Dangos 12287 canlyniad

Papers, 1868-1870, relating to the building of Penybont, Llanfair Talhaiarn, Denbighshire, including five letters from the architect, John Jones ('Talhaiarn') (NLW MS 16094iE, ff. 1-8), two letters from his brother, Thomas Jones (NLW MS 16094iE, ff. 9-12), one of which was forwarded by Cecilia Roberts, owner of Penybont, to her brother and sister, and accounts (NLW MS 16094iE, ff. 13-16); together with architect's drawings (NLW MS 16094iiG).

A volume, [1798x1810], containing anthems and psalm-tunes.

A notebook containing a translation by 'Paul' of the poem 'Myfanwy Fychan' by John Ceiriog Hughes ('Ceiriog'), probably submitted for competition at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, Llangollen, 1908. For 'Ceiriog's original autograph poem see NLW MS 239B.

Letters addressed to Dr. Mihangel ap Iwan by D. R. Daniel, 1929; Laura Davies, Llandrillo; William Evans, Llanddulas, 1923; Edward F. Every, Bishop of the Anglican diocese in Argentina, 1915; E. F. Hunt, London, 1928-1933; Mair Llwyd ap Iwan, 1929; Ellis P. Jones, 1917; Lewis D. Jones ('Llew Tegid'), 1918; Erasmus Jones, Buenos Aires, 1912; W. Meloch Hughes, Gaiman, 1920; John Howell Jones, Telsin, 1935; Cyril Moore, Buenos Aires, 1921; Elias Owen, Chubut, 1921; W. Penri Williams, Esquel, 1928; and his mother, 1912.

A volume, [1850]-1855 (watermarks 1849, 1850), containing pen, ink and wash drawings of ancient buildings and archaeological remains in Anglesey with accompanying text. The volume appears to be the work of Helen Spode (née Heywood), and also her husband, Josiah Spode of Hawkesyard Hall, Staffordshire, and of Plas Gwyn and Beaumaris.
The layout consists typically of a page of text in black and red ink and an illuminated initial in Celtic style, with a drawing on the facing page (thirty-five in total); additional drawings often form vignettes in the text. A few of the drawings are initialled 'H.S.' (ff. 12, 31 verso, 39, 41) and 'J.S.' (ff. 10, 33). Subjects include various cromlechs, churches and castles; the majority are in the east of the island, including Beaumaris (ff. 1 verso-13) and Penmon Priory (ff. 14 verso-26). The volume also includes a single parchment leaf (f. 67) containing a copy of the illumination on f. 8 verso of the Bangor Pontifical (now in Bangor University, Welsh Library, Special Collections, Cathedral Collection).

Pedigree and achievement, 1598, of John Price [or Pryse] of Gogerddan, Cardiganshire, with fifteen coats of arms, all emblazoned and painted, compiled by Thomas Jones of Fountain Gate, Tregaron, Cardiganshire.
The pedigree consists of the achievement of arms in the centre and the arms of Price's male ancestors arranged around the border, and is an example of 'Style 5' in Michael Powell Siddons, Welsh Pedigree Rolls (Aberystwyth, 1996), p. 12. The pedigree is traced from the tenth-century 'Klothian ap Gwydhere' [Cloddien ap Gwrydr Hir] and his wife Morfudd, daughter of Owain ap Tythwalch. Although ascribed to Jones, the pedigree was written by one of a number of scribes employed by him (see Michael Powell Siddons, 'Welsh Pedigree Rolls - Additions and Corrections', National Library of Wales Journal, 32 (2001-2), 433-42 (pp. 433-4), and Daniel Huws, 'Twm Siôn Cati', Carmarthenshire Antiquary, 45 (2009), 39-45 (pp. 40-41, 45)).

Depositions, examinations, warrants of removal and other papers, 1848-1850, concerning the settlement of paupers and to their removal from the parish of Llanbister, Radnorshire.
The papers relate to the removal of Eliza Jones and her grandfather John Jones to Abbeycwmhir, Radnorshire, 1850 (ff. 1-13), Sarah Hamer to Llanbadarn Vynydd, Radnorshire, 1848-[1850] (ff. 14-17), and Martha Jones from Knighton to Glascwm, Radnorshire, [1849] (f. 18).

Account books, 1840-1877, of David Jonathan, farmer and drover, of Ffwrneithin, Dihewid.

A file of correspondence relating to the foundation, in 1911, of 'Cymdeithas Llên Gwerin Ceredigion'; a short history of the foundation of the society; an address by Fred Jones on 'Llên Gwerin Canolbarth Ceredigion', 1912; lists of subscribers; and some material intended for publication; and a circular relating to a proposed Ben Morus memorial, 1913.

