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Argoed 6th Decr '39

Sir,

I am in rece- pt of your Note

of the 4th Inst, I have no evidence

that I can give ag-t Joseph Davies

only I believe that he is a Member

of the Chartist Club at Wm Williams

Argoed Mr Davies's Son I cant say

any thing but I heard that he is is a Member

Mr Pugh of the Coach & Horses - I cant say

whether he was at Newport or not

but had a Chartist lodge in his House

however I am given to learn

that he has been wounded that

may bring it to light, Mr Jones of

Bryn or Mr Phelton Myrtle Grove[*]

Surgeon are the most likely to

[*Thomas Felton, surgeon, Blackwood]

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to Know that. My Mrs & Self

with be at Monmouth according to

your request - and don't Send any

Vehicle for us - as we will make our

way - Could you find Geo Beach
& Aron Smallcomb -Daniel Jones
the Secretary at Wm Williams likewise

Charles Powell a Shoemaker a C-lk[?]

those I could Indemnify - as being
the most forward in the Plot

I will be down at
B-lkwood tomorrow and if I can
learn any thing I will let you
Know - I am Sir
___________Yours Truly
_______________John Watkins[*]
Phelps

[* See Discussion/notes]

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[letter cover addressed to:]

Mr W. H. Phelps Esqr
Solicitor

[readdressed to:]
Beaufort Arms
Monmouth

Monm-
Shire

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1839
Argoed 6th. Decr.
John Watkins
Recd. 9 Do
Answd.

[with postmarks]
NEWPORT MON
9 DE[C ]1839 - 10 DE[C] 1839

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