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Anthems and hymn-tunes, including 'Anthem angladdawl mewn coffadwriaeth am y diweddar Barch. John Elias, Môn' by Richard Mills [Rhydderch Hael], 'Seion, y geiriau gan y Parch W[illiam] Ambrose', 'Prynedigaeth', and 'Cwymp Meddwdod' by J[ohn] Ambrose Lloyd, 'Mawl yn Seion' by W. Matthews, and anthems on biblical themes by W[illiam] Owen, Foulk Roberts, and others.

The first of seven volumes of about six hundred letters mainly addressed to Thomas Gee and relating to a variety of subjects particularly in the fields of education, temperance reform, religious movements, and political questions. -- The principal correspondents are H. Adams, Ruthin, 1868; William Ambrose ('Emrys'), 1865; R. Myddelton Biddulph, 1868; John Bright, 1866-85; Joseph Chamberlain, 1885-90; David Charles, Abercarn and Aberystwyth, 1866-9; Sir Robert A. Cunliffe, 1872, 85; Dr. R. W. Dale, 1885; David Davies, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 1898; Sir. D. S. Davies, 1892; W. Cadwaladr Davies, 1884; O. M. Edwards, 1889-91; Principal Thomas Charles Edwards, 1889; Thomas E. Ellis, Dr. E. Herber Evans, 1877; E. Vincent Evans, 1898; S. T. Evans, 1891-3; and William Evans, Chester, 1883-4.

A collection of holograph letters written to Ebenezer Thomas ('Eben Fardd'), schoolmaster, at Llangybi and Clynnog Fawr, Caernarvonshire. The writers include [the Reverend] T[homas] Richards, Berriew, secretary to the Cymmrodorion in Powys, 1824 (the success of the recipient's 'awdl' at the eisteddfod at Welsh Pool, congratulations from Will Owen of Newtown, Evan Evans of Trefriw, and John Blackwell 'now together in the next room'), Richard Jones ['Gwyndaf Eryri'], Caernarfon, 1826 (a criticism of English influences on Brecon eisteddfod), Spencer [Bulkeley] Wynn [aft. 3rd baron Newborough], Glynllivon, 1832 (an allocation of building ground in Clynog), Robt. Jones ['Tecwyn Meirion'], L[iver]pool ('gynt o Gefn trevor'), [18]33 (the writer's 'awdl' on 'Llongddrylliad [y Rothesay Castle]', a request for coal orders from Clynog), E[van] Evans, [vicar of] Llanarmon Yale, 1833 (details of the endowment and subscriptions of the school offered to the recipient at Llanarmon), Wm. Harrison, Abbot's Grange [Chester], 1833 (the possibility of the writer's appointment of the recipient as writing master, and an offer of assistance in classical studies), Robt. Morgan, [Baptist Minister], Llanfair [near Harlech], to David Lloyd, Llanystymdwu, 1834 (a split at Ramoth [Baptist] Church, Llanfrothen, enclosing money for the writer's sister), G. W. Edwards, Llanrug, 1835 (the recipient's request for a book on the history of Rome), Robert Williams, Fron Deg, Bangor, 1837-48 (7) (the possibility of appointments for the recipient, the writer's retention as one of the managing engineers in the St George's Harbour and Railway, the Portdynllaen undertaking, verses by the writer to the electors of Anglesey, a request for a translation of an English poem for publication, the publication of the recipient's [Caniadau] in 1841, the opening of a new quarry by the writer, the publication of a translation by the recipient of the 'Welsh Lines', the writer's removal to Clynnog) (together with 'Dau Englyn ar ol G[utyn] Peris' and 'Galar gwr am ei Wraig' by Robt. Williams), [Rev.] H[enry] Gryffydd [perpetual curate of Llandrygarn] 'Gweinidog', Llandrygarn, 1841 (2) (a request to include the recipient's elegy in a biography of John Elias), [Rev.] W[illiam] Roberts, Amlwch, 1841 (2) (the recipient's elegy to Jno. Elias), Griffith Owen Evans ('Glaslyn'), 'Argraffydd', Swyddfa y Cronicl, Bangor, 1841 (the purchase of the recipient's [Caniadau]), O. Hughes, 'Messrs. Davies & Sons's Wharhouse', Mena[i] Bridge, [18]41 (the recipient's elegy to J. Elias), Robert Williams, [? of Bwlch Derwin] from Bala, 1842 (personal), [Rev.] Morris Hughes, Port Dinorwic, 1844 (requesting Welsh translations of lines by Milton for inclusion in an essay by the writer on 'Anghymedroldeb'), John Jones, Gors, Llanedy, [18]47 (a request for an elegy to the Reverend John Evans, Pentwyn, formerly of Llwynyfforten), [Rev.] Lewis Hughes, Gogarth, 1848 (a request for keys left at the inn during the writer's removal from Clynnog), D. Rhys