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Two letters, May-June 1900, from Elizabeth Jenkins, Dan-y-graig, Baglan, to 'Mr Williams' concerning the family of Jenkins of Blaencorrwg (the same Jenkins, it is said, as the family of Judge Jenkins of Hensol). With the letters are some notes by the writer, a memorandum received from Rees Jenkins, and a copy of a photograph of a miniature of the Rev. Owen Jenkins, vicar of St John's, Cardiff, from 1761 until his death in 1777 [See D. Rhys Phillips: The History of the Vale of Neath (Swansea, 1925), p. 750].

Photograph of the inscription beneath window erected in the parish church of St Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, to the memory of the 'Captains of Industry' with whom Sir William Thomas Lewis, bart, had been associated in the development of the minerals of the district. The window was the gift of Sir William T. Lewis (afterwards first Baron Merthyr) in 1896, and 'Edward Williams, Middlesborough (formerly Dowlais)' is among the persons commemorated.

'A poem in memoriam of the late Mr Edward Williams Cleveland Lodge Middlesborough.' This appears to be a prose translation of 'a Prize Poem at a competition, on New Years day, at Middlesborough, under the patronage of the Welsh Presbyterians'.

Probate, 30 October 1886, of the will of Edward Williams late of Cleveland Lodge, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, ironmaster, dec. [9 June 1886 at Cleveland Lodge aforesaid]. Will dated 20 Oct. 1884.

Probate, 9 August 1865, of the will of Mary Williams late of Merthyr Tydfil, co. Glam., widow, dec. [1 Nov. 1864 at Surbiton, Surrey]. Will dated 10 Nov. 1850.

Verses, 'Copied by Rees Evans of Toncoch without spectacles at the age of 86 the 15 June 1865', with an account of the circumstances which prompted their composition. (Mention of Iolo Morganwg and the poets' meeting at an inn near Cowbridge to learn the rules of Welsh poetry, c. 1798).

A brief account of Edward Williams (Iolo Morganwg), ?in the autograph of Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Taliesin Williams. According to this account Iolo Morganwg 'was one of three among whom was Mungo Park, appointed on the African expedition, on a voyage of discovery in search of the source of the Nile [?Niger], .... He fully intended going, but owing to the remonstrances of his family & friends, was included to relinquish his intention'.

Probate, 14 August 1847, of the will of Taliesin Williams late of the borough of Merthyr Tydfil, co. Glam., schoolmaster, dec. Will dated 2 June 1845.

A note (?in the autograph of Ann Williams) concerning the family of Edward Williams of Penon in p. Lancarvan, co. Glam. [i.e. Edward Williams Senior].

Fragment of a letter signed by A. M. Sweet for Dd Evans. On the dorse are four lines of religious verse in Welsh in the autograph of Iolo Morganwg.

'Chara[c]ter of the late T. Wyndham, Esq.': an appreciation of Thomas Wyndham of Dunraven Castle by Edward Williams, Flemingston, near Cowbridge, printed in the Bath Herald. Press cutting.

Edward Williams, Flimston, to his son, Tally (Mr Taliesin Williams, Schoolmaster, Merthyr Tydvil). Their uneasiness at not hearing anything of Elizabeth since she arrived at Cardiff. Their alarm is added to by the numerous accounts they hear daily of persons dropping down dead in the sun. They must if they live have Elizabeth here again for a few weeks. He thinks her understanding to be very good and very discriminating. The addressee will possibly laugh at what he may term the dotage of an old man and (an) old grandfather and may do so if he pleases, but EW will not alter his opinion. Various questions about the school. How does the addressee find his health affected by his removal to a new house and a keener air? Where is Mr Davies of Rumney now? Peggy's health is very bad.

W. Williams to Mr Taliesin Williams, Wellington Street, Merthyr. By this day's mail he returns Turner's Vindication with best thanks. He has forwarded Mr Price's excellent remarks on Mic Dinbych to the Archdeacon - it is the best thing he (WW) has seen from Mr Price's pen. When the addressee has time to state his reasons he will be glad to transmit them (? to the Archdeacon).

W. Williams, Aberpergwm, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Wellington Street, Merthyr. He will send the Archdeacon's version of Mic Dinbych to the addressee tomorrow. Carnhuanawc has seen it - his differing opinion.

Edward Williams, Flimston, to his son, Tally (Mr Taliesin Williams, School Master, Near the Castle Inn, Merthyr Tydvil). Nancy and little Elizabeth arrived here in very good health and spirits, and continue so. Elizabeth's doings. He hopes the addressee permits them to keep her here for a week longer than the time appointed. He wishes the addressee would buy him a white woollen hat, etc. Another thing he greatly wants is a quire of good writing paper (so) that he may endeavour to finish his press copy of his Psalms and for other purposes, also 5 or 6 sheets of good post (paper) that he may write a few letters in readiness for the next General Election. Mr Longman, the first (i.e. foremost) Bookseller in London and a Member of Parliament, urges him to petition the King for a pension. Beneath is a note in Nancy's handwriting (about Elizabeth).

Edward Williams, Flimston, to his son, Tally (Mr Taliesin Williams, Schoolmaster, Merthyr Tydvil). They have not yet received any papers from the addressee (copies of an Awdl ar Ddinistriad Caersalem): if the addressee has given up his intention of becoming a competitor at Wrexham he (EW) will rejoice, yet he would wish [him] to persevere in attempting an ode on the subject (but not for competition). He has found amongst his books a very useful one for the addressee's purpose - where and when he bought it. The addressee promised to come here in April - EW wishes he would be as good as his word . His health - he is growing feebler and feebler daily. Peggy wants a little chip or willow sadly. Asking him to send 'Willises Moores Almanack improve[d]' for the present year - it must be ordered. Also to let him know what Jenkins would ask for printing a small volume of his Welsh Poetry. Has heard that Dr Rees intends to leave Merthyr and to give up officiating as a minister anywhere. Does the addressee think this is true? - if it is EW will be sorry. A request to Nancy to go to Pendarren Gate to make enquiries concerning the daughter and son-in-law of Jane Thomas, their next door neighbour.

W. Williams, Aberpergwm, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Wellington Street, Merthyr. Requesting the addressee, when he happens to go to his bookseller, to enquire which will be the most convenient form of binding Hanes Cymru, whether in one volume or two. The Archdeacon has lately sent him Mic Dinbych for his opinion. He hopes the addressee's health is improving.

Taking it for granted that the addressee will be at Carmarthen he has taken the liberty of writing to him. He was sorely disappointed at not finding him at Brecon; 'in the name of what Demon was J. Hughes appointed one of the Judges?'---- the Eisteddfodau are in general conducted on no kind of plan, why must it be so? The Institutes of Gruff. ap Cynan are only a humbug by Tudur Aled. The ode of Wms of Dolgelle. Copy.