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Title deeds and associated papers for houses and lands of the Maurices, Owens and Ormsby-Gores of Brogyntyn and the families related to them, belonging to the estates of Clenennau, 1427-1833, Glyn, 1499-1807, Sylfaen, 1509-1698, [1811], and Ystumcegid, 1597-1672, in Caernarfonshire and Merionethshire; Nant in Flintshire, [mid 14 cent.], 1367-[c. 1686]; Brogyntyn (Porkington) in Shropshire, 1296-1838; Llanddyn in Denbighshire, 1498-1829; Brymbo and Lea Hall in Denbighshire and Shropshire, 1555-1765; Abertanat, 1476-1765, and Penrhos, 1508-1828, on the Montgomeryshire/Shropshire border; and Cemais in Montgomeryshire, 1545-1690. There is also a group of deeds which relate to properties in Harlech, 1327-1649, Dolbenmaen, 1721-1737, the Faenol estate, 1596-1645, the west of Ireland, 1606-1799, and miscellaneous estates in Wales and England, 1298-[post-1758]; and a number of unplaced documents, 1599-1724. The documents are mostly original, but they also include copies and drafts.

Fifty footmen, levied in the county, are arrived at Chester under the leadership of Capt. John Price and by direction of the Privy Council, awaiting wind and weather to cross to Dublin. Is directed by the Council's letters of 2 Dec. to discharge the ships provided for their transport, to receive their arms, weapons and coats to be safely stored, and to charge the lieutenants of the companies which are to be dismissed, to take them without unnecessary delay back to the counties where they were levied so that the soldiers may go home, and to see that the soldiers commit no disorder on the way. Upon arrival there, they are to give notice to the lieutenant or deputy lieutenants of the counties that the men to be ready there when required. As directed in the letter has given allowances of 3s. a day to the lieutenants of every band and 8d. a day to the soldiers, for every day it takes to lead the bands back to their counties. Informs John Wynn and William Morice as deputy lieutenants of his part of the instructions; let them by this letter accomplish their part.

Papers resulting from the prosecution of various individuals by Sydney and Susannah Godolphin for alleged transgressions on the Abertanat estate, such as theft of wood and damage to hedges, 1710-1716; a quarrel over a claim in Llanymynech quarry, 1723; prevention of access across the River Tanat at the boundary between the Abertanat and Carreghofa estates, trespass and damage incurred in the construction of a weir to supply the Carreghofa mills and removal of a fulling mill; and fishing without permission in a pool at Trawscoed, 1725.

Title deeds, 1441, 1520-1592, 1635-1665, of properties in the parish of Treflys, including tenements and lands purchased by Eliza ap Moris, 1520, 1538, 1555, William Maurice, 1582-1583, 1586-1587, and Sir John Owen, 1665. Other items of significance are the will of Gruffith ap Howell ap John, 1550, naming Eliza ap Moris as executor and trustee, and from whose grandsons William Maurice acquired Tyddyn Howell Ddu in 1582 and 1586; and a deed of exchange between William Maurice of Clenennau and Elissa ap Cadwalader of Bron y Voyle, 1585.

Abstracts of the title of the trustees of William Ormbsy Gore to land in the township of Trefor Ucha in the parish of Llangollen, Denbighshire, including Cefnyfedw Farm, 1796-1844 , 1796-1870, 1802-1823, 1856-1861 (mostly incomplete)

Leases and lease agreements by William Ormsby Gore, William Richard Baron Harlech and his agent, W.R. Lawford, of Cae Pant, 1854, Nant, Trefor, 1888, and a cottage and land at Canal side, 1888, in the parish of Llangollen, Denbighshire; and relevant letters to W.R. Lawford from the respective tenants, and from Lawford to Longueville and Co., 1888-1896.

Schedule of lands belonging to Trenewydd (Drenewydd) Farm [Oswestry and Whittington] comprised in a take note to Sir Edmund Buckley (Watermark 1873)

Breviate of a suit to be brought in the Court of Great Sessions of Caernarfonshire by John Edwards, plt., against John Vaughan, deft, for trespass and ejection from farm of three messuages and lands in Llanystumdwy, Caernarfonshire, leased to plt by Maurice Anwill in 1677, with notification of proceedings to the tenants.

Order for the hearing of a suit brought by John Powell ap Owen, plt., against Sir William Maurice and Richard Evans, defts, for trespass and ejectment at Bryn y Gynne in Penyfed, 1621; and a pedigree showing the descent of Sir William Maurice, in a complaint by his tenant against John Bodvell for ejectment from farm.

Memoranda relating to a complaint by Richard Pole and Evan ap William against Moris ap Robert Wynn of ejectment from premises in Llanfihangel-y-traethau, Merionethshire and a draft plea of the latter in response to a charge of trespass, 1587-1588.

Pleas in a case brought by Edward Griffith of Eleirnion in the Great Sessions for Caernarfonshire against Elen Eure and Morgan Gruffith late of Penyfed for trespass and ejectment from two messuages, two gardens, and land in Penyfed, Caernarfonshire, leased to the plt. by Kadwalader ap Thomas of Eleirnion, 1624-1625.

Breviate of a suit in the Sessions of Shropshire between John Weld, plt. and Richard Adams, deft, for breaking and entering the plt. 's barn at Rosenall, and threshing and carrying away his barley in 1654.

Bill of costs taxed in a case of trespass on a cottage by Thomas Cadwalader, plt., against Owen Owen, deft, upon non-suiting of the plt. at the Assizes for the county of Shropshire, 1719.

Writ for appearance in the Court of Great Sessions for Montgomeryshire with a list of jury attached, in a charge of trepass and ejectment brought by Howell Tannatt gainst Elizabeth Meredith and others, 1700.

