Ffeil Boxes/ Box II/ Bundle 5/ No. 569. - W(illia)m Thompson, London, to William Crawshay (II), Merthyr Tidvil,

Reports the result of a deputation - the County of Glamorgan, according to Lord John Russell's speed, is to have two Members (of Parliament), and Lord Althorp's words suggest a separate member for Merthyr - and of an approach to himself by Guest, who will stand for the County, but to whom he has refused support. The uncertainty of the [Reform], Bill's passing; the necessity of recipient, Hill and himself acting together.