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A volume containing 113 items of correspondence, etc., the details of which are as follows: a note by John Jones ('Myrddin Fardd') on the Reverend P. Constable Ellis; a letter from E. G. Salisbury, Chester to 'Myrddin Fardd', 1883 (Adgof Uwch Anghof - mention of 'Piser Hir'); a review by the Reverend J. Davies ('Isfryn'), Rheithordy Llanarmon, [19]09, of Llên Gwerin Sir Gaernarfon; letters, probably all to 'Myrddin Fardd', from H. W. Lloyd, London, 1886 (thanking him for the kind trouble he has taken about 'Robin Ddu's poem), Fred[eric]k. G. Wynn, Glynllivon, (?)1900 (volumes for binding), Owain [Jones ('Manoethwy')], London, 1865 (the dedication of churches in Eifionydd - see below for other letters from 'Manoethwy'), D. R. Daniel, London, 1909 (Llên Gwerin Sir Gaernarfon), J. G[wenogvryn] E[vans], Llanbedrog, 1909 (similar), and S. E. Daniel, Clapham, undated (acknowledging the gift of a book); O. J. E[llis] Nanney, Gwynfryn to John Thomas ('Siôn Wyn o Eifion'), Chwilog, 1821-9 and undated (24) (various subjects, e.g. reference to the death of the writer's sister, health matters, etc. - see Adgof Uwch Anghof, pp. 187-191); W[illia]m W. E. Wynne, Peniarth to 'Myrddin Fardd', 1878-9 (12) (missing tombstones, genealogical matters, etc. - see Adgof Uwch Anghof, pp. 343-351); 'Catalogue of Sale at Gwynfryn Hall, near Llanystumdwy', 9 November 1872 (printed); J. W. Prichard, Plas y brain to Mr David Owen ('Dewi Wyn o Eifion') at Gaerwen, care of Mr Owen Owens, Grocer, Pwllheli, 1822 (reference to the publication in Seren Gomer of the little 'cywydd' he composed as an elegy on Gwen, his wife, a report that the bards of Arfon are to hold a meeting to compose an elegy on [David Thomas] Dafydd Ddu Eryri, P[aul] Panton of Plasgwyn has died intestate), Love Jones Parry ('Elffin ap Gwyddno'), Madryn to [ ], [18]69 (apologising for keeping the book for so long), Owen Evans to 'Myrddin Fardd', 1871 (re antiquarian papers at Broom Hall), E. G. Salisbury, Chester to [ ] 1859 (Y Drysorfa Hynafiaethol), [Reverend] John Evans, Llanllechid Rectory to John Jones, 1878 (the Reverend Edward Nanney, a carved tombstone near the communion table in Abererch church), [Reverend] W. Wynn Williams, 'Ieungaf.', Menaifron [Anglesey, postal address] Caernarvon, to [ ], 1865 (a genealogical query from a gentleman from Dublin), R. Palmer Williams, Dublin, to [ ], 1862 (a query similar to that contained in the previous letter), E. G. Salisbury, Chester to [ ],1859 (his inability to undertake what the addressee names), J. Williams Ellis, Glasfryn to [ ], [18]69 (the return of a manuscript from Mr Jones Parry), J[ohn] J[ones] ('Tegid'), Nevern, near Cardigan to [ ], 1845 (re obtaining a Madam Bevan Welsh Circulating School - see Adgof Uwch Anghof, p. 167, where it is stated that the letter is to [Robert Parry] 'Robyn Ddu Eryri'), [Reverend] John Owen, Llanengan [and Lampeter] to Myrddin Fardd, [18]81 (2), (arrangements for a visit, books from Mr Peter's library), E. Breese, in London to 'Myrddin Fardd', 1881 (he will be very glad to put Mrs Peters' books in his sale and catalogue if she wishes), [William Jones] ('Gwrgant'), Greenwich to 'Myrddin Fardd', 1878 (replying to a query