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'In regard of some sudden occations, vrgeth mee to be thus impudent as to send yow. theis Lynes & to be soe Importune to helpe mee for xxs. per bearer, Ile assure yow. and that uppon My Credditt & reputacone to returne them yow. with the other xxs. before the end of fortnight hence'. Thus desiring the recipient's kind performance, and shall oblige himself to be 'yours' in any courtesy that shall lie in his power.

Opinion on the title-deeds of the lands of Griffith Powell which the recipient intends to purchase. Reference to the capital messuage and land called Aber gwendles and the water grist mill.

She has received by the bearer £2.10s. for 'your' son's diet ending 8 January, for which she returns many thanks, and shall on all occasions show the recipient how much she is her humble servant.

He got home with the best speed he could, but most pitifully 'gauled' by his journey he did not communicate to him the taking up of 'my' mother's cattle. She thought to redeem them by confronting herself to the time in going to church and taking the oath. She was freed by it of the spiritual and temporal court here, and the justices of the assize thereupon directed to the high sheriff their warrant for her discharge and the restitution of her cattle, but the sheriff would not restore but seized upon her corn to m... her amends. 'My' brother William is pleased to take the pains to solicit the restoring of them, according to the King's pleasure signified in that case unto such as should be conformable. He desires the recipient to further 'him' with his best directions and furtherance. If 'my' Lord President be in town, the recipient may do Sir Thomas Cannon and 'myself' and many of 'my' friends a pleasure by procuring 'us' justice and making 'him' materially honest in that business, though formally 'he; intends it not. 'My' Lord's letter to the Chief Justice, Sergeant Bridgeman, and others will be of great avail to 'us' with the best speed that may be. He longs to be called up to the recipient - 'I pray let me knowe what likeliehood there is of it and howe we stand with Fraunce for I hope it stands thereupon.'. The writer's service remembered to Mr. Craven and Sir John Wintowr, 'and if you see them, signifie my desire to them and my thankefulnes to them for what is past.' The recipient's friends here are all well and wish him well. Remember 'me' to all. 'Yours' till death to command. Endorsed: 'James Tho. Price Mor' for bulch y Rhryd [erased] Rhyd.'. Mutilated.

The writer received the recipient's, and is most heartily sorry of the disappointments he was forced to give the latter, which he could not prevent ha his life been at stake. He therefore hopes the recipient will pardon him, though undeservedly, 'and as to ye returning money of what I told you shall readily pay them,' but begs three weeks or a month's time after Michaelmas. As to the whole money, being a large sum, that he cannot easily get together, though a very just debt which he will very honestly pay before next Allhollantide, 'wch I beg yr. Patience till that time for ye small concern I have disposed of by articles to persons below Carmarthen'. He cannot get money in till about that time and to have everything regularly done, for they are the persons by whose means made him disappoint the recipient, which gave him more vexation than anything ever did. But as he always found the recipient handsome and friendly to him, he depends upon his goodness, which he shall not forget but will gratefully acknowledge it. Most humble service to Coz. Williams, the recipient's good lady. He is very glad to hear of her being so well, and of her safe arrival at home. He shall send a messenger tomorrow to have an answer, and begs the recipient's patience, when (God willing) he shall be punctual in 'your' payments, which he hopes will be no detriment to him, for the interest runs, and that time will come very soon. Pardon 'my' scrawl, and excuse haste.

He has been in expectation for these four or five posts of hearing from the recipient in answer to his last about the horse at Trefythel, and the bill about the cloth bought by Mr. Watkins, and not being favoured with one, makes him fear his letter miscarried, although he took the freedom to enclose it in a case directed for Sir Nicholas. And in his letter he sent one received from Mr. Williams, wherein the young Lady had set the lowest price of her horse to be ten guineas, which he thought a great rate. Mr. Watkins's bill never came to the writer's hands, nor has 'your' sister it, and neither of 'us' knowing what it came to, he is at a loss what sum to send 'him'. He mentioned also in his last that there was a year's interest due last March from Mr. James Nicholas on the £100 'he; owes by bond, and desired the recipient would put 'him' in mind of it. He likewise hinted that the lease of the recipient's house in Key Street, Carmarthen, would be out next Michaelmas, and that an inquiry into the repairs and real value would not be improper now the recipient is in the county. He begs to hear soon, for until he does, he shall by very uneasy, lest sickness should occasion 'your' long silence, for whose health and welfare none can have a more real concern than 'your' most faithful and most humble servant. He requests the recipient to make Sir Nicholas a tender of most humble service. Mutilated.

