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Is writing on behalf of Mr Marsh, who left for Pool yesterday and has not yet returned. Peace prevails in the town. The arrival of the soldiers from Brecon is eagerly awaited. No general meetings have been held by the rioters since Tuesday (30th ult.). The mob did not wreck the cellar of the Trewythen Arms Hotel, as alleged in the Press. The soldiers will be quartered in the New Hall.

Will forward a copy of their application to the Home Secretary. Approves of their precautionary measures of swearing in special constables and would welcome an account of the proceedings at the Petty Sessions. Would also be pleased if they could possibly dispense with the assistance of the Yeomanry.

Is a little uneasy at the notion of calling in the troops from Brecon. Will send copies of the proclamation, and suggests that a number of Welsh ones be displayed. MB1/71. 1839, May 4. Letter from [Lord] J[ohn] Russell from Whitehall, to Viscount Clive, MP. Suggests that warrants be issued for a search for weapons among the rioters, and offers a reward of £100 for evidence leading to the conviction of those who rescued the prisoners.

Desires a supply of ammunition.

Directing him to provide an escort for Corbet, who is returning with a supply of ammunition.

Has not moved any men into Welsh Pool. An escort is in readiness for Corbet.

Desiring arms for Capt. Mortimer's pensioners.

Letter from R. H. Clive from Grosvenor P[lace] to Edward [Viscount Clive]. Trusts that the rioters will be subdued. Lord Hill is prepared to afford every assistance.

Account of instructions given to the various military forces now marching to Llanidloes.

It is rumoured that some of the Llanidloes rioters are on their way to Shrewsbury. Their number includes one of the escaped prisoners. Should he appear in the town, he will be immediately imprisoned. As there are about 1,000 Chartists in Shrewsbury, he has thought it wise to protect the prison against a possible attack.

His detachment has arrived at Llanidloes, having been attacked by the mob at Newtown. Many of the ringleaders have absconded, though Hughes, the drilling instructor, is still in the town.

Letter from Viscount Clive to the Rev. R. J. Davies. Advises him not to summon the assistance of the Yeomanry, unless absolutely required. Will do his utmost to procure special constables. Copy.

Has received a letter from Newtown relating to the Llanidloes riot. The writer is of the highest respectability and strictest veracity, but he is pledged to withhold his name. As his Lordship's cavalry have been ordered to advance towards Llanidloes, he feels it his duty to quote the following extracts, - 'Depend upon it no man will be taken at Llanidloes without bloodshed. I know the disposition of these men; they will fight to the last drop of blood, and the women are worse than the men. Neither your Cavalry nor ours can do any good, unless aided by regulars. They have guns and pistols, ammunitíon and pikes'.

Instructing him to send a detachment [to Newtown].

Account of his regiment's arrival at Newtown, and of their future activities.

Letter from C. W. Williams Wynn [from Llanidloes] to Viscount Clive at Newtown. Encloses a list of persons against whom warrants have been issued. Finds it difficult to separate his magisterial and military duties.

Confirms an appointment. Mr Marsh has delayed the search of the houses until dusk. Nicol, a Newtown blacksmith, admits having made a number of pikes.

Lord John Russell is prepared to offer a reward of £100 for evidence leading to the conviction of those who assisted in the escape of the prisoners.

Instructions touching the capture of a number of Llanidloes offenders named in an enclosed list.

There have been no disturbances in Shrewsbury; the recruiting party are, however, stationed in the gaol. Is eagerly awaiting the return of his messenger.