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A journal of a tour of parts of England and North and West Wales, July-August 1791, containing descriptions of towns, castles, inns and scenery and of incidents along the way.
The unnamed author, possibly a member of the Wilson family of Broomhead, Sheffield (based on contextual materials filed seperately), travelled with two companions, starting from Cambridge on 11 July 1791. The English itinerary included Oxford, Birmingham, Coalbrookdale and Shrewsbury (ff. 1-8, rectos only). In Wales they visited Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Llangollen, Bala, Conwy, Bangor, Caernarfon, Beddgelert, Dolgellau, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth, Devil's Bridge, Cardigan and Carmarthen (ff. 9-25, rectos only, 24 verso). The journal includes an eyewitness account of the Priestley Riots in Birmingham on 14 July (ff. 6-7), and of an altercation between [?Richard Tavistock] Price and three apothecaries in Bala, 21 July (f. 12). A recurring theme is their difficulty in hiring appropriate transport from various landlords (ff. 19, 20, 25). The volume includes three pencil sketches of scenery (ff. 26 verso, 27 verso, 28 verso) and rough accounts (f. 29 verso, inside back cover, front and back covers). The bill, [16] July 1791, for their stay at the Tontine Inn, opposite the Iron Bridge, Coalbrookdale, has been tipped in on f. 26.

Four items, 1922, relating to Richard Hughes' play, 'The Sisters' Tragedy', comprising a letter, 24 June [1922], from Hughes to the critic and playwright Padraic Colum concerning the production of the play (f. 2), enclosing a copy of the first edition, signed and corrected by Hughes (ff. 3-20), and a printed sheet of reviews (f. 21); and a cutting from The Weekly Westminster Gazette, 10 June 1922, p. 15, containing a review of the play (f. 1).
Also included is a programme, December 1943, for a production at the Belasco Theatre, New York City, of 'The Innocent Voyage', the stage adaptation of Hughes' novel A High Wind in Jamaica (London, 1929) (ff. 22-31).

Cyfrol, [1830au, hwyr]-1916 (dyfrnod 1827), sy'n cynnwys adysgrif o'r rhestr degwm ar gyfer Llandderfel, sir Feirionnydd (ond yn hepgor manylion tirfeddianwyr a thenantiaid), [1830au, hwyr] (ff. 2-13), yn ogystal â nodiadau, [20 gan., cynnar], yn llaw Charles Jones, Llandderfel, ar hanes y plwyf (ff. 13 verso-28, 78 verso-79), a cherddi, 1913-1916 (ff. 1, 78, 79-80, 81 recto-verso a thu mewn i'r clawr ôl). = A volume, [late 1830s]-1916 (watermark 1827), containing a transcript of the tithe apportionment for Llandderfel, Merioneth (but omitting details of landowners and tenants), [late 1830s] (ff. 2-13), along with notes, [early 20 cent.], in the hand of Charles Jones, Llandderfel, on the history of the parish (ff. 13 verso-28, 78 verso-79), and poetry, 1913-1916 (ff. 1, 13 verso, 77 verso-78, 79-80, 81 recto-verso and inside back cover).
Cynhwysa'r nodiadau restr o ffermydd a bythynnod Llandderfel a Llanfor (ff. 13 verso, 14 verso-20), ac ysgrifau ar deulu'r Llwydiaid, Pale (ff. 21 verso-22), teulu John Davies, Vronhaulog [Fronheulog] (ff. 22 verso-23 verso, 27-28 verso), Dafydd Edwards, Tyisa (ff. 24-26), a theulu Charles Jones (f. 26 verso). Rhoddwyd ychydig o eitemau rhydd mewn amlen archifol (ff. i, 82-86). = The notes include list of farms and cottages in the parishes of Llandderfel and Llanfor (ff. 13 verso, 14 verso-20), memoirs on the Llwyd family of Palé (ff. 21 verso-22), the family of John Davies, Vronhaulog [Fronheulog] (ff. 22 verso-23 verso, 27-28 verso), Dafydd Edwards, Tyisa (ff. 24-26), and Charles Jones's family (f. 26 verso). A few loose items have been placed in an archival envelope (ff. i, 82-86).

