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Subjects covered are the copper standard and its problems (A1106); price competition in the trade (A1110a); the copper market (A1113, 1115, 1122); an enclosed letter from Richard Wise to John Henry Vivian about a horse (A1118); Crespigny Vivian's extravagant expenses (A1124); the Smoke Bill (A1129); Richard Hussey Vivian's intention to give up public life because of his wife's illness (A1130-1132); diagnosis of her illness (A1135); Richard Hussey Vivian's appointment to command the troops in Ireland (A1138).

Letters from John George Children, British Museum (1264), W. Clay, London (A 1265), A. Dickson, Woolwich (A 1266), M. Faraday, Royal Institution (A 1267), W. E. Gladstone, [London] (A 1267), Charles Gore (A 1272), J. Harding (A 1275), Richard Higgs, Swansea (A 1270), R. Hutton, [London] (A 1268), (?Berwyn) Jones, Loughor (A 1274), Innes ( ? ) Lyon, [London] (A 1263), G. Rd. Morris, Hampton Court (A 1279), J. Rickman, [London] (A 1271), E. (?Ashford) Sanford, [London] (A 1266), Sergeant Wilde (A 1269), W. Williams, Aberpergwm (A 1276), C. Wood (A 1262), and nine accompanying envelopes (A 1280a-i).

The subjects covered are the possibility of a new coalmine (A1281); copper boring (A1283, 1284); buying copper, details of Sketty church (A1286); the failure of several companies (A1287); the lease of Hafod (A1288); valuation of properties (with an enclosed letter to Michael Williams on valuation and sale) (A1290); the trade arrangement (A1295, 1306); the possibility of getting ore from Australia (A1295); minutes of a meeting about the standard price (A1296); news of the coup d'etat in Paris by Louis Napoleon (A1297, 1298); arrival of Australian ore and withdrawal of Sims and Co. from the market (A1307); accounts (A1303, 1305); foreign ore in Britain (A1304); share of the market and prices (A1306, 1308). Parts of letter A1307, about a wharf, are missing.

Showing concern for John Henry Vivian's health, buying of stock for Marino. (Enclosed, copy of letter by Arthur Jones to Capt. Penrice, concerning permission to shoot game).

Referring to John Henry Vivian's health, the Penrice case (enclosing a copy of the reply received, as well as a short note from L. Jones).

Asking if he may bathe at midsummer.

[On the same paper as A1320]. Referring to the children, especially Graham, and to Kate's headache.

Reporting the family is well and domestic affairs.

Referring to her (B. S. Vivian's) birthday, and her grandfather's present; and Miss Lamar's engagement to Lt Stuart.

Referring to an invitation to Duffryn and the education of the children.

Referring to the children, shooting parties, the lack of things to do for the women; a visit to a harem.

Referring to his travels in Spain; the fair of Seville, and a description of the town; Cordova, with a summary of the rest of the journey.

Referring to the price of wines ordered by Sarah Vivian.

Concerning his command in the 14th Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment.

Referring to the poor weather and Averil Vivian's health.

Sale of shares and investment in War Loan Stock.

Referring to the Vivian's hospitality in Swansea.

Subjects covered are grouse shooting; a poem by ?H. H. Vivian (A1560); a mining accident at one of his pits (A1562); a visit to Hildersheim to see H. H. Vivian the younger (A1566); end of a strike at Hafod Isha (A1583); the death of many friends from influenza (A1585); Alba's illness diagnosed as a heart murmur (A1586); the death of Harriet, the maid, in their London house (A1587); another journey to Norway (A1606); H. H. Vivian the younger's illness (A1609).