Stephen, Manceinion [Manchester], 1848 (support for the recipient's proposal to translate and publish the works of Chambers), John Prichard, Llangollen, from Llandudno, 1848 (recommending 'Chambers' Information for the people, and wishing the recipient well in his proposal), John Williams, Drefnewydd [Newtown], 1848 (the proposed translation of 'Addysg Chambers i'r bobl'), W[illiam] Williams ['Creuddynfab'], Oldham, [18]49 (the sale of the recipient's book), Wm. Jacob, Tredegar, [18]50 (the recipient's reluctance to act as adjudicator at Tredegar Eisteddfod), Thomas Edwards, Chester, 1850-1 (3) (an English poem by the late Mr David Owen, i.e. 'Dewi Wyn o Eifion', Rhuddlan Royal Eisteddfod and an accident to 'Tal[haiarn]', a request for a translation of a Welsh poem) (the second letter endorsed 'Pryddest yr Adgyfodiad Correspondence'), David R. Pughe, Barmouth, 1841 (a controversy in the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald and Cylchgrawn Rhyddid concerning the national character and language), John Pughe ('Ioan ap Huw Feddyg'), Barmouth, etc., 1840-6 and undated (11) (the recipient's victory at Liverpool, the progress of the recipient's Caniadau, the visit of Bishop Christopher Bethel[l] to Harlech, the writer's building of Bron Dirion and the choice of a tenant, the progress of the [Plymouth] Brethren, requests for Welsh translations of tract by [Samuel Prideaux] Tregelles, etc., the publication of the proposed hymn book, comments on total abstinence, etc.), H[ugh] Hughes ('Tegai), Capel Helyg, [18]54 (encloses an 'awdl', comments on the Bangor Eisteddfod), Lewis Edwards, Bala, etc., 1840-58 and undated (33) (an invitation to the writer's school, the recipient's lines on the death of Mr Elias and his 'awdl' on Job, the recipient's school, contributions to Y Traethodydd and the division of profits, the recipient's proposal to translate 'Chambers' Information for the People', Aberffraw Eisteddfod), Thomas Charles Edwards, Bala, 1859 (a request for a contribution to Yr Ymwelydd), S. Prideaux Tregelles, Neath Abbey, Islington, Plymouth, etc., 1844-61 (27) (the writer's preaching tour of Wales, the state of religion in Wales, a reply to a criticism of the Plymouth Brethren, the writer's Greek Testament, Elijah Waring's book on 'old Iolo Morganwg', search for 'Llyfr Twrog' among 'Iolo's manuscripts, a translation by the recipient of the writer's Lecture on the ... Authorship ... of the New Testament, the preaching of the Gospel in Italy, the writer's visit to Clynnog, the writer's complaint about postal arrangements at Clynnog, a controversy between O. Williams, C. M. minister, and Romish priests at Tremeirchion, the writer's meetings with freed Spanish negroes returning from Cuba to Africa, a book of hymns by the writer's cousin Anne Laetitia Waring of Darran near Neath, a translation by the recipient of a hymn by A. L. Waring, the recipient's introduction to a collection of hymns, a gift to the recipient of a copy of 'Cyfrinach Beirdd Ynys Prydain', the death of Elijah Waring, the writer's meeting with Welshmen returning from Barnet cattle fair and an account of special Welsh religious services arranged for them at the fair, condolence on the death of the recipient's wife, an account of the writer's visit to Spain), John Phillips, Llanerchymedd and Bangor, 1844-52 (6) (inability to admit the recipient to the British Institution for a year, recommends the Welsh translation of 'Chambers' Information for the People', a request for assistance 'on a certain point', a proposed visit to Clynnog, the recipient's teaching post at Clynnog and the possibility of removal), [Edward Roberts] 'Iorwerth Glan Aled', Rhyl, 1851-5 (19) (poetry by the writer, the recipient, 'Ieuan Glan Geirionydd', 'Gwilym Hiraethog', 'Creuddynfab' and others, the relationship of the recipient with 'Ieuan Gwynedd' and with 'Caledfryn', rules of Welsh metrics, views on literary criticism, etc.), John Edwards, 'Eos Glan Twrch', Floyd, Oneida County, New York, 1853 (requesting the recipient's recommendation of his 'awdl' for publication), Wm. Ambrose ['Emrys'], Porth Madog, etc., 1850 (2) (an 'awdl' by 'Nicander', observations on John Richards's critique), Richard Parry ('Gwalchmai'), Llandovery, etc., 