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Sir John Williams to Sir Charles Kemeys. Stating that his cousin Morgan could not decide whether to stand for Monmouthshire till Rowland Gwine, the chairman, had reported his case of Breconshire to the House, when he would decide between Monmouthshire and Breconshire; his uncle Probert and he himself would then determine also and would let Sir Charles know immediately.

Edward Kemeys to Sir Charles Kemeys. Sending him the enclosed, which he said was great news to him, adding that he was ignorant of what 'you great ones' had done in the business, but was willing to serve him.

W. Thomas to William Springett. Assures him of his vote and interest on behalf of Sir Charles Kemeys; hopes he has sought the interest of Mr Herbert, who had a great many tenants, who were electors in the manor of Rumpney and the hundred of Wentlooge, among them many in Glamorgan, the names of whom he lists; he could see no point of his writing to Uske, as he had no interest there; hopes the election would not be at Monmouth.

William Lancaster to Sir Charles Kemeys. He had delivered his letter to the Earl of Pembroke, who told him that he had been previously solicited on behalf of another person who intended to contest Monmouthshire, but he had refused to be concerned in the election, a resolution to which he must adhere, though he heartily wished Sir Charles all success; tenders 'Shone boke peath's' hearty thanks for his kind remembrance of five guineas.

Charles Hutchins to Tracy Cathmeye. If his distemper permitted, he would appear at the election to vote for Sir Charles Kemeys, though he had had a letter from Arnold with many sugared expressions, wishes to know where the Tredegar interest lay, and how the high sheriff stood; mentions the death of the young heir of Tredegar at Margam. Subscribed is a note in the hand of T. Catchmay, in which he reports T. Lloyd's opinion that parliament would be dissolved, in which view Probert concurred.

Nathaniel Gilbert to Sir Charles Kemeys. He was in the company of Messrs Arnold, Charles Price, Morgan of Llandeilo, Christopher Price and others, who declared their whole hearted support to Sir Charles in the coming election; Robert Gunter, though he had promised Sir John [Williams], would not in the least oppose his interests.

Nath. Gilbert to James Springett. He was unable to wait on Sir Charles today owing to the Quarter Sessions, but could do so on Monday next at Keven Mabbley.

William Springett to Sir Charles Kemeys. Reporting that Lady Kemeys, Master and Madam Jane's health were quite good; Charles Monmouth had been robbing churches in Wales; he wishes that Ruperra might be defended against him; the church, being so small, was much too crowded in the winter time. Badly dilapidated fragment.

Mary Kemeys to her brother, Sir Charles Kemeys. Sorry to hear that he was indisposed; she had heard that he had disabled himself by drinking too often, which was not good for either dropsy or gout; the pt bottle had not arrived; wishes any means might be found for the poor child's amendment; she was scarce to be trusted to go alone from one room to another, as she was so subject to fits; she was balked in the expectation of many fine things from her father when he was last in London, and he had not answered her letter; she had written about the allowance her sister expected he should give her, and about carrying the child to London to the lady who cures fits; my lady's expressions were so kind that Naney appealed to her as to whether the allowance she proposed, £100 a year, was unreasonable; they had consulted a sea surgeon, who had experience in curing fits, who had prescribed a medicine; urges him to send immediately a rent of £21 due to Mrs Grimes; Miss Mary presents her duty to Sir Charles and her mother, with love to her brother and sister; the writer and Naney send their service to 'my lady'.

J. Ffloyer to Sir Charles Kemeys. Thanks him for venison; he had just returned from the homage; he hopes that this court would finish matters, so as to give him a clear insight into the concerns of Sir Charles's tenants and the duties they owed him; the recovery of what was concealed or denied must be left to Sir Charles and the advice of better lawyers than himself.

Andrew Wiseley to Sir Charles Kemeys. Wishing him to settle an account for £6 due to him for 2 whigs and powdering.

Thomas Edwards to John Williams. Asking him to inform Sir Charles that he would apply the Dutch money towards Mr Colston's interest, which, when received, would not be above £120 clear, and there would now be half a year more due to Colston; he would be afraid to see him, but hoped to be able to pacify him till after Whitsun, when he would be at Cardiff for the audit; there was that month half a year's interest on £1,400 due to his, Edwards's son, which he expected to have, having had a 'changeable' election lately.

Edward Morgan to Sir Charles Kemeys. Mr Jenkins would be of the Grand Jury with Sir Charles at Cardiff; he would be of use to them if Sir Charles sent him a compliment.

Lady Jane Tynte to Edward Kemeys. Saying that there was nothing she or Sir Halswell would not do to secure her brother.

[Sir Charles Kemeys?] to 'my dear General'. Thanking him for kind enquiries after his late accident; he must not take violent exercise either on horseback or in a carriage; he was vastly flattered at his approbation of his regiment; no one could claim so much credit for it as Simmons. Unsigned.

J. Codrington to Edward Kemeys. He would do his best to serve Sir Charles Kemeys; he would be obliged if he could persuade Sir Charles to see Wraxall.

George Kemeys to Edward Kemeys. Seeking his interest with Mr Thomas of Ogmore to secure that living for his friend Mr Stanbridge.