Ffeil C/192. - To[Thomas] Lewis Lloyd,

Recipient's very obliging assistance in writer's last contest makes him believe that recipient will receive with pleasure the resolution 'my' uncle has taken of again offering 'me' as a representative for the borough; in consequence of the maturest advice they have determined to poll none but residents; Mr Bearcroft's opinion on this point was enclosed; writer expected Mr E[dward] L[ewis] to declare at the conclusion of our sessions; recipient is then requested to secure the votes of the residing burgesses of Rayder in writer's favour; he hopes to be at Harpton on 23 [Aug.]. Draft.