Two musical compositions: 'Stafell Cynddylan' (holograph) and 'Who is Sylvia?' by D. Vaughan Thomas.

An extract translated into staff notation by Arnold Dolmetsch from British Museum Additional MS 14905, 29 January 1935.

Musical compositions by Evan Thomas Davies:- 'The Winds', a part-song for male voices, 1914; 'The Child and the Robin', 1920; and 'Eos Lais' miniature score for string quartette, 1926.

A composite text made of the extent of the castle and honour of Denbigh taken by Hugh de Beckele, 1334, being a transcript by Frederic Seebohm of British Museum Harleian MS 3632, ff. 1-48 and Maitland Library, All Souls' College, Oxford MS ff. 165-287. From f. 233 (NLW MS 17304E) onwards, the text was transcribed from Colonel Howard's manuscript. The text is written on the recto only and NLW MS 17304E is a direct continuation of NLW MS 17303E. Pasted in on the frontispiece is a letter, 1894, from the Clarendon Press, Oxford to Frederic Seebohm which relates to the publication of a facsimile of the Denbigh manuscript.
There are some annotations in pencil and red ink throughout both volumes and some notes in a different hand from that of the scribe inserted loose (NLW MS 17303E: f. 29; NLW MS 17304E: ff. 268, 273, 319).

Autograph specifications, dated February 1923, or work required in the restoration of the Priory House, Penmon, Anglesey by Geoffrey G[osset] Holme, architect, of Penmon. The manuscript contains architectural sketches (ff. 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 20, 30) and provisional sums (estimated amounts) relating to the restoration work. (f. 31).

Eleven volumes of Lett's Diary, 1848, 1855-1856, 1858-1859, 1862, 1865, 1876-1878, 1870, 1876, containing entries by William Davies of Brynffanigl Farm, Abergele, relating to personal, domestic, and agricultural matters.

A copy, bound in 1859, of Francis W. Newman: Theism, Doctrinal and Practical ... (London, 1858), with manuscript notes and corrections by the author, who was a younger brother of Cardinal John Henry Newman.

A typescript copy of a report on the Welsh colony in the Chubut Valley, Patagonia, prepared by the Reverend David Powell Richards, M.A., chaplain in the Royal Navy, and addressed by him from H.M.S. Flora, at Monte Video, 8 April, 1901, to the Hon. Sir William A. C. Barrington, K.C.M.G., H. M. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Buenos Aires. Accompanying the report are numerous appendices and insets, including a typescript statement of authorities as to the boundaries of Argentine; typescript extracts from The Review of the River Plate, 8 September, 1900, and Y Drafod, 9 November, 1900, touching the results of recent municipal elections in Chubut; a typescript copy of a letter, 4 July 1900, from R. Groome, commodore, H.M.S. Flora, to the Secretary of the Admiralty, reporting on his visit to the Welsh colony; manuscript copies of a letter, 29 August, 1901, from Hy. Vansittart Neale, Admiralty, to A. K. Wilson, Vice-Admiral Commanding, Channel Squadron, and a letter, 11 September, 1901, from H. D. Barry, Captain, H.M.S. Mars, at Lagos, to Vice-Admiral A. K. Wilson, touching arrangements for an interview between the Reverend D. P. Richards and the High Commissioner for Canada; draft minutes of a general meeting of Welsh settlers at Gaiman Chapel, 22 August, 1898, and of the first and second meetings of the National Council Committee appointed by the general meeting, 30 August - 7 October, 1898; a manuscript copy of a letter from the Welsh settlers to the British Minister in Buenos Aires, 18 June, 1900, protesting against their arrests by the Argentine authorities; and a manuscript copy of a letter, 5 March, 1902, from [D. P. Richards] from H.M.S. Mars, Channel Squadron, at Tetuan, touching the proposal for the restoration of the colony to British territory; and press cuttings.

A volume of 'carolau', 'cerddi', and 'englynion' by Owen Gruffydd, Llanystumdwy, Edward Morys, Perthillwydion, Thomas Edwards ('Twm o'r Nant'), Elis Rolant, Mr. Elis Elis, 'Aulodau gwir Eglwus Louger', Ellis Roberts ('y cowper'), Huw Morys, Pontymeibion, Reinallt ap Gronw, Hugh Jones ('Huwceun s Jon'), Jane ach Kadwaladr, Hugh Hughes ('Y Bardd Coch o Fôn'), and Thomas William 'o'r Cwrtt', in the hand of Hugh Jones, cowper, of Henllan.

A small notebook containing draft accounts of the treasurer of Glannau Rhyddallt Friendly Society, 1904-1909.

Notebooks of regional collectors ('gofalwyr') containing draft accounts of contributions paid by individual members of Glannau Rhyddallt Friendly Society, 1910-1914.