1849-52 (3) (the publication of the 'awdl' submitted by the writer to Aberffraw eisteddfod, compositions submitted to Merthyr eisteddfod), Josiah Gibson, Carnarvon, undated (the enclosed lines of Sam Goodman), O. Pritchard, Tregaian, 1842 (a Welsh translation of enclosed lines), [Rev.] Evan L[ewis] Davies [of Cefnceido Hall near Rhaeadr], from Bangor, etc., 1845-61 (14) (the writer's study of the Welsh language, personal), Isaac Clarke, Rhuthyn, 1851 (the publication by the writer of a volume of recipient's works and of his portrait, the publication of Blackwell's works and comments on his portrait), R. O. Rees, Dolgelley, [18]51 (subjects for Eisteddfod Gwynedd at Dolgelley), [John Prytherch Williams] 'Rhydderch o Fôn', Denbigh and Rhyl, 1851 (2) (personal, poetry by the writer and others, the writer's letters to Y Cymro in defence of the recipient and the writer's assessment of 'Dewi Wyn [o Eifion]', a pryddest by 'Bardd Du Môn', sermons by 'Gwilym Hiraethog' and 'Caledfryn', etc.), Jno. Jones ('Talhaiarn'), London, Mentmore, Battlesden, etc., 1850-62 (16) (poetry by the writer and the recipient, eisteddfodau, a fund for the recipient's portrait, the health of the writer and of the recipient, the writer's views on the possibility of a national eisteddfod, a new palace in France for Baron James Rothschild, the writer's publications, the loan by the writer to the recipient of 'Y Piser Hir' and its sale to Robert Jones, Rotherhithe, etc., together with a draft agreement for the return of 'Y Piser Hir' and a letter from Robert Jones, 'Rhudd-ddwr-hydd' (Rotherhithe), 1856),

Robert Ellis ('Cynddelw'), Sirhowy, 1853-60 (4) (the writer's Tafol y Beirdd, the writer's loss by theft, Denbigh eisteddfod (1860) adjudications, the death of the writer's son), [William Davies] 'Gwilym Teilo', Morriston, 1854 (2) (eisteddfod accounts, poetry by the writer), [Thomas Gwallter Price] 'Cuhelyn', Beaufort, 1855 (2) (poetry by the writer, personal), John Williams ab Ithel, Middleton, near Manchester, 1855 (material for the Cambrian Journal), R. I. Prys ('Gweirydd ap Rhys'), Llanrhyddlad, 1854-9 (3) (a request for the recipient's views on series of 'englynion' for a monument to Mari Williams, 'Owain Aber's mother, at Llanwenllwyfo, the distribution of a paper relating to the reform of Welsh orthography, subjects of a proposed 'Eisteddfod Machreth Mon' at Llanfachreth), Aneurin Jones ('Aneurin Fardd'), Penllwyn Mills, Pontllanfraith, 1861 (4) ([Aberdare national] eisteddfod adjudications), W. E. Hughes ('Cowlyd'), Llanrwst, undated (a 'sketch' of the writer in the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald), Wm. Ambrose ['Emrys], Porth Madog, 1861 (a testimonial to the recipient), Thomas Bevan ('Caradawc y Fenni'), Y Fenni [Abergavenny], 1862 (the writer's journey to Caernarvon), and J. W. Jones, 'Swyddfa y Drych' [Y Drych office, USA], 1856, (contributions to Y Drych); verses entitled 'To a Smiling Infant'; an account entitled 'Cantref y Gwaelod (The Lowland Hundred)' embodying translations from the Black Book of Carmarthen. Some of the letters are published in Adgof Uwch Anghof. On one of the fly-leaves is an imperfect list of scribes ('Rhestr o enwau prif Ysgrifenwyr y Llythyrau canlynol') in the hand of John Jones ('Myrddin Fardd'), with additions by J. H. Davies.

Holograph letters addressed to Ebenezer Thomas ('Eben Fardd'). The writers include David Williams, Dinorwic, [18]42 (a request by 'Tegidon' to publish a review of the recipient's Caniadau, a request for verses on Temperance), John Jones ['Ivon'], Aberystwyth, 1845 (a request for the recipient's patronage and contributions to a proposed monthly periodical), Samuel Roberts ['S. R.'], Llanbrynmair, 1855 (an adjudication on 'Ffug-hanesion') (together with a testimonial, 1848, by Samuel Roberts and John Roberts in support of the recipient's 'Addysg Chambers i'r Bobl'), John Griffith, 'Gohebydd', Swansea, undated (a payment of 10/6); Wm. Ambrose ['Emrys'], Portmadoc, etc., 1849-60 (15) (press controversy arising from the Aberffraw eisteddfod award, co-adjudications by the writer and the recipient, condolence), Thos. Edwards, Harlech, [18]49 (the recipient's press controversy with 'Talhaiarn'), David Roberts, Liverpool, 1849-59 (2) (controversy with 'Talhaiarn', an invitation to the recipient), Wm. Williams ['Caledfryn'], Llanrwst, 1851 (7) (co-adjudications by the writer and the recipient), Richd. Parry ('Gwalchmai'), Festiniog, Conway, and Llandudno, 1851-61 (7) (praise for the recipient's pryddest on 'Yr Atgyfodiad' and a criticism of the poem of Mr Evans [i.e. 