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A later copy of a [?16th cent.] settlement between Reignald Davies, Marshe, Salop, and David ap Gruff; together with agreement, dated 1 November 1583 between Reynold Davies and John ap Harry, with typescript transcription of the same.

Miscellaneous bonds and statements (together with typescript transcriptions) relating to Maesmawr and the Davies family, comprising an indenture (1699), between Roger Morris, heir of Richard Morris, Maesmawr, and Susan Morris, widow, and Edmund Evans, Grange, Montgomery; proof for defendants mentioning Edward Davies (c.1583-1670) (undated); deposition of John Jones, Marsh, complaining against David Owen, Llwyn y Crain, Llanwnog, and others including Edward Davies (c.1583-1670) (undated); deposition of Edward Davies, Marshe, complaining against Richard Arneway, Mayes Mawre (Maesmawr) deceased, and the answer of Ellenor Arneway, defendant (undated); agreement (1636), between Percy Herbert and Edward Davies, Marshe; declaration (1651), by Edward Davies, Marshe, David Owens, Llanwnog, and Rees ap John, Llanvair; obligation (1665), between Williellimo (William) Griffiths, Llandinam, and Robert Davies; receipt (1669), from the Rector of Westbury (Rev. Cornelius Evans), for the sum of £3 bequeathed as a legacy to the poor of the said parish by Edward Davies, deceased, Vennington; deposition of witnesses in a cause pending at issue between Vincent Peers against Robert Davies and others (1683); indenture between Richard Morris, Maesmawr and Matthew Morris, and Richard Mason, Inner Temple (1683); agreement between Vincent Peers, Llwyn y Brayne, Montgomery, and Robert Davies, Maesmawr (1683).

Miscellaneous bonds and statements (together with typescript transcriptions) relating to Maesmawr and the Davies family, comprising a lease of property at Vennington by Lancelot Purcell from Edward Davies Maesmawr (1711); memorandum (1718), of agreement between Thomas Severn, Shrewsbury, and Edward Davies, Maesmawr; indenture (1718), between Edward Davies, Maesmawr and Jane Edwards, Trewern, and William Edwards her son; indenture (1727), between Edward Davies, Maesmawr, and Lancelot Purcell, Vennington; indenture (1732), between Robert Davies, Maesmawr, and Joseph Yeats of Pool; Final Concord made at Great Sessions of Montgomery (1734), between Phillip Morris and Robert Davies; indenture between Robert Davies, Maesmawr, and Joseph Yeats, Pool (1734); indenture (1739), between Robert Davies, Maesmawr, and John Humphreys, Llanerchidvoll, Montgomery; copy of receipt from W. Powell to Robert Davies for documents placed with him as security for a mortgage (1740); warrant (1753), Robert Davies of Maesmawr complainant; indenture (1756), between Robert Davies, Maesmawr, and Maurice Asterley, Hampton, Salop; indenture (1763), between Pryce Davies, sheriff, and John Edwards of Machynlleth; bond (1763), from John Edwards, Machynlleth, in the sum of £1,000; agreement (1766), between Pryce Davies, Maesmawr, and Griffith Jones of Maesmawr, Llandinam; notice of intent by Pryce Davies (1767); agreement (1768), between Pryce Davies, Maesmawr, and John Pugh of Poole; agreement (1768), between Pryce Davies of Maesmawr, and Robert Jones of Guilsfield; agreement (1770), between Pryce Davies, Maesmawr, and Benjamin Thomas, Trowen, Buttington; agreement (1771), between George Morris of Pentrenant, and Pryce Davies, Maesmawr; and a bond in the sum of £99 (1789), from Jane Roberts, Edward Roberts & John Roberts, Maenllwyd, and David Davies, Newtown.

Account and memorandum book of Pryce Davies (1731-1813), with entries dated 1751-1770, containing notes of accounts, receipts for various household items, and payments relating to the estate, including some rental payments; together with notes of memorandum relating to various household matters and animal husbandry including recipes and dates of local fairs. Much of the volume has been left blank.

An account book, with entries dated 1844-1853, of the trustees of Pryce Jones of the Rock; also including notes on the Charlton family by Rev. Herbert Davies (1871- 1945) and his wife Gladys (1883-1970).

