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Worst flood since 1831, when bridge was carried away. About half the land at Penybont under water. He fears a great deal of damage has been done to young wheat, etc.

Glad he thinks his terms reasonable. Sure Robin can be happy with them.

Enclosing third letter from [Lord] Hereford to Mrs Shelton asking to be allowed to stay with them. He hesitates about taking responsibility and in any case is too poor to keep him without pay. Asks R.L.V.'s opinion.

Could not keep the boy, Robin, at all times for less than £50 a quarter.

Writing articles for Saturday Review suits G.S.V. better than for Times. Disraeli's plan of selecting £10 voters of five towns for Indian patronage is absurd. Has looked at Pemberton's house and others but all unsuitable. Mr J. Williams of Rhaeadr has enquired whether Llysdinam is to be let. Asks for an advance of money until [his father's] affairs settled, details of financial position. Has ordered Cardinal Wiseman's book. Lewis and Walsh two members of deputation of Welsh MPs to remonstrate with Home Sec. about new assize scheme.

Written before returning to Clyro. Thinks he has let Aberithon to a man from Birmingham called Reynolds who said he wanted to leave the town and liked farming. He preferred a young Scotsman who wanted the place, but his terms were impossible. Hanging pictures at Llysdinam and matter of game birds.

Written just before leaving for Quarter Sessions at Presteign before Judge Truro. He uncertain about Judge's family connections. Many serious cases this time. [The letter is continued by his wife Mary after he has left for Presteign with de Winton, the High Sheriff] Social and family news. Asks for his autograph for a sick lady in Bath. Dr Lyde's illness.

Written to G.S.V. at Nice. His father well and had taken a prominent part in dinner at Rhaeadr to celebrate Lewis Lloyd's son's coming-of-age. Fanny Bradshaw, Lady Hereford's daughter, died in childbirth. He and Mary been staying at Harpton Court with Sir George and Lady Cornewall Lewis. Among the guests N. Senior and Mrs Grote, who knew George. Election of Chief Constable caused trouble and many journeys. Has advertised for a curate. Some family news. Very wet weather and roads badly broken up. Sale of D01 at Hereford.

Written to his brother when he (R.L.V.) was on holiday on the Continent. He intends going to Park House the following week to meet Henry Lushington. Frank Lushington is at Llysdinam.