Edwd Williams, Flimston, to his son, Tally (Mr Taliesin Williams, Schoolmaster, near the Castle Inn, Merthyr Tydvil). Was glad to hear from several (but no thanks to the addressee) that they were all well. He has been greatly benefited by the very hot weather they have had lately, 'so hot that many people have fallen dead in the fields and highways by the Coup de soleil (stroke of the Sun)'. Reported outbreaks of a fever - he hopes it has not appeared in Merthyr. The need for rain. Is glad that Nancy did not attempt to come through such heat. He intends to see Merthyr once more if he can, and to begin his way through Cardiff in about a week, coming by short stages. He hopes Elizabeth is recovered.