Last post he had the favour of the recipient's of the 5th instant, and the same day he wrote to Mr. Price to acquaint 'him' with Lady Teynte['s] and your resolution. He expected to hear from the recipient that London was expensive. He will do all he can to send the recipient a bill by the time the recipient writes next on that account, though this is one of the worst places he knows for return of money. Perhaps the recipient may be supplied in Town by somebody that would receive it here. If such a conveniency offers, he will answer the recipient's bill on sight. The subject chiefly talked upon by most is that of elections. Yesterday a rumour was spread here that Mr. Gwyn of Taliaris would oppose Sir Nicholas for Carmarthenshire, encouraged they say by the Duke of Bolton. He cannot find certain foundation for this piece of news, nor can he think there is any more in it than people relate things as they would have them. He finds by the votes that a bill is brought into the House of Commons, and ordered to be printed, for the more easy compelling of the redemption of mortgage. If the recipient finds it small enough to be enclosed in a frank, he desires the recipient would buy it and enclose it, and get Sir Nicholas or some other member to frank it directed to the writer. His neighbour Mr. Cha. Lewis, they say, is made steward to the Duke Chandois in Radnorshire. Miss Williams is well, but her landlord the Alderman is far from being so. He was sorry to hear good Mr. Scourfield had so unfortunate a journey. The writer' service to 'him' when the recipient has an opportunity. He hopes the amour the recipient was pleased to mention is agreeable to all partners.

Acknowledgement of letter, and a request for information when anything of moment happens, for 'our' public papers dare not take notice of what is done in Parliament and votes 'we' have not a sight of. He hopes that the recipient has entirely got rid of his long and severe cold. The recipient formerly mentioned to the writer that Lady Tynte had made him (the recipient) a compliment of her share of 'your' grandfather Lloyd's law books now at Mr. Charles Lewis's. It would not be amiss a catalogue of them was taken and sent 'you', to prevent 'your' buying of duplicates. Lady Tynte being now in London, it would be proper 'you' had two lines from her to Mr. Lewis to deliver 'me' the books to 'your' use. It is reported here with some assurance that 'she' is going to enter a second time into the marriage state; if true, he sincerely wishes her all the happiness attending it. Some time this last winter he understood by Mr. Kemeys that the recipient was inclined to remove Mr. Charles Price out of the collection of 'your' rents in this county. If 'he' is not to continue and Lady Tynte and you approve of it, the writer will take it upon himself, until such time as her Ladyship and the recipient fix upon a person for that purpose. Mr. M. Morgans is in this town with servant and two horses; it was said 'he' intended for London to be disposed of as his grandfather thought fit, but here he continues. He finds Mr. Gabriel Powell and his son are very solicitous about the affair proposed to 'you' in the country. 'You' will please to consider about consulting Sir Nicholas in it; he thinks the steps taken ought not to be without 'his' knowledge. He is apt to believe Lady Tynte would take it well if she is advised with. Lady Morgan perhaps may not continue to govern long, and a good understanding may (as it ought) between so near relations be cultivated. He has by this time pretty well exercised 'your' patience, so hastens to subscribe himself, 'your' most faithful and most humble servant.

Last Tuesday morning he was favoured with the recipient's of the 2nd instant, by which he doubts the recipient received not his of the 24th of last month in answer to 'yours' of the 15th of that month, which came to the writer by way of London, wherein he took notice to the recipient that he (the writer) had in his custody a lease and release executed by the recipient's father and mother in 1712, and an exemplification o a recovery suffered pursant to these deeds, of their estate in this county, which the writer would send by the recipient's servant if 'you' thought proper to dispatch 'him' for that purpose. In February 1717 'your' mother, pursuant to a power given her in that release, by deed revokes the uses in that release and creates now, and charges £1200 on her estate to 'your' sister, and reserves a power by this last deed to revoke the uses therein and create new, and accordingly in March 1729 'your' mother by another deed revokes the uses in the deed of 1717, and creates new uses, and by this last deed charges the same sum of 1200 to 'your' sister, and to paid? Within six months after 'your' mother's decease. 'Your' mother by this last deed releases the like power to revoke and create new uses. In both these deeds executed by your mother, a term of 21 years is granted to trustees to raise the 1200, and after the death of 'your' mother and determination of the term, the estate in both deeds is limited to the use of the heirs of the body of Thomas Williams on the body of Frances Williams begotten, and for want of such issue, to the use of the heirs of the said Frances for ever, and to no other use. He should be proud to see the recipient here, if the recipient thinks it necessary or otherwise. If he comes not, James (if the recipient pleases to send him) may have the lease, release, and exemplification for 'your' perusal. 'My' letter was sent by Mrs. Palfrey's son of the Lion, who was apprentice to Mr. John Jones of Llandovery, and promised 'me' to take particular care of it. Good sir, with much esteem, 'your' sincere, humble servant. The writer's respects attend Sir Nicholas. [Stained and Mutilated].

