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Encloses depositions in the case against Powell. The evidence against Charles Jones is now complete. Also encloses the deposition contained in No. MB2/193.

The six appointments which the magistrates have so far made in the matter of Thomas Powell's bail have caused him considerable inconvenience. Though they are acting from the best of motives, it is time for them to alter their course.

Encloses a copy of No. MB2/198. Powell should not be released and must be kept from Newtown. Cannot object to Mansel on the ground of responsibility, but considers that he should not be accepted in view of his contemplated removal. One Thomas Williams of Oswestry has been mentioned as surety, but he has induced his solicitor to persuade him to refrain. Is in communication with the town clerk of Manchester concerning the movements of Charles Jones, who has left Birmingham. P.S. Has just been informed by a client that Powell's imprisonment is a better method of preserving peace than even a detachment of infantry.

Has been unable to find a suitable barracks for the Infantry. Mr Woosnam is, however, prepared to convert certain premises of his. Adds particulars of those who have had their guns taken and restored.

Case of Humphreys v The Sheriff. Encroachment by J. Griffiths of Keel in Llanfyllin.

Introducing Mr Shahony of Killarney.

General Robinson's place of burial. Estate business. Arrangements for journeys. Mrs Hanmer's interest. The Sutton property. Business with Mrs Willis. The purchase of the Irish fee farm rent. Including draft letter from Ryder to Lord Clive.

Roche's business. Irish estate.

Lord Clive's purchase from Samuel Home.

The accounts of the late William Hodges, the old Lord Powis's land agent and the claim of Hodges's executors. (With copies of letters from the Rev. Thomas Hodges, Holmes Chapel and Bromfield, concerning the matter, 1801-22). Help for the family of the Rev. Benjamin Edwardes, rector of Frodesley, co. Salop. With draft letters by Ryder.

Lots sold to John Jones, Edward Williams and Edward Morrall under Lord Clive's Act. Abstract of title to the manor of Trayan, etc., purchased by Robert Morrall. With draft letters by Ryder.

The executor in England of General Carnas.

Sends deeds of Pen yr Wtra estate. Interest on Mr D'Oyly's money.

Directs that the pensioners be allowed to return to Welsh Pool, where they will surrender their arms. The l2th Regiment is on its march from Aberystwyth.

Encloses an extract from No. MB1/129, the reward for Ingram's arrest, and also the lenient treatment of those who shall have surrendered their arms.

Has been informed that Lord John Russell has dispensed with the inspection of his corps. The conduct of his men during the disturbances in Montgomeryshire has been most exemplary.

Sir Charles Jones and he have visited Montgomery gaol, but the prison authorities deny all allegations of lax discipline. The keeper has, however, been guilty of carelessness and indiscretion in the admittance of strangers, but that was probably due to his good nature, and he is now sufficiently alarmed to prevent a recurrence of such trouble. Ingram, Powell, and others involved in the disturbances have been committed. The gaoler has received an unsealed intimidating letter. Suggests that the pensioners be relieved as soon as possible as they are expensive to the county and also because their tractability and efficiency leaves a little to be desired.

Complaining of the lack of fire, candles, cooking facilities, etc., at the regiment's quarters. Appended is a post-script by Wm Wilson, ensign, on behalf of Capt. Stirke, stating that it is desirable both for convenience and the safety of the town, that the whole detachment be quartered in the same place.

With a letter from T. Edmund Marsh from Llanidloes, to [Viscount Clive], enclosing the same. Mr Marsh adds that he will make further enquiries among farmers who have had their guns restored, but believes that he will have little success, as they live in fear of the Unionists.

A replacement for Mr Price, Lord Powis's agent in Ireland.