'Ieuan Glan Geirionydd'], co-adjudications by the writer and the recipient, condolence), W. Griffith, Talysarn, [1859] (requesting the recipient's opinion of the writer's son), John Griffith, Tanybwlch, [18]57 (thanks for a letter), Benj. J. Owens, Liverpool, 1862 (4) (an invitation to write an address on the occasion of the presentation of a testimonial to 'Gwilym Hiraethog'), Hugh Pugh, Mostyn, (18]62 (an address to 'Gwilym Hiraethog'), Daniel Richards, Llanelly, 1853-62 (2) (Caernarfon eisteddfod, a suggestion for the publication of the recipient's words, the recipient's friends and enemies, the distribution of a portrait of the recipient, enclosing a letter from [William Owen John] 'Eryr Glan Taf'), Robert Williams, Clynnog Vicarage, 1851-9 (4) (the writer's proposed 'Record of Clynnog Vawr', British and Foreign Bible Society meetings at Clynnog), William Evans, Derwen, 1852 (an appreciation of the recipient, the writer's poetry), D[avid] Williams, Llandwrog Rectory, 1860 (2) (an account of a tea meeting at Llandwrog), J. A. Bennett (to John Thomas ['Sion Wyn o Eifion'], Chwilog), undated (2) (requesting tracts for delivery by Mrs Binns to Dublin, the writer's visit to Liverpool and Chester, the delivery of the recipient's newspapers), H[ugh] Beaver Davies ('Cuhelyn'), Llanerchymedd, 1850-1 (6) (greetings in verse, the writer's poetry, eisteddfodau at Llangefni, Rhuddlan, Tremadoc), Thomas Gwallter Price, ('Cuhelyn') Beaufort, Hereford, New York, etc., 1855-6 (4) (requesting the recipient's observations on enclosed 'englynion' the London eisteddfod, an 'awdl' by 'Ioan Emlyn', unfavourable comments on 'Eryr Glan Taf' and [Evan Davies] 'Ieuan Myfyr', the writer's emigration to America), Evan Jones ('Ieuan Gwynedd'), Cardiff, etc., 1850-1 (11) (adjudications on the writer's poetry, pryddestau by the writer and the recipient on 'Yr Atgyfodiad', the writer's public observations on the recipient as a critic, eisteddfodau at Cardiff, Liverpool, and Tremadog, the writer's health, a suggestion for the publication of the recipient's works, observations on the rules of Welsh metrics, an invitation to the writer to be co-editor of Y Diwygiwr, an attack on 'Ieuan Myfyr') (one letter is written on the blank spaces of a prospectus of Yr Adolygydd, 1851), William Williams ('Gwilym Ddu Arfon'), Llanerchymedd, 1851 (awards at Merthyr Tydfil and Rhuddlan eisteddfodau), Lewis Edwards ('Llywelyn Twrog'), Maentwrog, etc. [18]52-5 (2) (requesting an adjudication on compositions for Maentwrog Literary Society, requesting observations on a 'Pryddest'), D. P. Evans, Ffos y ffin, Aberaeron, 1851 (2) (the recipient's observations on the writer's poetry, the publication of the writer's works), David Davies ('Dewi Glan Peryddon') Llwyneinion, [18]53 (2) (requesting an opinion on an elegy by the writer), Robert Jones ('R. J. Derfel'), Manchester, [18]53 (2) (... recipient's opinion on a pryddest by the writer on 'Dygiad Cristnogaeth i Brydain', the need to improve the system of distribution of books in Wales), Rowland Williams ('Hwfa Môn'), Bagillt and Brymbo, 1855-60 (5) (an adjudication, observations, etc., by the recipient on 'awdlau', etc., by the writer, compositions submitted to Denbigh National Eisteddfod (1860), an attempt by writers of 'pryddestau' to discontinue the award of a chair for an 'awdl'), [John Price] 'Ioan Machno', New Tea Establishment, Holywell, [18]55 (requesting the name of the winner in a literary competition on the Rev. John Elias at the London eisteddfod), J[ohn] Phillips, Bangor, 1856-62 (7) (a request for an address at the Conference on 'Scriptural Instruction', payments by Arfon and by Lleyn and Eifionnydd Monthly Meetings towards the recipient's salary as Master of the Arfon Grammar School, a preaching engagement, an appointment with the recipient), Mary Ellen Phillips [Bangor], 1856 (the recipient's visit to the Conference, thanks for