He had the favour of the recipient's of the 16th instant, and thanks him for his early letter to Lady Tynte. The account that Mr. Kemeys is to be removed is rumoured, Miss Mally Williams who came home from Bath having brought that piece of news. Mr. Evans and 'his' friends, since 'you' went home, have been very pressing for money and the sight of the deed which gives 'your' sister £1200, but very loth to show 'his' marriage articles, which the writer insisted to have a sight thereof, whereby it might be known to whom the money was to be paid and from whom a proper receipt was to be had for 'you'. At last finding no money was to be had without a perusal of the articles, last Friday was agreed for producing them, and accordingly Mr. Wm. Vaughan brought them, whereby the writer found £400 of the fortune is to be paid to the trustees, to be applied to discharge such debts as can encumber or effect any part of Penynant estate, besides the £2000 to be paid on the death of Mrs. Powell for her own sole and separate use, so that but 400 and not 500 is to be now paid. The writer can make up 200 which, with the 200 the recipient has, will answer that purpose. Evans was last Friday to write to Mr. Wilkins now in London to settle matters with Mr. John Powell, and then the writer is to know whether 'your' 200 should be paid in London or not; if in London the writer will draw on the recipient of the 200 to be paid to the Trustees or their order, the rest he will pay here and take care to have a proper receipt. When this is done he doubts Evans will find it difficult to get money to pay his own debts. When anything further is done in this affair, he will communicate the same to the recipient, and on all other occasions appear himself 'your' faithful and sincere humble servant. Be pleased to give Mr. Wilkins Queens Coll. receipt, who will be so good as to bring it to the writer.

Mr. Rowland Hughes and 'his' advisers have not used the writer and the recipient well in relation to the assignment, for he thought he might have seen the draft first and then been made acquainted with their intention of sending the same up when ingrossed, to be executed by 'you', whereby 'I' might have apprised 'you' of the whole affair, but it seems that that was too great a favour. Mr. Harcourt must be sued, for without that method no money will be had from 'him'. The writer was disappointed by Mr. Williams of Abercamlais, which obliged 'me; to take the money due by the mortgage. He supposes the recipient has hears of the death of Mrs. Dawkins; the manner of it threw 'your' sister into convulsions, but the fits abated, and last night she was safely delivered of a daughter. He sent this morning to inquire how she and the child did, and had for answer that both are hearty. He returns the recipient thanks for the newspapers. If the recipient is so kind as to continue the Craftsman, he will be obliged to him ans will pay for it. He supposes the recipient had no encouragement from Lady Teynt or Mr. St. John in the affair 'I' troubled 'you' with. When an opportunity offers, pray make 'my' service acceptable to Sir Nicholas.

This day fortnight, the 9th instant, the writer sent the recipient a letter giving an account of 'your' sister's inconsiderable resolution to pursue the affair with Evans, and that he was informed Mr. Henry Williams was preparing a draft of a settlement. He therein also desired to receive the recipient's order about supplying 'your' sister with any further sums of money, and concluding with his opinion that she was hurrying herself into ruin, which was not in his power to prevent. Having not the favour of an answer makes him suspect his letter reached not the recipient's hands, which partly occasions this, to be satisfied therein, and to add that a draft was prepared by Mr. Williams and carried by Evans to Monmouth Assizes to be perused by Mr. Clive, which Evans returned with last Saturday. On Friday evening last Mr. John Powell was at Penynant to wait on Mrs. Powell, in order to end matters in an amicable manner. Mr. Powell declined it, desiring it might be deferred for a fortnight. This intended delay, it is presumed, was with a view to hurry on the marriage in the meantime, but Mr. John Powell would not be put off so, for next day 'he' served one of the tenants with a declaration in ejectment on a mortgage assigned to a friend in trust for his father for 121 principal money, being part of what was paid by and due to Mr. Gab. Powell over and above the £2000 he was to pay by the marriage articles. Suits are commencing for other debts and the furniture and goods bought by Mr. Gab. Powell since 'his' marriage. He understands 'your' sister received a letter from 'you' this day sevennight, but the contents and everything else relating to her are concealed from your' sincere humble servant.

