A magical charm, issued by an un-named dyn hysbys (cunning man), to cure from illness 'the woman Ingram of Gilfach, Llanwnog, Caersws, Mont.', probably Elizabeth Ingram (1819?-1887). The charm, accompanied by several mystical symbols, is written in black ink on both sides of a leaf of feint-ruled paper taken from an exercise book or notebook. It is preserved along with its envelope, bearing the name 'Mrs Ingram', and a small contemporary cotton bag. Elizabeth Ingram is recorded as living at Gilfachrhiew [Gilfachyrhiw or Gilfach Farm], Llanwnog, in the 1881 Census.
Two charms found in Merioneth which were procured by one Thomas Thomas for the protection of himself, his family, and all his livestock against witchcraft and 'all evil diseases whatsoever.'
Two charms against witchcraft from the Towyn area of Merioneth, and photostat facsimiles of two similar charms discovered in the neighbourhood of Llanidloes?, Montgomeryshire.
A transcript of the charter of incorporation of the borough of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, 6 August, 1618, together with forms of oaths of a burgess and of an alderman or member of the common council.
Charter parties of the firm of John Owen & Co, Caernarvonshire, etc. Spanish, French, English. Between boards. Donated by H. Parry, Nefyn, February 1952.
Cheque and letter to Percy Fitzgerald from Charles Dickens, and a letter from Henry Fielding Dickens, son of Charles Dickens. (Formerly G. V. Roberts MS.) English. Between boards. Purchased from Patrick Roberts, Pencader, June 1965.
A manuscript volume with the words 'Entry Book' in ink on the back cover. The volume contains an alphabetical list of the freemen of the city of Chester, 1753-1824, arranged under the names of the mayors for the various years. The list appears to have been compiled c. 1809, and then added to. Inside the back cover of the volume is a list of aldermen and other office holders, both present and absent, 22 October 1824, at the election of Geo[rge] Harrison as mayor.
Notes of a libel case heard at the Chester Spring Assizes, 1842, where William Williams (Caledfryn) (1801-1869), Caernarvon was plaintiff and Hugh Jones and Owen Jones, Mold were defendants.
Accounts and other papers relating to Chester Street Baptist Church, 1708-1922; deeds relating to Chester Street, Wrexham, 1749-1883; collecting book, accounts, deeds and trustees documents of Holt Baptist Church, 1802-1943.
A collection of manuscripts and papers of Dr John Pughe, 'Ioan ap Hu Feddyg', Aberdovey, David Roberts Pughe, Clynnog, William Owen, Chwaen Wen, Anglesey, and other members of the donor's family.
An inscribed roll presented to the National Library of Wales on behalf of the Shanghai Library in 1988. The inscription is the work of the calligrapher Han Tiang-heng, Vice-director of the Institute of Chinese Classical Painting. Translated, the text reads 'Books form the steps leading to paradise'.
A scrapbook entitled 'Characters and Principles in Chinese Life, 1921-1928', being cuttings and a few typescripts of weekly leading and 'star' articles contributed to The Shanghai Times by the Reverend Evan Morgan, D.D., afterwards of Bristol. The articles were written partly under the pen-name of 'Cymro', and according to the writer's typescript foreword 'their range covers some aspect of the government and the people of China.' The volume also contains a typescript index of articles and an annotated photograph of guests at a farewell dinner given by Mr. Wang I-ting, 'noted artist, calligraphist, philanthropist', to Evan Morgan in a Buddhist monastery.
Papers relating mainly to Sir Richard Myddelton, 3rd bart, of Chirk Castle, co. Denbigh, and his daughter, Mary Myddelton, and to the Lloyd family of Plas Power, co. Denbigh (cf. NLW Annual Report 1970-71, pp. 64-7), including correspondence, 1704-1804, mainly on personal and estate matters, and domestic and estate accounts, bills and vouchers, 1709-1736.
A volume containing details of receipts and disbursements, 1718-22, of the trustees of the will of Sir William Myddelton (1694-1718), Chirk Castle, co. Denbigh. Stitched into part of a lease, 1627, from Sir Thomas Myddelton (1550-1631) of property probably in Lloran, parish of Llansilin, co. Denbigh.
