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Notes relating to the relationship between the Arts and Sciences, and comments on the social behaviour of the lower classes, 1787-1788.

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

Petitions and notes, 1780-1786, intended for the Admiralty, the Board of Ordnance, and the Crown, including fragments addressed to John Ibbetson Esq., of the Admiralty, concerning Bedford's development of a more durable metal for the production of ship anchors, rudder irons and guns, 1780-1782; a petition addressed to the Board of Longitude noting possible improvements to the quality of iron used to manufacture compass needles, 1780; a petition to the Crown concerning the Steel and Iron Bill and Bedford's endeavours in the iron trade, 1785; and a copy of a petition to the Board of Ordnance, 1786. The file also includes some items bearing annotations and manuscript music by Iolo Morganwg.

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.

Papers relating to salaries and terms of employment, 1767-1787, including drafts of the terms and conditions of employment for labourers, forgemen and apprentices at Cefn Cribwr; information on wages and length of employment; and notes concerning certain employees.

Papers relating to the building of stone arches, 1782-1787, including general notes on the design and construction of arches, measurements, details regarding keystones, and notes on the arches at the furnace in Cefn Cribwr. The papers within this file reflect Bedford's long-standing interest in the field. A builder's estimate for a house in Birmingham is also included.