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The clerk of the peace will not deliver the commission which he received from 'my Ld'; he will inform the L[or]d Chancellor that the new justices are sworn and the new commission publicly read; it is said that Capt. Tayler is put up for election as a bailiff; Cha[rles] Hanmer is relapsed with the black jaundice; recipient is requested to ask Mr Chamberline for his vote in case Tonman does not stand; they design to bring in Sir H[umphrey] Howorth to succeed recipient in the borough; writer never gave the 'old Ld' cause to act as he has done; he has not heard these three months from Martha Morris; Weston is fallen into Duppa's hands; the 'Ld' suspects every one that comes to writer, and makes Mr Davies, 'our' collector, tremble; family illnesses. Damaged.

Price and some supporters named did nothing but give ale at Radnor; writer was there with Coz Lewis of Nantguilth and others named; as no one was mentioned writer thinks that 'they' had none. P. S. The coachman died last night; recipient is requested to get a new one.

Recipient is congratulated upon his success at Heref[or]d; writer presumes that Richards must pay the expense; success in 'our' sessions is not so easily obtained especially by a jury of the pres[en]t sheriff; writer asks whether Arnold has barefacedly deceived 'us'; recipient has paid a proper complim[en]t to Cozn. Monington, Wishaw, et[c].; writer enclosed a letter for recipient to send to Mr Clerk in Hereford; writer cannot write to Mr Worrall in Brist[o]ll; he wants 5 or 6 franks. [Not signed, but apparently complete.].

The circuits are held too close to each other; recipient is to get out of Ev[an] E[van]s, who is very apt to speak out over a cup, what are the chief points 'they' propose going upon; the patent is now with the attor[ney]; recipient thinks that Holl's affair is not within the act; he is requested to bring Bearcroft with him to Harpton; some of the jury might have some of the encroached lands; Thursday or Friday should bring 'us' to Harpton.

Recipient can't decline the honour, which will show his party; he is advised to cultivate his acquaintance with Beckford, who is so greatly interested in all the colonies; recipient probably said that the Sol[i]c[i]t[o]r Gen[era]l and the Duke of Northumberland were in the minority; writer hopes that recipient sees Lord Verney; writer is quite ignorant of what passes between James, Hugh and recipient; the proposal should come from Hugh.

Farmer's illness may incline him to make something better than enter into disputes; Seager or his sorry wife will give what trouble they can; that simple woman Mad[a]m Wright came with Mrs Seager to Old Radn[o]r; writer would have known of any canvass by Chase; he wishes they had added the privy purse to the civil list papers; John Vaughan would be ruined if not supported in his expenses at Hereford; 7 or 8 years have often passed without holding any court concerning heriots, etc.; the newspaper very often arrives open and torn by the penny post.

Recipient should not wish to put off the American affair; Ned L[ewis] has endeavoured to take the borough of Knighton; when the borough of Kevenl[lys] has been auctioned it may come before the House; Ch[ase] would have hard work to get in; recipient's aunt is far from well; recipient should have paid the fee farm to Mr Jackson; 'we' must let Hol[l?] alone; recipient's letter to Nantg[wyllt] must contain nothing but a how do you; writer will want grass for his horse near the Town; North can only be a temporary man; writer wishes to know if Bradshaw continues in the Treasury; he is more inclined to think that there will be a diss[olution] in April. P. S. Norton for chancellor will make the lawyers wild; Nugent will do for speaker.

Writer would encourage recipient's profession in every degree, but there are things he ought to be as much master of as any country gent; the farms are not let too dear; writer is in a fit of the gout and has been thrown back by the severity of the weather; he has above a whole year's bills to pay and no rents [due] till July; recipient's aunt desires him to look over the house as indisposition has kept them 'here' against their will; recipient is told to write to three of writer's old friends for franks; an information is lodged against Ned Tho[ma]s for selling ale without a licence.

'They' design to try John Vaughan's case at the next assizes; Ned L[ewis] is connected with the Knighton squabble; writer dare not trust James as he keeps nothing [secret]; Mrs Farmer has gone into the hands of Meredith; Farmer's son has come from Portsmouth to prove the will; a letter from Langley came by recipient's brother; Ben Evans begs recipient to send the butter tubs; if 'they' are told to take the stock off the Forrest they may tender comodogeth; there may be hopes for Mrs Austin.

Recipient's aunt has been ill all the winter and writer has been confined to his room since 26 March with gout, etc.; James has suffered all writer's houses to run to ruin; he hopes to be able to travel in about a week; he desires directions in the l[or]ds[hi]p affair as James is more stupid than ever; he has delayed speaking to the foresters until he knows whether a letter to each of them will be sufficient; he can't despise Medlicot sufficiently and shall long to see Mr Walters; this summer must settle things of family consequence. P. S. Accounts of Mrs Austin are favourable; Bell Allford has not paid the expense of her husband's funeral; the consequence of the cause with Parson Williams is trifling other than in interest; the crown cause may be left till spring; writer wishes to have no concern in Mrs Farmer's transactions; the entries in the corporation's ledger may be of service.

The administration is without power or credit to raise supplies; recipient's aunt desires to go to Bath, but writer would much rather Lond[o]n; Ch[ase] or any other may think or act as they please; writer is glad John Vaughan's cause stands so well; he has been at a great loss in ?Ri[c]kards' cause, and did everything himself without an agent in all the corporation causes; a very substantial farmer at Nash near Presteign was in custody as he was security with Holl for £200; recipient, who is too apt to fancy that common acquaintances are friends to serve him, has spoken to Holborn.

