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Letter from E. James to Rhys Vaughan stating that it would be a good idea for them to meet before Vaughan's return to Canada to discuss the memorial. He writes that he will not fail to let him know what happens and hopes that there will be an exhumation before the unveiling. He also asks his opinion on the inscription. Typescript.

Letter from E. James[?] to W.C. Howe, Cefn Mably Chambers. He apologises for the misunderstanding over the memorial and agrees that no steps should have been taken to erect the memorial until the family had been consulted. He writes that D.J. Williams's letter did not reach him for many days. He apologises for any upset to the Vaughan family and gives Howe the controlling interest in the matter from now on. He also states that he will be happy to co-operate in any further fund raising for the memorial. Typescript.

Letter from Edward James to D.J. Williams thanking him for the wire authorising the removal of the Rhoscomyl memorial. He states that he believes that the unveiling will be on Monday week and hopes that D.J. Williams will be present. He apologises that they have not been able to meet over the matter but states that they will be doing Arthur Owen Vaughan's memory a service by having the memorial put in its proper place. Typescript.

Believes that she is the Olwen Vaughan who studied Architecture at Liverpool after he had left. He once met her mother when she was visiting [J.] Glyn Davies. He never met her father but had seen him lecture when he was a boy. He has a letter which Arthur Owen Vaughan wrote to him with the encouraging answers of an expert to the questions of a beginner. He received a Fellowship in Welsh History for the purpose of examining her father's papers, gives details on their location and offers her the documents which are in his possession. Refers to his own prolonged genealogical study and compares it with Arthur Owen Vaughan's methods. Agrees with Olwen Vaughan that her father was a romantic idealist. States that the greatest authority on Arthur Owen Vaughan was [J.] Glyn Davies and that it would be a good idea to write to his wife. Wishes her every success with the biography and asks her to pass on his kind regards to Miss [Dorothy] Stott.

Difficult to convey how pleased he was to receive her letter the previous day. He introduces himself as the youngest child of Olwen Vaughan's late mother's eldest brother, giving information on the family, his work and hobbies. He enquires whether Olwen is a man or a woman's name, discusses the effect of Catherine Vaughan's marriage to Arthur Owen Vaughan on the family and of the opportunities which arise in South Africa. He apologises for the standard of his English because the home language is purely Afrikaans. He asks her to send snapshots of her family.

Apologises for not answering earlier, provides details on his work and gives his opinion of the cooperative movement in South Africa. Mentions an exchange of snapshots, enquires about her adopted son, Philip and asks her to tell him all about the reasons for adopting him. Praises his wife and writes about his children. He is glad that she is giving the matter of going out to South Africa some thought.

Apologises for the delay in writing and thanks her for everything including the Christmas presents. States that South Africa is suffering the effects of a drought and that the country is fortunate to be so rich in gold. Asks for her opinion on international affairs. Enquires after her little boy. Should he address her as Miss or Mrs? .

He has been on holiday and explains why he missed her birthday. Writes of his family and that the country is going through a very difficult time. Asks her to write soon although he does not have much time to reply.

Thanks her for her letter, informs her that his eldest brother has died and tells her that her idea to send Philip to a nursery is a good one. He is glad that she is still thinking of going to South Africa and is sorry that she could not find a correspondent for his daughter, Carie. He discusses the state of education, thanks her for writing her criticism of the cooperative movement and informs her that although immigration is tight to keep out undesirables, he is sure that the right type would be welcome.

Apologises for not writing sooner but she has had a stream of guests and has been away. Sends photographs (2). The first is of [J.] Glyn [Davies] and Hettie taken in 1952. The second was taken in 1950 in Llanarth, Cardiganshire [not enclosed]. In sorting Glyn's letters she has come across a copy of a letter from him to Mr E. D. Jones which includes a reference to Arthur Owen Vaughan and a duel. Encloses an extract. Gives information on camping grounds in the area and writes that it would be nice to see Olwen. Wishes her a happy new year.

So glad to receive Olwen Vaughan's letter but sad that she didn't receive it sooner, for her husband died the previous November. [J.] Glyn [Davies] would have been overjoyed to hear of the projected biography. Olwen was his favourite and he rarely mentioned the other three. She tells Olwen that she did not like Arthur Owen Vaughan, probably because he didn't believe that she was good enough for Jgd. She is glad that Olwen has adopted a child. Writes of Arthur Owen Vaughan's books and of her own family. She believes Olwen to have inherited her father's literary gift.

Encloses all he can remember about her father, hurriedly written and with shaking hand as he is almost ninety years of age. [It seems that only the first page of his recollections are contained here]. If the supplement is of use she may keep it, but otherwise would she please return it for he is bequeathing it for preservation at the Welsh Library at Cardiff. Wishes her every success with the biography.

Informs Olwen Vaughan that her letter dated 8 January has been receiving attention and that the notes enclosed with this letter are the result. The list contains all works by her father which are in stock and copies of the Western Mail which are kept in the library.

Glad to get her letter and he will help all he can. Writes of his recollections of Arthur Owen Vaughan and of the dispute between him and Lord Kensington. If she comes to London they should meet - he is usually to be found in the Reading Room of the British Library.

Writes that all copies of the Western Mail from 1869 to date are safe, however those published during and after 1952 are not yet available.

Letter from Rhys Vaughan, 33 Plymouth Road, Penarth, Glamorgan to E. James. He apologises for failing to meet with E. James in August and informs him of the children's wishes that their parents should rest in the same grave and that a single headstone should be erected. He writes that he would be glad to help in connection with the memorial but that he won't be able to do much as he will soon be returning to Canada.

Letter from W. Ll. Davies, Librarian, The National Library of Wales, notifying of a meeting of the Library Council and including an agenda. Note on back of the letter reads 'Additional info from Olwen Vaughan Aug 69'.

Writes about the weather and general information about knitting, etc., enclosing two photographs, one of which is of Walli and Ivy.

Letter from William C. Howe, 36 Windsor Place to D.J. Williams, 3 Cork Street, London. Howe is glad that a memorial fund has been set up, encloses a donation and gives a few details of his relationship with Arthur Owen Vaughan. He mentions that there are many members of the S. W. Circuit who would subscribe and that he will send a list if desired. Typescript.

Letter from William C. Howe, Cefn Mably Chambers to E. James. He apologises for the delay in replying and states that he agrees with Sir William that an impressive unveiling ceremony should be abandoned. He writes that he has visited the cemetery once before the exhumation and once since. Lord Howard has promised to pay expenses for the additional inscription. Typescript.