This acknowledges the favour of the recipient's last, and the receipt of the paper the recipient was so good as to send him in a frank, and were it not for 'your' trouble he would request a continuance of it. Mr. Palfrey was not so kind as to let him know Sir Nicolas was in Town, though the writer was that night in 'his' house, but knew nothing of Sir Nicolas being there until the next day after 'he' was gone. He is concerned he should miss so good an opportunity of paying 'him' his respects. He begs the recipient would convey his compliments to him. If some unforeseen affair does not happen he intends to perform him promise to the recipient, and do himself the honour of waiting on Sir Nicolas and 'you' at Edwinsford.

Mr. Evans and the recipient's sister are, it seems, aweary of their lodging, and are determined to set up housekeeping. 'They' were in hopes Mrs. Powell would have let them into part of Penynant House and to find themselves, but 'they' met with no encouragement. 'They' are now about taking the house on the Bullwark, where Widow Hughes formerly lived, - it is the other side the way over against Charles Lewis's. Mr. Evans has solicited him very much to write to the recipient about the latter's goods that are in a room at Mrs. Aubrey's; 'he' would be a purchaser, if the recipient is so inclined to dispose of them, and would give for them what any person shall judge them worth. 'Yours' of the 25th instant is this minute come to hand. He is much concerned to find by it that the recipient has been so much indisposed and that there is a necessity for a Bath journey, but all means must be used to procure and preserve health. Mr. Evans's interest money, which is duly paid 'him' and no arrears remaining, has reduced 'your' cash in hand to about £40. He will send to Charles Price to hasten in as much as will make up the sum the recipient writes for, and then send to Mr. Thomas Evans to pay 'you' that sum; 'he' goes some day this week for London. With great respects to Sir Nicolas.

He has been favoured with the recipient's of the 12th instant, but being not at home the day it came here, could not answer it sooner, He has by this post written to his namesake to desire 'his' assistance in perfecting the bargain for the Chambers and procuring of the money for 'you' in Town, taking notice to 'him' that it would be the work of some time to call in 'your' own money in the country, for which the recipient has 5 interest, whereas it may be had in Town at a lower rate, being put into good and safe hands as 'yours' are, 'your' estate in both countries being open. Since the present difference between 'you' and Mrs. Robinson is so small, the writer thinks the recipient had not better delay but close that affair. He has not yet had any account that Mr. Thomas Evans had paid the recipient the £70 the recipient was pleased to write to the writer for, and which 'he' has sometime since received of 'me'. He would be glad to know whether the recipient has yet put on the gown in Westminster Hall; if he has, he has the writer's sincere wishes for success therein and all other 'your' undertakings. Be pleased to make 'my' compliments to Sir Nicolas.

He will observe the recipient's directions in relation to the latter's books and linen, and do all he can towards mustering up of money for him. There is, the recipient knows, £1600 remaining of the 2000 left 'your' sister and charged on the real and personal estate. The year's interest of one £800 was due the 19th of August last, and of the other £800 the 19th of this month, towards which the money due for the goods Mr. Evans bought is to be applied. The money for goods was somewhat above £40, what remains to make it up to £80. He desires the recipient's directions about, for Mr. Evans calls on him frequently. He thinks, indeed, the recipient ought to prove his mother's will, and on the account od suing for Harcourt's debt which will not be paid without there will be a necessity of proving it, but this cannot well be done before the recipient is in the country.

