A volume containing a collection, 17 & 18 cents, of coats of arms, badges and crests made by Henry Chitting, Chester Herald, together with a full index to names (pp. 5-12).
A volume, 1751, mostly in the hand of John Davies, Pentrefoelas (1675-1769), containing an account of the life of the prophet Mohammed (pp. 1-10), an account told by 'Mr Harbert Griffydd o Gaer yn Arfon' (pp. 11-21), and miscellaneous poetry (pp. 22-78 passim). The tale noted in pp. 11-21 was published as a chap-book at Trefriw, c. 1780, with the title Adroddiad Nodedig o'r Byd Anweledig, &c. and was probably copied into this manuscript from an earlier edition of the chap-book.
Davies, John, Siôn Dafydd Berson, 1675-1769 Life of the prophet Mohammed, etc. (1751), NLW MS 255A
A chap-book, entitled Drych y Merched neu Fuchedd Araith am Wragedd yn Ddwy Rann, y Gyntaf yn cynnwys Dull y rhai Ffol, Yr Ail yn cynnwys Cynneddfau y rhai Doeth, containing two songs, in Welsh, written, 1754, by David Jones of Trefriw (1708?-1785) and arranged for printing. The margins of the volume are covered with references to books and manuscripts, in both Welsh and English.
A volume, 18/19 cents, containing a miscellaneous collection of notes, in both Welsh and English, in the hand of Edward Jones (Bardd y Brenin, 1752-1824) and others.
Jones, Edward, 1752-1824 Miscellaneous notes (18/19 cents), NLW MS 262B
A letter from John Thomson of St Petersburg, dated 30 August 1770, apparently written to a friend in Scotland who had at one time resided in Russia. The letter gives an account of various Scottish and English people residing in Russia at the time and also of the financial and political conditions of the country.
Thomson, John, St. Petersburg Letter from (1770), NLW MS 272C
A volume containing an essay, in Welsh, on the theme of domestic happiness by the Reverend Evan Griffiths, entered for competition at Glynnedd Eisteddfod, 1857.
Griffiths, Evan, Rev., 19 cent. Essay (1857), NLW MS 275C
A case containing seven books of sermons, in Welsh, preached at various places in Brecknockshire between 1773 and 1794; the material sheds some light upon the prevalence of the Welsh language in the county at that time.
A book containing agricultural wages and accounts, beginning December 1669 and ending September 1683, and probably belonging to the Gwysaney estate; the material is in a very dilapidated condition.
Three letters in the hand of David Richards (Dafydd Ionawr, 1751-1827) to the Reverend John Williams of Llanrwst, dated 12 January 1793, 21 July 1802 and n.d., and a letter in the hand of Thomas Lloyd Jones (Gwenffrwd) to Joseph Rogers, Gelli, Nerquis, dated 22 November 1830.
The letter-book of John Fenwick, of 69 Millbank Street, Westminster, containing copies of letters sent by him to the Right Honourable William Windham, Secretary at War, as agent for the volunteers and militia at Havant, Anglesey, Caernarfon, Flint, Carmarthen and Christchurch. The book also contains copies of letters and instructions forwarded to the militia and its officers.
Fenwick, John, Millbank Street, Westminster Letterbook (1797-1799), NLW MS 304D
A book containing notes, 1827-1830, apparently in the hand of the Reverend David Davies, Pantteg (1791-1864), on the scriptures, as well as general notes and entries regarding the death of his father, 1827, and of his mother, 1830.
Davies, David, 1791-1864 Scriptural notes, etc. (1827-1830), NLW MS 305D
Poll books for Pembrokeshire for the years 1765 and 1768, the candidates in both elections being Sir Richard Philipps, bart, and Hugh Owen. A petition, signed by eighty-four persons, in favour of the bill introduced by Sir Henry Mackworth against the pressing seamen has been inserted at the beginning of the books.
One of five volumes, 1817-1831, consisting of the original manuscript of the Bible Commentary written by John Jenkins, D.D. of Hengoed, Glamorganshire.
Jenkins, John, 1779-1853 Bible Commentary, original manuscript (1817-1831), NLW MS 315E
A volume, in two parts, early 19 cent., containing a miscellaneous collection of papers, music sheets, and documents, etc. belonging to Edward Jones (Bardd y Brenin, 1752-1824).