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Papers of Maurice Johnson, [20 cent.], comprising typescript research notes on and pedigree rolls of the Alexander family, formerly of Wiveton, Norfolk, and of Caister near Great Yarmouth; the Atkinson family, formerly of St George's Hanover Square, and Hillingdon Heath, Middlesex; the Johnson family, formerly of St Botolph's Aldgate, London, and of Little Gearies, Barkingside, Essex; the Jones family of Rhydyfen, Merionethshire; the Kerrison family, formerly of Kirstead, Norfolk, and Norwich; and the Lloyd family of Rhiwaedog and Plas-yn-Dre, Merionethshire. Also included are research notes on the Bellman family, formerly of North Runcton, Norfolk, and Wetheringsett, Suffolk; the Bowen family of Pen-y-Castell and Tyddyn, Montgomeryshire; and the Wynne family of Meyarth, Merionethshire; pedigree rolls of the Phelps, later Clifford, family of Chestal, Dursley, Gloucestershire, the Vizard family of Dursley, and the Swinley family of Henley-on-Thames, formerly of St Martin's in the Fields, London; charts showing Maurice Johnson's descent from Charlemagne, Rhodri Mawr and others; sketch maps and Ordnance Survey maps; and photocopies of miscellaneous probate documents, 1646-1906.

The fonds comprises the personal papers of Maurice James including exercise books and notebooks relating to his academic career, 1931-1947, and his work as a teacher, 1948-1957, as well as documents relating to his military service, 1940-1946. There are also examples of his literary works as well as letters to and from family and friends.

Stray deeds, 1792-1913, relating to premises in Wales emanating from the offices of Messrs Maude and Tunnicliffe.

Manuscripts and papers of John Matthews, senior, and John Matthews, junior, of Aberystwyth. -- They include a group of autograph letters of Henry Richard, written in his early days to his friend, John Matthews; manuscript and printed matter relating to Aberystwyth in the early part of the 19th century; letters and papers relating to the parliamentary election of 1868, when Mr Matthews acted as the agent of Mr E. M. Richards, the successful candidate for Cardiganshire; letters, papers and pamphlets concerning the Church Rate dispute in Aberystwyth; papers relating to the beginnings of the temperance cause in the Aberystwyth district; miscellaneous letters and papers, including some written by Thomas Charles Edwards and Ieuan Gwyllt in their early days, one letter by the former is in Latin; two diaries of John Matthews for 1861 and 1863.

A Latin prize poem entitled Thamesis written in 1768 by Matthew Lewis when he was at Christ Church, Oxford, together with a letter written by him from the War Office in 1798, when he was deputy secretary-at-war, to George, fourth viscount and first marquis Townshend (1724-1807), with reference to the appointment of Lieutenant William Stalland as Pay Master. Matthew Lewis was the father of Matthew Gregory Lewis (1775-1818), author of Ambrosio, or the Monk.

A holograph letter from Mat[thew] Henry [Presbyterian minister and author], from Chester, to [ ], 1694 (the illness and death of recipient's son, who appears to have been resident in the writer's home, and his burial in the chancel of St. Bridget's church [Chester], a visit paid by the writer's father [Philip Henry, Presbyterian minister and diarist], 'an aged min[ister] in the Country some miles off', to the writer's home, during the deceased's illness, and a sermon preached by him prior to the funeral) (mutilated); and a holograph letter from T[homas] Pennant [naturalist and author], from Bychton [co. Flint], to the Rev[eren]d Mr. [William] Borlase [rector of] Ludgvan, Cornwal, 1763 (points of ornithological interest, the preservation of birds, a request for information about seals).

Mathew of Llandaff, St. Kew and the Leeward's lands. English. (Formerly E. M. Bishop MS 10.) Marbled paper. Donated by Alwyn Andrew, Liverpool, 1945. [n.d.].

Mathematical notes and problems copied by John Owens, Rhippinllwyd, parish of Llandygwydd, co. Cardigan, 1836, including a plan of the solar system (f. 156) and calligraphic decoration.

Notebook, 1842-1853, of Thomas Williams, Felin-fach, Pumsaint, afterwards of Talley, co. Carmarthen, surveyor, and schoolmaster at Cwmdwr (Llanwrda), and Gwynfe, containing memoranda relating to rates, etc. in the parish of Talley; mathematical exercises; accounts, with names of pupils, relating to schools at ?Salem (Llandeilo) and Llan-crwys (inverted text ff. 72, 75 verso-6); and miscellaneous notes.

Materials for 'The History of the Baptist Churches in Wales' by Joshua Thomas. See also NLW MS 21160C. English. 1/4 leather. Purchased from Bristol Baptist College, February 1996.

Materials for an English dictionary. (Formerly Howell Ll. Davies MS 2.) English. Vellum. Purchased from the library of Howell Lloyd Davies, Ruabon, 1949.

Materials for a History of English Lexicography by Howell Lloyd Davies. (Formerly Howell Ll. Davies MS 18.) English. Purchased from the library of Howell Lloyd Davies, Ruabon, 1949.

Materials for a Fauna and Flora of Swansea by L. W. Dillwyn, with MS notes by E. Vachell. Latin, English. (Formerly Printed Books C14791.).

Material, mostly printed, assembled by the late Reverend W Lliedi Williams, relating to Dr Toyohiko Kagawa (1888-1960), the Japanese evangelist, and including two photographs of Dr Kagawa and a copy of a circular letter from his widow containing an account of his death and funeral.

Material, including acts, agreements, etc, relating to the Taff Vale Railway Co. English. Between boards. Purchased from Peter Eaton (Booksellers) Ltd, April 1967.

Material towards an ecclesiastical history of Cardiganshire compiled by H. Tobit Evans. English. Boards. Purchased from Mrs G. Tobit Huws, July 1968.

A collection of newspaper cuttings relating to the history of the poet Will Hopkyn and the maid from Cefn Ydfa, accumulated by the donor's grandfather, together with cuttings and letters relating to the Neath area, and a poster regarding the life and career of Dr Wm Price, Llantrisant.

'A copy of The Terrier of Trefeglwys Parish' made in 1776; notes on Trefeglwys charities; extracts from Trefeglwys wills, including that of Richard Wilson of Bwlchyllyn (1713-1782), 17[8]2; etc.

Material relating to the Vaughan family by J. J. Howard. (Formerly Llanmaes MS 125.) English. 3/4 vellum. Purchased from E. P. W. Nicholl, Llanmaes House, Glamorganshire, 1939-1940.