is not sufficient to discharge the one half of 'his' Michaelmas rent, as 'he' affirms. Therefore he can but leave it to the recipient's consideration. He knows well that it is not in 'his' way to leave it, if 'he' had been able, for 'he' has limed above six score horse load due for oxen, he hopes the recipient will not be long without them, for he protests he has not sold a beast this year, nor are they as yet in cause to be marketable for want of grass, it being very scarce in these parts. The first payment of 'my' cattles shall be 'yours', as carefully as markets hasten upon oxen, between this and Peter's ('petters') fair next. He takes leave, at the recipient's command.

Walter Cope, Tho. Lake, G. Coppin, Tho. Midleton, W. Smithe, Tho. Watson, William Pitt, and Fra. Morrice, from the house of Sir George Coppin in the Strand, to ... Hearty commendations. They send the names of such things as they have purchased of His Majesty within those counties, and which yet remain in 'our' hands unsold. The writers heretofore offered the tenants the preferment of the same, but because 'they' have not repaired to 'us' to compound with 'us; or to pay the rents that have been since due, the writer pray the recipients to let 'them' understand that 'we' have been dealt withal for the things in their several tenures by such as 'we' perceive have some purpose to question 'their' estates, either upon some omission of payment of rents or upon some other defects in their lease, and that 'we' are not willing to sell to any stranger to bring a tenant into suit or trouble unless it shall be upon 'his' own negligence or refusal of 'our' offer first made unto 'himself'. The recipients will likewise signify to 'them' that 'we' will expect 'their' repair to 'us' until the end of Trinity term next and no longer; and the recipients likewise in the meantime forbear to receive any of their rents, which are due to 'us' according to 'our; grants. P.S. The tenants may buy their things in fee simple or fee farm. The writers also desire the recipients to certify the names of all such tenants as 'you' shall deal withal to this purpose. Copy.