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T[homas] Williams, Llanidan, to Hulk' Griffith, esq.,. Re property in Mallwyd and Llanfrothen, co. Mer.

The proposed sale of property to Sir H. Williams: advice to complete it quickly. Hg is willing to join in the conveyance when necessary.

The proposed trust deed for the benefit of Sir George Warren, expressing the writer's willingness to act as trustee only on condition that he receives no money from the execution of the trust, Discusses expenses already incurred in the execution of the deed, and whether 'Sir H. Wms' means to act as trustee.

Thanks Hg for his trouble 'about Mr. Wynnes affairs'; agrees to proceed in the sale of the estate.

Refers to the sale of 'W. Wynne's Merionethshire Estate' arranged for 19-20 Dec., 1777. All business will be conditional on the approval of the recipient and his colleague. Requests further directions from the recipient.

Refers to an auction at which Tw was present of property in Mallwyd, Llanfrothen and Festiniog, co. Mer.

General matters.

Griffith Pryse, Hendre Coed, to Hugh Griffith, esq.,. Gp is amazed at reports that he has resigned Bodwillim; asks Hg to let the bearer, GP's uncle, John Prees, have the farm, a good arrangement since Bodwillim and Hendre Coed are separated by weak boundaries. Thanks for a present to GP's little boy, note concerning the arrears of John Benedictus.

Griffith Pryse, Hendre Coed, to Hugh Griffith, esq.,. The arrears of John Benedictus are paid and to be sent to the Hg by GP's uncle, John Pryse, who wishes to confer with Hg about the tenancy of Bodwillim. News of GP's son; details of arrears of rent due to Hg.

Robert Roberts, Hendre Coed, to Hugh Griffith, esq.,. Good wishes and thanks. The bearer, John Pryse is recommended as a tenant for the farm of Bodwillim; Rr advises against letting it to Owen Richard, a troublesome neighbour. Rr hopes for HG's favour herein; he offers his brother in law to assist in receiving the rents from tenants.

John Pryse is to visit Hg to make an agreement concerning the tenancy of Bodwillim. Best wishes to John Griffith, son of Hg. News of the son of Griffith Pryse.

Proposes alterations in the seating arrangements at Llanaber Church for the families of Hendrecoed and Bodwilim. On the second sheet is a letter from Ann Pryse to Mr. and Mrs. Griffith, opposing any changes in the seating.

Buying a bull for the recipient. Endorsed with notes and a diagram concerning seating arrangements at ? Llanaber church.

[Sir] G[eorge] Pretyman, Cambridge, to John Griffith, esq.,. Gp has been instituted to the sinecure Rectory of Corwen, co. Mer., and goes there in July. Invites Jg to meet him.

Will be at Corwen on 7 July, and would be glad to see Jg there. Hopes to spend 10 or 12 days; intends to bring 2 horses. Is informed of a 'tolerable Inn' at Corwen, which however has no sign.

Writes to his friends at Brynodol 'whilst Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer is attending a Cabinet Council'. Thanks for hospitality during GP's stay with them. Hopes that JG's horses are recovered, and were found in time for Jg to visit the bishop of Bangor. Long description of GP's journey back to London, where he joined [Pitt] at Lord Chatham's 'where he red'd me just as he would have done when you and I first knew him'. Account of GP's time since then. Pitt wishes Gp to remain with him, but Gp would like to remain in the country - has been promised a living by Lord Shelbourne, and Pitt will also give him every assistance. Will probably spend next winter between Cambridge and London. The cabinet is at present unanimous, and ministers strong in both Houses of Parliament. Many believe Lord Shelbourne will not long continue as head of the Treasury. Pitt is to go to Lord North's house in Downing Street Gp stops at present at Lord Chatham's. Pitt was pleased at JG's letter and hopes to see him in the spring - is very busy.

Apologies for delay in answering Jg. Thanks for JG's letter and congratulations. Pretyman says Jg may visit London 'when the Season is fitter for it', to which Wp looks forward.

Apologies for delay in writing. The thanks of Gp and Pitt for HG's proposal of a tax on bankers; Pitt's intention is to increase the Stamp Duty on Bills of Exchange. Pitt has a scheme to prohibit the making of malt for private use; Wishes to know HG's opinion as to the effect of this on Wales. Gp believes the negotiations will end in peace, but expects 'warm work' in Parliament, especially from Charles Fox towards- Pitt. The difficulty of continuing with 3 parties in Parliament without a coalition of 2, Gp, as an independent observer, would like to see the present Government unite with Charles Fox and his friends; this seems unlikely, but everything depends on peace. Praises Pitt as a minister.