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Quitclaim by Madoc, son of Knaytho, with consent of Madoc Boghan his heir, to Margam Abbey, of his right to land on the mountains [Endorsed: 'Pennydd,' which points to the locality of the land] on the west of the spring or well called Bledsidewille, near the stream Frudul. Sworn on the holy relics of Margam church. Surety: Morgan Cam, son of Morgan, whose seal is appended. Witnesses:- Morgan, son of Morgan; Gregory, Chaplain of Aven; Owen ab Alaythur, Yoruard ab Espus, Res Vaughan, Howel Du, Wronu Du. Latin. Two seals, green wax . 1 Pointed oval, a fleur-de-lis. + Sigill' . Madoci . Filii . Kanaith'. 2 Equestrian. (Pointed oval is rare with this type.). + Sigillvm, Morgan . Cam .

Gift by G[eoffrey] Essturmi, with consent of his wife M[--], his sons R[oger], R[--], and G[--], and his daughter A[--], to the church of St. Mary of Margam, of all the land between the land of Herbert, son of Godwineth, and the stream Kinithwini, as it descends through the hill to the moors as far as the lower water, and from the lower water as far as the way which leads through the mountains and separates the Earl's land from the grantor's land, for 12 marks silver, to each son a cappa, or cloak, and four nummi or gold pieces, and the monks undertake to receive him into their fraternity when he becomes infirm. Witnesses: Eglin, Sheriff of Glamorgan; R. de Bercoroles, Walter Luvel, and David his brother; Roger, son of Nest; Walter Lageles; Gislebert Burd[in]; Eadwine, Monk of Gloucester; Gislebert, priest of Newcastle; Thomas the priest, William de Londoniis, and Maurice his son, and William his other son, Willemmus Pincerna, Alexander de Corendune, Gislebert de Turbervilla, and A his wife, and Pagan his son, and Simon his son, Gislebert his son, and Robert his son. Latin. Pointed oval seal, red wax. G[eoffrey] Essturmi, with helmet and tunic, blowing a horn, and holding a lance, chipped. + Sigillvm . Galf[ridi . S]tvrmi. See Cartae, No. LIII; History of Margam Abbey, p. 77.

Gift by Roger Sturmi to Margam Abbey of all the land of his father which the abbey holds, and of all the rest of the land which his father held of the Earl of Gloucester's fee in Margam, for the yearly rent of 1/2 mark of silver. Gaufridus, or Geoffrey, his brother, confirms the gift. For 6 marks, and 20s. for his aid in upholding the church from claimants, and remission of a debt of 1/2 mark due by his father, and 5s. which he himself owed for a horse bought from the cellarer of the abbey; to his wife Gunnilda, 4 marks to bar her dower; to his three children, each 1/2 mark of silver, and two cows for the nourishment of the little ones ('duas vaccas ad parvulos nitriendos'). Witnesses:- Eglinus, sheriff of Glamorgan; Robert de Purbic his brother, John de St. Michael, Walter Luvel, Gillebert Grammus, Walter Siward, Odo de Cruce, William the priest, chaplain of Kenefeg; Helias, son of Arth'; Stephen the clerk, son of William, son of Stephen; Robert, the esq. of Jordan the clerk. Latin. Fine large round seal, reel wax, a lion contourné. + Sigillvm : Rogeri : Stvrmi.

Confirmation by Roger Sturmi the younger, son of Roger Sturmi, to Margam Abbey, of the gift by his grandfather Geoffrey Sturmi, of land in Margam; and of all the gifts of his father Roger, with assent of his brothers Geoffrey and William; the monks paying an annual rent of 1/2 mark as provided for in the charter of his father and of Earl William of Gloucester. Witnesses:- Henry, Bishop of Llandaff; Walter, Abbot of Caerleon; Cnaithur, Prior of the same: Eustace, Prior of Cardiff; Wrgan the Archdeacon; Richard, Sheriff of Glamorgan; Herbert de St. Quintin, Philip de Marcros, Walter de Sulie, William de Cantelew, Hameline de Thorington; John, son of Herbert de St. Quintin; William Flamang, Richard Flamang, William Sor, Adam de Sumeri, Ingeram de Penmarc, Luke de Barri, Master Maurice, Robert Tregoce, John de Boneville, William de Reini; John, brother of the Lord Bishop of Llandaff; Grifin Abiuor. Latin. Pointed oval seal, red wax, figure of Roger Sturmi, to the right, blowing a horn and holding a lance. + Sigill' . Rogeri . Stvrmi . Ivnior'.