about 'Llwynrhudol'), Catherine Anne Griffith, Bodegroes to John Thomas, Chwilog, 1832 (good news concerning her aunt, reference to the women committed to Pwllheli jail for stealing), 'englynion' by Ellis Owen [Cefn-y-mesydd] 'I Arfon', W. M. Evans, Caerfyrddin, to [ ], [18]55 (part I [of the addressee's work] is now out of the press, whether Mrs Williams would print a book by the addressee, mention of Hanes Prydain Fawr [by John Emlyn Jones]), John Thomas ('Pencerdd Gwalia'), London to [ ], 1866 (soliciting the honour of the addressee's name as a subscriber to his new work, The Bride of Neath Valley), Ebenezer Thomas, Clynnog to John Thomas, Chwilog, [18]49 (the addressee's ill-health, his own troubles with the recent Eisteddfod), Tho[ma]s Jones, painter, Llangollen [i.e. 'Taliesin o Eifion'] to [ ], undated (2) (asking for a description of the coat of arms of Owen Gwynedd, etc.), 'Awdl i M. W. P. (B. B. Al. A. f.) o waith T[hos.] W[m.] P[edrog] pan a oedd ar y Môr yn Ll. E. F.'r Amethyst, Ionawr 1800' followed by a letter, 1804, from T. W. Pedrog to his wife, 'Began Bach', D. Wynn Williams, Bangor, Secretary of the Bangor Royal Eisteddfod, 1874, to the Reverend Mr Edwards, Llanystymdwy, 1874 (whether the addressee knows of any person in his parish who sent a wooden carving of a horse to their exhibition), verses (in Welsh) entitled 'Oh! No we never mention her' [?translated] by 'Robt. Parry neu Robyn Ddu Eryri', Ynys Garmon, Awst, 1829, addressed to Mr J. Thomas, Bard, Chwilog; letters to John Thomas, Chwilog from Dav[id] Williams, Pwllheli, 1826 (sending two books), Ebenezer Thomas, Clynnog, 1829 (the addressee's niece, he will make up the books as soon and as neat as he can), Edw[ard] Davies, undated (his readiness to help), and D[avi]d Williams, Plastanyrallt [identical with Dav[id] Williams, Pwllheli], 1823 (acknowledging condolence on the death of his father); D. Williams ('Alaw Goch'), Miskin, Pontypridd to [ ], 1862 (his pleasure at meeting the addressee in Caernarfon); David Williams, Pwllheli to John Thomas, Chwilog (addressed once as John Meilir Thomas), 1821-8 (4) (the addressee's health, a probable donation of £3 to him by the (Eisteddfod) Committee, reference to the addressee's 'awdl', mention of Mr Jackson, Mr W[illia]ms of Llanrhug and Mrs Williams of Towyn, the carriage), D. Williams, Pwllheli, also to John Thomas, Chwilog, 1827 (replying to the addressee's enquiries about Mr D. Williams), J[ane] Pierce, Liverpool to [ ], [18]71 (W[illia]m Elias and his descendants), Robert Jones, Rotherhithe to ['Myrddin Fardd'], [18]77 (replying to a query concerning Tho[ma]s Roberts [Llwyn'rhudol] and [Robert Owen] 'Eryron Gwyllt Walia'), Reverend R[obert] Williams, Culmington Rectory to [ ], 1880-1 (2) (his inability to find the addressee's manuscript), [James James] 'Iago Emlyn', Clifton, Bristol to Mr J. M. Jones, 1877 (reminding him of the writer's wish to have one or two newspapers giving a full account of the Caer-yn-Arfon Eisteddfod), Lewis Jerman, Llanllyfni to [ ], undated (the family of Griffiths of Ywmwlch [sic]), a poem entitled 'Fall of Jerusalem', with explanatory notes, by Frederick W. Pilkington, followed by a note to 'John' containing a message for Morris), Jon[athan] Jones, Caernarvon