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Papers, 1868-1870, relating to the building of Penybont, Llanfair Talhaiarn, Denbighshire, including five letters from the architect, John Jones ('Talhaiarn') (NLW MS 16094iE, ff. 1-8), two letters from his brother, Thomas Jones (NLW MS 16094iE, ff. 9-12), one of which was forwarded by Cecilia Roberts, owner of Penybont, to her brother and sister, and accounts (NLW MS 16094iE, ff. 13-16); together with architect's drawings (NLW MS 16094iiG).

Some two hundred autograph letters, 1845-1876, to Stephens from a large number of individuals prominent in the life of Wales, including H[enry] A[ustin] Bruce, David Charles, Trefecca, Walter Davies (Gwallter Mechain), Lord Dynevor, Lewis Edwards, Bala, D. Silvan Evans, Thomas Gee, Lady Charlotte Guest, Lady Hall, David Howell (Llawdden), J. Spinther James, John Jones (Talhaiarn), W. Basil Jones and Henri Martin.

Letters, 1843-1901, to Pencerdd Gwalia mainly from friends and acquaintances. Covering the greater part of his career, they contain references to his concerts, compositions and travels, and to musical circles in London and Wales, and include one letter, 1901, granting permission to use the title 'Harpist to the King' (f. 132).
Correspondents include John Gibson (1) 1855, Augusta Hall, Lady Llanover (4) 1851-1853, John Jones (Talhaiarn) (1) 1863, Lewis William Lewis (Llew Llwyfo) (1) 1862, Augusta Ada King-Noel, Lady Lovelace (1) 1847, Lord Mostyn (1) 1893, Thomas Oliphant (1) 1861, John Owen (Owain Alaw) (3) 1861, Cipriani Potter (7) 1843-1861, Brinley Richards (1) 1862, and Maria Jane Williams (Llinos) (1) 1853. Also included are a circular letter, 1862, from John Thomas, inviting subscriptions to his Welsh Melodies (f. 109 verso), and two of his draft replies, 1893, 1901, to correspondents (ff. 130, 135).

Letters and cards, 1851-1912, to John Thomas (Pencerdd Gwalia) reflecting his long career and including references to his early efforts to establish himself as a musician, to his concert tours abroad, and to his compositions.
Among the correspondents are Augusta Hall, Lady Llanover (17) 1851-1857, John Ceiriog Hughes (Ceiriog) (1) 1863, John Jones (Talhaiarn) (5) 1862-1866, and Franz Liszt (1) 1854. Also included are drafts and copies of letters, 1851-1910, from John Thomas.

Letters, 1847-1878, some of them to John Williams ('Ioan Madog') (1812-1878), from Daniel Morris, Cork, John Jones ('Talhaiarn') (1810-1869), John Jones ('Ogwenydd') (fl. 1870-1889), H. Tudwal Davies (1847-1915), and William Owen ('Bardd Llechog'), and a copy of the programme of the 'Harlech Castle Eisteddfod and Musical Festival of Gwynedd', 14 August 1873, at which 'Ioan Madog' was an adjudicator.

Certificates and other documents of, or relating to, John Thomas, 1841-1913, and his wife, Joan Frances Thomas, 1885-1926, including Royal Academy of Music reports of John Thomas, 1841-1845, and certificates of his appointment as Harpist in Ordinary, 1872, and as Musician in Ordinary, 1885, to Queen Victoria; accounts, notes, lists, and other memoranda relating to his concerts, 1852-1905; draft autobiographical notes by John Thomas, [c. 1879]; poems and songs, in English and Welsh, including a 'Bridal Ode on the Marriage of The Prince of Wales to The Princess Alexandra of Denmark, March 10th, 1863', by John Jones (Talhaiarn), and Ode on the marriage of H.R.H. the Duke of York and H.S.H. Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, July 6th, 1893, by Lewis Morris; and other miscellaneous items.