Hopes addressee has had good sport at the Welsh Melton. His own experience there. Something mysterious about Hugh's retirement from the army. Believes he should never have been brought from Greece. It was cruel to make a man a gentleman without giving him the power to support the character.
Letters principally to Edward Lloyd on behalf of Morgan Stuart Williams,
Regarding lease to Mr Christie. Christie offers a higher royalty than the others, but any delay in signing may cause him to withdraw.
Concerning Christie's lease, claim is not to the entirety of the rail road. MSW claims a moiety of the wayleave, subject to his paying a proportion of the materials needed in its construction. Includes a note of the valuation of the railway between Sychryd bridge and Dinas Quarry.
Edward Lloyd, Aberpergwm, to John Bevan,
Copy letter regarding MSW's objections to the wording of the lease of the tramroad and wayleave, which gives the recipient an exclusive right. MSW claims a moiety of the wayleave, but does not dispute Bevan's ownership of the rails or plates.
Is writing to Cookson to instruct them to omit the words objected to by MSW. Asks what is to be done about the moiety of the line to the quarry, which MSW can purchase if he wishes, or it can remain in Davies's occupation.
MSW has no objection to Mr Christie. Bevan may remove his railroad if he desires. Christie has written to ask MSW to sign a petition to get a telegraph office at Parry's Post Office, but it would be better for Aberpergwm to keep it at the station.
Good wishes upon addressee's marriage. Birth of a daughter to writer.
Personal and social news.
Writer's commission. Desired his appointment to be made before his marriage.
Writer's marriage.
Thanks for invitation to stay at Landough Castle. Arrangements for staying in London. Gratified addressee approved of his choice of music. Would bring any pieces of music she fancied with them on their visit.
Movements after leaving addressee. They had not gone to Aberystwyth because of the distance and the postchaises were difficult.
Difficulties in obtaining grant of administration to Mr Williams.
Account for legal services.
Enclosing cotton and account.
John Bush (addressee's father), Abingdon,
Enclosing release of addressee's share of the purchase money for the estate of Burcot, Clifton and Dorchester.
John Bush (addressee's father), Abingdon,
Money matters. Distrust of banker and investment of addressee's funds.