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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.

Commenting on lack of development re Anglesey County Museum, as sender was unable to give attention to the matter.

Reply to Cadwaladr Davies' enquiries on behalf of S. J. Evans about discovery of ancient bronze in Anglesey. [Enclosed with no. 212].

Encloses no. 213, with apology for being unable to contact a Mrs White-Griffith in connection with archaeological finds.

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.

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.

Torn letter [but complete] referring to proposal to set up Anglesey County Museum, noting lack of interest re proposal among various persons.

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.

Minute book, 79ff., pagination 1-153 of Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Môn from Nov. 1912 to May 1914, relating to Eisteddfod to be held at Llangefni on 1 and 2 June 1914, including accounts of expenditure, two lists of Eisteddfod competitions (pp. 14-24 and pp. 27-35), newspaper cutting reviews of above lists, drawing attention to innovation of offering 10 guineas for performance of Welsh drama, and to fact that choral test-pieces are same as at Bangor National Eisteddfod three months hence, newspaper cutting reports on Eisteddfod proclamation ceremony, newspaper cutting advertisements of Eisteddfod, newspaper cutting report on Cyngar [R. E. Jones]'s address on 'Traddodiadau Llenyddol Llangefni a'r Cylch at proclamation ceremony, May 1913 (pp. 59-60), photographs from proclamation ceremony (pp. 50-4), notice of Brass Band competition at Eisteddfod including list of prizes, conditions and adjudicator (p. 67).

Ms notes, 58ff., pagination 1-57, relating to Anglesey. Topics include places, sacred wells, ancient roads, famous persons (i.e. Paul Panton, Robert Morgan, Goronwy Owen), and geological remarks. Authorship is uncertain, but name of Rev. William Pritchard appears on front and Tegwared at end of notes. n.d.

Exercise book, 104ff., pagination 1-209 entitled 'Anglesey, its Geography, History and Antiquities' compiled by S. J. Evans c. 1904-10. The volume comprises lists of published sources and notes taken from them relating to Anglesey place-names, famous persons, geography and points of antiquarian interest; pamphlets; newspaper cuttings on historical, geographical and antiquarian aspects of Anglesey and elsewhere, including a large number from Y Clorianydd.

Note-and Scrapbooks. See the former schedule, 'Schedule of the S. J. Evans Papers', available in hardcopy at NLW, for a detailed description of the contents, including page numbers where particular items are found.

Letter on behalf of Dictionary of the Welsh Language committee requesting S. J. Evans to read his edition of Welsh. [see also no. 203]. See also no. 285 for letter book of S. J. Evans as secretary of Montgomeryshire Association of Headmasters and Headmistresses during 1896, and nos 208-27 for letters relating to the history of Anglesey.

Letter on behalf of Dictionary of the Welsh Language committee concerning S. J. Evans offer to read [his edition] of Drych y Prif Oesoedd, and referring to other offers to read books. Welsh. [see also no. 204].

Thanks on behalf of the Ministry of Labour for sending Annual Report of Secondary Schools' Employment Committees for North and South Wales for 1934 and some observations on the report [see no. 41].

Note of thanks.

Note relating to gaining copyright permissions [of items included in Bangor Diocesan Festival Book], with further note referring to instructions [re the Festival Book] by S. J. Evans. [see also nos 132, 198-99 and 271-72].

Suggestions for format of preface to Bangor Diocesan Festival Book. Welsh. [attached to no. 198]. [for draft copy of preface by S. J. Evans see nos 271-2, and see also no. 132].