poetry, condolence), D. T. Williams ('Tydfylyn'), Merthyr [Tudful], 1855-62 (2) (requests for an opinion on a disputed line in an englyn and for a testimonial), Rob. Hughes ('Glan Collen'), Llangernyw, 1857 and undated (2) (the recipient's observations on the writer's works), R[ichard] Foulkes Edwards ('Risiart Ddu o Wynedd'), Ruthin and Denbigh, 1857-60 (7) (the publication of the writer's poetical works under the title of Y Blaenffrwyth, the recipient's success at the Llangollen eisteddfod of 1858, the opposition of the writer's father to poets and poetry), Morris Owen ('Meurig Wyn o Wynedd'), Pentrevoelas and Llanfyllin, 1858-61 (17) (eisteddfodau at Pentrevoelas, Llansantffraid Glan Conwy, Llandilo Fawr, Merthyr Tydfil, etc., critical remarks by the recipient on the writer's poetry, John Milton's Welsh descent, the death of members of the recipient's family, an inscription and other archaeological remains at Pentrevoelas, Llangollen eisteddfod (1858) and its repercussions, an account of Pentrevoelas in the Cambrian Journal, the Society ('Cymdeithas') and its library at Pentrevoelas, an appreciation of the recipient's 'awdl' on 'Maes Bosworth', a description of Gwytherin, a 'good stock' of manuscripts in the neighbourhood of Pentrevoelas, the writer's employment as a solicitor's clerk at Llanfyllin, the writer's illness, an elegy by the writer to the recipient's son James Ebenezer, an attempt to establish a Welsh Society ('Cymdeithas Gymreigyddol') in the county), Ellis Parry ('Elis ap Howel'), Cadnant, Menai Bridge, [18]58 (enquires whether recipient has accepted the religious views of 'Myfyr Morgannwg', a request for a copy of the recipient's metrical translation of 'Caban Fewythr Tomos'), Thomas Edwards ('S. D. C.'), Bow Street, Aberystwyth, 1858 (a request to examine the writer's poetry and to present him to the Archdruid at Llangollen eisteddfod), Owen Wynne Jones ('Glasynys'), Llanfachraith (Dolgellau) and Llangristiolus, 1859-62 (3) (a request for the identity of the winning 'Desgrifgerdd o Gymru' at [the Merthyr Tydfil] eisteddfod, condolence, deploring the loss of Y Brython, uninspiring list of subjects at Caernarfon [national] eisteddfod, talk of a large-scale eisteddfod at Dolgellau), Evan Evans, Independent minister, Llangollen, [18]60-1 (3) (the recipient's review of the writer's Coleg y Darllenydd), Owen Wynne Thomas ('Twrog'), Brighton, undated [1849] (controversy with 'Talhaiarn' concerning the award at Aberffraw), William J. Roberts ('Gwilym Cowlyd), Trefriw, 1861 (2) (a request to edit the works of 'I[euan] G[lan] Geirionydd', condolence), John Griffith, Dolgelley, [18]61 (condolence), D[avid] Williams ('Alaw Goch'), Aberdare, 1861 (3) (the recipient's presence at Aberdare [national] eisteddfod), Wm. Morgan, Aberdare, 1861 (an invitation to stay with the writer over the eisteddfod), [Owen Humphrey Davies] 'Eos Llechid', Llanllechid, undated (a request for biographies of specified Welsh musicians), and D[avid] Cadfan Bynner ['Dewi Cadfan'], Llanystumdwy, 1862 (the writer's lecture at Clynnog Fawr). On one of the fly-leaves is an imperfect list of scribes in the hand of John Jones ('Myrddin Fardd').

Twenty-four holograph letters and imperfect letters, 1857-1886 and undated, written by Owen Evan(s) [Jones] (O. Evans-Jones & Co.), from The Printing Office, Llanrwst, etc., largely to members of his family, and more especially to his brother Evan. Among the subjects discussed are personal matters; news of relatives and friends; the progress of Miss Eastwood; an address by Mr. Ambrose ['Emrys']; the Pentrefoelas Eisteddfod (1857); a proposed visit by the writer's father to London; the settlement of bills, and other money matters; 'Crafnant's recovery; the publication of almanacs; the valuation of houses at Bettws y coed; the writer's visit to London; printing equipment; Llanbedr [Harlech] fair; an article in Y Geninen by 'Scorpion'; agreements relating to properties in Llanrwst; the illness of the writer's sister Catherine; the sale of hay; repairs to a watch; etc. One of the letters is written on the blank spaces of a printed programme of a concert at the National School, Llanrwst, 16 February 1865, by [Lewis William Lewis] ('Llew Llwyvo') and Mr. W. J. Argent.

