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Miscellaneous, stray letters, 1867-1903, relating mainly to legal matters and cases.

Certificates of the Contract for the Redemption of Land Tax in the County of Glamorgan, 1799 (together with related receipts, schedules etc.), related certificates and schedules, 1798-1819, and copies of the Poor Rate assessments for the parish of Llantwit Major for the years 1826 and 1834.

Correspondence and papers, 1896-1897, relating to aspects of the land question in Wales, including the manifold problems faced by Welsh tenant farmers, the report of the Royal Commission on Land in Wales, the convention of public meetings and conferences, and the appointment of delegates to attend conferences. The correspondents include H. Tobit Evans, 1896, D. Lloyd George, 1896, and W. Llywelyn Williams, 1896.

Correspondence and papers, 1914-1915, relating to the work of the Land Reclamation Committee and the Land Reclamation Society within Wales.

Papers of John Rees, schoolmaster at Llanddewi Aberarth. They include pocket diaries for 1844, 1852 and 1867, each containing a large quantity of additional notes, mainly Biblical and religious. The residue of the papers comprise scriptural and sermon notes.

The letters, 1899-1913, discuss antiquarian books and the author's research work.

Most of the letters, 1902-1921, refer to the author's books, reading and researches. There is also some local and family news. Some of the letters make arrangements for meetings with J. H. Davies.

Legal papers, 1816-1844, relating to John Adams, tanner, of Carmarthen.

Correspondence, papers, and legal papers, 1910-1911, relating to the administration of the estate of John Rowland Jones of Bulls, Wellington, New Zealand, deceased.

Letters, 1925-1926, from J. H. Davies to his sister Mrs Annie Hughes-Griffiths describing his illness, papers concerning his death, sympathy letters to Mrs Hughes-Griffiths, lists of acknowledgements, and press cuttings containing tributes and obituaries.

The letters, 1894-1913, refer to the writer's academic work, researches and publications on the Welsh manuscripts. He refers to his research trips to a number of libraries and archival repositories. There are also a few passing references to contemporary events in Wales and to developments at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth.

The letters, 1896-1916, are generally very lengthy giving full accounts of their author's activities and travels. Many refer to events and developments at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, notably its Welsh Library for which he was responsible from 1899 until 1907. His activities and difficulties at the Welsh Library are discussed in some detail. Some of the letters discuss John Glyn Davies's reading and researches and some his prospective applications for posts.

Miscellaneous cards and tickets, 1889-1924 and undated, collected by J. H. Davies. They include calling cards, readers' tickets, invitations and admission cards, menus and toasts, and annual membership cards. They relate to events at, among other institutions, the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, the University of Wales, the Guild of Graduates of the University of Wales, the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, the National Library of Wales, the National Eisteddfod and the Welsh Bibliographical Society.

Most of the letters, 1897-1917, relate to the author's academic and antiquarian researches into Pembrokeshire history. Many are enquiries to be answered by J. H. Davies. There are also occasional references to local affairs and family matters.

The letters, 1896-1905, relate primarily to printing and publishing matters, notably the publication of Y Brython Cymreig, produced at Lampeter, and The Journal, based at Carmarthen, both of which H. Tobit Evans edited. J. H. Davies published items in both newspapers. The letters also refer to contemporary events in Wales, especially in the educational and political world, and the publication of various Welsh books. Some of the letters arrange meetings between Davies and Evans.

The letters, [1914]-[1919], refer to the events of the First World War and to developments at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, notably the teaching of music at the college.

Correspondence, notes and papers, 1908-1909, relating to the Griffiths Charity and the administration of the Mrs Mary Griffiths Charity Fund which was applicable to the Calvinistic Methodists in the following parishes: Conwil Gaeo, Llanfynydd, Llansawel and Talley, county Carmarthen, and Llangeitho, Cardiganshire. J. H. Davies was one of the trustees of the fund.