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Minutes of the Committee of Trade of the evidence of Mr. Richard Crawshay and Mr. Joseph Stanley on Iron and Iron Duties. [Extracts from Brit. Mus. Additional MSS. No. 38220] [Typescript ].

Advising that low Ad Valorem duties or none at all, be placed upon certain items of imported foreign iron which are used in British manufactures and suggesting a classification of other items for the purpose of whatever ad valorem duties may be imposed. A Protest against "the absurd Tool Act". [Ibid. No. 38346].

Urges repeal of "this plaguey act" which he cannot understand but which he hopes does not place "impediment at our Customs on fresh arrival" [Ibid. No. 38229].

Solicits recipient's support against a measure now before a Committee of the House of Commons to place an embargo on the export of copper and urges him not to be misled by a self-interested "Birmingham Presbyterian". [Ibid. 38233].

Recipient's misconception of the intention of the Government which is to preserve a balance between the interests of venturers, owners of copper mines shippers, and manufacturers; to prevent combinations; and to give British subjects preference in the consumption of home produced copper. [Ibid. 38311].

Concerning the good demand for iron in spite of "the endless complaints of Guest in everything underselling us"; a reply sent to Pidcock [Letter 215b]; routine advises.

His determination not to add to his worries by the issue of notes; an enquiry as to whether it is too late to construct Hirwaun Mill for manufacture of small iron for export; the treatment of Guest as an open enemy; the complaints of customers about bolts. Personal his injury; his resolve not to yield to Wood and the womenfolk.

William Crawshay (I), London, to William Crawshay (II), his son, Merthyr Tidvil, to commit to recipient's discretion the treaty with Blakemore for the sale of irony with the caution that the price to Blakemore will fix the future price of iron. His own preference to hold rather than sell low, and then enter into full competition if others accept the rejected order.

Concerning the renting of Nanty-y-glo by recipient for £60 - 10s, per years which the writer does not find excessive. An offer to let recipient have Brynteg at £15 - 2 - 9 per year.

Routine business advices: an order taken at low prices.

The necessity of not allowing other houses to undersell the London House any more instructions to go as low with the tender to Blakemore as any other house is prepared to go. [Inscribed on Letter 198(a)].

Concerning his treaty with Blakemore, in which he will try to avoid going to a low price; the problem of Mary Crawshay and Mr. Wood; the making of small iron for which Hirwaun is unsuited; the superior quality of the new Cyfarthfa bolts; his attitude to Guest. A proposition that the three brothers Crawshay act as bankers in the issue of Cyfarthfa notes, or that the writer himself should do so.

A promised improvement in the sales when ships are available and other routine business matters. His deep thought over the tatter of the note issues which is not yet decided. Personal.

His disapproval of recipient's offers to Liverpool firms; such business must be done only through the London House; to whom recipient is asked to offer whatever he has to dispose of at low prices to avoid damaging the market. Personal: the trouble over Mary Crawshay.

Personal - a plea to recipient, who is escorting his mother to Bloomsbury, to stay a few days for discussion with the writer.

Personal - to welcome recipient's visit to himself, [inscribed an Letter 202(a).].

Routine orders and advises.

His intention to let the matter of the hate issue stand over for some months; his resolve that all the sale of iron should be done through the London House, "Our prosperity has risen that way and will be best maintained that way. I will not risk the fall and disunion attendant on any other plan".

All matters must stand for decision until the meeting of the partners after the balance sheets are drawn. Routine matters. His intention to retire if it can be accomplished with certainty of concord to all parties, but to stay on and exert all his powers to prevent mischief if such concord cannot be gained.

Personal - gardening topics. [Inscribed on Letter 205(a)].