Lest the writer may not have another opportunity of acquainting Owen with the affairs of this 'watery element', he must let him know that their regiment - Col. Selwin and Col. Beveridge - are forthwith ordered for England, and likewise some of the horse. They give but a scurvy character here of the stiffnecked people of England. Various are the discourses 'we have', and not fit to be here inserted. 'However, we have tickled John the Frenchman's fancy at a pass two dayes agoe which they thought to force about Han where it cost 'em the best parte of 200 men'. It is thought that K(ing) J(ames) will pass part of this summer on board the French fleet. They talk of a mighty preparation both at sea and land that the Frenchmen have made, and have some speedy design on the Militia - Have A Care. The King has viewed the whole army and made all his dispatches for opening the campaign which the writer had hoped once to see but now despairs of that glorious prospect. The King is now at Breda and designs soon for England in order to settle a sure foundation, etc. This is a dismal country fortified chiefly with hunger and cold, and the writer heartily takes leave with it. He supposes that Owen has heard of Capt. Thomas Lloyd being killed at Louvaine by his major. 'Haveing not answear'd - as I suppose - my Coll.'s expectation with recruites, though as yet I heare litle of it, pray Sir when next you write to him be pleased to Epistolize a litle on my behalfe.' He wishes well and heartily prays for Owen, Lady Owen, Madam Ellen, Madam Jane, the young ones, wishing them long life and happiness here and eternal bliss hereafter. 'I am heb na thwyll na bwried ych gwasnaethwr tlawd.'. PS Cofiwch fi at y Meddig mwyn ar Tu-lwyth yn mhen Tre'r-pant.

Thanks for letter and manifold favours. There is no certain intelligence of the fleet late with Sir George Rooke or any assurance as yet of his or their safety, neither is it known what the grand fleet designs this summer. Secretary Bowles is just posting through here with fresh orders from the Queen and has a convoy at Plymouth to carry him to the fleet. It is well known that they are put to short allowance already and preparations for several store ships to follow with provision. All honours of the flag being already conferred and disposed of, the entertainment Sir George and Sir Fr. W. may expect will be but cold. Here is humming news scattered out of Flander - if true! Lord Danby, who had been frolicking at Exeter and elsewhere during the Fleet's continuance at Torbay, and hastening from hence to the fleet which was unmooring, left six hautboys and four trumpet - by reason his twenty-five hand barge was crowded - to come next day by the ketch - which stayed for water in this port - who were all nabbed with their fine laced coats and carried by a French privateer to St Malo. Were Col. Lloyd - who is now in London - so kind as to grant the writer a furlough for this winter that he might enjoy his native air, it would possibly lengthen his days and thereby be a means to bring his hoary hairs with some good to its grave. As to what further relates to the writer's unfortunate distemper it will be immaterial here to describe it. The only happiness he hopes for is to be registered in the book of felicity, since nothing that is mortal contributes more to his welfare than that of contentment .

The people are all run mad 'or bewild' here and hereabouts. The writer had much ado to walk the streets and cross the Thames, affronted on both sides. He doubts not but the mob will set the town ablaze before morning or do some considerable mischief - they never wanted bleeding so much as at this juncture. Since the enclosed was printed - being 4 at noon - an express came of a mighty success to the English fleet and there is a design for a speedy descent into Normandy. PS Ashpoole, Dick, and the writer drink Owen's health heartily.

Trevor Lloyd, at St Hellen's Road on board the Sandwich, a 2nd rate commanded by Capt. Cornwall, to Sir Robert Owen at Porkington. Having for this last winter remained in Purgatory - vulgarly called the Devil's Stink Pot - 'and now advanc'd to burgooe and bisket without a Jack expeditionall advance, ready to kill ye D(evi)l' makes bold to let Owen know that the fleet is unmoored and ready to sail the wind at N.E. 'soe pray for the soule of Gabriel John etc'. Though some of 'our dons' who seem as greedy as sharks think the French are notable to make 'us' a breakfast, the writer can but think how this poor ship of theirs was last year drubbed, killing Col. Hastings with about 150 of his men about his heels. Though he flatters himself they are going to a May game, yet longs to see a little mischief. There has been a long consultation of affairs there between the General, Admiral and Privy Council. The writer has been on board nigh three weeks, and finds it but scurvy living among some 700 persons. Besides one company, they are four regiments ordered on board, viz Lord Meath's, Sir John Morgan's late, Col. Venner's, and Col. Lloyd's, designedly to help to man the 1st and 2nd rates - all with firelocks. They are very sickly aboard. They hear by a French prize brought in this morning that 'grand Louis has nabd us upon the Rhine' and that The Count d'Estree has joined Mons. Tourville and that they are in a flourishing condition. Capt. Jones has got a new ship since he lost the Winssor Castle. PS He left amongst his papers in Ruthin a bill of £4 odd due from Lieut. William Owen. If any should produce it - upon the writer's exit - and demand the same from Owen, let this be a sufficient discharge from any such payment.

Extract from the minutes of the London Joint Stock Bank, paying tribute to William Ormsby-Gore, one of its original directors, shortly after his death in 1860.

Eight volumes (2 copies of each account) containing the trust settlement account of John Ralph, first Lord Harlech, 1848-1881, Mrs Mary Jane Ormsby Gore, deceased, trust account, Brogyntyn estate, 1869-1876, the executorship and general trust accounts, 1869-1881, and the trust account, Irish estate, 1870-1880; and loose accounts of the estate duty payable by the successors to the Brogyntyn estate following the deaths of Sarah Baroness Harlech and William Richard, second Baron Harlech, comprising Inland Revenue forms, valuations of Brogyntyn home farm, Glyn, Talsarnau, and 37 Chesham Place, London, and particulars of the real estate comprised in the accounts, 1899, 1904-1909