Letters to S. J. Evans [found loose in no. 205],
- 208-227.
- Cyfres
- [early 20 cent.]-1922.
Rhan oS. J. Evans Papers,
Letters to S. J. Evans [found loose in no. 205],
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Letter from Mrs Hampton Lewis, Holyhead,
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Biographical notes on Thomas Lewis Hampton, of the 5th Dragoon Guards who fought in the Crimean War, was present at the Charge of the Light Brigade and was awarded the Crimean medal.
Letter from [Lord] Boston, Bourne End,
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Torn letter [but complete] referring to proposal to set up Anglesey County Museum, noting lack of interest re proposal among various persons.
Letter from E. Neil Baynes, [Eccleston Square],
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Favourable comments on S. J. Evans' work on history and antiquites of Anglesey, suggesting that recipient would be suitable person to establish 'Anglesey Antiquarian Society and Field Club', and commenting on items of antiquarian interest.
Letter from C[adwaladr] Davies, Menai Bridge,
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Reply to S. J. Evans' enquiries relating to archaeological finds made in Menai Bridge area in 1864 and 1874, referring also to persons who could give further information about finds.
Letter from Cadwaladr Davies, Menai Bridge,
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Encloses no. 213, with apology for being unable to contact a Mrs White-Griffith in connection with archaeological finds.
Letter from E. G. Humphreys, Ireland, to Mr [Cadwaladr] Davies,
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Reply to Cadwaladr Davies' enquiries on behalf of S. J. Evans about discovery of ancient bronze in Anglesey. [Enclosed with no. 212].
Letter from [Lord] Boston, Moelfre,
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Commenting on lack of development re Anglesey County Museum, as sender was unable to give attention to the matter.
Letter from Kuno Meyer, Liverpool,
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Request to see S. J. Evans' second edition of loan-words, including references to two Anglesey place-names, the Skerries and Glanach, also reference to English-Irish dictionaries. On back of letter are notes relating to chemistry and history.
Letter from E. Neil Baynes, [Eccleston Square],
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Thanks to recipient for documents sent and names of three candidates [for election to 'Anglesey Antiquarian Society and Field Club'], also enclosing note on Tregarnedd taken from Arch. Camb. 1847.
Letter from T[homas] Prichard, Maidenhead,
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Acceptance of offer to become leader of [Anglesey Antiquarian Society and] Field Club, with suggested list of aims of club.
Letter from E. Neil Baynes, Eccleston Square,
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Notes on 'cyttiau gwyddelod' (Irish huts), reference to list of candidates for election [to 'Anglesey Antiquarian Society and Field Club'], and to expenses. [see also no. 219].
Letter from E. Neil Baynes, [Eccleston Square],
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Encloses description of Llanol Stone, by John Williams (John W. Pritchard), 6 July, 1792, lent to sender by R. Huw Thomas [Probably enclosed with no. 218].
Letter from Tho[ma]s Prichard, Llanerchymedd,
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Reference to sources on items of antiquarian interest in Anglesey, and to tea-arrangements for meeting at Aberffraw.
Letter from John Morgan, Bodorgan,
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Encloses epitaph [in Latin] and notes on epitaph of Owen Wood, ancestor of the Meyricks of Bodorgan, who died on 6 April 1602, and apology for inability to join [Anglesey Antiquarian Society and] Field Club on a visit.
Letter from Edith Massey, Beaumaris,
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Notes on a Norman arch at Aberffraw church, including suggestion that Aberffraw was birthplace of Walter, later named Steward / Stuart, founder of Stuart royal family.
Letter from A.M. Davies, Bangor,
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Request on behalf of North Wales Nursing Association for suggestions for pageant depicting Anglesey history, in hope of raising money for association. [see also no. 224].
List by S. J. Evans of suggestions for above-mentioned pageant. [attached to no. 223],
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Letter from Edward Greenly, Bangor,
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Reference to an enclosed ms copy of chapter on geology of Anglesey, from sender's work 'Anglesey Map and Memoir', expressing readiness to accept suggestions for improving content. [For ms copy see no. 227].
Letter from Thomas Owen, Holyhead,
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Remarks on meaning of place-name Valley.