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Letter from John Lewis, chairman, Richard Lewis, Edwd Humphreys, and John Gittins, members of the Llanidloes Chartist Union, to [Thos Powell]. Invitation to speak at Llanidloes. There is plenty of fire in the town, and Mr Powell is the man who is best able to blow it into a blaze. Endorsed: 'Copy of Paper found in the house of John Lewis'.

Letter from G[eorge] A. Evors and R[ichard] [John] Davies from Newtown, to Viscount Clive, [Lord Lieutenant of Montgomeryshire,] at Powis Castle. Enclosing a copy of a placard extensively displayed at Newtown calling upon the people to march to Caersws. An equally large number of people are expected from Llanidloes. This placard has been circulated by a branch of the Political Union, who are violently opposed to the erection of the new workhouse at Caersws. Both the contractor of the workhouse and a householder who lets his house for the meetings of the Board of Guardians have appealed to the Petty Sessions for protection.

Copy depositions of William Garrett of the Metropolitan police, and John Armishaw of Welsh Pool, respecting the riot at Llanidloes on the 30 April. The former describes the capture of two prisoners in the morning, the consequent attack upon the Trewethyn Arms Hotel, and his eventual escape to a hay loft. The latter gives a similar description of the destruction of the hotel, and proceeds to relate how he was battered to unconsciousness by the mob as he was attempting to leave by the mail. His staff, pistol, handcuffs, and money were stolen.

Examinations, touching a number of statements made by Thomas Powell of Pool, ironmonger, at the Coach and Horses Inn, Pool, concerning the summoning of the Yeomanry to Caersws. Taken before Joseph Jones, mayor of the borough of Welsh Pool.

The escorts are under orders, and one arrest has been made. The pensioners from Montgomery should be attended to.

General account of the state of his detachment, - escort, orders, condition of horses, conduct of pensioners, etc.

Encloses a requisition signed by three justices of the peace for the county of Montgomery.

Order to attend parade and accompany Mr Woosnam in aid of the civil authorities.

One Edward Morgan, alleged to be one of the ringleaders, is in custody at Welsh Pool. His request for cavalry therefore becomes more urgent.

Has been informed by Col Williams Wynn that thirteen men have been arrested [at Llanidloes] and two committed to Montgomery gaol. Eight prisoners are being examined [at Newtown], but none has yet been committed.

Authorises a reward, suggested by Viscount Clive, of £50 in each case for evidence leading to the discovery and conviction of Jenkin Hughes, Isaac Lewis, Tom Jarman, and Abey [Abraham] Owen.

Reply to No. MB1/101. Commands him to dispatch a party of twenty to Welch Pool, to act as an escort for prisoners from Pool to Montgomery. Authorises his command of the pensioners, and suggests three parades each day.

Forwarding a communication received from the Rev. G. A. Evors and the Rev. R. J. Davies, and giving an account of the precautionary measures taken by them in view of the proposed demonstration at Caersws. Lt Col C. W. Wynn has arrived in the county.

Begs that Armishaw be allowed to return to Welsh Pool where his services are indispensable.

Letter from C. W. Williams Wynn from Llanidloes, to Viscount Clive [at Newtown]. Armishaw has been allowed to return, as he has not been able to establish the identity of the prisoners. The mayor and Mr Marsh are of the opinion that the services of his detachment are no longer needed in the county. The men as well have expressed a desire to return home.

Would like to see the affair further advanced before allowing the military forces to disband.

Encloses copies of his communications with Lt Col Chatterton postponing the inspection of the South Salop Yeomanry Cavalry 'until further orders'.