| Disgrifiad | Concerning a vase. They are sending drawings of vases "taken from good ancient ones", and quote prices. No. 199 7 January 1901 Same to same, obviously in answer to an acid letter from Lord S. Regret the delay in forwarding the vase; "... the Trade Union have absoulutely refused to allow their men to work overtime, although we were prepared to pay the extra rates"; 2nd. vase not started; refer to no. 198 above, estimated prices, reasons for increase in price, and their admitted error in overcharging. They arenow in a position to begin the 2nd vase. No. 200 16 January 1901 Copy : Lord S. at Penrhos to F.&B. Is dissatisfied with vase sent; thinks the firm is "... too much under Trade Union influence"; complains of broken promises, undue delays, rises in price, and the fact that a pair of vases was ordered, not a single. The vase will be returned. |