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The court roll of the manor of Bodidris, Flintshire, giving information which begins during the reign of Henry VIII and ends during the reign of James I. The manuscript is in a very dilapidated condition.

A volume, [early 17 cent.], containing a concordance of the Welsh Bible in the hand of Robert Vaughan of Hengwrt. This manuscript was discovered by the Rev. Evan Evans (Ieuan Brydydd Hir, 1731-1788) at Bala in 1765 (see Gweithiau Ieuan Brydydd Hir, p. 199); he intended to print the manuscript at Carmarthen (ibid, p. 205). As a concordance, it is vastly inferior to that of Abel Morgan which was printed at Philadelphia in 1730, and also to that of Peter Williams, published at Carmarthen in 1773.

A volume containing accounts, various data and sermons relating to Mynydd Bach Chapel, Llangyfelach, the greater part of the manuscript consisting of sermons in the hand of the Reverend John Davies of Llansamlet.

A volume containing a transcript, 1801, of Cyfrinach Beirdd Ynys Prydain made by Hugh Maurice at Greenwich. It answers to pp. 1-171 of the printed text in the 1829 edition, but there are many variants in the orthography.

A volume containing a collection of letters, 1855-1876, in Welsh and English, from Welsh notabilities of the 19th century. Two letters are from the papers of Dr Thomas Rees (1815-1885) and were presented by Mr John Griffiths of Swansea, while the remainder were purchased from Mr W. H. Roberts of London and were addressed to members of his family; also included is a description of the letters by W. H. Roberts.

Two interludes, in Welsh, 18 cent., the first (incomplete) relating to Welsh chronicle from the time of Brutus to the time of George III in the hand of David Jones of Trefriw, the second (beginning imperfect) relating to the story of Cain and Abel. Thomas Edwards (Twm o'r Nant (1739-1810) is known to have written an interlude on the latter subject.

A chap-book, entitled Drych y Merched neu Fuchedd Araith am Wragedd yn Ddwy Rann, y Gyntaf yn cynnwys Dull y rhai Ffol, Yr Ail yn cynnwys Cynneddfau y rhai Doeth, containing two songs, in Welsh, written, 1754, by David Jones of Trefriw (1708?-1785) and arranged for printing. The margins of the volume are covered with references to books and manuscripts, in both Welsh and English.

A collection of Welsh songs and ballads written, 1736-1755, by David Jones (Dewi Fardd) of Trefriw. Many of the songs were afterwards printed by David Jones in Blodeugerdd Cymru (1759; second edn 1779). A modern index to the poets has been inserted at p. v.

A volume, 18 cent., containing a collection of proverbs and apophthegms in the hand of David Jones of Trefriw, probably copied from a manuscript.

Three letters in the hand of David Richards (Dafydd Ionawr, 1751-1827) to the Reverend John Williams of Llanrwst, dated 12 January 1793, 21 July 1802 and n.d., and a letter in the hand of Thomas Lloyd Jones (Gwenffrwd) to Joseph Rogers, Gelli, Nerquis, dated 22 November 1830.

A volume containing a collection of poetry, extracts and notes, etc. by David Thomas (Dafydd Ddu Eryri, 1759-1822).

A volume containing a collection of deeds and documents, 18 cent., largely relating to Radnorshire, Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.

A volume, 19 cent., containing four unbound tracts, namely, an essay, in Welsh, on Y Ferch Rinweddol, with verses, probably sent in for an unknown competition (18 pp.); a tale, in Welsh, about Twm o'r Nant, together with a portion of a song by him, in the hand of David Evans, Llanrwst (4 pp.); notes for sermons, in English and Welsh, in the hand of the Reverend D. Davies, Pantteg (18 pp.); notes, in Welsh, on the Protestant Reformation in the hand of the Reverend D. Davies, Pantteg (8 pp.).

A book of prayers on the life, passion, resurrection and apparitions of Christ written 'per fratrem Petrum Dunym de Traiecto' and preceded by a calendar of slightly later date than the text.

A volume containing a 19th century transcript from Diddanwch Teuluaidd, 1817, pp. v-xxxii, consisting of accounts of the Anglesey poets, including Goronwy Owen, Lewis Morris, Richard Morris, etc.

Papers relating to the Reverend David Williams, Blaenllynant, Gwynfe, Carmarthenshire, namely, his licence to preach, dated 28 October 1828; his call to Bethlehem Chapel, Llangadog, dated 19 July 1838, with names of deacons, elders and members attached; and his certificate of ordination, signed by various ministers and dated 31 October 1838.

A sermon, in Welsh, on Galatians 4, 22-24, probably written by Dr Peter Williams (1756-1837), and first preached at Llanfihangel-Aberbythich, April 23rd, 1815.

A sermon, in Welsh, on Romans 15.4, apparently written by Dr Peter Williams (1756-1837), who published several volumes of sermons. The sermon was preached at Llanfihangel-Aberbythich on December 4th 1814 and at various other places up to December 10th 1869.

A volume containing an original manuscript poem entitled Brwydr Maes Bosworth which was entered at Llangollen Eisteddfod, 1858 and which is in the hand of Ebenezer Thomas (Eben Fardd) (1802-1863).

A volume containing a collection of papers and letters of the Reverend Edward Davies of Olveston relating to the ancient language, topography and history of Britain, and more particularly of North Britain, including a number of letters, November 1797-March 1802, from Edward Davies to George Chalmers and William Owen Pughe and also a lengthy treatise comparing topographical names in Scotland and Wales (pp. 51-213). A printed sheet (p. 245) - drawn up by George Hardings, a Welsh judge and friend of Edward Davies - has been inserted giving particulars of Edward Davies's career and literary accomplishments, with the object of inducing subscriptions for his books. A copy of a book containing Edward Davies's letters to George Hardinge, printed by Hardinge and circulated privately, has been bound with NLW MS 145C but wants the 14th and 15th letters (pp. 247-340). An advertisement regarding books intended to be published by Davies has been inserted at p. 341.