Agreements and pleas relating to the Maesmawr Estate, including indentures between Rice Pryce, Manavon and Catherine his wife, Humphrey Humphreys, Pennant, and Thomas Ffoulkes, Broniarth (1775), and Robert Sontley Owen, Brynygwin, Dolgelley, and William Nanney, Maesyneuadd (1773); rental agreement of the estate of Garth Mill, Berrriew, Montgomery, by Humphrey Jones (1747-1748); lease of possession from George Henry Arthur, Earl of Powys to Rice Pryce, Manavon, and purchase deed for the same (both 1797); agreement between John Powell Pryce, Newtown Hall, and Lewis Gordon, Shrewsbury (1752); proposals made by Rice Pryce for the letting of Moat Farm, Manafon to Thomas Pryce (1824); and pleas, Morgan Montgomery to John Williams (1783), and Evan Jones to William Pugh (1805).

Papers relating to the estate of Ann Foulkes ([?1790]-1869), Trelydan, Guilsfield, including letters written by both Ann Foulkes and by others on her behalf ([1842]-1869); papers of the Foulkes family (1762-1886); legal papers relating to dispute of Ann Foulkes' estate (1867-1870); and sale catalogues and valuations of the Trelydan estate (1869;1871). The Trelydan estate was sold to Jane Anne (Devereux) Pryce of Maesmawr Hall in 1871.

The 1943 diary of Annie Davies (1872-1950), who lived with her sister Clara at Harlech. Both were sisters of Rev. Herbert Davies.

A volume titled ‘Apportionment of Tythes on Lands Belonging to Revd. J. Davies, Fronfelen’, containing tithe apportionments for lands and properties in the parish of Fronfelen, including Maesmawr Hall, Fronfelen, Porth y Gwibedin, Hengynwydd Fawr, Rhydfaes, Esgirmaen, and Dethenydd.

A copy of the New Testament (published 1867) purchased in Jerusalem by Jane Anne Pryce (1816-1898) in 1874, with notes on the flyleaf in three different hands. The volume contains a number of loose documents kept between the pages, consisting of news cuttings re the death of Geoffrey Pickford, Calcutta (undated); a Christmas greeting card from Geoffrey Pickford (1909), with a small photograph; copy of Birth and Baptismal Register certificate (1921); a photo labelled ‘G. P. 1/4/08’ presumably of Geoffrey Pickford; a pamphlet with intercession for churches for Naval and Military Forces (1914); and order of service for ‘The Crucifixion: A meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer’ (undated); and a prayer, ‘The Story of the Cross’ (undated).

Papers relating to the Buckley-Williames family, who became connected to Maesmawr through the marriage of Mary Anne Whitmore, daughter of Elizabeth (nee Davies) of Maesmawr and Richard Whitmore, into the Buckley-Williames family, Pennant. The file contains correspondence, consisting of letters from J[?ohn] Buckley-Williames (1848), Anna [Frances Parslow Buckley] Williames (undated), M[?ary] Buckely-Williames (1868), A. Howell (1872, 1881), and a letter to J. P. Davies from the Inland Revenue Office (1865) re succession duty; statements, comprising a statement of the Trust Affairs and Accounts of Pryce Buckley Williames deceased (1882), and two statements on the matter of the estate of Anna [Frances Parslow Buckley] Williames (1883 & 1884); a copy of the will of Anna Frances Parslow Williames (1878); and a schedule of receipts of John Devereux Pryce (1849-1851).

Papers relating to Clara Davies (1863-1950), daughter of Robert George Davies and Isabella Crabbe, consisting of correspondence, including letters from Clara Davies (14) (1898, 1922-1924, 1946-1947), Charles E. Howell (2) (1898), J. P. Beddoes (1) (1898), and J. H. Dickson (1) (1924); and various notes, including notes on family history signed C. Davies (Maesmawr Hall) (undated), a note titled ‘Copy of parts of a letter sent by my Aunt Clara to my father, by whom this copy was made’ (undated), and notes in the hand of Clara Davies, in memory of Pryce Davies, Maesmawr Hall (undated).

A folder of correspondence (1899-1933) relating to the Maesmawr Hall estate, the majority consisting of letters addressed to Rev. Herbert Davies and including letters from David Davies & Ellinor Francis (1) relating to the tenancy of Maesmawr Hall; Messrs North, Kirk & Co. (Solicitors) (7) relating to payment of debts from Mrs Pryce’s estate, reconveyance of mortgage, and the will of Rev. Davies; Messrs Cooke Bros (9) (Auctioneers & Accountants) relating to the sale of furniture etc, statement & accounts for Rev. Davies, a fire at Bronfelin, and valuations; National Provincial and Union Bank of England (3); Webber & Bull Solicitors (3) discussing the trust of Jane Anne Pryce; Edward Jones of Maesmawr Hall (who purchased estate from Rev. Davies) (2) also re the estate of Mrs Jane Anne Pryce; and Rev. Davies (4), relating to the sale of Maesmawr Estate.