to 'Myrddin Fardd', 1879 (2) (returning a pedigree of [Ellis Wynne] (enclosure wanting) and requesting a copy of a gravestone inscription (Ymmwlch [sic] family), H. P. Manley, North Wales Training College, Carnarvon to Owen Jones, 1857 (replying to a letter), Owen (Owain) Jones ('Manoethwy'), Llanfair and London to his brother ['Myrddin Fardd'], 1860 and 1863-5 (8) (chiefly literary matters, some words of advice), Elen Richards, Llanerful to [ ], 1863 (she has failed to find the book about the Welshpool Eisteddfod, the death of Robert Evans), R[obert] P[rys] Morris, Talyllyn Cottage, Talyllyn to 'Myrddin Fardd', 1869 (3) (the genealogy of Edmwnd Prys), an unsigned letter to an unnamed lady, 1863 (a proposal of marriage?), R[obert] Prys Morris to Mr J. Jones, 1869 (2) (Dr J. Williams, Talarfor has promised to pay for a copy of the pedigree on vellum, he (R. P. M.) is searching for information about the notabilities of the district, asking him to inform the author of Enwogion Meirion that Dr Owen died at the Cottage where he (R. P. M.) lives and not at Dolydd Cau), R[obert] Jones, bookseller, Bethesda to [ ], 1875 (re books), [William John Roberts] 'Gwilym Cowlyd', Trefriw to [ ], 1861 (his gratitude to the addressee, mention of Geirionydd, suggesting 'Cwymp Llewelyn' as subject for the chair poem at the Caer yn Arfon Eisteddfod), R. I. Jones ('Alltud Eifion'), Tremadoc to ['Myrddin Fardd'], 1859 (re copies of Y Brython sent in error to the addressee and Mr W[illia]m Jones, Pig Street, two 'englynion'), Owen Davies ('Y Bardd llechog'), Tydweiliog to [?'Myrddin Fardd'], 1859 ('englynion' to 'T[w]m Pedrog', etc.), Jane Pierce, Rhyl to [ ], undated, (enquiring about the family of William Elias (d. 1787), her Liverpool address), [Thomas Jones] 'Taliesin o Eifion' to 'Myrddin Fardd', undated ('englynion' to addressee's book), R. Lloyd Humphreys, Estate Office, Baron Hill, Beaumaris to [ ], 1865 (a query concerning Bodfan, Llandwrog), and John Ceiriog Hughes, Caersws to Owen Williams, Waunfawr, 1872 (his wish to obtain a complete copy of Y Drysorfa Genedlaethol [? error for Y Drysorfa Hynafiaethol]). Pasted inside the front cover is an obituary notice of O. J. Ellis Nanney, Gwynfryn. An index to the correspondents has been placed with the volume.

Letters addressed to 'Cynddelw' by Morgan Lloyd (10 November 1868; invitation to speak at Holyhead in support of his candidature at the parliamentary election); and by D[avid] Howell ('Llawdden') to Dr Robert Ellis (8 November 1875, expressing willingness to adjudicate on the biographical essay on 'Cynddelw'); press cuttings: obituary notice of Fanny, daughter of Robert Ellis ('Cynddelw'), Ruthin; a letter by 'Cynddelw' to Y Wasg Americanaidd, 1875; a review of 'Cywydd y Berwyn'; and an account of Abraham Williams of Cwm Glas, Llanberis; handbills and posters: Denbighshire Election Result, 20 July 1852; 'Tysteb John Evans, Abercanaid', 1867; 'Eisteddfod Iforiaid Llanelli', 1867 (programme); North Wales Baptist College, 1870 (agenda); Caernarfon Eisteddfod, 1862 (accounts); 'Yr hen Eglwys Brydeinig' - a lecture delivered at Caernarvon, 1873; Clwyd Bank College Report, 1874, and prospectuses of Cofiant Ellis Evans and Blodau Arfon (2nd ed.).