One hundred and ninety-nine holograph letters and imperfect letters and miscellanea addressed to members of the family of Jones, printers and booksellers, of Llanrwst and Portmadoc, and more especially to John Jones ('Pyll Glan Conwy'), to his sons Evan Jones and Owen Evan(s) Jones, and to his brother-in-law Owen Evans. The writers include W. Ambrose ['Emrys'], Portmadoc, 1852 (a request for schedules) (endorsed are 'englynion' entitled 'Myfyrdod ar Fynwent Ynys Cynhaiarn cyflwynedig i Ellis Owen Yswain'); Annie Bryan, Madeley, undated (the writer's and the recipient's 'cartes [de visite'], personal); J. B. Cramer & Co., Liverpool, 1887 (piano tuning); David Davies, Llanfyllin, 1862 (an order for English almanacs); D[avi]d Davies, Merthyr Tydfil, 1865 (the death of the recipient's father ['Pyll Glan Conwy'], the writer's business misfortunes, an order for books); Henry Davies, Tywyn, near Conway, 1877 (mourning cards); John Davies (Shion Dafydd), Ardwick, Manchester, 1857-1860 and undated (the exchange of the recipient's accordion, the writer's relations with the Welsh [Congregational] Church at Manchester, the removal of [William] Williams, 'Caledfryn', to Bangor and the possibility of a 'call' to Manchester, greetings from friends, health, the dispatch of trunks, the writer's association with Jane Rowland, a proposed visit to Manchester Exhibition, a report of the forthcoming marriage of T[homas] R[oberts], 'Scorpion', personal); Price Davies, Llanrwst, 1859 (news from Llanrwst, including an exciting legal action); Messrs. Davison & Jones, London, 1906 (A. W. Gamage preference shares); T. W. Davoll, Eglwysfach, near Conway, undated (a forthcoming concert); M. Eastwood, Brin Glorian Bach, undated (personal); Richard Edwards, Union House, Caersws, [18]69 (a request for an almanac); Dafydd Elis, Ty du [Llanberis], to David Jones, Trefrhiw, near Llanrwst, 1767 (the sale of books on behalf of the recipient, the writer's removal to [Llangeinwen] Anglesey); John Ellis, Llanrwst, Llangollen, and Wrexham, [18]57-1859 (news from Llanrwst, the beneficial effect of the water of 'Cae Coch', the release of a balloon at Caernarvon, the writer's removal to Llangollen, requests for publications, Llanrwst eisteddfod, references to publications by 'Crafnant' and '[Gwilym] Cowlyd', Wrexham fair, an enquiry respecting tobacco boxes); Wm. Ellis, Llanrhaiadr, Oswestry, 1873 (the prospect of a curacy); E. P. Evans, 'Gwlad Cannan' [Llanrwst], [18]59 (the writer's health, Miss Roberts's return from Edinburgh, a sermon by Mr. Roberts, personal); Ellis Evans [Baptist minister, Cefn-mawr], 1842 (the sale of printed sermons); E. Vincent Evans, London, to J. T. Evans, 1927 (A Bibliography of Welsh Ballads and other publications, the recipient's proposed Catalogue of ballads); J. H. Evans, publisher, Trefriw, etc., 1877-1878 (the writer's debt to the recipient); Owen Evans, Aberdeen, etc., 1860-1863 and undated (impressions of Aberdeen, personal, the writer's 'cartes-de-visite', the success of the writer's cousin at St. Andrew's University); Isaac Foulkes, Liverpool, 1897 (an inquiry concerning John Jones, 'Pyll'); W. M. Grafton, Llanrwst, to Miss [Catherine?] Jones, 1858 (a love letter) (in the hand of Owen Evan(s) Jones); Messrs. Griffith & Allard, solicitors, Llanrwst, 1885 (purchases at Gwydyr sale); Robert Griffith, Carnarvon, 1842-1843 (the purchase of publications); G. W. M. Hellyer, Bettws-y-Coed, 1882 (forms and paper for the Bettws-y-Coed Quarry Company); H. Hudson, Hudson's Temperance Hotel, Swansea, [18]91 (the recipient's bill); A. Hughes, Colwyn Bay, [18]85-1887 (business matters, the writer's journey to America); H. Hughes, Bethesda, [18]56-1866 and undated (a visit to Barmouth, the illness and death of ['Pyll Glan Conwy'], the health of the writer's father); Owen E. Hughes ('Crafnant'), Trefriw, 1885 and undated (the price of slates and other business matters, personal, Portmadoc eisteddfod, a lecture by the writer at Trefriw, the popularity of novels published by the writer in the Herald Cymraeg) (one letter written on the blank spaces of a printed circular by 'Cymdeithas Brodorion Glan Geirionydd'); Rob. Hughes, Cricieth, to C[atherine] Jones, 1873 (personal, impressions of Harlech); Rowland R. Hughes, coal merchant and book-seller, Ebenezer, near Carnarvon, etc., 1878-1884 (the purchase of copies of the works of Aristotle, debts due to the writer from J. H. Evans & Co. and to the recipient from the writer); W. E. Hughes [Llanrwst], undated (the writer's proposed visit to London, personal