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Correspondence mainly of the Powell family, their relatives by marriage and the agents of the Nanteos estate; arranged by recipient roughly in chronological order, and for each recipient in alphabetical order of correspondent.
Lord Castlemayne, Red Castle (Powys],
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Compliments him as Sheriff of Cardiganshire, who has the right to enter houses and hold lawbreakers on bail, according to Mr Oliver on special bail, which is double the debt, and appeals to him for justice [in recovering great tithes of Llanbadarn Fawr]. On dorse a covering letter from Thomas Oliver with Lord Castlemayne's request. Describes an affray between William Jenkins and Sir John Vaughan.
Letters to Col. John Jones, Nanteos,
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Letters to Thomas Powell, Llechwedd-Dyrys (1631-1704),
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Lord Castlemayne, Red Castle (Powys],
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Hopes to see him during his journeys to Holywell and Cardiganshire, and will send the venison he has asked for. Encloses a writ [not preserved] as he wishes certain persons outlawed.
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Has sent a length of white cotton cloth and gives the price. Hugh David asks for advice in case between him and his mother-in-law, whose father has consulted Mr Thelwall and Mr Williams.
[--]Tt Davies, Druslayne [Dryslwyn] to ? Sir Thomas Powell,
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An invitation sent on behalf of Lord Carbery to stay at Golden Grove on his way to Glamorgan.
Da[vid] Lloyd, ? Wern to 'Deare Co[usin]',
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Asks recipient and Sir Carbery to excuse him for breaking his promise to call due to change of plans. Refers to Sir Charles Bickerstaff.
John Lloyd, Aberleveny [Aberllefenni?],
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Thanks for kind overtures to his daughter, but he has already come to an agreement with another gentleman, and it would be very difficult for him to withdraw. Copy.
Hugh Bowen of Upton, a cousin,
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Social and personal, recommends a young kinsman as a Chancellor's clerk.
Cornelius le Brun, Mathafarn and Nanteos, a cousin,
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Family, business and legal matters. Burial of Sir Thomas Price. The mill at Tregaron.
Letters to and from Richard Powell (in London),
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A letter of thanks for favours to his brother Tom.
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A business matter, and his future bride and her dowry.
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A visit to Greenhill [Pembrokeshire] and other social news.
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Concerning the post of collector of customs at the Pool of Milford.
Thomas Powell, Llechwedd-dyrus, his father,
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Legal matters such as cases before the Courts, local news and personal matters.
Edward Pryse, Lodge, Llechwedd-dyrus, cousin,
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Personal and legal matters. Sir Hugh Middleton mentioned.
William Powell, Llechwedd-dyrus, his brother,
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The condition of Richard Powell's horses. Failure of attempt to settle differences between Edward Jones and his cousins at Nanteos, and other local news. His father's continued anger. Rumour that William Richard of Aberystwyth to buy Llan Lleer [Llanllyr].
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Letter to Madam Mary Powell, Greenhill. A letter to his ?fiancée.