Llyfr cofnodion Capel Annibynnol Pendref, Caernarfon, 1899-1917, yn bennaf yn llaw Beriah Gwynfe Evans. Ymhlith y cofnodion ceir gohebiaeth, torion papur newydd a deunydd printiedig eraill, gan gynnwys torion o'r Tyst, 1912, yn hysbysu marwolaeth a chladdedigaeth y Parchedig Lloyd Bryniog Roberts, gweinidog Pendref (tt. 107-110); hysbysiad, 1915, yn datgan sefydlu y Parchedig J. Camwy Evans ym Mhendref , ynghyd â thoriad o'r Tyst, 1915, yn ymwneud â'r un achlysur (tt. 133-135); a llythyrau, 1917, i'r Wasg oddi wrth Beriah Gwynfe Evans a'r Parchedig J. Camwy Evans (t. 170) = A minute book of Pendref Independent Chapel, Caernarfon, 1899-1917, principally in the hand of Beriah Gwynfe Evans. Amongst the minutes are correspondence, newspaper cuttings and other printed material, including cuttings from Y Tyst, 1912, announcing the death and funeral of the Reverend Lloyd Bryniog Roberts, minister of Pendref (pp. 107-110); a notice, 1915, announcing the establishment of the Reverend J. Camwy Evans at Pendref, together with a cutting from Y Tyst, 1915, relating to the event (pp. 133-135); and letters, 1917, to the Press from Beriah Gwynfe Evans and the Reverend J. Camwy Evans (p. 170).
Ceir hefyd yn y gyfrol ddetholion o weithredoedd, 1788, stâd Madryn, sir Gaernarfon (tt. 7-8) a detholion o weithredoedd Capel Pendref, 1790-1901 (tt. 9-10, 345) = Also included in the volume are extracts from deeds, 1788, of the Madryn estate, Caernarfonshire (pp. 7-8) and extracts from Pendref Chapel deeds, 1790-1901 (pp. 9-10, 345).

A volume, [1805] (watermark 1800), in the hand of 'J.W.L.' [probably Sir James Winter Lake, bart], containing an outline of Robert Southey's poem 'Madoc'.
The outline consists of a prose summary of the contents of parts one (ff. 7-111) and two (ff. 113-218) of the poem, as first published in Robert Southey, Madoc, 2 vols (London, 1805), with numerous quotations from the text throughout. A list of characters (ff. 4-5) and closing notes (ff. 218-219) are based on Southey's Preface. Also included are some of Southey's notes on Bards from the appendix to Vol. 1 (ff. 66-68); a description of the beaver from Thomas Pennant, History of Quadrupeds, 2 vols (London: B. White, Fleet Street, 1781, ESTC T113535), pp. 383-387 (ff. 71-76); several ink and watercolour drawings (ff. 2 verso, 5, 6, 7, 70 verso, 75 verso, 112, 113, 219), some based on plates in the printed work; and four prints which have been pasted into the volume (ff. 3 recto-verso, 6 verso, 85 verso). The volume was written to commemorate 'the departure of an affectionate son to Prince of Wales's Island [now Penang, Malaysia] in the East Indies on Sat[urda]y April 20 1805' (see f. 3); the new chaplain assigned to Penang in 1805 was the Rev. Atwill Lake, son of Sir James Winter Lake, Edmonton, Middlesex.

Account book, 1906-1919, of R. T. Evans of Caenfedw, Llangurig, co. Montgomery, farmer, including details of the buying and selling of livestock and crops, farming implements, coal and groceries; together with payments for rents and tithes, and wage accounts.

A copy of John Ceiriog Hughes, Caneuon Ceiriog ([Newtown], 1925), a selection of Ceiriog’s poems presented to John Cowper Powys on his birthday, 8 October 1954, by Redwood and Gwyneth [Anderson], including a letter from Phyllis Playter, 1966, to Evan Roberts, giving the book to him. There is also a copy of Llewelyn Powys, The Cradle of God (London, 1949), presented by John Cowper Powys to his 'friend of many years' Evan Roberts, in 1949.

Typescripts and ephemera concerning the Welsh composer, singer and actor Ivor Novello, including the order of service for his funeral, 6 March 1951, an address by Christopher Hassall read at the memorial service (printed and typescript), 26 March 1951, and the order of service; and papers relating to 'Redroofs', his home near Maidenhead, later used as a place of convalescence for members of the theatrical profession.

