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Account books, 1846-1851, of David Evans, Maesgarnedd, near Dolgellau, boatman and carrier, who carried goods and merchandise on the river Mawddach, particularly between Barmouth and Maesgarnedd, Dolgellau, and to and from small cargo boats which used the port of Barmouth. Among miscellanea in the volumes are hymns by Robert Shôn, Llanelltyd.

A rent receipt book in respect of property in the town of Ruthin, Denbighshire, 1858-1902.

Notes by T. Mordaf Pierce on deacons of Salem Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church, Dolgellau, with an outline of the growth and development of the church during the nineteenth century.

Accounts and other memoranda, 1808-1851, kept by Hugh Jones, junior, relating to Calvinistic Methodism in Llanidloes and the surrounding district.

Letters mainly addressed to E. W. Evans, largely in connection with contributions to Y Goleuad and other publications.
The correspondents include G. Osborne Morgan, Wrexham, etc., 1887-1895 and [n.d.] (opposition to the erection of a chapel, Local Government Bill, etc.); John Morgan, Cardiff, 1901 (the case of W. O. Jones); W. Prichard-Morgan, [M.P. for Merthyr Tydfil], 1892 (interference in an appointment outside the writer’s constituency); John Morley, viscount Morley of Blackburn, 1887 (declining to write a letter); T. E. Morris, Porthmadog, 1900 (the writer’s biography, in connection with the Merioneth parliamentary election); P. D. Morse, Wolf’s Castle, 1901 (the case of W. O. Jones); Max Nettlau, Bloomsbury, 1888 (the writer’s study of Welsh dialects); Thomas George Baring, 1st earl of Northbrook, 1887 (Disestablishment); David Owen, solicitor, Bangor, 1901 (the case of W. O. Jones); J. Owen, The Deanery, St. Asaph, 1889 (declining an invitation to write to Y Goleuad); L. Owen, Llanfihangel [Glyn Myfyr], Corwen [1901] (the case of W. O. Jones); Owen J. Owen, Rockferry, 1901 (the case of W. O. Jones, the proposed Liverpool edition of Y Goleuad), with a copy reply; John Parry, Llanarmon, Mold, 1888 (a contribution to Cymru Fydd); Love Jones Parry [Madryn], 1885; Robert Parry (Robyn Ddu Eryri), Ludlow (contributions to Y Goleuad, etc.); D. Phillips, Swansea, 1890 (a publication for the writer); D. Phillips, Glogue, Llanfyrnach, 1901 (contribution to Y Goleuad, a mis-quotation by Y Tyst from Y Goleuad); Thomas Powel, University College, Cardiff, 1889 (a contribution to Y Goleuad on book-reading); Pryce Pryce-Jones, Newtown, [n.d.] (the purchase of the first number of Merionethshire News); Owen Prys, Trevecca College, etc., 1895 and [n.d.] (condolence, the function of Bala and Trevecca Colleges); Hugh Pugh [of Mostyn], [n.d.] (Mary Jones and the British and Foreign Bible Society); and H. J. Ellis Nanney, Criccieth, 1888 and [n.d.] (the writer’s treatment of the recipient’s uncle).

A copy of E[dward] H[amer], A Brief Account of the Chartist Outbreak at Llanidloes, in the Year 1839 ... (Llanidloes, 1867), bearing the name of R[ichard] Williams [Celynog], Newtown. Inset are relevant draft notes in the hand of Richard Williams, and a press cutting entitled 'Diamond Jubilee Musings (July 9th, 1897)'.

