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Llanfair and Brynodol Estate Records,
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W. Myddelton, Inner Temple, [London], to John Griffith, esq,

W. Myddelton, Inner Temple, [London], to John Griffith, esq.,. Has been asked to write by Sir John Wynne who with Sir Thomas Mostyn is about to make an application regarding duty on the carrying of coal on the coast. Encloses a memorial [not with the letter] delivered by them to the Custom House Board, where the commissioners advised settling by solicitors. Asks for information concerning the exact time when duty began to be paid. Wm intends to find when Conway, Carnarvon and Beaumaris were established as ports, not 'Creeks within the Port of Chester'. Regards to Mrs. Griffiths and Mr. H. Griffiths and his lady.

W Stevens, Downing Street, [London] to [Thomas James Bulkeley] Lord Bulkeley,

Wishes to introduce a delicate subject. It is said that Tjb is particular in his attentions to Miss Martin, so that people conclude an attachment. Let Tjb consider, and if he so wishes, make his proposal within a month, as another is also likely to be made in that time. On the second sheet is a copy of TJB's answer, undated from Baronhill: He is at a loss to answer on such a delicate subject. His youth upon first acquaintance, and upon greater familiarity later his wish to be polite to Miss Martin and her family dictated his actions. Wishes to continue in friendship to Miss Martin and the family. Does not wish yet to settle for his life, and would not be a bar to any other proposal to her.

Walter Jones, Cefn Rug, to Thomas Jones,

Acquiesence of Col. Vaughan, as Constable of Harlech Castle, though unable to see it as part of his official duty, to collect rents specified by Tj. Notes on probable previous custom. Wj requests copies of the rental and warrant and promises to make due arrangements for collection.

Will (Attested Copy) of John Thomas of Wefyn, co. Caern., blacksmith,

Testator bequeaths:. To his eldest s., Thomas Jones, 5s.,. To his eldest d., Jane Jones, 5s.,. To his d. Catherine Jones, 5s.,. To his grand-daughter Catherine, d., of Thomas Jones, £1-10s.,. His mortgage to pay his debts. The residue to his wife, Gaynor Williams, including lands which after her decease shall go to his s., William Jones. Testator appoints Gaynor Williams, his wife, as executor. Copy taken from the Episcopal Registry of Bangor.

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