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The file comprises letters to Jane Griffith, 1761-1805, from such individuals as Lady Kirkwall, 1804-1805, Lady Orkney [c. 1798], and Hugh Williams of Conwy, 1804. The letters discuss the suitability of Jane's marriage, a visit to Porkington, the interior and grounds of Hardwick [home of Kynaston], the will of Mrs Wynne of Plasnewydd, a financial dispute with Jane's son, John Wynne Griffith, 1799-1801, repairs to Cae'r berllan malt house, and her request for a clerk's post for her grandson, Robert Griffith, 1804.

Manuscript volume probably belonging to Margaret Owen, 1761-1769, containing copies of traditional verses and songs, and original poetry, some of which was written by friends of the Owen family, on the subjects of social occasions at Hardwick Hall and Porkington; the last wishes of a dying pet raccoon; a description of the Glyn estate; Whittington fox chase; the allure of home-made wine; local drama; and brief lines on flirtation to Miss O[wen] by Sir C.L. [Charles Lloyd?] at Hardwick, 1769 and To Miss O. with a Nosegay in Feb. by Sir W.Wn. The end papers of the volume are inscribed with measurements of 'the gallery' and arithmetic.