and family news, haymaking); William Hughes, schoolmaster, Llanfairtalhaiarn Nat[ional] School, 1843 (the purchase of a flute, an estimate for the printing of cards) (mutilated); Albion Jones, Bangor, 1847 (the refusal of William Hughes [of Llanrwst] to answer the writer's letters); Avarina Jones, Tregaron, to Miss [Catherine?] Jones, 1874 (personal); [Benjamin Jones] 'P. A. Môn', 1835 (a proposed publication); Benjamin Jones, Llandudno, to H. Pierce, 1870 (the payment of £200 and interest to the 'Caradigion nant Conway' Society at Llanrwst); Catherine [Jones, Portmadoc], undated (business matters); E. Jones, Manchester, [18]59 (sending a shirt, news of friends, 'dreadful' incidents at Manchester); Edward Jones, bookseller, Bethesda, [18]53 (personal, news of the writer and of his family); Edward Jones, Bangor, 1899 (a request for information concerning the family business towards a history of Welsh printing); Evan Jones, bookseller [Port-madoc] [on behalf of his brother Edward Jones, Llanrhaiadr, Oswestry], undated (a request for parts of The Penny Cyclopaedia) (draft); Hugh Jones, Llangollen, [18]42 (the binding of copies of the Geirlyfr [?Ysgrythurol]); Hugh Jones [Baptist minister], Cefn bychan, 1843 (the writer's debt to the recipient); Ifano Jones, Penarth, etc., to R. H. Williams, J.P., and [J. T .] Evans, 1922-1927 (thanks for information about Ishmael Dafydd and 'Evan Coed Gwydir', information about 'the bibliophile Phillimore', thanks for items from J. T. Evans's printed catalogue, the identity of an imperfect volume); Jacob Jones, U.S. Naval Home, Phila[delphia], Pa., to his nephew David Morris, undated (thanks for a photograph, verses by 'Eryr Arfon', personal) (with a biographical note on the writer, a native of Maentwrog, by J. T. Evans); John Jones, printer, Llanrwst, to Messrs. Hughes & Butler, London, etc., 1843-1859 (personal, orders for books); John Jones, Bangor, 1846 (an order for books); John Jones, Pont y Pant Hotel, 1875 (the payment of an account); John Jones to John Jones, printer, Llanrwst, undated (an order for books); John A. . . . Jones, 'Regante Parke Barricks' and Windsor Barracks, to Frank [ ], etc., 1857-1859 (an employment in London for the writer's cousin, personal); J. H. Jones ['Je Aitsh'], Liverpool, 1915 (requesting information about the family press); John H. Jones, Liverpool, 1877 (enclosing £2); Jno. Morris Jones, Salford, Manchester, and Llanrwst, 1843-1865 (printed copies of Welsh translations of verses by the writer, other verses by the writer) (description continued below).

Mary Jones, Llanrhaiadr [-ym-Mochnant], [18]59 (personal, including the birth of a boy); Robert Jones, bookbinder, Bethesda, 1843 (an order for books); Robt. Jones, Wrexham, 1871 (the writer's clothes, Militiamen at Wrexham, the writer's impressions of Wrexham, the writer's visit to Caergwrley and a proposed visit to a dance at Gresford, a small pox outbreak at Oswestry); Robt. R. Jones, Rhos Goch, Cerrigceinwen, Anglesey, to Mr. [ ] Roberts, 1864 (a request to be employed to gather orders for books); Tom E. Jones, Llanrwst and Edinburgh, 1857-1858 and undated (news from Llanrwst, the writer's impressions of Edinburgh, the writer's medical studies at Edinburgh, personal); W. Jones (Messrs. Jones & Son, woollen merchants, Liverpool), from Swansea Valley, 1886 (the payment of a bill); Cad[walad]r Lloyd, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, to Miss Lloyd, Post Office, Portmadog, and to R. Jones, Portmadoc, Clerk of the Peace for Merioneth, 1878-1886 (personal, the repair of the Cefn Post Township main road); E[dwin] Lloyd [M.D.], Worksop, to O. E. Jones, 1880 (a claim by the writer's nephew against the Conway Building Society); E. Lloyd, Llanrwst, to Dr. Edwin Lloyd, Worksop, 1880 (rebuking the recipient for his neglect as trustee for 'these poor Orphans '); J. J. Lloyd, Liverpool, 1877 (observations on printing machines examined at Liverpool); Tho. Jones Lloyd, Liverpool, 1859 (personal, the writer's visit to Nantclwyd and proposed removal to Bangor); W. J. Lloyd to Dr. Edwin Lloyd, Worksop ('our money') (mutilated); John Owen ('Owain Alaw', 'Pencerdd'), from Bala, 1859 (printing and other preparations for an entertainment); Mary Owen, Ysceifiog, 1858 (a memorial to the writer's brother William Edwards ['Gwilym Callestr'] and a reference to his death at Denbigh Asylum); Rachel Owens, Manchester, to Mrs. [ ] Jones, Llanrwst, 1844 (Miss Jones's proposed visit to Manchester); Richard Parry ['Gwalchmai'], Llandudno, 1878 (Llanrwst eisteddfod); T. L. D. Jones