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Approves the Furnace Account, wages continued strict economy, and outlines measures to reduce not only the men but all other difficulties of the concern: "I will blow out two or three furnaces, refuse the Romney Metal and thus reduce the refractory spirit of the Men, the too great Make of Iron for the sale, the expenditure beyond the real funds of the Concern, Mr Bacon's rental, and my own disquiet as to finances".

The necessity of concessions from recipient if the concern [Cyfarthfa?] is to go on taking Romney Metal under the existing difficulties; a tender of thanks to recipient for arranging that half the delivery of Romney Metal shall go towards reduction of the debt to Cyfarthfa; and a proposal to make the proposed purchase of Coed Commar a partnership instead of a private purchase if recipient will pay 3/8 of the price. [Hall had 3/8 share in Cyfarthfa].

Refuses to continue to stand security for recipient with Messrs Butlers, and advises him to turn to other branches of his family.

He will not treat for the sale of Stoke Newington to the "gentleman in question" unless the latter will pay £20,000 for the whole property as it stands", except Plate, Linen, China, Glass, and Wine ... and carriages and horse and their apparatus".

Routine business instructions.

Reporting details of the successful Tax Appeal and commenting on the opposition of the Wilkins to his firm in Note Issue business. [Vide Letter 28].

Requesting recipient "to bring to a speedy Termination this unpleasant Business between Persons so nearly allied" since Mr Hall and Mr Kaye have agreed to abide by the decision of Mr Darncey or Mr Dampier.

Enclosing letters from Peirce [44 above] and Cousins. Concerning the Tax Appeal, distribution of the amounts involved as between Crawshay and Hall, and avoidance of future errors. A reference to the "pretty thief" Cousins, and to the troubles with the men: "I approve all your proceedings with the Men and recommend you to persevere with the Pudlers until they agree that their Luddite Oath is more honoured in the Breach than the observance".

W(illiam) C(rawshay), London, to Anth(ony) Bacon, Esqre, to request a meeting of recipient, Mr Hall, and himself to discuss the new "lease of the water"; and to request that recipient should forward all papers, letters, and the lease to the writer.

Declining either to lend recipient money or to stand security for him.

Again refusing either to lend to, or become security for, John Cousins.

Concerning John Cousins and Mrs Counsins's letter; the trouble with the Cyfarthfa men and his suspicion that Bailey is enticing the men away; instructions to make all available iron stones into saleable goods. Routine advices and personal matters.

Has consulted Mr Bacon and now encloses a Bill for remainder of the half year's rent of Cyfarthfa, with a request that recipient decide whether the Lease be made out to Mr Bacon (with Crawshay and Hall as tenants) or directly to Crawshay and Hall, either procedure being acceptable to Bacon.

Encloses various letters bearing on their joint affairs and discusses their attitude, in view of the difficulties at Cyfarthfa, to Bacon at the forthcoming meeting.

Personal and concerning troubles with the men. "Can Pudlers be got from Staffordshire and other places. When were the oaths administered and taken? Can you not find out and make example of some of the ringleaders in that offence".

In view of recipient's letter on the subject of the purchase of "Gwynne's Water" etc., he will not after all buy; a letter from Church on the subject and from himself to Gwynne are enclosed. Concerning the Balance Statement due to be made and "the horrid murders of Mr and Mrs Bonar".

Various personal and routine business matters, referring to Hall, Bacon, Gwynne, necessity for economy and the use of available waste metal in manufacture.

Is well pleased with recipient's conduct and letters and bestows praise on him. Advises that if a furnace has to be blown out (and "such was my idea even without the Riots") it should be one at Ynisfach and intimates that he will continue to stop half (or if possible two-thirds) the value of the Romney Metal in payment of the debt.

Instructions to blow out Ynisfach furnace. Personal.

Advising that owing to Mr Gwynne's illness, the Lease of "Gwynne's Water" should be executed as it stands by Mr Clurch and Gwynne's solicitors.