Last Friday he sent a box with the linen the recipient ordered to Abergavenny, to be delivered the Monmouth carrier to be carried to London; 'he' puts up at the Bell Inn in Friday Street. He paid for the carriage from hence to Abergavenny; from thence up the recipient is to discharge. The box weighed 72; the usual rate is 1d. a pound from Abergavenny to London. Mr Evans is very importunate with him for 'his' interest money. He desires the recipient's order therein. He has made the recipient's sister acquainted that the recipient has ordered she shall have a refusal of the remaining linen. If she takes to them, the writer begs the recipient would think of someone of judgement, for he has none, to settle the value. He could not please in the sale of the other things, and therefore desires to be excused. He has not yet heard from Mr. Charles Price; he has written twice to him. He very much fears money will come in but slowly by the time expected. Mr. Harcourt declares 'he' is not liable to the payment of 'his' brother's debt, having had neither real nor personal assets to answer it, and therefore has nothing to say to it. He knows not why the recipient should not write himself to Mr. Gregory Parry, 'he' in the right of 'his' lady and her sister widow Harcourt being obliged (as sisters and heirs to Mr. Charles Penry, who was bound in the bond with Mr. Lewis Harcourt to Madam Williams, 'your' mother) to pay you. the affair he mentioned between Penry of Llwyne Kynterin and Miss Mally Williams is all off. He gave no credit to what was related of 'yours'; the account was brought from Carmarthenshire and not hatched here, though as likely a place as any. Last Tuesday Jack Williams of Abercamlais had a girl christened. The note 'you' sent, marked to denote the linen 'you' would have, is in the box, whereby 'you' may examine the linen with it.

This acknowledges the favour of the recipient's of the 15th, and his return of thanks for the London Evening Post which he also received. He earnestly requests Jemmy may not incur the recipient's displeasure for 'his' omission in not sending it sooner. The other newspaper came constantly, and having no other but that the recipient was pleased to send him, that came here, it was the more acceptable. The London Evening Post comes to several hands besides. He finds by some of the recipient's tenants that Charles Price is very earnest with them for money, but as yet none is come in. He will pay Mr. Evans and endeavour to get Mrs. Churchey to value the linen, if 'your' sister is inclined to be the purchaser. He has heard nothing in relation to tit since she was made acquainted that 'you' ordered her the refusal. He wishes the recipient's letters to Mr. Parry may prove successful, else he fears there will be a considerable deficiency. No care of the writer's shall be wanting to prevent it. With a tender of his humble respects to Sir Nicolas.

He was favoured with the recipient's last Sunday, and on Monday wrote to Mr. Parry, from whom he has not yet received an answer. Mr. Charles Price was with him at their Sessions, and acquainted him that if the writer could stay until their fair, which next Monday, 'he' thought 'he' should be better provided with money, which the writer thought best, lest Thomas Evans should leave London before the writer writes again, which will be next Tuesday or Friday. Let 'him' leave orders for payment of as much money as the writer shall send. An account can be paid 'him' here. He has had Mr. Evans's anger (which perhaps 'he' may think the writer values much) because he insisted on applying the value of the goods 'he' bought in part of payment of the interest money; 'he' is now paid all due the 19th of February last, which had sunk the stock of money in hand that there remains not much above £100. He was concerned to find the recipient's colic was returned in so violent a manner. He hopes 'your' next will bring the agreeable news of his being quite got rid of it. The Judges of the Circuit lay in this town last night. Ned. Williams of Abercamlais is dying, if not dead. Sincere respects to Sir Nicolas. With great truth. Pardon this scrawl, being not very well.

Mr. Charles Price came not here to 'our' fair last Monday according to 'his' promise. There is to be a fair at Builth next Monday, where the writer supposes 'he' is in hopes of receiving money from the tenants. He has plied 'him' with pressing letters and he is told 'he' is very active. He has not heard from Mr. Parry since he wrote to him last, which gives him ground to think 'he' is providing for 'you'. Ned. Williams, who was thought to be expiring, is very much recovered. Coz. Howell Gwynne has been pretty much indisposed, but is now in a fair way of doing well. Mr. Scourfield's fits of the asthma are more frequent than usual. The recipient is not to expect to hear from him again before next Tuesday's post at soonest, when he hopes to give him a more satisfactory account from Mr. Parry and Mr. Price. He will be very joyful to hear the recipient is got rid of his colic. Respects to Sir Nicholas. With much sincerity. Since he wrote the above, he received recipient's of the 24th. If Mr. Thomas Evans advances 'you' the money, he will pay 'him' the same here as soon as 'your' money can be had in, which he hopes will not be long before it will.