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Papers relating to estate infrastructure at Cefn Cribwr, 1771-1785, including notes on the state of the roads at the forge; plans for two new canals at the forge and at a small colliery nearby; and some notes on stirring canals, improving meadows by mixing canal soils and lime, and on mending a broken dam. The file also contains pages from various booklets on water wheels and troughs; justifications for using one water wheel at Cefn Cribwr; and a printed plan of the canal from Coventry to Oxford, 1771.

Petitions and notes, 1796-1779, intended for the Royal Society of Arts, including papers relating to the manufacture of guns and ship anchors; petitions concerning premiums offered by the Society for white iron; and an undated fragment referring to Bedford giving a lecture at the Society.

Correspondence, 1766-1778, including draft letters concerning the process of making cast and bar iron and its supply, and rights over tolls and land. The file also includes notes on subjects such as gun-making and an account of Aberavon forges.

Correspondence, 1785, concerning Bedford's personal affairs and business, including a letter regarding the receipt and payment of bills.

Correspondence, 1786, largely relating to business matters, including a petition on account of Evan Giles regarding money, letters concerning the drawing up of a settlement, and offers to various individuals of some chaises.

Notes, [1775]-[1788], concerning Bedford's own writings. The file also refers to the Admiralty and some maps.