Eleven letters, 1894-1898, from Charles Ashton to David Roberts, printer, of London and Manchester, mostly relating to the compilation of his proposed bibliography of nineteenth century Welsh books (ff. 1-15, 25 verso). Also included are lists, 1894-1895, of Welsh books and books relating to Wales supplied by David Roberts for the bibliography, the first instalment of which was published as Llyfryddiaeth Gymreig o 1801 i 1810 (Oswestry, 1908).

Letters and papers, 1927-1938, accumulated by Sir Alfred T. Davies, relating to the Owen Glyndwr Memorial Institute, Glyndyfrdwy, Merionethshire, and Tŷ Mawr, Wybrnant, Penmachno, Caernarfonshire.
The file includes ten letters, 1932-1934, from Walter L. Irvine, landscape architect, to Sir Alfred T. Davies, President of the Memorial Committee, concerning proposed gardens for the Institute (ff. 7-25); papers relating to the commemorative stone, 1931, the opening of the memorial hall, 1932 (ff. 26-32), and the foundation and administration of the Institute (ff. 33-40). In addition, the file contains two letters, 1927-1928, addressed to Sir Alfred T. Davies from J. Elias Jones, regarding the preservation and future of Tŷ Mawr, Wybrnant, Penmachno, Caernarfonshire (ff. 42-5).

Letter, signed by Charles I at Oxford, 11 March 1643, requesting the Commissioners of Array and the Sheriff of Denbighshire to treat with Crown tenants and fee farmers in the county for the payment of four years' rent in advance.

A volume, compiled [19 cent., first half], containing a number of homilies on moral and religious topics by an unidentified Quaker (inside front cover-f. 19); together with extracts from the manuscripts of John Kelsall, Dolobran, Montgomeryshire, comprising brief accounts, 1701-1712, of meetings of the Society of Friends, including those held at Dolobran and yearly meetings of the Society in Wales (ff. 19 verso-27).

A composite volume, [1836x1887], belonging to Richard Owen Edwards, Penderlwyngoch, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, comprising two printed volumes of sacred music by his brother, the Rev. John David Edwards, entitled Original sacred music, composed and arranged by the Rev. John David Edwards, B.A., Curate of Aberdovey ... (Printed by H. Humphreys, Castle Square, Carnarvon, [?1843]), and Original sacred music, composed and arranged by the Revd. John Edwards B.A., Jesus College, Oxford ... ([London, ?1836]); and a number of hymn tunes, some composed by J. D. Edwards, apparently in the autograph of Richard Owen Edwards.

Manuscript instrumental parts, 1911-1912, of the cantata, Aelwyd Angharad, by J. Lloyd Williams.
They comprise parts for violin 1 (2 copies: ff. 1-12, 13-24), violin 2 (2 copies: ff. 25-36, 37-48), cello and bass (2 copies: ff. 49-62, 63-74), flute (ff. 75-82), oboe (ff. 83-8), clarinet (ff. 89-98), drums and triangle, etc. (ff. 99-100), all apparently orchestrated by J. Charles McLean.

Two letters, dated 31 December 1902 and 10 January 1903, from Joseph Parry to T. W. David, his impresario, relating to the first performance of Parry's opera, 'The Maid of Cefn Ydfa', at the Grand Theatre, Westgate Street, Cardiff, on 15 December 1902 (ff. 1-4).
Also included is a typescript letter, dated 29 June 1906, from W. W. Jones of Evan Jones & Co., steamship owners and brokers, Cardiff to T. W. David (f. 5), enclosing a statement of accounts (ff. 6-10) relating to the 'private affairs' of the late Joseph Parry, and to his opera, 'The Maid of Cefn Ydfa'.

A typescript letter (with brief manuscript end-note), dated 25 October 1928, from W. G. Perrin of the Society for Nautical Research to an undisclosed recipient enclosing a transcript, c. 1823, of a letter, dated 1 August 1823, written aboard HMS Fury by William Harvey Hooper, ship's purser. HMS Fury, under the captaincy of William Edward Parry, was on an exploratory voyage to seek out the Northwest Passage.
Hooper's letter contains a sketch map of part of the voyage (f. 6) and a table containing meteorological data (f. 11). The material also includes typescript notes relating to HMS Fury, HMS Hecla and Captain Parry.

