Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1662-1687 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
101 ff. (paginated 1-4, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7-200; old pagination 1-81 (with errors), 84-97, 100-110 (106 twice), 112-116, 98-99 on pp. 77-189, 193-194) ; c. 475 x 180 mm.
Repaired and re-bound at NLW (previous vellum covers preserved at end of volume (pp. 197-200)).
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
The volume belonged to Thomas Jones of Llanelidan, who has inserted family memoranda for 1682, 1687 and 1700 (p. 186); 'John Lloyd Esqr Ejus Liber 1709' (p. 171).
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A seventeenth-century merchant's account-book for miscellaneous groceries and draperies supplied to persons mainly in Denbighshire, 1662-1687 (pp. 1-76). The remainder of the volume contains copies of Welsh poems in strict and free metres, a copy of Areth Wgon, and a few recipes (pp. 77-190, 193-194). The majority of the poems are in free metres, and among a large number of authors who are represented the following have several poems to their names: Robert Klidro and Sion Prys Caerddynen. A table of contents is on pp. 173-174.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.
Conditions governing reproduction
Usual copyright laws apply.
Language of material
- English
- Welsh
Script of material
Language and script notes
Welsh, English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Leaves repaired at NLW with some loss of text.
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Available on microfilm at the Library.
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Preferred citation: Bodewryd MS 3F.
Note
Title based on contents.