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Subscription account book (surnames A-S) of the Morriston War Fund, January-July 1919.

Subscription account book of the Morriston War Fund, January-December 1917.

Notebook of the Committee for the Care of Wounded Welsh Soldiers in London Hospitals, containing lists, [?1915]-[?1918], of patients visited by representatives of various participating churches.

Day book, 1788-1797, of the artist Thomas Jones, Pencerrig, relating to the Pencerrig estate in the parish of Llanelwedd, Radnorshire, recording details of payments received for rents, tithes and farm produce, and of payments made to servants and craftsmen, together with particulars of land tax payments and poor rates (ff. 17 verso-94).
Also included, in a different hand, are a barrister's accounts, 1758-1761, detailing the charges made for services rendered to individuals in London and Wales (ff. 1-17). Memoranda relating to tree planting are on ff. 63 verso, 65 verso and 84 verso; details of payments made to the artist Guiseppe Marchi are on f. 24. Extracts from the volume were published in R. C. B. Oliver, The Family History of Thomas Jones the Artist, of Pencerrig, Radnorshire (2nd ed., Llandrindod Wells, 1987).

Circular from Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education. Asks that the recipient consult and help circulate the enclosed booklet from the British Prisoners of War Book Scheme (Educational), and assist their efforts where possible.

Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Mrs. M. E. Marshall of the British Prisoners of War Book Scheme (Educational), noting that he has attempted to raise funds with little success in the past, but will continue to endeavour to help.

Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education. Explains that his letter to J. F. Roberts of 13 Mar was forwarded to himself as present holder of the office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales. Informs that he has signed the statement sent by Professor Gilbert Murray on 23 Feb. Notes that resolutions of Senate are not valid until confirmed by the University Court, which will not meet until July. Add that Senate were in favour, and is confident that the Court will take the same position. Will ask the Executive Committee of the Court to take action on behalf of the Court, in their upcoming meeting on 20 Apr.

Letter from Professor Gilbert Murray of the Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths, regarding the British Prisoners of War Book Scheme (Educational). He is seeking to arrange with examining bodies, such as the University, to accept prisoners' records of study as part of a course of study or examination, in order to encourage participation in the scheme. Refers to 'accompanying papers' and a 'statement' which are not in the archive.

Letter from Elizabeth Benson, Secretary of the Women's National Land Service Corps, to Principal E. H. Griffiths, confirming that names of volunteers are not required, only numbers, in order to establish how large an area will be planted for the coming year. Suggests staff volunteers could be accomodated separately, and be reassured that they would not find themselves working under the direction of one of the students.

Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Miss M. O. Davies, S. R. C. [Students' Representative Council?], requesting a list of students who have received parental permission to volunteer, and confirmation of the length of time the students will volunteer for, in respect of those who had not already provided this information.

Letter to H. Frank Heath of the Board of Education, confirming receipt of his letter of 18 Jan 1916 with reference to the case of Mr R. H. Greaves. The letter referred to is not present in the archive.

Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education, thanking him for writing to the War Office concerning the proposed release of H. T. Flint and Frank Dixey from military service.

Letter from George R. Thompson, The Laboratory, 69 Dock Street, Newport, to Mr R. H. Greaves, in support of Greaves' application for exemption from call up. Confirms that 'your special knowledge and skill is of the greatest value', and hopes a case for exemption will be successful. A note indicates that a copy of the letter was sent to the Royal Society and to Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge).

Letter from Edward Thomas to Helen Thomas, addressed Lydd, Kent, dated 'Sunday'. Formerly in envelope dated 14 Jan 1917, Lydd.

First line: The sorrow of true love is a great sorrow. Written at Lydd. Manuscript copy in ink in Helen Thomas' hand.

First line: It stands alone. Written 'travelling back from Gordon Bottomley's (Silverdale)'. Manuscript draft in pencil.

First line: Gone, gone again. Written at Royal Artillery School, Handel Street, London W.C. Typescript.

First line: If I should ever by chance grow rich. Written 'at Little Warley and Hare Hall'. Manuscript draft in pencil.

First line: Men heard this roar of parleying starlings, saw. Manuscript draft in ink.

First line: Harry, you know at night. Written in Steep. Typescript.