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'Melus-seiniau Cymru', a collection by John Jenkins, [1817]-[1820], with additions to about 1825 (watermarks 1805, 1813 in the fly-leaves), of Welsh tunes, most with the Welsh lyrics added.
The volume is divided into several sections, consisting of 60 psalms and hymns (ff. 2-26, 151-178), 40 hymn-tunes (ff. 28-48), 58 elegies, carols and moral songs (ff. 50-96) and 67 songs on various themes including military and romance (ff. 100-149, 179-190).

'Per-seiniau Cymru', a collection by John Jenkins, [1824]-[1825] (watermarks 1814, 1820), of Welsh tunes 'cyfaddas i Destunau difrifol' ('suitable for serious subjects') (f. 1).
The volume contains 101 tunes, 52 of which are copied from Melus-seiniau Cymru (NLW MS 1940iA). Nos 1-47 (ff. 3-48) and No. 56 (ff. 56 verso-57) have the Welsh lyrics added. A list of contents is on ff. 1 verso-2 verso.

A volume containing Welsh poetry in free and strict metres, in the hand of David Evans (Dewi Dysul), Llandysul, Cardiganshire (see W. J. Davies, Hanes Plwyf Llandyssul (Llandysul, 1896, repr. 1992), pp. 253-5), mostly written by himself and relating to local events and personalities. Also included are diary entries, 1839-1872, relating to the weather and agricultural memoranda (ff. 70-81verso, inverted text).
The volume contains a Welsh carol, 1828 (ff. 1-2), Welsh poems sent as Valentines, 1850-1851 (ff. 13, 15, 33), a poem in praise of Llanover Hall, [1860s] (f. 52 verso), a poem in praise of John Hopkins (Ioan Glan Tees), 1863 (ff. 53 recto-verso), a Welsh metrical version of Mother Shipton's Prophecy, 1873 (f. 59), a poem on the death of the son of David Davies (Glan Cunllo), 1867 (f. 55 verso), and a chart of early-nineteenth century Welsh poets compiled by John William Thomas (Arfonwyson), [c. 1840] (f. 74 verso).

A notebook containing genealogical notes and pedigrees of North Wales families in the hand of W. W. E. Wynne. 'Book No 3' has been deleted from the front cover.

A brief autobiography of Private Thomas Jeremiah of the 23rd Regiment of Royal Welch Fusiliers, possibly written soon after his discharge from the army in 1837 (see f. 74). The volume contains an account of his youth in the parish of Goetre, Monmouthshire, 1797-1812 (ff. 1 verso-8), of his life in the army in England and Belgium, 1812-1815 (ff. 8 verso-27 verso), of marching and foraging for victuals previous to the battle of Waterloo (ff. 27 verso-56) and a detailed account of the battle itself (ff. 56-73 verso).

Llyfr Tonau Iago ap Ieuan. Ceir disgrifiad o gynnwys y gyfrol hon yn Percy A. Scholes, 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau', yng Nghylchgrawn Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, 3.1-2 (1943), 1-10 (tt. 1-3). Ceir sgôr gwreiddiol Hen Wlad fy Nhadau ar f. 41 verso.

Over eighty letters in Welsh, 1862-1864, from Corporal John Griffith Jones (1843-1864; born at Penisa'r-waun, Caernarvonshire), 23rd Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, to his family in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, relating his experiences as a soldier with the Union Army during the American Civil War (see Y Casglwr, 33 (1987), 13 and Y Cyfaill o'r Hen Wlad, 28 (1865), 27). Also included are five letters, 1862-1872, from his fellow soldiers to his family; two letters, 1863-1864, to him from his mother, Mary Jones, and his grandfather John Jones, Llanrug, Caernarvonshire; and two letters, 1860-1865, from his grandfather to his father Richard M. Jones. A photograph of Corporal Jones in uniform, purchased with the letters, has been transferred to the Department of Pictures and Maps and a reproduction placed with the letters.

Letters, manuscript notes and press cuttings relating to the Welsh grammar by Gruffydd Robert, 1874-1879.

Largely disconnected papers of Edward Thomas, comprising journals, on loose sheets, for 29 August-18 September 1903 (ff. 3-5), 30 December-8 January 1904 (ff. 6-7), 14-20 February 1904 (f. 8), 11 April 1904 (f. 9), 28 September-11 November 1904 (ff. 10-15), 31 December 1909 (ff. 16-20), 18-25 April [1911] (f. 21) and a visit to Paris, [1912] (ff. 22-30); lists of essays sent to publishers, 1899 and 1914 (ff. 1, 35); notes on income, 1908-1916 (ff. 31-34); part draft of a book review, [1913] (ff. 38-40); photographs of Edward Thomas, 1895 (f. 41), and Gordon Bottomley (f. 42).

Over one hundred letters, 1896-1900, from Edward Thomas to Helen Ashcroft Noble, whom he married on 20 June 1899. The letters contain mainly personal news and reflections, notably impressions of his life at Oxford and of visits to Wales; also included are a few draft poems, probably c. 1897 (ff. 297-301).

Crowds watching the sod-cutting ceremony at Pontywaen by the Countess of Powis. Note that JPJ003 and JPJ004 are better quality images of the same event. The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser dated 16th September 1899 gives an account of the proceedings.

Crowds watching the sod-cutting ceremony at Pontywaen by the Countess of Powis. In the foreground are two large marquees whilst the ceremony is taking place in the distance under a banner that reads "Success to the Tanat Valley Light Railway." Note that JPJ004 is a similar view of the same event. The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser dated 16th September 1899 gives an account of the proceedings.

Crowds watching the sod-cutting ceremony at Pontywaen by the Countess of Powis. In the foreground are two large marquees whilst the ceremony is taking place in the distance under a banner that reads "Success to the Tanat Valley Light Railway." Note that JPJ003 is a similar view of the same event. The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser dated 16th September 1899 gives an account of the proceedings

Studio portrait othree privates and a corporal in Boer War era uniforms holding rifles and wearing bandoliers. No indication of regiment.

Group photo of soldiers and officers in uniforms reminiscent of the late C19th photographed outdoors.

Head and shoulders portrait of a soldier in early C20th military uniform, possibly Welsh Regiment - note dragon collar badge as worn by Welsh Regiment prior to 1909.

Half-plate carte de visite negative containing eight individual portraits of soldiers in the Pembroke Yeomanry. The portraits are in two rows of four arranged 'têtê bêche' style. Due to deterioration only six are in good condition.

A view of the village of Llanrhaiadr-ym-Mochnant with the churchyard and church in the middle distance and a hill in the distance behind.

View of a very dilapidated Market Hall. An ironmongers shop is to be seen on the right of the photo. Numerous people are watching the activities of the photographer. A doorway in the Market Hall, possibly leading to the first floor has a sign on the door "T J Lloyd Printer and..."

Full-length portrait of a young soldier standing next to a doorway. His uniform is elaborate and includes a pillbox hat. He is holding a riding crop and gloves.