Letters, 31 May 1916 and 21 Sept.-31 Dec. 1918, to Ithel Davies from his parents and brother. There are poems by Ithel Davies on the versos of nos 200 and 208.

Correspondence, including postcards, dated December 1916-June 1917, from Rowley Sayce, whilst on active service during the First World War, to his mother.

Mr Evans is writing to someone who he believes to be acquainted with some people at Nuremberg, Denmark. He asks if it would be possible to get some communication to his son Ifor through them. Describing how he came to be detained in Germany and supplying his current address.

Mary Harold is glad to hear that Mrs Evans receives an occasional postcard from her son but sorry that he is still a prisoner. She writes that she thinks it unreasonable for the Germans to ask for so much money to allow Ifor out on parole, and does not trust they won't re-arrest him once released. She recommends that Mrs Evans not pay out the money; they are well treated and Mary hopes that an exchange will soon be arranged. Mary wonders whether her son has received word of his brother's death, she expects it will be a great shock to him. She then explains that as difficult as their situation is it is not so bad as those that have family that are missing in action.

Includes a transcript of a card from Ifor that he should receive in the same post. Transcript included in case the card does not arrive. He asks that Mr Evans be informed that his son was well the last time he saw him. Mr Rosenstein will be happy to do anything else he can for Ifor if needed.

The picture on the back contains a view of the residence to the Grand Duke of Sachsen Weimar, which Ifor visited about 2 weeks previously. Ifor explains how he has not been well but is currently feeling much better. He also explains that the locals very much fear possible war with Russia.

Detailing definitive arrangement for Ifor's trip to Germany. He details costs and suggest a route of travel; provides advice on how best to prepare and the things he should bring with him.

Says all is well and that he is migrating to another place (provides address-difficult to read). Asks if Ifor is still in Bavaria. "Allied forces" is written across the top left hand corner of the card.

He writes that they were very glad to receive his postcard and to learn he is as comfortable can be expected given the circumstances. His father asks if he should send 'this 3000 marks'. If so he should find out where it is to be sent and to get confirmation that it is a guarantee which will be returned following the end of the war. Ifor's father finishes the letter by stating that he trusts his son will do what is right and that all are well at home.

Ifor expects to leave on 01 June 1920 and expects to arrive in London on the 2nd or the 3rd. The lamb (David) will be with him and Ifor will be glad to hand him over to his parents when he arrives. He hopes to see B. J. Dale, "Papa" Allen and someone else that he will not name. Therefore he expects to be back home on 05 June 1920. Ifor will be pleased if his parents silver celebration coincides with his stay in London but asks that they not let him interfere with their plans if not. He may go to the country for a while as his finances and his exam will not permit him a long stay in London. Another option suggested by Ifor is that his father visit Paris, he provides details on how this could be done and what they might do while he is there. He also discusses stock and his expectation of a good margin of profit in Dutch bonds. David's learning of French has been a miserable failure and Ifor outlines his frustrations with the boy. As well as congratulating his mother for her efforts on behalf of starving children.

Letter from a gentlemen who claims to have been arrested alongside Ifor Evans on 06 August 1914. He describes how they were treated at the prison; they were handled roughly at first but conditions soon improved. Then explains that he had been released, after 3 examinations by the military Doctor had confirmed he was unfit for service. He writes that Ifor is cheerful and with other Englishmen. He says that he is under the impression that Ifor was on a cycling trip when first arrested, but then was set free, moved on to Nuremberg and arrested again. He is surprised Ifor is being detained, thinking him too young for military service. Fred expects that if the prisoners are not released that they will be moved on to a fortress somewhere. They would have their freedom but not be permitted outside a certain limit. This would be an improvement he writes.

Records of contributions to the Fund, 1915-1918, including the names of contributors and the total donations received.

Weekly accounts, 1915-1919, comprising details of the Fund's receipts and disbursements, and records of the Christmas Gift Fund account, 1915-1916, noting the names and addresses of subscribers and the amounts donated.