Supporting documents for the case of Pryce's Settled Estates, 1921, including documents relating to the cases of: Davies vs Beddoes, including copies of affidavits (1899-1903), various court orders (1899-1902, 1935), copies of certificates of District Registrar (1899-1903), undertaking by auctioneer (1900), summons (1902), and statement (1903); Allin vs Beddoes, including copy orders (1898-1899); Davies vs Beddoes & Allin, including copy of certificate of District Registrar (1899); Jane Anne Pryce Deceased, including copy affidavits (1911), draft case (1910), orders (1911), and brief for applicant (1911); and Pryce’s Settled Estates, including copy affidavits (1919), memorandum (1919), and order (1919). The bundle also contains documents relating to the sale of Maesmawr Hall, consisting of order sanctioning sale (1911), affidavits (1921), memoranda (1921), and copy order (1935).

Davies family Bible (published 1867) which belonged to Major Robert George Davies (1836-1891) and Rev. Herbert Davies (1871-1945). The volume contains notes in two different hands, apparently those of Robert Davies and Herbert Davies, recording births and marriages of the Davies family, Maesmawr.

A series of Bibles (publication dates 1867 and 1893) belonging to members of the Davies family, Maesmawr, together with a file of presentations made to the Rev. Herbert Davies.

A series of bonds and administrative and legal documents (1583-1789) relating mainly to the Davies and Pryce families of Maesmawr and Vennington, including bonds, settlements, indentures, and depositions.

Papers relating to the Davies family, Maesmawr Hall (1673-1971) arranged in files relating to individual family members. The papers include correspondence, agreements and indentures, cuttings, bills and receipts, notes, certificates, sketches, and diary entries.

Various letters relating to the Davies and Prcye families, including letters (many addressed to Pryce Davies) from Cha[?rles] Jones (1) (1823); John Roberts (1) (1777); John Williams (1) (1783); Griff[?ith] Thomas (1) (1784); John Lloyd (1) (1784); John Pryce (1) (1801); Oliver [?Gamon] (6) (1810-1813); Tho[mas] Daniel (1) (1873); N. Pugh (1) (1810); [?Francis] Allen (2) (1820-1821); Hugh Owen (1) (1821); E. J. [?Moore] (2) (1839-1840); Geo[?rge] Matthews (1) (1847); J. Hodgson (2) (1847); R. Owen (1) (1848); B. Lloyd (1) (1849); Offley J. Crewe-Read (1) (1887); and J. A. Devereux Pryce (1) (1898); together with a number of administrative documents including cuttings from two [?16th cent.] deeds used as wrappings; writ of attorney by order of the Company of Mine Adventurers of England (1712); copy of indenture between William Williams, Brondannw, Llanfrothen, Rev. John Ellis, Bangor (1760); promissory notes (1821 and 1891); three receipts for Chief Rent due to the Earl of Powis (1773, 1781, 1783); agreement between Pryce Davies, Maesmawr, and John Jones, Vainor (1776); receipts (1778, 1780, 1786); Copy of Mr Canning’s Opinion (1822); note signed by J. D. (John Devereux Pryce) (undated); two bills for medical treatment (1847); Schedule of deeds relating to the Dolforwyn Hall Estate (1848); Letter of Administration for payment of legacy duties (1848); and a valuation of properties at Penygarn and Ty-mawr Farm, Penstrowed, and Red House, Llandinam, under provision of the Finance 1909-1910 Act (1913).

Various letters relating to the Davies and Pryce families, including a postcard from ‘Percy & Hilda’ (undated); and letters from B[?] Lloyd, (2) (undated, 1848); J. P. Haslewood (2), (1848); Thomas Pryce (1), (1848); Henry Nicholas (2) (1848); John Devereux Pryce (1) (undated); J. Humphreys (1) (1849); A. Howell (6) (1850, 1871); Geraldine H. [?Pugh] (1) (1870); Henry Philipps (2), (1871, 1872); and E. J. Small (1) (1892); together with various notes of payments and bills (1791, 1802, 1805, 1808, 1823, 1847-1848, 1872-77); bank notes addressed to the National provincial Bank of England, Newtown from Jane Anne Pryce (1849); receipts (1852, 1882); and shares certificates (1866, 1872).