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Believes that she is the Olwen Vaughan who studied Architecture at Liverpool after he had left. He once met her mother when she was visiting [J.] Glyn Davies. He never met her father but had seen him lecture when he was a boy. He has a letter which Arthur Owen Vaughan wrote to him with the encouraging answers of an expert to the questions of a beginner. He received a Fellowship in Welsh History for the purpose of examining her father's papers, gives details on their location and offers her the documents which are in his possession. Refers to his own prolonged genealogical study and compares it with Arthur Owen Vaughan's methods. Agrees with Olwen Vaughan that her father was a romantic idealist. States that the greatest authority on Arthur Owen Vaughan was [J.] Glyn Davies and that it would be a good idea to write to his wife. Wishes her every success with the biography and asks her to pass on his kind regards to Miss [Dorothy] Stott.

Letter from Edward James to D.J. Williams thanking him for the wire authorising the removal of the Rhoscomyl memorial. He states that he believes that the unveiling will be on Monday week and hopes that D.J. Williams will be present. He apologises that they have not been able to meet over the matter but states that they will be doing Arthur Owen Vaughan's memory a service by having the memorial put in its proper place. Typescript.

Letter from E. James[?] to W.C. Howe, Cefn Mably Chambers. He apologises for the misunderstanding over the memorial and agrees that no steps should have been taken to erect the memorial until the family had been consulted. He writes that D.J. Williams's letter did not reach him for many days. He apologises for any upset to the Vaughan family and gives Howe the controlling interest in the matter from now on. He also states that he will be happy to co-operate in any further fund raising for the memorial. Typescript.

Letter from E. James to Rhys Vaughan stating that it would be a good idea for them to meet before Vaughan's return to Canada to discuss the memorial. He writes that he will not fail to let him know what happens and hopes that there will be an exhumation before the unveiling. He also asks his opinion on the inscription. Typescript.

Letter from E. James[?] to D.J. Williams. He feels sorry that D.J. Williams did not write to him immediately after hearing from Howe because it is now very difficult to get in touch with him. He suggests that the unveiling might have to be postponed to obviate the risk of hurting anyone's feelings. Typescript.

He encloses a statement which has also been sent to the Passport Office. Hopes that Olwen Vaughan will have no further trouble in obtaining her passport. Enclosed with the letter is a copy of a letter to the Passport Office together with two sheets of information on the nationality and marriage of Arthur Owen Vaughan.

Gives information on the location of Arthur Owen Vaughan's papers. Enclosed is a list of Arthur Owen Vaughan's works which are held by the National Library.

Letter from E. D. Jones (Keeper of Manuscripts and Records), The National Library of Wales, . Aberystwyth . If she intends to write a biography, she should certainly see the letters deposited at the National Library. Informs her that the correspondence is the property of the executors of the late J. Glyn Davies and that she should ensure their consent before inspecting them. Suggests lodgings in the Aberystwyth area.

Letter from Dorothy Stott, 10 The Drive, Esher, Surrey to Mr [J. Glyn] Davies apologising for not answering sooner and enclosing two of her uncle's books [not enclosed]. Gives Arthur Owen Vaughan's real name as Robert Scourfield Milne but asks Jgd to keep his work under the name of A. Owen Vaughan. The letter contains an account of Arthur Owen Vaughan's childhood and youth. She has in her possession several letters written home by Arthur Owen Vaughan when he was a cowboy and feels that it is a pity if his work cannot be kept together. Regrets that she has no training for research herself.

Letter from D.J. Williams to E. James, Western Mail, 176 Fleet Street, London thanking him for his letter and apologising that he won't be at the proceedings. He also requests that the balance of the cost should be paid to him because he cannot afford to stand the debt. Typescript.

To her and that she has found some information on the family which she encloses [not contained with letter]. Asks her to write to General Palmer, Commissioner of the South African Police if she wants more information.

*Letter from David Jenkins, Librarian, The National Library of Wales acknowledging the receipt of notes on Cherry Hinton Parish Church and looking forward to receiving an account of her childhood which he is sure will be most interesting and worth preserving.

Letter from Col. Frank Chappell, General Motors of Canada Limited, Oshawa, . Ontario, to Rhys Vaughan, c/o Geological Department, Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mines, Timmins, Ontario. The sender thanks Rv for the photographs and will add them to his copy of RV's father's book. Also some comments on Canada and an invitation to visit at any time. At the bottom is a note by Rv, dated January 1962, describing his first meeting with Col. Chappell.

In answer to an enquiry by Olwen Vaughan he confirms that the biographical file of Arthur Owen Vaughan does seem to indicate that he arranged the investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarfon. This information comes from Edward James, former London correspondent and as he is still living it would be possible to contact him.

Informs Olwen Vaughan that she may inspect the biographical file concerning her late father if she wishes.

Extracts from the Western Mail (3), the first is dated 13 August 1914 and refers to the creation of the Welsh Horse Cavalry which was initiated by Arthur Owen Vaughan. The second is dated 15 August 1914 and refers to Arthur Owen Vaughan's varied career including his service in the Boer War. The third is a tribute to Arthur Owen Vaughan, dated 16 October 1919. Also included is a holograph copy of extracts in the hand of Olwen Vaughan - one page having been written on the back of a list of Arthur Owen Vaughan's works held in Cardiff Public Libraries. Typescript.