National Library of Wales Archives and Manuscripts

J. Picton Turbervill, Ewenny Priory,

A 1/30.
File
1885, Nov. 23.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Intends to attend the nomination on Friday. Was forced to mis-spell his name on the nomination paper.

Mansel Franklen, Clerk of the Peace Office, Cardiff,

A 1/31.
File
1885, Nov. 23.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Arthur John Williams's name has been placed in the Commission of the Peace for Glamorganshire.

C. R. M. Talbot, Margam Park,

A 1/32.
File
1885, Dec. 31.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Political leanings did not influence the selection of JPs for Glamorganshire. Rumours of Tory influence are unfounded.

J. Picton Turbervill, Ewenny Priory,

A 1/33.
File
1886, Jan. 21.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

If a general election takes place, J. Picton Turbervill could support no party advocating 'full Local Government' for Ireland which is on the verge of rebellion.

J. Picton Turbervill, Ewenny Priory,

A 1/34.
File
1886, March 5.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

A crisis is looming in Ireland. Is opposed to Home Rule. Intends to follow the lead of Lord Spencer, 'able, clear-headed & just'. See A 2/3 for reply.

A. Winterbotham, Devonshire Club,

A 1/35.
File
1886, June 4.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Believes the Second Reading of the Bill will be carried if Gladstone is prepared to make the appropriate concessions. See A 2/4 for reply.

Sir John Rhys, Jesus College,

A 1/36.
File
1887, Oct. 4.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Sir John Rhys, Jesus College,. The 'handiest dictionary' in Welsh is Mr Spurrell's. Learning Welsh is 'rather a tedious matter' and a good tutor is essential. Suggests 'Caer y Vro' or 'Caer Vorgan' or 'Caer Wilym' as suitable names for Arthur John Williams's home. Invitation to visit.

Henry G. Randall, Bridgend,

A 1/37.
File
1887, Oct. 19.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Gives details of local tradesmen.

C. R. M. Talbot, Margam Park,

A 1/38.
File
1887, Dec. 14.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Has received the memorial from the inhabitants of Bridgend concerning the appointment of magistrates. Will remedy matters.

Tim Healy, Kirkaldy,

A 1/39.
File
1887, Dec. 31.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Has sent Arthur John Williams's letter to Harrington. The trial will take place at Kerry.

Lord Selborne, House of Lords,

A 1/4.
File
1879, Feb. 25.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Has sent a note in favour of Arthur John Williams to Mr Warrington Smyth.

G. O. Trevelyan, 8 Grosvenor Crescent, SW,

A 1/40.
File
1888, July 24.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Thanks for letter and enclosures. Returns Principal Vere Jones's letter.

T.W. Lewis, Cowbridge,

A 1/41.
File
1888, Aug. 28.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Will write tomorrow. According to Oke's Treatise on Magisterial Law, a stipendiary magistrate is absolute and need not consult his unpaid colleagues. But T. W. Lewis normally consults his colleagues on questions of fact. Is happy to give information on Police Court business.

T.W. Lewis, Police Court, Cardiff,

A 1/42.
File
1888, Aug. 29.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Gives information from Oke's Magisterial Synopsis on the role of Stipendiary Magistrates.

Sir John Rhys, Jesus College, Oxford,

A 1/43.
File
1888, Sept. 2.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Has been unable to find a suitable inscription for the portals of Arthur John Williams's house. Hopes to go to the Isle of Man to study the Manx language before it dies. Is unable to visit the library at Merthyr Mawr.

Robert Harrison, St James's Square,

A 1/44.
File
1888, Oct20.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Regrets Arthur John Williams has resigned his membership of the library.

John Morley, 95 Elm Park Gardens,

A 1/45.
File
1889, Jan. 8.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Thanks for Arthur John Williams's book.

E. Vaughan, Llandaff,

A 1/46.
File
1889, Nov. 14.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Is unlikely to be asked to serve on the Joint Committee of Education and would be unable to perform the duties. See A 2/5 for Arthur John Williams's letter.

Sir John T. D. Llewelyn, Penllergaer,

A 1/47.
File
1890, Jan. 6.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Thanks for letter of congratulation on honour received from the Queen.

Arnold Morley, Liberal Central Association,

A 1/48.
File
1890, Feb. 8.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Thanks for Arthur John Williams's efforts re the Mid-Glamorgan election. Arthur John Williams fully understands 'the susceptibilities of the Welsh people.' A contest will take place if the Tories put up a candidate. Arnold Morley will move the writ on Monday.

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