?Hawking in the other contributory boroughs must be hurtful to recipient; Powell has given him a full account of Chase's election; writer suggests giving some money to David W[illia]ms who gave directions to alehouses at R[ayader]; Ned L[ewis] put young W[illia]ms of Downton to take care of the Duke's Arms and 2 or 3 houses; as it is Radnor fair writer has several country folks with him. P. S. The indentures and precept have been found; David Morgan [? the under-sheriff] demands £5.5.0.

The person's letter to Hugh is extraordinary; writer has laid down to Mr Barlow large sums for him; writer hopes to get to Town in three weeks; Mrs Wright may do what she will; Paterson has settled the tax; the neglect of the lease may hurt 'us'; two of three friends have just come in. P. S. Upon hearing of the writs 'they' are all in an uproar at Gladestry.

Not a syllable will be dropped till the next election is past; Hugh told writer that Mrs Wright must have some [money]; 'they' are very fearful of Dr Stone knowing anything of the matter; the off[ice?] should be put into better hands, it being always much better in time of peace than when at war; the £23.5.6 should be paid without taking anything out of Child's hands; the new tenant may refuse to execute a lease as Muscot and others have run down the farm.

Mr James' [letter] contained conjectures in respect of Chase and young Johns; the Harleys want to get their bro[the]r merch[an]t for the borough, promising a court borough for Ned L[ewis], which he may not soon digest; Gw[ynne] James is recipient's chiefest watch; a letter may be left with him to Jack Powell; writer expects the horses for his homeward journey; he desires no more money from Jo[h]n James; he is glad the coal is come; Lloynabbaried's son will quickly carry any thing mentioned to Evan Thomas; writer would be glad to see Dr ? Stare; ? Gittans, Harry W[illia]ms of Evenjob and Twiscob, will be useful to spread [rumours] about and prevent promises. P. S. Burn this. [Addressed to Hereford, forwarded to Gloucester, and then to Cowbridge.].

The intention of writer and recipient is to recover His Majesty's rights and their own without the lease hardship to any man; people from above Rayader to Presteign are concerned; Evan Evans has been a great encroacher; he can't be ag[ain]st Ox[ford] nor greatly ag[ain]st us; he must be for [? Johnes of] Croft on every account; recipient is told to write to Mr Evans [of Lloyn barried] and Cousin Lewis [of Nantgwilt] begging them to secure all their freehold votes, especially ab[ou]t Comotyther, Rayader and St Harmon; writer would like a little talk with recipient before Presteign opens.

Recipient has been to the wells; the sheriff has signed the indentures; 'wee' were in a flutter in regard to the precept; recipient has sent the authority to have Evans' books searched to Dick Price; writer does not trust Evans and has dispatched Jo[h]n James to Knighton to try to get the protests [of the out-boroughs] before Dick Price goes to Evans; writer intends dispatching Harry and James to inspect the court rolls and to demand copies of all the pr[e]sentm[en]ts and admission of burgesses since 1767; writer does not want to press Mr Paterson for any delay, but desires to determine that matter; the gentry David Williams has to deal with are mush; Gwyn says Child's bills are as passable at Kington as bank [notes]; it might be best to see the printer who obstructs 'him'; cattle and sheep sold well at Radnor fair, but Hendwall has not the rent; writer hopes that recipient's next letter will not be more disagreeable than this morning's. P. S. Writer hopes to be up in ab[ou]t 3 weeks; Ned L[ewis] was at Radnor giving gingerbread; all say Chase will lose the election; writer dare not bring his best coach horse from home; at Knighton Mr James found that Dick Price and his clerk had gone to ? Sturbridge.

Difficulty is experienced at Rayader in getting 2 inhabiting burgesses - Probert, who keeps Cousin Lewis' inn, and young Hope - to sign an order making Harry and James their agents; should Paterson be quick, counsel's fees may be taken out of the q[uarte]r; Dick stopped the protest from Kevenleece; writer desires ye St James Chronocle [sic] every post; 'they' would have it a void election at Downton.

'They' persuaded Probert and old Hope to sign a proper demand for Evan Evans, who showed them the books; Harry is to come to recipient as soon as he gets up [to London]; the bailiff signed a copy of the poll as requested by Ned L[ewis]; Johnes has lost the Cardigan election; James brought writer not one fourth of w[ha]t 'wee' expected of tithe money; writer hopes to set out [for London] not later than Monday week; recipient will probably never see the protests again; writer has not heard from Havard since he called 'here'; the out-borough petitions could be signed at Lloynabaried; E. Evans will probably obstruct it; writer has not seen the Rayader bills brought by Mr Lewis' steward.

A variety of objects require all 'our' attention with strong prospects of success; James is confident of Evans complying with the burgesses' demand; as Dick Price's clerk had gone to Presteign, James did not get the protests at Knighton; Presteign's amount carried no less than [£]1,500; writer hopes to bring recipient's under [£]150; Morris has demanded 310.10.0 for his house [? the Cross], and Rich[ar]d Jones at least a farthing a pound too much; the Forrest rent discharge will be repaid when writer comes to Town; Mr Paterson may want to know w[ha]t's become of the Attor[ney] Gen[era]l's opinion or Wedderbone's; if 'they' have any notice of w[ha]t's done at the Cust[om] House it must be through a clerk; Harry refused to take £1.1.0 for going to Rayader. P. S. Ned L[ewis] set off this morning; E. Evans will surely not decline giving copies of the presentments; the House will command production of w[ha]t may be wanting.