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Pocket book for 1765, containing notes of payments made [by William Owen].

Lists of the friends of William Owen, [pre-1678], and of gentry names [possibly a guest list], including Mrs Owen, three of her children, Miss Gore and Mr Ormsby [1767x1777].

A journal [of Mary Godolphin] describing the death of her son, Master Henry Godolphin, 1721; and a page from a journal in the hand of Mary Owen, briefly recording incidents among her family and acquaintances, including Lord Newborough 's incarceration in Maidstone gaol, 1780.

Personal papers associated with the career and interests of William Ormsby-Gore, 1822-1860.

Papers relating to the foundation of the Genealogical Society, of which William Ormsby-Gore was the first president, 1853, including a proposed inaugural address to the Council, pamphlets explaining the Society 's purpose, and proposals and draft regulations for the establishment of a district branch in Chester, Shropshire and North Wales, together with lists of members and their specific interests.

Personal papers of William Richard Ormsby-Gore, second Baron Harlech, consisting of diaries, 1837-1893, and papers relating to his career and interests, 1836-1894. They cover aspects of his travels in Europe, his army career and participation in the Crimean War, official business as an Irish MP, involvement in local institutions and his membership of the freemasons in North Wales and Ireland.

Diaries of William Richard Ormsby-Gore, comprising two early journals describing journeys through Greece and Turkey, 1837, Tyrol and the Rhine, and London to Corfu, 1839, and three later personal diaries, 1866, 1892-1893, recording family events including the death of his wife, Emily, in Jan. 1892; daily weather conditions; management of the Shropshire, Glyn, Tetworth and Irish estates; game shooting; debates in the House of Commons, mainly concerning reforms in Ireland; attendance as a magistrate and charity board member in Ireland; involvement in parish affairs, local events and institutions of Shropshire and North Wales, particularly the administration of Oswestry and Deuddwr schools; his political concerns and presidency of Oswestry Conservative Club; his presidency of agricultural societies in Oswestry and Merionethshire; connections with the freemasons of North Wales; sojourns in London, France and northern Italy; attendance at the House of Lords; his chairmanship of the London Joint Stock Bank and interest as a shareholder of the Oswestry Bank. Several entries from 1892-1893 refer to the Brogyntyn manuscripts and their interest to academic researchers. An additional diary of W.R. Orsmby Gore was purchased in March 2017, describing the voyage of his regiment, 13th Light Dragoons, to the Dardanelles during the Crimean War and life in the army camp, 1854.

Journal of W.R. Ormsby Gore, 2nd Lord Harlech of the 13th Light Dragoons, 10th May to 1st September 1854, containing a detailed daily record of his voyage to the Dardanelles during the Crimean War, describing places visited on the way and life in camp on arrival. There are remarks on Lord Cardigan, Lord Raglan, other officers, soldiers and local inhabitants. The journal concludes a few weeks before the regiment’s involvement in the Charge of the Light Brigade.

Official passes and passports of William Richard Ormsby-Gore, family and servants to Greece, Italy, Turkey, Corfu (via Germany) and elsewhere on the continent, 1837-1839, 1870-1875, a letter of identification from the London Joint Stock Bank, 1875, and a printed pamphlet in Arabic.

Historical memoranda concerning MPs for Leitrim between 1613 and 1852, and petitions to Major Ormsby-Gore MP by Sligo tenants concerning deprivation of a land holding and financial hardship through loss of cattle, 1859.

Personal papers, being journals and diaries of Emily Charlotte Seymour (married name Ormsby-Gore, second Lady Harlech), 1844-1849, 1890, some of which describe travels with her family to Chile and elsewhere in South America, and including a diary of her mother, Georgiana Mary Seymour, 1869-1870.

Journal of Emily Charlotte Seymour, 1844, Sept. 6 - 1846, Sept. 6. Includes descriptions of a rodeo and an earthquake near Valparaiso, and copper mining at [La] Serena.

Journal of Emily Charlotte Seymour, 1845, Sept. 1-Nov. 17.

Journal of Emily Charlotte Seymour, [1847], Sept. 21-Dec. 15, also containing copies of romantic poems, mainly about separation from loved ones, 1849.

Journal of Emily Charlotte Seymour, 1848, April 11- May 3, comprising a log of the journey from Valparaiso to Rio de Janeiro.

Diary of Georgiana Mary Seymour, 1869, Jan. 1 - 1870, Jan. 2.

Diary of Emily Charlotte Ormsby-Gore, 1890, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, which includes detailed descriptions of concerts at Oswestry and Buckingham Palace, Jan. 28 and June 25 respectively, the death of the vicar of Selatyn and the appointment of his successor in Feb. Also contains accounts of financial outgoings, especially charitable subscriptions, together with brief memoranda inscribed on the end papers.

Travel diaries of Margaret Ethel Ormsby-Gore, third Lady Harlech, dated between 1914 and 1937, covering visits to France, Italy, Norway and Scotland, describing the landscape, architecture, culture, people, food and travelling conditions throughout. Her personal interests in plants, birds, animals and game fishing are evident.

Diary of a visit to Italy, 1925, March 17-April 22.

Diary of visits to Biarritz and Norway, 1926, March 17-July 2. Describes a meeting with the artist Ignacio Zuloaga, April 13-15, devastating landslides in Norway, and a dinner with the King and Queen of Norway, June 22-27.