Holograph letters addressed to Ebenezer Thomas ('Eben Fardd'). The writers include Owen Jones, Carnarvon, 1829 (a payment due from Owen Hughes, encloses 30/-); [Rev.] D[avid] Williams, Llandwrog Rectory and Bodelwyddan Rectory, 1843-62 (32) (information concerning Miss Lloyd, an appointment with Mr Simpson, the application of Thomas Owen for admission to the Training College, the success of pupils recommended by the writer, William Price's complaints, the death of the recipient's child and of the writer's brother-in-law, requests for Welsh translations, a visit from one of the writer's venerated uncle's old schoolmasters, the illness of the recipient's son, the relationship between the writer and the recipient, the writer's visit to Hengwrtuchaf in Merioneth, the writer's pedigree, an explanation of the writer's wearing of an academic hood and a stole, a request to the recipient to bring his medals to an exhibition, lectures by the writer, the recipient's secession from 'our venerable Church', the death of the recipient's wife, the writer's removal to Bodelwyddan, the marriage of the writer's daughter, instructions to present tea to 'Dafydd the Clochydd' and his wife and to Nelly 'our old servant', a discourteous act by a tenant, the writer's possession of a bell, a gift for the recipient's son, the writer's proposed visit to the 'Poetess Meinwen Elwy', correspondence between the recipient and the writer's daughter, the death of the recipient's son), Margt. A Williams (daughter of D. Williams), Llandwrog Rectory and Bôd Elwyddan Parsonage, 1860-2 (5) (the acceptance by the writer's father of the incumbency of Bodelwyddan, the illness of the recipient's son, the writer's visit to Llandwrog, the writer's marriage to Mr [Edmund Thomas] Watts, incumbent of Dyserth, personal), Dan Vawdrey, Clynog and Plasgwynant, Beddgelert, 1843 (4) (a gift of a number of The Protestant and the offer of a loan of other numbers at Plasgwynant, a request for a loan of a book, the engagement of a servant woman, the rescue of a vessel off the coast), J[ames] H[enry] Cotton, Deanery, Bangor, 1845 (recommending the character of the Reverend E. L. Davies), Edwd. Edwards, Penrhos [Holyhead], 1844-52 (14) (the payment of arrears of rent and other matters arising from the writer's agency of the Penrhos estate, Clynnog tithe apportionment, a request for an 'englyn' in return for a gift of an address on 'Draining', the publication of Y Traethodydd, regret on account of the 'Welsh Missionaries' and the possible disruption of the 'Calvinistic Body', the recipient's wish that sectarianism be renounced, a new Sunday School method adopted by the recipient, the industrial development of the Holyhead district, the writer's wish to see the separation of Church and State, preparations for the Madog Eisteddfod, the writer's wish to see E[llis] Owen [of Cefnymeusydd], the forthcoming parliamentary election), M. Hughes [of Clynnog Vicarage] from Gogarth, 1848 (4) (the illness of the writer's husband and his consequent absence from his parish), [Rev.] Lewis Hughes, Gogarth, 1848 (the writer's illness and his consequent departure from Clynnog, the writer's visit to Aberystwyth, thanks for hymns, the writer's rather gracious reception by the Bishop, visits to the writer by 'Bob y Garn', a request to the writer from the Dean [J. H. Cotton] for a contribution towards the repair of St Beuno's Chapel, unfavourable comments on the writer's successor [Robert Williams] at Clynnog, personal), [Rev.] Hugh Owen, secretary, Eisteddfod Aberffraw (1849), from Trefeilir, Aberffraw, 1848-50 (12) (the Aberffraw eisteddfod and the controversy arising from the adjudications in the 'awdl' competition), [Rev.] R[obert] Phillips, Bettws [yn Rhos] Vicarage, near Abergele, 1836-50 (9) (requests for hymns for harvest and Sunday