Parry, Madryn, 1868 (enclosing a copy of Mr. Warren's letter in connection with a rumour of pressure on tenant-voters on the Gwydyr estate to vote for the Conservative candidate) (draft); William Powell, Crynant, 1878 (the copyright of a ballad); David Price, Denbigh, 1844 (the sale of a printed lecture); John Prichard [Principal of Baptist College], Llangollen, 1843 and undated (the distribution of Yr Athraw, an order for wallpaper) (one letter is written on the dorse of a printed circular, 1841, by the Baptist Missionary Society); M. A. Probert, undated (personal) (incomplete); John Pryce, bookseller, Llamdloes, [18]58 and undated (orders for publications); Hugh Pugh [Congregational minister, Mostyn], 1844 (enclosing a letter); Mary Rees, Port Madoc, undated (personal, a new chapel); C. A. Revis [ Llanrwst], undated (a request for the loan of a book) (written on the dorse of a printed prospectus of Llanrwst Establishment for Young Ladies, conducted by Miss Revis) (mutilated); Ann and John Roberts, Bethania, Blaenau Festiniog, 1873 (personal, with references to a parcel and a quilt); Kate Roberts, London House [Llanrwst], [18]59 and undated (personal, a preaching meeting at Penmachno, a request for the loan of a book); T. E. Roberts, Llanrwst, [18]88 (suggesting a business partnership) (with a copy of a testimonial from Jno. Treadwell, Superintendent, Messrs. W. H. Smith & Son, Birmingham); T. Lloyd Roberts, Manchester, 1868 (personal, the writer' s business, the trial of three Fenians); [Thomas Roberts] 'Scorpion', to John [ ], undated ('Tagellations' of the recipient); Wm. Robet [Roberts], Dwygyfylchi, 1843 (an order for publications); [William John Roberts, 'Gwilym] Cowlyd', undated (personal) (incomplete); W[illiam] Spurrell, Carmarthen, 1853 (enclosing a new edition of the writer's Welsh-English Dictionary, and requesting an exchange of publications); Mrs. [ ] Thomas, Trefriw (in the third person), 1867 (the purchase of books); John Thomas ('Pencerdd Gwalia'), 1877 (terms for the writer's engagement at Llanrwst eisteddfod); Robert Dafydd Thomas ['Iorthryn Gwynedd'], Llanfair [ Caereinion], 1844 (a request for copies of Y Crochan Aur); A. O. W., Carnarvon, 1872 (Portmadoc eisteddfodau, personal); Reginald A. Warren, Great Russell St. [London], to T. L. D. Jones Parry, 1868 (the freedom of Gwydir Estate tenants to vote according to their convictions) (copy); G. Williams, Carnarvon Slate Quarries, Carnarvon, 1880 (the payment of an account); G. J. Williams, Penarth, to [J. T. Evans], 1927 and undated (the purchase of books); John Williams, Nebo, Llansantffred, co. Cardigan, 1844 ( the purchase of diaries); Marg[are]t Williams, undated (the illness of the writer's aunt, wine for Owen, personal); Wm. C. Williams ['Caledfryn'], Groes Wen, Pont y Pridd, 1864 (interest payable to William Roberts, personal); and W[illiam] Morgan Williams ['Ap Caledfryn'], Bangor, Groes Wen, etc., 1857-1860 and undated (personal, news of friends and acquaintances at Llanrwst and elsewhere, 'Crafnant's recovery and his marriage, a visit to Bethel (Llanddeiniolen) [Congregational] Association, portraits completed by the writer, literary meetings at Bangor and Pentrefoelas, a visit to Beaumaris Castle, a choir trained by the writer, a railway accident near Abergele, the progress of the Revival in the Groeswen area). Bound at the end of the volume are imperfect letters and letters from unidentified correspondents, e.g., 'Bob', Port Darwin, to 'Kate' [Catherine Jones], 1887 ('Welshmen in Port Darwin'), and 'William', 1857-1861 (printing jobs, accidents to the pony, news of friends, the writer's work as a printer in Wrexham, the writer's health, an accident to Wm. Ambrose ['Emrys'], the success of 'Scorpion' at Llanrwst, the religious revival in the Wrexham area, references to eisteddfodau); and miscellanea, among them being verses entitled 'The Aged Printer' and 'Catolium' by W. J. Mollineux, Halifax, Yorkshire, and an announcement of the sale of household furniture, etc., at Beaver Grove, near Bettws y Coed, 1865.

A collection of essays submitted for publication in Cymru:- 'Adgofion boreu oes' by Richard Jones Owen ('Glaslyn'); 'Emrys fel bardd a llenor', by the Reverend Hugh Evans; 'Watcyn Wyn, 1844-1905', by J. Gwili Jenkins ('Gwili'); 'Dewi Sant' by D. R. Jones, Blaenau Ffestiniog; 'Cynnydd Manteision Addysg' (incomplete), by T. Jones, Llanrwst; and a list of 'cywyddau' and other poems collected by Richard Grifths ('Carneddog').

Sermons, 1838, in the hand of William Ambrose ('Emrys') [1813-1873].