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Examination papers of John Williams (subsequently minister at Ffestiniog, Dolgellau and Wrexham) at Bala Theological College, on Latin, Greek, etc. English.

A baptismal register, 1812-1864, of Bontdolgadfan Calvinistic Methodist Chapel (alias Capel Newydd, Llanbrynmair), Montgomeryshire. English.

A record of members' contributions, 1843-1861, with a short note on 1862. Welsh.

Papers of the Williams family of Bontdolgadfan, including deeds for property in Bontdolgadfan, 1731-1877 (these remain uncatalogued); Bontdolgadfan Calvinistic Methodist chapel baptism register, 1812-1864, records of Bontdolgadfan Welsh and English chapels, Machynlleth, 1867-1877; papers relating to eisteddfodau at Bontdolgadfan, Llanbrynmair and Machynlleth, 1870-1923; account and memorandum books relating to the Post Office, Bontdolgadfan, 1884-1902; records of the Llanbrynmair Agricultural School Library, 1845-1847; balance sheets of the [Llanbrynmair] Friendly Society, 1858-1876; family correspondence, school exercise books and personal papers of the Williams, Griffiths and Roberts families, 1836-1922, journal or autobiography of the Rev. Richard Williams, 1802-1842; records of the overseers of the poor for Llanbrynmair, 1744-1876; records of Maglona Lodge of Good Templars, Machynlleth and other societies, 1863-1877; sermon notes, 1816-1917; and diary of Richard Tibbott, 1741-1742.

A signed agreement, 26 April 1883, with specifications, estimate of cost, etc., between Evan Williams of Cwmyrhun, Llanbrynmair, builder, and Mrs Mary Williams and Mr John Williams of Bont, Llanbrynmair, for the re-erection of a house at Bont, Llanbrynmair, together with various accounts, 1873, 1879. English.

An account book of promises and payments made towards cancelling the debt incurred at the erection of the new CM Chapel at Machynlleth. English; Welsh.

A commonplace book, [c. 1856], belonging to William Williams ('Gwilym Cyfeiliog') containing hymn stanzas and various veterinary and medical preparations. Welsh; English.

Lists of signatories to pledges drawn up by the Llanbrynmair Temperance Society, founded on 16 September 1836. Welsh.

Welsh denominational diaries for 1843, 1852, 1864, 1875 (two), 1880, 1881, 1882, 1886, 1887, 1889, 1891, 1892, 1908, 1915, 1917, 1918 and 1919, containing various entries in English and Welsh such as lists of preachers and preaching engagements, personal memoranda, etc. Welsh; English.

Diary of Richard Tibbot, 1741-1742, with a collection of hymns at the reverse end. Welsh.

The Lily or Ladies Annual Pocket Book for 1844 containing various entries. English.

Four small notebooks containing the names of the preachers engaged for each Sunday: (a) ?1865-1877; (b) William Williams, Bont, Llanbrynmair, Montgomeryshire. 'Dyddiadur 1874-75-76-77' with the list for 1874 torn out; (c) 1878-1883; (d) 1901-1911. Also memoranda concerning Pennant Chapel, Llanbrynmair. Welsh.

Treasurer's balance sheets, 1912-1923, of the annual eisteddfod held at Bontdolgadfan CM Chapel, giving details of prizes, receipts, programmes, etc. Welsh.

An essay on 'Y Cartref' submitted for competition at a 'Competitive Meeting' held at Bont, Llanbrynmair, on 1 Jan. 1907. [by ?Mrs Sarah Roberts.]. Welsh.

Notes of sermons heard by Evan Williams, 1863-1872. Welsh.

Essays and addresses on various aspects of the history of Llanbrynmair: biographical sketches of Llanbrynmair preachers, poets and writers ( Lewis Rees, Richard Tibbot, etc.), 'Hanes Llanbrynmair', 1884-1904, 'Hanes Dechreuad a Chynydd yr Ysgol Sabbothol yn y Pennant, Llanbrynmair.' 'Adgofion mebyd yn Llanbrynmair.'. Welsh.

Manuscript music book, 1836, of one Lewis Lewis, containing also memoranda of later date.

Essays and papers, 1862-1880, of John and Evan Williams, on a variety of subjects. English; Welsh.

The Book of Common Prayer, Old and New Testaments, Apocrypha, Metrical Psalms of Edmwnd Prys, and various tables, &c., all printed at Oxford, 1809, and bound together in one vol. This was the family Bible of the Rev. John James, Baptist Minister at Aberystwyth, Pontrhydyryn, and Bridgend, and it contains notes and genealogical memoranda written (in English) in his hand. Welsh; English.

Notes of sermons heard by John Williams, 1872-1878. Welsh.