Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MSS 1243-1264.
John Roberts (d. 1824) of Bangor was a solicitor and deputy-registrar, and also sub-treasurer to the Dean and Chapter of Bangor Cathedral.
Published
Manuscripts and papers, [1600x1905], of or from the collection of John Roberts, Bangor which include legal papers of John Roberts; Bangor Cathedral accounts, 1771-1809; an incomplete eighteenth century copy of a Breton mystery play; a tour journal of 1849; a Montgomeryshire tithe account book for the years 1866-1871; eighteenth century sermons; andmiscellaneous transcripts and extracts.
Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 1243-1264.
Some of the manuscripts were acquired by Roberts during the course of his work; others, e.g. MSS 1256, 1258 and 1260, originally Maesyporth manuscripts, were probably obtained by Roberts through his marriage to Anne, daughter of Evan Lloyd, Maesyporth, Llangeinwen, Anglesey (Wynnstay MS 2, now in NLW, is also a Maesyporth manuscript). MS 1235 belonged to John Roberts's son, John (d. 1845), rector of Llangristiolus.
Description compiled by Bethan Ifans for the retrospective conversion project of NLW MSS, and revised by Bethan Ifans. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943);
See also NLW MS 1235 and NLW Canon Trevor Owen papers.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1243D.
Published
An account book, 1760-1763, of a brewer [? at Caernarfon] dealing mainly with Anglesey and Caernarvonshire customers; the volume was later used as an arithmetic and geometry exercise book, probably by Roberts.
The descriptions are also available, together with a detailed list of contents, in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1244D.
Published
A transcript, 1750, by 'William Owen o Gonwy yn Sir Gaernarfon ...' of 'cywyddau' and 'englynion' by Lewis Morris, John Roger, Hugh Hughes, Dafydd ap Gwilym, Wiliam Cynwal, Sion Tudur, William Sion, Owen Gruffydd, Michael Prichard, Hwmffre Dafydd ab Ifan, Wiliam ap Huw Llŷn, Huw Morus, Robert Humphreys ('Robin Rhagad'), Sion Rhydderch, Sion Dafydd Lâs, Ellis Rowland, Wiliam Phylip, Dafydd Manuel, John Vaughan (Caergai) and 'Thomas Llwyd Ifangc'.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1245D.
Published
An account book, 1802-1804, of John Roberts, with various legal papers, including statements relating to the brig 'Jane' of Barmouth, the brig 'Endeavour' of Bideford, the sloop 'Ellen' of Amlwch and the brig 'Elizabeth' of Caernarvon, 1799-1807, and loose papers and correspondence.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MSS 1246-1247D.
Published
Transcripts, mainly by Rhys Jones o'r Blaenau, editor of Gorchestion Beirdd Cymru (Amwythig, 1773), of 'cywyddau' and other poetry by William Llŷn, Rhys Goch Glyndyfrdwy, Tudur Aled, Edward Morus [Perthi-llwydion], Gruffudd Hiraethog, Gruffudd ab Ieuan ap Llywelyn Fychan, Gruffudd Gr[y]g, Dafydd ab Edmwnd, Lewis Daron, Lewis Menai, Sion Tudur, Goronwy Owen, Sion Dafydd Lâs, Thomas Prys, Huw Mor[y]s, Dafydd ap Gwilym, Dafydd Nanmor, Mor[u]s Dwyfech [Morus ap Dafydd ab Ifan ab Einion], Rhys Cain, Bedo Brwynllys, Bedo Aeddren, Ieuan Deulwyn, Gruffudd Llwyd ap Dafydd ab Einion, Edwart Urien, Sion Cain, Ieuan Dew Brydydd, Lewis Glyn Cothi, Lewis Trefnant, Maredudd ap Rhys, Tudur Penllyn, Ieuan ap Hywel Swrdwal, Llawdden, Owain Gwynedd, Sion Ceri, Syr Ifan [o Garno], Robin Ddu, Hywel [ap] Rheinallt, Gutun Owain, Guto'r Glyn, Huw Arwystli, Dafydd Ddu Hiraddug [Dafydd Ddu Athro], Ieuan ap Tudur Penllyn, Iolo Goch, Sion Cent, Ieuan Brydydd Hir [Hynaf], Huw Llwyd Cynfal, Gruffudd Llwyd ab Ieuan, Richard Cynwal, Huw Machno, Robert Dyfi, Iorwerth Fynglwyd, Syr Rhys o Garno, Hywel ap Dafydd ab Ieuan ap Rhys, Richard Phylip, Evan Evans ('Ieuan Brydydd Hir'), Ieuan Du'r Bilwg, Aneirin Gwawdrydd, Taliesin, Morys ab Ieuan ab Einion, Deio ab Ieuan Du, Rhys Pennardd, Meil[y]r Brydydd, Cynddelw [Brydydd Mawr], Thomas Jones (Tregaron) ['Twm Sion Cati'], Wiliam Cynwal, Llywarch Hen, Bedo Hafesp, Huw Pennant, Edward Richard (Ystradmeurig) and David Richards ('Dafydd Ionawr').
