File NLW MS 12026C. - Llythyrau,

Twenty-four holograph letters and imperfect letters, 1857-1886 and undated, written by Owen Evan(s) [Jones] (O. Evans-Jones & Co.), from The Printing Office, Llanrwst, etc., largely to members of his family, and more especially to his brother Evan. Among the subjects discussed are personal matters; news of relatives and friends; the progress of Miss Eastwood; an address by Mr. Ambrose ['Emrys']; the Pentrefoelas Eisteddfod (1857); a proposed visit by the writer's father to London; the settlement of bills, and other money matters; 'Crafnant's recovery; the publication of almanacs; the valuation of houses at Bettws y coed; the writer's visit to London; printing equipment; Llanbedr [Harlech] fair; an article in Y Geninen by 'Scorpion'; agreements relating to properties in Llanrwst; the illness of the writer's sister Catherine; the sale of hay; repairs to a watch; etc. One of the letters is written on the blank spaces of a printed programme of a concert at the National School, Llanrwst, 16 February 1865, by [Lewis William Lewis] ('Llew Llwyvo') and Mr. W. J. Argent.