Letters mainly addressed to E. W. Evans, mostly in connection with contributions to Y Goleuad and other publications.
The correspondents include D[avid] Howell (Llawdden), 1888-1893 (Disestablishment, the illness of T. E. Ellis); J[ohn] Hughes, Liverpool (the writer's removal to Caernarfon); J. Elias Hughes, Ty Croes, Anglesey, [1901] (the case of W. O. Jones); John Hughes, Garston, [n.d.] (the case of W. O. Jones); R. Hughes, secretary and liquidator, The North and South Wales Newspaper Co. Ltd., 1913 (a request for rent); T. Ogwen Hughes, Oakenholt, near Flint, 1901 (the case of W. O. Jones); W. Pari Huws, [n.d.] (with verses to Goronwy Evans, Frondirion, Dolgellau); William James, Manchester, 1901-1902 (the case of W. O. Jones); [David] Brynmor Jones, Gloucester, 1889, to the Rev. R. H. Morgan [co-editor of Cymru Fydd] (the writer's contribution to Cymru Fydd on Welsh Laws); Francis John Jayne, bishop of Chester, 1889 (a press contribution); E. Jones, Denbigh, 1901 (contribution to Lladmerydd); E. James Jones, Caernarvon, 1901 (the recipient's employment as a shorthand writer for the Committee of Appeal in the case of W. O. Jones); Edward Jones, Port Dinorwic, 1901 (the case of W. O. Jones); Francis Jones, Abergele, 1901-1909 (the case of W. O. Jones, etc.); H. Jones, Liverpool, 1883 (press contributions); [Sir] Henry Jones, University of Glasgow, etc., 1919-1921 and [n.d.], with letters on his behalf and copy replies by E. W. Evans (contributions to Y Cymro, etc., Calvinistic Methodist ministerial education); J. Eiddon Jones, Bangor, 1901 (the case of W. O. Jones); J. H. Jones (Je Aitsh), Birkenhead (the removal of Y Goleuad to Liverpool); [Michael D. Jones], Bala, 1889 (the need for a political history of Merioneth; autograph cut away); James Jones, Waenfawr, 1901 (the case of W. O. Jones); Walter B. C. Jones, Estate Office, Criccieth, agent to H. J. Ellis Nanney, to David Evans, Cae Einion, Dolgellau, etc., 1888-1889 (the tenancy and conveyance of Cae Einion, payment on tithes on the owner's estate); William Jones, Liverpool, 1901 (the removal of Y Goleuad to Liverpool, the case of W. O. Jones); Lloyd Tyrell-Kenyon, 4th baron Kenyon, Whitchurch, Shropshire, [n.d.] (the restoration of Hanmer Church); John Lewis, Seacombe, 1901 (the case of W. O. Jones); [Sir] J[ohn] Herbert Lewis, House of Commons, 1901-1915 (Merioneth politics, the writer's appointment to the Local Government Board, the writer's political expenses, an appeal for the National Library of Wales Building Fund); D[aniel] L[ewis Lloyd], bishop of Bangor, 1893 (declining a request by the recipient); Hugh Lloyd, Liverpool, 1891-1901 (the removal of Y Goleuad to Liverpool, the publication of a pamphlet by Mr. - Hughes); and R. H. Lundie, D.D., Liverpool, 1894 (impressions of the C. M. Association at Pontypridd).

Financial accounts of Dolgellau British School, 1860-1863.

Account book, 1851-1879, kept by Griffith Owen, Vaner, Llanelltyd, near Dolgellau, recording details of haulage and agricultural work, including sums owing to him for cartage of hay, gravel, timber, etc., for ploughing and other work, and for the sale of agricultural stock and produce, and disbursements made by him.

Account book, 1842-1843, kept by Griffith Owen, Vaner, Llanelltyd, near Dolgellau, recording details of haulage and agricultural work, including sums owing to him for cartage of hay, gravel, timber, etc., for ploughing and other work, and for the sale of agricultural stock and produce, and disbursements made by him.

Memorandum book, 1844-1857, of Griffith Owen, Vaner, Llanelltyd, near Dolgellau, containing miscellaneous memoranda, poetry, etc.

Letters mainly addressed to E. W. Evans, with some to William Williams, Dolgellau, and others largely in connection with contributions to Y Goleuad and other publications.
The correspondents include Alfred George Edwards, bishop of St. Asaph, 1890; Griffith Ellis, Bootle, 1886, with copies of letters of E. W. Evans, 1885-1886 (a controversy over the publication of the writer's Hanes Methodistiaeth Corris); Thomas E[dward] Ellis, Cynlas, Llandderfel, etc., 1884-1896, with copies and drafts of letters of E. W. Evans (contributions to Y Goleuad, the editorship of Cymru Fydd, the publication of Merionethshire News, the eviction of the recipient's father David Evans, Cae Einion, Dolgellau, and other tenants of H. J. Ellis Nanney, Liberal nominations in local government elections); De Charles Evans, Conway, 1901 (the case of W. O. Jones); D. Silvan Evans, Llanwrin Rectory, 1888-1898 (hymnology, editions of the Welsh Prayer Book, the publication of the writer's Welsh Dictionary?); J. Daniel Evans, Garston, 1901; John Evans, Aber Rectory, 1889; Thomas John Evans, Llanfynydd School, Mold, 1867 (personal); William Evans, Liverpool, 1901-1902 (the case of W. O. Jones); W. Wynn Evans, solicitor, Wrexham, 1901 (proceedings against the recipient); Thomas Gee, Denbigh, 1891 (contributions to Y Gwyddoniadur Cymreig); J. Monro Gibson, South Hampstead, 1907; Richard Glover, Bristol, 1908; and Ellis Griffith, Cambridge, 1887 (the editorship of Cymru Fydd).

