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The letters, 1896-1916, are generally very lengthy giving full accounts of their author's activities and travels. Many refer to events and developments at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, notably its Welsh Library for which he was responsible from 1899 until 1907. His activities and difficulties at the Welsh Library are discussed in some detail. Some of the letters discuss John Glyn Davies's reading and researches and some his prospective applications for posts.

The letters, 1894-1913, refer to the writer's academic work, researches and publications on the Welsh manuscripts. He refers to his research trips to a number of libraries and archival repositories. There are also a few passing references to contemporary events in Wales and to developments at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Letters, 1925-1926, from J. H. Davies to his sister Mrs Annie Hughes-Griffiths describing his illness, papers concerning his death, sympathy letters to Mrs Hughes-Griffiths, lists of acknowledgements, and press cuttings containing tributes and obituaries.

Correspondence, papers, and legal papers, 1910-1911, relating to the administration of the estate of John Rowland Jones of Bulls, Wellington, New Zealand, deceased.

Legal papers, 1816-1844, relating to John Adams, tanner, of Carmarthen.

Most of the letters, 1902-1921, refer to the author's books, reading and researches. There is also some local and family news. Some of the letters make arrangements for meetings with J. H. Davies.

The letters, 1899-1913, discuss antiquarian books and the author's research work.

Papers of John Rees, schoolmaster at Llanddewi Aberarth. They include pocket diaries for 1844, 1852 and 1867, each containing a large quantity of additional notes, mainly Biblical and religious. The residue of the papers comprise scriptural and sermon notes.

Correspondence and papers, 1914-1915, relating to the work of the Land Reclamation Committee and the Land Reclamation Society within Wales.

Correspondence and papers, 1896-1897, relating to aspects of the land question in Wales, including the manifold problems faced by Welsh tenant farmers, the report of the Royal Commission on Land in Wales, the convention of public meetings and conferences, and the appointment of delegates to attend conferences. The correspondents include H. Tobit Evans, 1896, D. Lloyd George, 1896, and W. Llywelyn Williams, 1896.

Certificates of the Contract for the Redemption of Land Tax in the County of Glamorgan, 1799 (together with related receipts, schedules etc.), related certificates and schedules, 1798-1819, and copies of the Poor Rate assessments for the parish of Llantwit Major for the years 1826 and 1834.

Miscellaneous, stray letters, 1867-1903, relating mainly to legal matters and cases.

The correspondents include Alafon (2), 1915, J. Mortimer Angus, Registrar of the University of Wales, (8), 1906-1919 and undated, D. Brynmor Anthony, Registrar of the University of Wales, (7), 1923-1926, Bodfan Anwyl (13), 1920-1924, Sir Edward Anwyl (9), 1892-1914, and Charles Ashton (7), 1893-1894.

The correspondents include: André Barbier, 1924, W. Ambrose Bebb (2), 1924-1925, Henry Blackwell, New York (9), 1904-1925, Ivor Bowen, 1914, Rev. Thomas Bowen, Merthyr Tydfil (7), 1911-1920, Joseph A. Bradney (23), 1909-1925, Thomas Brigstocke, 1915, W. Brigstocke (4), 1895-1899, and J. Davies Bryan, 1923.

The correspondents include: Carneddog (4), 1904-1921, Edgar L. Chappell (Welsh Housing and Development Association) (3), 1916-1917, Gwilym Cowlyd (5), 1898-1899, and Percy E. Watkins, Central Welsh Board, 1903.

The correspondents include: D. R. Daniel (3), 1899-1912, Thomas Darlington, 1901, Sir Alfred T. Davies (3), 1908-1917, D. Cunllo Davies (7), 1913-1923, David Davies, Baron Davies of Llandinam (16), 1901-1925, E. Clement Davies (6), 1907-1909, Ellis W. Davies MP (3), 1909-1912, George M. Ll. Davies (3), 1904-1925, Gwilym Davies, 1923, J. Glyn Davies, 1905, J. Gwynoro Davies (8), 1894-1925, and J. T. Davies, 1915.

The correspondents include: Robert Joseph Davies, father of J. H. Davies (22), 1885-1892, T. Huws Davies (10), 1909-1914, M. L. Vaughan Davies (2), undated, Walford Davies (39), 1919-1926 and undated, Sir William Llewelyn Davies, 1925, and H. W. C. Davis, 1924.