Cyfrol yn cynnwys barddoniaeth gan John Jones, Ceunant ac eraill, ynghyd â ryseitiau meddyginiaethol a rhai ar gyfer y gegin a'r tŷ, yr oll mewn [?o leiaf dwy] law anhysbys = A volume of poetry by John Jones, Ceunant and others, together with culinary, domestic and medical recipes, all written in [?at least two] hands.
Nodir mai gan 'Gwilym Llugwy' (William Owen, Betws y Coed) mae un o'r englynion (f. 7). Ceir ôl adolygu a chywiro ar beth o'r cerddi, sy'n awgrymu efallai mai gwaith un o'r sgrifenwyr ydyw'r rhai neillduol hynny = One of the englynion is noted as being by 'Gwilym Llugwy' (William Owen, Betws y Coed) (f. 7). There are marks of editing and correction on some of the poems, which suggests that these particular ones may be in the autograph of one of the scribes.

Two notebooks, NLW MS 16798Ai being a printed account book for the year 1802 possibly belonging to a yeoman farmer or man of similar profession, NLW MS 16798Aii being a journal without dates and containing only rough accounts on ff. 6 verso-7.
NLW MS 16798Ai mainly contains details of accounts settled and owed together with general observations on the weather, agricultural duties, etc. There are rough accounts on inside front cover, ff. i, ii verso, 85 recto-verso, and inside back cover. The location of the writer is uncertain but may have been Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire or another county at or near the Welsh border as mention is made of travelling to Howle in Shropshire (ff. 13 verso, 42 verso, 43 verso, 44 verso), to [?Soilwell Farm] in Gloucestershire (f. 32 verso), to Hereford (f. 29 verso), and to attending Ross[-on-Wye] church (f. 23 verso).

Tri llythyr, 1886, yn Saesneg, at Vincent Evans oddi wrth T. E. Ellis, O. M. Edwards a John Ceiriog Hughes ('Ceiriog'); tair llythyr ar ddeg (un yn Saesneg) ac un cerdyn post, 1903-1918, at J. Owain Evans oddi wrth Eliseus Williams ('Eifion Wyn'), ynghyd â thoriad o'r Darian a gohebiaeth, yn Saesneg a Chymraeg, [1917], oddi wrth y Comisiwn Yswiriant Iechyd Cenedlaethol parthed Thomas Evans, tad Robert Evans ('Cybi'); deuddeg llythyr, yng Nghymraeg a Saesneg, 1912-1914, at J. Owain Evans oddi wrth Robert Roberts ('Isallt'), ynghyd â thoriad o'r Rhedegydd, 15 Chwefror 1913, sy'n dwyn llythyr oddi wrth 'Isallt', toriad parthed 'Isallt' o'r News Chronicle, d.d., a barddoniaeth Cymraeg a Saesneg, 1911-1913, yn llaw 'Isallt' = Three letters, 1886, in English, to Vincent Evans from T. E. Ellis, O. M. Edwards and John Ceiriog Hughes ('Ceiriog'); thirteen letters (one in English), and one postcard, 1903-1918, to J. Owain Evans from Eliseus Williams ('Eifion Wyn'), together with a cutting from Y Darian and correspondence, in English and Welsh, [1917], from the National Health Insurance Commission in relation to Thomas Evans, father of Robert Evans ('Cybi'); twelve letters, in Welsh and English, 1912-1914, to J. Owain Evans from Robert Roberts ('Isallt'), together with a cutting from Y Rhedegydd, 15 February 1913, which contains a letter from 'Isallt', a cutting relating to 'Isallt' from the News Chronicle, n.d., and poetry in Welsh and English, 1911-1913, in 'Isallt's hand.

A register of baptisms, 1813-1865, at Capel-y-Glyn Calvinistic Methodist chapel, Llangywer, Merioneth. The names of ministers who carried out the baptisms includes that of the Reverend Thomas Charles ('Charles o'r Bala') (f. 2).