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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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'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.

? To Captain Gambold at Cardigan,

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.

? To [?Humphrey Owens Castle Island],

Things to mind in Dublin: to see the letter enclosed sent by Mr. Joanes and delivered to the collector Mr. Monck touching the bill from the writer in Mr. Edward Herbertt's hands for the trespass of the castle taken for custodium rent by an exchequer process; to discourse with the agent of Lord Gallway of the 13 plowlands, not to disoblige Major Power but to prevent the ruin of poor families. Burn this letter.

? To Lady Mary Herbert at Powis Castle,

If she desires to hear from the writer she should let her know how to direct her letters. Asks if her sister Anne is alive, for the writer has not heard from her for about half a year or more. The writer's nephews, Nine months or a year since the writer heard from his [r her] brother or sister. Torn fragment.

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