Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. A doe would be killed and sent up by the foot post; Oliver Jones had made a fresh suit to Sir Charles's cousin, Mary Button, and the marriage was to be solemnised on his return from London.
Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. Mostly concerning the killing and despatch of does to Sir Charles Kemeys and Lady Herbert.
Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. Does had been sent to Mr Kemeys and to Mr Morgan of Penrose, the latter being more than a little vexed at his new office [high sheriff of Monmouthshire]; his cousin Daniell had tried to dissuade Lady Kemeys from believing what was reported of Capt. Vaughan's business; the tenants complain of bad markets, lack of money and shortage of fodder for the winter.
Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. States that his disbursements since Michaelmas amounted to about £140, but he had little in hand, as he had not been to the tenants since the Cardiff fair on Monday last; Oliver Jones had come to visit Mary Button at Keven Mably and her parents had agreed the terms of the marriage settlement; he did not know who would succeed Thomas Grimston; hopes that from what he states of Sir Thomas Williams his actions would not be matched anywhere this side of Brecon, unless on the borders; believes that Mr Daniell had persuaded Lady Kemeys, his mother, that he was in earnest in prosecuting what tended to his settlement.
Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. States with reference to the Wenvoe estate that the attainder of [Edmund Ludlow] would not forfeit the right of his wife [Elizabeth, daughter of William Thomas of Wenvoe] to her estates; references also to the collection of rents, a request by Mr Rumsey of Bristol for a doe, and wishes him to use his influence to secure a post for the eldest son of William Morgan of Coed y groes.
Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. References to the collection of rents, the despatching of a doe to London, expressions of thanks on the part of William Morgan, and family news.
Unaddressed and Unsigned draft. Sending a lease to be sealed by the young Charles Kemeys, who must do it in person on the land; if it could not be done in the parsonage, it must be done on some part of the glebe and care should be taken that it should be done in the name of the whole rectory.
Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. Asks for instructions about the erection of a chimney piece and other building details; reports the drunkenness and insolence of the coachman.
Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. Enclosing Mr Packer's bill for £100; states that he had let the 'Dayne' farm; reports the discord 'in this town' (writes from Bristol) between Sir John Knight and Sir Robert Kann.
Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. Concerning financial matters, social gossip, visits of the family to neighbouring county houses, and visitors at Keven Mably; reference also to building work in progress.
Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. Discusses criticism by Sir Charles with the manner he had executed certain deeds of surrender and a misunderstanding of instructions as to the return of money; wants an answer to his questions as to what answer he should give Mr Carne, and as to what instructions he should give about the chimney; and repeats his request for a 1/2 a 'turn' of timber.
Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. He was endeavouring to find the place of Col. Mansell's abode, if he could not be found at Margam, so that a sergeant at arms, sent by Mr Walker, could enquire after him; informs him that his mother was very angry, threatening to leave Kevenmably and resolved to use all her power to force him to pay his brother and sisters.
Edward Login to Sir Charles Kemeys. Stating that in the case tried before Sir Samuel Clerke, brought by Sir Charles against Mansell, the Master has reported against the plaintiff because it was claimed that Mansell resided in Glamorgan and not in Middlesex, which was contrary to the affidavit submitted by the prosecution, but against which an appeal would be made to the Lord Chancellor; fears some persons have been influenced and others, having perjured themselves, 'deserve for public justice to be indicted for it'.
Richard William of Kevenmably to [Sir Charles Kemeys]. States that Marmaduke Gibs had taken a great deal of pains in the writer's business and hopes the report that he was being put out of office for being steward of Miskin were untrue.
Lewis James to his brother, Thomas. Desiring him to inform Sir Charles Kemeys that some lands, upon which a forge was built with other necessaries, a water course and pond, were contiguous to his lands at Ruddery and Machen and that the reversion of the lease, which would expire 1 Jan. next, belonged to John Harries of Abergavenny, who intended to sell it; if Sir Charles was interested he should act immediately.
Oliver Robotham to Sir Charles Kemeys. Concerning the execution of a lease to William Lewis; he had received about £100 in rents; concern over reports that Gibbs had been turned out of office.
Lady Mary Kemeys to Sir Charles Kemeys. Mostly social gossip; with references to her cousin Francis Kemeys, Lady Mackworth, and the pregnancy of Mrs Mansel[?l]; she was going with her brother Harry to Mr Royle's, where he was sitting for a portrait to give her.