Two volumes (the first incomplete) containing registers and accounts, 1831-1862, of Rehoboth Calvinistic Methodist Church, Llanelltyd, near Dolgellau.

A report of visitors to Calvinistic Methodist Sunday Schools in the Dolgellau District ('Dosbarth Dolgellau'), 1874.

A folder of loose leaves containing an 'Album of Eminent Welsh Preachers' or 'Pregethwyr Hen Gymanfaoedd Cymru' prepared for the press by Lewis Jones (Rhuddenfab), Ruthin, 1 July 1888. It includes articles on four denominational Association meetings, in the form of cuttings from Y Genedl, June, 1877, with some others taken from Y Dysgedydd and others in manuscript form, and short biographies of, and summaries of a sermon each by, the following forty-four preachers: William Williams, Wern; Christmas Evans; John Elias (o Fôn); Edward Jones, Bathafarn; D[avid] Morgan, Llanfyllin; John Williams, Newtown; David Charles [I], Carmarthen; Samuel Davies (Y Cyntaf); William Williams (Caledfryn); David Evans, Ffynnonhenri; Ebenezer Richard, Tregaron; Edward Anwyl; William Ambrose (Emrys); Thomas Rhys Davies, Glanwydden; John Jones, Tal-sarn; William Owen; Ishmael Jones, Rhos (from Y Dysgedydd, Tachwedd 1897, pp. 455-456); William Morgan, D.D., Holyhead; John Hughes, Liverpool; Rowland Hughes; Robert Thomas (Ap Vychan); John Prichard, D.D., Llangollen; Evan Harries, Merthyr; David Williams; William Rees (Gwilym Hiraethog); Robert Ellis (Cynddelw); Henry Rees, Liverpool; Thomas Aubrey; John Roberts (J.R.), Conway; Daniel Davies (Y Dyn Dall), Swansea; Thomas Phillips, Hereford; Richard Bonnor; Thomas Rees, D.D., Swansea (manuscript, and from Y Dysgedydd, Mawrth 1897 pp. 125-128); John Jones (Mathetes); Edward Morgan, Dyffryn Ardudwy; William Davies, D.D.; Edward Stephen (Tanymarian) (manuscript, and from Y Dysgedydd, Ebrill 1897, pp. 166-167); Benjamin Williams, Maesberllan; Roger Edwards, Mold; W. Powell; Samuel Roberts (S.R.), Llanbryn-mair; Hugh Jones, D.D., Llangollen; Lewis Edwards, D.D., Bala; and Owen Owen. At the end are four verses entitled 'Y Tadau, Ple maent hwy?'. At the end is the following note: 'Sent the 11 Annibynwyr to Dr. Herber Evans Nov. 30th 1896 for Dysgedydd to be returned after publication. Complete for the Press'.

An exercise book containing texts of sermons preached at Sunday, monthly, anniversary, and Association meetings at Salem Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Dolgellau, 5 January 1873-30 December 1883.

Miscellanea relating mainly to Calvinistic Methodist affairs in Llanidloes and Dolgellau, with autograph letters from Lewis Edwards, Bala, and Richard Bennett.

Papers of, or collected by, Evan William Evans, Dolgellau, 1808-[1921x1925], consisting mainly of material of Dolgellau local historical and religious interest, including rate assessments and valuations, accounts, rentals, chapel records and other records, 1813-1877; agricultural, timber, slate and other account books, 1823-1879; papers of T. Mordaf Pierce, including correspondence, essays, sermons and material relating to Dolgellau history, 1894-1914; material relating to Calvinistic Methodism in Llanidloes and Dolgellau, 1808-1918; and correspondence, 1850-1921, mainly addressed to Evans.

Highway rate assessments made on the inhabitants of the township and parish of Dolgellau, 1839.

A diagrammatic survey of the town of Dolgellau, 1853, and an incomplete survey of lands in the parish of Tywyn, Merionethshire.