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Will John Herbert Lewis be at Mold on Tuesday? Would like to meet to discuss matters. Thanks for the treat at Cardiff - '...the great feeling expressed at the thorough Unity of Wales'. Had a long conversation with Sir Isambard Owen.

The weather and his health.

Thanks for the letter on the position in Wales. Has discussed the position with the Prime Minister. There will be a debate in the House tomorrow. 'I fear you can hardly expect Unionists to take any action which wd. look as if they were giving in to a mass of opposition wh. was in itself admittedly illegal'. The Opposition do not want a settlement as the education issue will be useful in a general election. It would thus be difficult for the Unionists to force through the Bill.

Cadwaladr is delighted at John Herbert Lewis's letters to Morant. Much regrets John Herbert Lewis missing the debate tonight.

Is much impresssed by Morant's letter to John Herbert Lewis. 'Your shot has gone home....There are signs of weakening in Morant's letter'. John Herbert Lewis has much influence on the course of events.

Considers Morant's reply 'significant'. Both Morant and Anson have visited David Lloyd George, 'both humble & conciliatory'. Could John Herbert Lewis forward to David Lloyd George 'figures [he has] collected from the Welsh municipalities of cost of provisional orders &c'?.

Thanks for being allowed to see the correspondence between John Herbert Lewis and Morant. 'I should be very slow to believe that our front bench would be guilty of such cynicism as he suggests'. The Tories should be allowed to settle the question. Discusses details of Morant's letter. A firm attitude is needed at Llandrindod. '...The cudgel is the only argument that influences Balfour and we must use it by encouraging a vigorous attack on the Welsh Tory seats'. Will be at Llandrindod.

Regrets the Liberals can do so little in Parliament and that the Tories are 'all-powerfull'. His health and the weather. Includes a note on RL by Mrs Kitty Idwal Jones.

'...I think the question will ripen during the Recess, for the situation in Scotland is intolerable'. Hopes the two parties in Scotland will be able to agree upon a compromise which will be ratified by Parliament. The problems facing the 28 Highland Ministers. His health. Goes to Buckley to open the Carnegie Library on September 7th.

Wired to the Office to ensure that Llewellyn Jones saw the right officers. Hopes there will be no difficulty over the date of application under the Secondary School Regulations. Will be back in the office in two weeks. Hopes John Herbert Lewis and the Bishop of St Asaph may again attempt negotiations for the transfer of Voluntary Schools. The Bishop's position is made good by the Default Bill.

Has been told privately that Smith is anxious 'to hold on'. Unless asked to continue, he is likely to stand down before he leaves for India in the winter. Sees John Herbert Lewis as 'the only man who can decide the matter'. 'Private'.

There is no need for a meeting of the Association at present as a general election is unlikely for a year or two. John Herbert Lewis is in a most difficult position. Much regrets John Herbert Lewis's decision not to stand again in the Boroughs. 'After your indefatigable labours, and brilliant achievements, both in and out of Parliament, in the service of the Liberal Party, this will cause a pang to all of us'.

Samuel Smith is deteriorating mentally. Is pleased John Herbert Lewis is to go to Orchill. It is John Herbert Lewis's duty 'to stick to this County and to take strong measures with SS'. Much regrets the worry caused to John Herbert Lewis by Smith's wavering.

Resigned his seat because of his illness and weakness. Is most grateful to John Herbert Lewis for the work he has done during his illness. The operation at Edinburgh was a great success and his health is much improved. Has been 'beset with appeals to continue in Parlt'. Has no wish to upset John Herbert Lewis's arrangements. It may well be that no contest will take place in the County. Would be happy to bear the cost of a contest in the Boroughs if John Herbert Lewis were to stand. 'But this must be kept entirely private between ourselves - it is a simple act of justice'. John Herbert Lewis has worked hard to earn the gratitude of Flintshire. 'Private'.

Is dealing with Mr Smith's correspondence in his absence. Smith has been influenced by 'injudicious friends' in the County. An early settlement of the dispute is needed. 'Private'.

'Mr Smith away till tomorrow. Shall I hold back your letter or forward it? Thought possibly his letter to you might make difference'. Telegram.

Has doubts about a Redistribution Bill next session. Hopes Idris [--] is improving in the Boroughs.

Would welcome John Herbert Lewis's assistance with the accounts as he is unwell.

Has been given two separate berths on the 'Orient'. Has consulted Yoxall who anticipates a general truce on the terms laid down at Cardiff. The Free Church Council will be disappointed. The Carmarthen meetings were 'the most impressive I think I have ever attended. The spirit of the Revival seemed to have permeated the Delegates and to have inspired them with a new and deeper spirit of determination'.