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Distress in countryside after war, he on committee for Cardiganshire and Carmarthenshire for distribution of relief. Suffering great particularly in north Cardiganshire Distribution of money, blankets and herrings in named parishes (1249). Price of corn and need for seed. Petition for repeal of Coal and Culm duties (1249-50). Scheme for improvement of New Quay harbour (1249), urges his support for road building schemes, e.g. Turnpike road into Brecon (1251-3). Congratulates him on birth of his second son and quotes 2 lines in Welsh by Edward Richard 'my predecessor in this school' (1253).

Concerning copies of her translation, Golygiadau Ysgrythurol ar y Byd Nefol.

Concerning an action against WEP for debt by a Mr Meredith. Asks for a compromise to avoid further legal proceedings.

A letter from WEP to John [ ] concerning the calling of a meeting of magistrates in Aberaeron at a convenient time for Colonel Love: the matter of the destruction of Llan-non Toll House, Isaac Evans accused. If there were sufficient proof then Sir James Grahame should be informed as it was desirable to keep troops in different parts of the county.

A name to be added to the Commission of the Peace for Cardiganshire to be sent to Lord Chancellor.

Copy of circular concerning appointment of special constables, and a covering letter from John Beynon.

Special police and rural police force and discussion of the question at Quarter Sessions.

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As all is tranquil in the county and Quarter Sessions at Aberaeron has decided police force unnecessary expense, he thinks it wise to do nothing at the moment. Colonel Hankey has suggested a smaller force.

Fire at Llanllyr. Offer of reward by Government and an assurance company.

General Brown being sent to restore order to disturbed parts of South Wales.

The proceedings at Aberaeron in the case against Isaac Evans and the Llan-non toll gate.

The destruction of the tollgate at Cardigan. He has received a statement and plan showing position of gate and he believes the people have a wellfounded grievance. He asks him to use his influence with Trustees to remove the gate to a more suitable position.

An official reply to WEP's desire to have a detachment of troops to guard the re-erected gate at Llan-non and the Lampeter area, which seems in direct contradiction to the magistrates desire expressed at Aberaeron that county quiet and no troops or police needed. Draft of WEP's reply (Nov. 20). He had misunderstood what was said at Aberaeron. Northern part of county only quiet. If troops withdrawn he thought there would be outrages in South, and so he wanted more police for whole county.

A personal letter following the previous one (1360). The refractory magistrates and their opposition to a police force.

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Rumour that the farm, the Castle, Llanaeron, the property of J. Beynon had been set on fire by the evicted tenant, Davis, was false.

A declaration by 2 magistrates that 2 police officers are not sufficient for p. Betws Ifan and Blaen-porth, so they have drawn up a list of men to serve as special constables for 3 months and demand they attend to be sworn in. Names attached.

Encloses a list (not present) of special constables who have volunteered for service in his area. Still much feeling against Poor Law. Has submitted a duplicate to Sir James Graham, and suggests Mr James of Pontsaeson as JP.