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[ ] From Falmouth, to the Reverend Richard Howard, Mold, Flintshire. Account of the illness and death of recipient's brother, who had died aboard the writer's ship.

[ ] From Kens[ington] to Mr. Gamble. He was concerned that satisfaction had not been acknowledged on Lady Jackson's judgement to Mr. Sherbrock. He wished the judgement vacated. Draft.

[ ] From Kens[ington] to the Bishop of Man. Proposals for a lease of Arg[oe]d [in the parish of Mold, co. Flint] from Lord Derby. Copy.

Referring to appointments in the Territorial regiment.

Stating that he was not sure whether H. H. Vivian was now entitled to vote in the Commons.

Arrangements for H. H. Vivian's introduction into the Lords.

[ ] In London to [Adam Ottley]. Mr Cremer had hopes, and, the writer believes, a promise from Lord Wilmington to excuse the recipient from being sheriff, but the Duke of Newcastle told Lord Wilmington that the recipient was the person particularly fixed upon. Mutilated, signature missing.

[ ]. Is addressing this letter to the leaders of the various political parties within Flintshire as a result of the interference on the matter of the question of the Director of Education. The Director did make a mistake in tendering his resignation and then overseeing the drawing up of a short list of candidates for the vacant post. He subsequently offered to remain in the employ of Flintshire County Council, and it was agreed to cancel the interviews for the post. There is considerable pressure on the County Council not to re-engage Dr Williams. Outlines some of Dr Williams's many achievements which have been of great benefit to the county of Flintshire. Hopes that these services will not be forgotten at a time of crisis.

[ ] Lewis, Llanelwy [St Asaph]. Huw T. Edwards's volume of poetry arrived on the last day of the year. Had intended to buy the book, but has now received it signed by the author. Craftsmanship and magic abound throughout the volume. Welsh.

[ ] Lloyd, Home Office, Whitehall, London SW1. The death of Sir Archibald Rowlands has been a great blow to the Committee. Has sent a message of sympathy to Lady Rowlands. The Home Secretary has resolved to appoint Sir Wilfrid Eady to the Committee to take Sir Archibald's place.

Withdrawal from the board of the Salonica Co.

[ ] Many thanks for Tros y Tresi which he found fascinating and stimulating to read. The writer in now in his nineties, and can recall the struggles for religious and political freedom which extend back over the last seventy years. All his friends agree that the foremost characteristics of the book are its sincerity and its incentive and encouragement to work on behalf of Wales. He is one of the few still alive who can recall thinking that the world was sure to come to an end at the death of Gladstone in 1898!.

Thanking H. H. Vivian for a copy of his book.

Wishing to speak to H. H. Vivian about the Welsh Education Committee.

[ ] Swancot. Has to write as three minutes on the telephone would not be sufficient to thank the new Owain Glyndr of Wales. Huw T. Edwards's resignation is the most sensational, most hopeful event which has occurred in twentieth century Wales. Huw T. Edwards has become the hero of the whole of Wales. Pleads with Huw T. Edwards to retain all his correspondence for the writer to read. Much regrets his decision to go to the Continent the very time the dawn was breaking for Wales. Hopes to meet Huw T. Edwards during the first week of September. The writer is one of many who are prepared to smooth the way for Huw T. Edwards. Welsh.