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Letter from, [Sir] J[ohn] Philipps, London, to [Lady Mary Philipps]. His joy on learning that the danger is past and her health and strength returning. Gives advice about avoiding colds, business and disagreeable food. Thinks that using a brush to her teeth and gums as she constantly does will certainly prove in time extremely injurious; advises the use of a sponge. Suggests a cure for the ague which has been common in parts of England for about three years.

Letter from Lady Mary Philipps, P[icton] C[astle], to Mrs. Fowler. Apologises that Sir John does not write himself because of his eyesight. Wishes Cos. Edwards better success than he has had in serving the town. Draft.

Letter from [Lady Mary Phillips] to 'Dear Child'. Asks recipient to tell his father [Sir John Philipps] that Mr. Francis Edward, with his nephew were here being desirous to know if he would stand for Haverfordwest; if he was, they would not oppose him. Mr. Francis Meirick and Robert Prust come about the same matter from Mr. Barlow of Colby. Intermeddling with these affairs does not agree with her health. James Bevan has been here. The bargain about the coal work: hopes to have the advice of James Bevan's nephew, tenant at Clogfran, who has a mining agreement with Lord Ashburnham. Complains of eye trouble and a fever. Wants to know of Sir John's intention about the election. Recipient's indisposition. Draft.

Letter from M.D. P[icton] C[astle], to Mrs. Bayly. 'My Lady' [Lady Mary Philipps] desires Mrs. Buyly, who is thinking of leaving, her service at Bartletts - Buildings before her ladyship comes to London, to try a, recipe for a poultice (specified) to be laid to the soles of her feet in bed as a remedy for the 'hectick fever', and gives advise on melancholy. 'My Lady' hopes Mrs. Bayly will not quit her service until she comes to London and intends to send up a housemaid soon. Draft.

Letter from [Sir John Philipps] to Mr. George Buckley at Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire. The death of the writer's mothers the Lady Philipps. Her estate in Warwickshire for which Buckley is concerned has now devolved upon him as her son and heir. Wants an account in respect of the Derbyshire and Warwickshire estate. Draft.

1. Thomas Bowen of the Middle Temple London, gent.;. 2. Roger Lortt of the same, esq. Bond for the payment of £52 to Katherine Drywood, widow.

Letter from [Sir John Philipps] to Mr. Walpole. The death of his mother. Her burial at St. Giles Church. Wants to clear up his mother's business with Mr. Walpole. Draft. Fragment.

Letter from [Lady Mary Philipps], Picton Castle, to her son Mr. Bulkeley Philipps. Grieved to hear that people are so impertinent to trouble his father with such a multitude of applications, Mr. Pember has had the deed but the trustees are too full of their own business to attend to it. Few in the world like his dear father that lays the cause of God and the poor to heart. Sends a bill of £100 for his father. Will not send money any other way on account of robbers of travellers and carriers. Prepares for London, but in poor health. Draft.

Letter from [Dean] H. Maule, Corke, to Sir John Philipps, Bartlet Buildings in Holborn, London. Condolence on the death of Lady Philipps, Busy in forwarding the donation of £300 for a chapel to the Hospital, with the Earl of Kildare's benefaction of £100. Regards to Mr. Newman. Will answer Mr. Chamberlain. Suggests that A Discourse Concerning the Laws against Hereticks lays open the tyranny of Popery and is being reprinted in London, should also be reprinted in Dublin.

Letter from Owen Philipps, Haverfordwest, to Sir John Philipps, Bart., Bartlets Buildings over against Hatton Garden in Holborn, London. Condolence on the death of Lady Philipps.

Letter from Jane Skyrme Lawrhaden, to [Sir Erasmus Phillipps]. Encloses a petition. The gagers begin to be very troublesome, to private houses which 'wrests' hard on the liberty of the suject and on the benefit 'our' country makes of malt.

Letter from W[illaim] Yate to [Sir John Philipps]. The enclosed will afford him agreeable reflexion on his long journey. Acknowledges great favours from the recipient.

Letter from William Yate to Sir John Philipps, Bart., Picton Castle. Before the writer left London he waited on Lord P...b who denied that he had given orders to his servants to say that he was not at home; discussed grace at table with him. Hopes Mr. Morrison aquainted him with the transactions of the gentlemen of P : ch : y. Has an opportunity of meeting a lady of France, cousin of the Marshall Turin, a lady of piety who left her country, husband and father for the sake of her religion.

Letter from John Courcy, Pembrock to Sir John Phillips, Bart., M.P., at Mrs. Dearings house in St. Margarets Churchyard in Westminster. 'Our' corporation would have troubled him with an address before this but that 'we' waited for a meeting of the gentlemen of the country to consider of an address from the county which he supposes will be at the Assizes next week. Then Sir Arthur Owen and he will have both together. Concerned to hear of the great fatigue as good lady had in her journey and her misfortune afterward. He has the thanks of the corporation for his many favours to them, especially the great bounty to their church which they are now repairing and adorning. If the malt act could be sent it would be a good favour to them.

Letter from John Courcy, Pembrock, to Sir John Phillips, Bart, M.P., at the lobby of the House of Commons, Westminster. Sends the address from 'our' corporation to Queen Ann which they request him to present. Address from the county not arrived, but probably in the post.

Letter from John Comyns, Writtle, to Sir John Phillips, M.P., at the Parliament House, Westminster. Grateful for his kindness in endeavouring the writer's journey for Ireland. Not successful. Desired promotion only to advance religion and the divine glory.

1. Charles Bowen of Trelloyne, esq.;. 2. Edward Royston of St. John Streate, co. Middlesex, innholder. Bond for the payment of £10.

Letter from Richard Owen to Sir Erasmus Phillipp, bart., Picton Castle. Several tradesmen here grow inpatient for money which seems something of a reflection on Sir Erasmus. Hopes 'my lady' will not run him further in debt. She pretends that methods of kindness from Sir Erasmus to her may prevail with her in thing but severity never. She pretends that the £120 could have been paid to the parsons sometime since mentioned she would have to put off the coach and horses and the charge that attends it but if she should do it as the case is now the creditors would think she was either running out of town or broke. Told her ladyship that he does not think much of that.

Letter from [Lady] K[atherine], Philips to her husband Sir Erasmus Philips, Picton Castle. Did not fail to write every week to him whilst his answers were but tolerably kind. This day has been with the Duke of Beauford on his account. Was obligingly received by the Duchess. The Duke complimented Sir Erasmus's entertainment of him. Told the Duke she came to beg the continuance of his favour in keeping him from being sheriff. He answered that it was of great concern to have a loyal person to serve the king. She answered that it would be a double obligation to keep Sir Erasmus out this year because it would hinder him coming up to her. Then he replied that he would do what he could to serve them both. As he is indisposed she hopes he will come to see her in the spring. Hopes he will supply her with money to keep his family here which she is in great necessity of as she informed him above a month since but he unkindly took no notice of it.

Verses and Jacobite songs including 'Ken ye Wha Comes Here', 'Como all ye Jovial Blades', 'Independents assembled at Vintners Hall 'A Dangerous desperate Race', and 'Attend O ye Swains and ye Lasses so bright', tune 'Kerry Down'.