See also NLW MS 2601B.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1248D.
Published
Two examples of charms against witchcraft, described by D[avid] R[ichard] Thomas in 'Demonology and Witchcraft' (Montgomeryshire Collections, XXXVII, pp. 143-50).
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1249D.
Published
An incomplete copy of a miracle play in the Treguier dialect based on the story of the sons of Jacob and the life of Moses and composed in crude alexandrine rhyming couplets by 'Lorans Lethomas filgittim de hari Lethomas e. deillisabet Le Coffer, 1783', with a French epilogue in another hand.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1250D.
Published
'Notes of a tour among the scenery of North Wales in the summer of the year 1849. By Edwin Lees, F.L.S., in company with two ladies', illustrated with prints and original sketches.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1251D.
Published
Rent-charge in lieu of tithe paid to the rector of Castle-Caereinion, Montgomeryshire, 1866-1871, with a list of subscriptions towards improving a lane leading from the Welshpool road to Castle-Caereinion.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1252D.
Published
A minute book of the William Abraham ('Mabon') Testimonial Fund, with relevant printed matter, 1903-1905, press cuttings, a printed list of subscribers, etc.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1253D.
Published
A manuscript copy of the will, dated 2 December 1644, of Rees Prichard, Llandovery, author of Canwyll y Cymru.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1254D.
Published
Transcripts of 'A Genealogicall History of the Antient and Present Nobility and Gentry of all Wales ... by H. T.' [i.e. Hugh Thomas, antiquary] from British Museum Harleian MS 6831 and of other material relating to Wales in Harleian MSS 1185, 1194 and 1954, together with an index.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1255D.
Published
Transcripts, from British Museum Lansdowne manuscripts, of letters, memoirs and miscellaneous documents relating to Wales and Welshmen during the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, with a table of contents.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1256D.
Published
Texts of a chronicle showing the descent of Priam, king of Troy, from Japheth, son of Noah (see Thomas Jones: Y Bibyl Ynghymraec, Cardiff, 1940, pp. 62-3), 'Ystoria Dared', and a portion of 'Brut y Brenhinedd' to Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain, based apparently on more than one earlier version and carelessly written.
Formerly in the Maesyporth collection.
See also NLW MSS 1258C, 1260B.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1257D.
Published
A solicior's book containing examples of different kinds of legal instruments, and copies of letters sent to various clients by John Roberts when he was a solicitor at Bangor, together with a number of legal precedents.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1258C.
Published
'A list of Welsh Poets with the periods during which they flourished' and a 'Catalogue of MSS. Welsh Poems in my possession', probably in the autograph of Evan Lloyd, Maesyporth, and copies of petitions sent to the bishop of Bangor by various incumbents in the diocese, 1813-1814.
Formerly in the Maesyporth collection.
See also NLW MSS 1256D, 1260B.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1259B.
Published
Sermons preached in 1727 and 1731, probably in Anglesey.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1260B.
Published
'Cywyddau' by Gruffudd ab Ieuan ap Llywelyn Fychan, Dafydd ap Gwilym, Madog Benfras and Iolo Goch, written on the back of fragments of North Wales judicial documents which have been uniformly cut and stitched together to form the volume.
Formerly known as Maesyporth 11.
See also NLW MSS 1256D, 1258C.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1261B.
Published
The accounts of Richard Griffith, 1771-1775, of J. Kyffin, 1799-1801, and of John Roberts with the Dean and Chapter of Bangor Cathedral.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1262B.
Published
'Pedigrees of the Gentlemen, and Freeholders, in the Parishes of Mold and Hope', with a pedigree of the family of Griffith of Brongain, Llanfechain, Montgomeryshire added in a later hand.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1263E.
Published
An account book, 1821-1827, of Thomas Johnes, Welshpool, solicitor.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 1264E.
Published
The day book, 1768-1771, of a general dealer and merchant [?Thomas Hughes], possibly at Caernarfon.
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).