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S. J. Evans, The Latin Element in Welsh (Newport, 1911). An interleaved private copy, 39ff., with ms additions and revisions by author. 11ff. are additional loose ones. [For six cuttings containing remarks on derivation, meaning, spelling and variations of Welsh words found loose inside back cover see no. 137, and for ms notes compiled while preparing book see no. 291].

S. J. Evans, Studies in Welsh Grammar and Philology (Cardiff, 1909). An interleaved copy with ms additions and revisions by author.

Pamphlet advertising 'E. Preston Junior's Patent Expeditious Cam-Lever Copying Press' found between ff. 124 and 125 of no. 285. [This was possibly the machine used in preparing no. 285].

Letter-book, 450ff., press copies of Thomas Griffiths, accountant and agent to Nanteos estate for period 1871-84 [see also nos 283-4], relating mainly to insurance policies and accounts of the estate and other persons. ff. 420-9 were later used by S. J. Evans as secretary of Montgomeryshire Association of Headmasters and Headmistresses during 1896, copies of twelve letters being included, relating mainly to resolutions passed at meetings of the association, including two copies of a letter from S. J. Evans to J. E. Southall, Newport re his work on a Welsh Grammar, i.e. Studies in Welsh Grammar and Philology [see no. 289. For letters of S. J. Evans see nos 138-204 and 208-27. See also no. 286].

Lease for 99 years from 12 May 1871 of premises at 30 Bridge Street, Aberystwyth, from Colonel William Thomas Rowland Powell of Nanteos estate, Aberystwyth, to Thomas Griffiths, agent to Nanteos estate [see also nos 283 and 285].

Copy-book relating to mathematical and navigational topics including arithmetical rules, sun's degrees of declination and altitude, measures used in various trades, land surveying, geometrical problems, trigonometry, compass reading, detailed drawings of various subjects, decorated tables and diagrams of the planets and zodiac signs. 166ff., used first during 1782-85 by John Evans, parish of Llanychaearn, Cardigan, and later during 1816-24 by John Evans, [1796-1861, see A Dictionary of Welsh Bibliography]. See entry pp. 49-51 in former schedule, 'Schedule of the S. J. Evans Papers', available in hard copy in the NLW, for detailed list of contents and suggested provenance of the book.

P. Heylyn, Cyprianus Anglicus: or the History of the Life and Death of ... William [Laud] Archbishop of Canterbury (London, 1668). Added on the flyleaves in a contemporary hand is a copy of Laud's will; another contemporary hand has added some marginal notes and an index on the end flyleaves. Belonged to Lewis Davies rector 'of Lhan Dyfrydog' [18 C.] and Hugh Davies rector of Llandegfan, 1778 (see title page). Original calf binding. Tipped inside the cover is an invitation from Richard Lewis to the funeral of Mr F. Edwards, Stanstay, 8 Dec. 1824, on which is endorsed a note of the several meanings of the Welsh word gwyr.

Part of bill sent to S. J. Evans from Dr William Simpson (Liverpool) Limited for purchase of beef, 3 March 1934. On back of bill are remarks on paintings and items of antiquarian interest.

Ms notes, 9ff., of an address given by S. J. Evans at meeting held to celebrate centenary of the 'Calan Hen' Festival at Llandysul, Welsh.

Personal card of Johnson Brothers (Dyers) Ltd, Liverpool, 24 May 1929.

Pan [Rev. Evan Pan Jones, 1834-1922], 'Y Diweddar Mr Elias Pugh. Ochenaid hiraeth uwchben ei fedd, yr hwn a fu farw Hydref 26 1869, yn 77 mlwydd oed. Bu yn aelod ffyddlon o eglwys Horeb, Ceredigion, am 60 mlynedd, a 40 ohonynt yn ddiacon llafurus', elegy, [after 26 Oct. 1869].

Notebook bearing name of Llangefni County School containing remarks on place and personal names, 11ff., also lists of things to remember, n.d.

Typed copy of 'Paper on the Early Buildings of Christianity in Britain' with ms alterations, read before the Bangor Diocesan Historical Society, 13 May 1935, [probably work of S. J. Evans].