William Rowland, Corner House,
- 1122.
- Ffeil
- 1869, Aug. 17.
Requests addressee's support for his application for a public house licence, which was now to be granted by magistrates and not Inland Revenue officers.
William Rowland, Corner House,
Requests addressee's support for his application for a public house licence, which was now to be granted by magistrates and not Inland Revenue officers.
Morgan Thomas, St Nicholas, near Cardiff,
Letting of addressee's farm. He would be prepared to live there part of the time if it was let to his father. The Rev. W. Bruce thought writer could perform most of his duties whilst living at the farm.
Writer's illness. Rees had gone to Egypt.
Instructions re estate matters prior to his departure for Egypt. Notices to quit to certain tenants. Does not wish to let any minerals or allow future tenants to cut their own coal because they were certain to sell.
Hopes addressee has had good sport at the Welsh Melton. His own experience there. Something mysterious about Hugh's retirement from the army. Believes he should never have been brought from Greece. It was cruel to make a man a gentleman without giving him the power to support the character.
Matilda Williams (nèe Smith), Craig Avan and Aberpergwm,
Family and local news.
Hill illness. Naples.
Addressee behaving very childishly in running away and having Mr Lloyd to coax her back.
Estate matters. Letting of Dunraven property. Dispute regarding ownership of part of the land. Money required to pay colliery and farm accounts.
Matilda Susanna Williams (née Smith), Aberpergwm,
Family and social news.
Good wishes upon addressee's marriage. Birth of a daughter to writer.
Personal and social news.
Writer's commission. Desired his appointment to be made before his marriage.
Writer's marriage.
Thanks for invitation to stay at Landough Castle. Arrangements for staying in London. Gratified addressee approved of his choice of music. Would bring any pieces of music she fancied with them on their visit.
Movements after leaving addressee. They had not gone to Aberystwyth because of the distance and the postchaises were difficult.
Lady Ashburnham, Ashburnham Place.
Had derived much pleasure from the visit of addressee's sons. Regrets they could not visit Aberpergwm this year. Would be glad to see them all at Ashburnham.