Edward Williams, Flimston, to his son, Taliesin Williams, Merthyr Tydvil,
- 997.
- Eitem
- 1824, March 22.
Rhan oIolo Morganwg and Taliesin ab Iolo manuscripts and papers
Edward Williams, Flimston, to his son, Tally (Mr Taliesin Williams, Schoolmaster, Merthyr Tydvil). They have not yet received any papers from the addressee (copies of an Awdl ar Ddinistriad Caersalem): if the addressee has given up his intention of becoming a competitor at Wrexham he (EW) will rejoice, yet he would wish [him] to persevere in attempting an ode on the subject (but not for competition). He has found amongst his books a very useful one for the addressee's purpose - where and when he bought it. The addressee promised to come here in April - EW wishes he would be as good as his word . His health - he is growing feebler and feebler daily. Peggy wants a little chip or willow sadly. Asking him to send 'Willises Moores Almanack improve[d]' for the present year - it must be ordered. Also to let him know what Jenkins would ask for printing a small volume of his Welsh Poetry. Has heard that Dr Rees intends to leave Merthyr and to give up officiating as a minister anywhere. Does the addressee think this is true? - if it is EW will be sorry. A request to Nancy to go to Pendarren Gate to make enquiries concerning the daughter and son-in-law of Jane Thomas, their next door neighbour.