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Mr. [Humphrey] Owen is ill. Inquires about the bill of £100. Encloses another bill of £100 payable to her and her sister. Draft.

Understands by mistress that the recipient remembered the writer in her letters. Expected recipient to have written to know how the writer had discharged the trust put in him (or her) but mistrusts by the concern 'I find her in' and continual illness. She seldom hears herself 'which I could hardly believe thinking you, sir to have that particular esteem that I must really tell you is but gratitude, it is strange there should be any alteration in you....... for that is of true friendship or love that doth not increase, but I hope better things of you'.

Result of his canvass in London.

Advice on how to proceed in a suit.

The writer's absence in Reims in making submission to their new Archbishop. Sorry for their friend's death. Letter from John Lynch. The writer's uncle Dr. Donogh Conell wrote in 1643 from Rome that his uncle (the writer's) was newly made the bishop. In the same year met in Rochell with an Irish priest f. John Russell carrying the bulls for the same creation. Met at Bordeaux with r.f. Terenense O'Brien, late bishop of Imly, who told the writer of his uncle's consecration at Watterford; his uncle died in 1653 or 1654. Odorna is of St. Bernard's order. S. Christianus, O Gonairche, bishop of Lismore. Concerning Skellig-Michael and pilgrimages and the story of the birds. The privilege of Ivrahagh. Pilgrimage at Crochan. The Franciscans at Irillach. Other matters concerning Irish ecclesiastical and monastic history. Incomplete.

The question of a charge for salary for attending the works at Esgar y Mwn. Draft.

Concerning Captain Hauking's behaviour in respect of the writer's terms for fishing in the river. Poaching near Triston Hall, co. Suffolk. Drafts.

Referring to a joint meeting at Mountgomery. Asks that Cos. Owen should be there that 'we' may hear what he has done in the Irish affair. Finds Owen has not given satisfaction in it to the ladies and Mrs. Herbert. Fragment.

The lowest offer had for driving the level at the Fair Chance mine. The writer is willing to make a waggon way. Terms for driving the level. Draft.

Mine Arthur and Fair Chance mine. Makes an offer to drive a level and sink air shafts at Fair Chance mine at £3 15s. per fathom.

Pool House of Industry. Draft.

Forgives Mr. Arrandel. Often wrote but no answer. Have undergone a great deal in this country of which the writer will tell long stories when they mest.

The mountain at Cwmdu.

Concerning a meeting at Shrewsbury about the mining concerns. With Company accounts. Draft.

Delivered enclosed to the Duke of Powis to which he replied when he had made money of the 'oars' brought by the Jean then he would pay the bill or part of it.

Explanation of the political compromise made by the Whigs in the parliamentary election for co. Salop and the part played by Lord Trentham. (Reference is made to the last election in 1723). Draft.

Wants news of brother. Congratulates him on 'my niece' marriage.

'Dear Brig[adie]r'. It is the touch stone of a true Catholic Protestant Christian to return good for evil, therefore from the bottom of his heart he rejoices to find the recipient in such high spirit and that if he is free from Han[ove]r rats in 'your' camp you have likewise nothing to fear from French wolves. His eyes are quite well of the soun[d]ness they had when recipient was so kind as to damn them by his letter. Poor David, who is the picture of his Papa, pushes hard at his learning. Believes Fleming is dead. Glad to hear Lord Malpas is promoted to a Company.

Informed that Mr. Jones's mob is to be down tomorrow by break of day or Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Impossible and dangerous for a stranger to find you [Gambold] out. Told by two of Jones's men that lodged at Llanbadarn.

Troubles him with a bill for £15 had of Edward Parry of Llanidloes.