School services and for publication in the writer's anthology, the writer's health), J. Williams, Tynewydd, undated (the writer's ancestry), Robert Simpson, Plas Bodewryd, near Amlwch, [18]52 (requesting the recipient to arrange appointments at Aber and Clynnog), [Joseph Charles Edwards] ('Iorwerth Ddu o Von'), Keyingham Parsonage, near Hull, 1852 (thanks for 'englynion', the writer's lecture in London, the writer's Welsh servant), 'Thistle' (pseud.), 4 St. Andrews Place, Regents Park [London], 1853 (7) (subscriptions and contributions to The Bouquet edited by the writer), [Sir] Hugh Owen, Whitehall, 1853-8 (8) (the necessity of introducing some supplement to the public preaching of the Gospel in Wales', the appointment of the recipient to the Provisional Committee of the Normal College for North Wales, the recipient's tribute to the memory of John Jones of Talsarn, attempts to secure a situation for the recipient's boy) (together with a copy of a letter, 1859 [recte 1858], from S[amuel] Prout Newcombe to H. Owen, regretting his inability to provide an opening for the son of 'Eben Fardd'), Lady [Augusta] Hall of Llanover, 1854 (the Ffestiniog meeting was not an Eisteddfod, money should not be asked nominally for one object when it is really for another), Peter Maurice, New College [Oxford], and South Grove, Highgate, 1857-9 (14) (the publication of the writer's Choral Harmony and Supplement and the recipient's assistance with the Welsh portions), John Owen, Thrussington, Loughborough, 1858-61 and undated (10) (the writer's selection of hymns published under the title of Emynau ..., condolence, a subscription to a testimonial to the Reverend William Rees ['Gwilym Hiraethog'] of Liverpool), Ed. Morgan, Syston Vicarage, near Leicester, etc., 1841-60 and undated (21) (the writer's memoirs of Howel Harris, of John Elias, and of William Williams of Pantycelyn, the possibility of the recipient's ordination in the Church of England, a present to the recipient of the Welsh works of Griffith Jones of Llanddowror, a subscription for the recipient's portrait, personal), Tho. Cambria Jones, St Asaph, 1859 (thanks for the recipient's 'happy translations' for publication, the writer's health, the recipient's appearance), W[illiam] Bulkeley Hughes [MP], London, 1857 (the vacant postmastership of Caernarvon), Georgiana Trower, Redbill, Reigate, and Bideford, [1859 and] undated (4) (an enclosed ballad, the writer's health, a contribution by the writer to the Cambrian Journal, condolence, news of friends, the writer's impressions of North Devon, the recipient's appreciation of the writer's letters, a gift of a 'little book' by the writer), [Sir] Llewelyn Turner, Parkia, Carnarvon, 1861 (2) (meetings of the [Caernarvon, 1862, National] Eisteddfod and the writer's views on the function of the eisteddfod), J[ohn] Williams Ellis ('Druid'), Glasfryn [Llangybi], [18]61 (the recipient's plan of a turnpike gate, a gift of a book), and [?] Hughes, undated (books borrowed from the recipient, the Nanhoron pedigree). On one of the fly-leaves is an incomplete list of scribes in the hand of J. H. Davies. The volume is lettered 'MSS Eminent Letters'.

The music tune book of Griffith Edwards, Rhydymain, Merioneth, 1846, containing copies of anthems by D[avid] J[enkin] [Dafydd Siencyn] Morgan, J[ohn] Ambrose Lloyd, Edward Stephen Jones ['Tanymarian'] and Ellis Roberts; anthems on temperance and scriptural topics; hymn tunes by R[ichard] Mills ['Rhydderch Hael'], T. Jones, R[osser] Beynon ['Asaph Glan Tâf'], John David Edwards, R. Williams and others; carols, glees and songs, including 'Ymddiddan rhwng Bardd a Henwr', 'Plygeingan Owen Alaw yn Eisteddfod Caernarvon, 1862', 'Cân Plant y Morwr', 'Ymson Myfanwy', 'Blottun Du', 'Bryniau fy Ngwlad', 'Y Mud a'r Byddar', 'Y Dderwen' and 'Y Blodeuyn Olaf'.