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The file comprises drafts of, and notes for, speeches by Lord Cledwyn and miscellaneous typescript memoranda. The papers include a detailed listing of Lord Cledwyn's contributions in the House of Lords between 1990 and 1998.

Gaelic translations, by James McDougall, Duror, of English hymns, and a letter, 1856, and a 'parting Address' in verse- 'Earail Dealaichaidh', written by William Findlater to 'The Office-bearers, Members and Adherents of the Free Church Congregation, Parish of Durness'.

Sermons, addresses, and prayers.

The file contains brief outline speech notes in the hand of Dr Roderic Bowen prepared for delivering addresses on social and political occasions.

Copy, 5 January 1608x[1648], of Sir Francis Bacon’s speech in the lower House of Parliament concerning the article of general naturalisation of the Scottish nation.

Copies, [1640x1645], of speeches by: 'Glanvill'; [Sir William] Waller, with a riposte from Herbert (the king’s solicitor); Rowse; Benjamin Ruddier [Sir Benjamin Rudyerd]; Sir Francis Seimor [Seymour]; Grimstone; and John Pym [to the Lords].

Notes, c. 1890-1914, for unidentified speeches by Lloyd George, arranged in roughly chronological order.

Notes and jottings, mainly for speeches by David Lloyd George, c. 1900-2 (ff. 1-50 verso), and notes for an address to his Caernarfon Boroughs constituency prior to the General Election of October 1931 (ff. 51-8).

Papers, [c. 1927]-1950, of Sir Goronwy Owen (1881-1963), Liberal MP for Caernarfonshire, 1923-45, and Liberal Chief Whip, 1926-31, comprising mainly notes for speeches, including 'Findings on afforestation' (MS 23666C, ff. 5-13); 'Coal Power' (MS 23666C, ff. 31-7); 'Yr Eglwys a Heddwch y Byd', 1934 (MS 23667C, ff. 1-28); 'Notes for Speech on Democracy', 1942 (MS 23667C, ff. 123-44); 'Anglo-Soviet Treaty', 1943 (MS 23667C, ff. 145-59); a draft tribute to David Lloyd George, 1945 (MS 23667C, ff. 168-71); and 'Hawliau Cymru fel Adran o'r Deyrnas Gyfunol' (MS 23667C, ff. 191-202); together with a copy of Goronwy Owen's election address, 1931 (MS 23666C, ff. 85-6), and letters to him from David Lloyd George, 1937 (MS 23667C, f. 105), and Clement Attlee, 1950 (MS 23667C, f. 172).

Papers, 1931-[c. 1963], of Gwilym Lloyd-George, including notes for a speech on foreign affairs, delivered at a meeting of the Liberal Party in Scarborough in 1939; letters and papers, 1941-1942 and 1951-1953, relating to his work in the ministries of Food and Fuel and Power; and a speech on the Suez Crisis, delivered at St Pancras Town Hall in 1956; together with miscellaneous notes relating to his father, David Lloyd George.

Two large files and several other individual drafts, copies and published versions of speeches, broadcasts, essays and lectures given by William George Arthur Ormsby-Gore to various colonial and international organisations, scientific bodies, educational and cultural institutions, and conferences between 1925 and 1944. The subject matter reflects both his work in colonial administration and politics, and his personal interest in fine art, galleries and museums.

Eight essays and addresses on religious subjects and mental training, by Edwin Jones.

Copy of Sir John Holland’s speech in the House of Commons, November 1640, concerning the Scottish wars and redress of grievances.

Copy, [4 March 1641], of Captain Mavin’s speech in the Upper House of Parliament in Ireland upon delivering the charge of high treason against John [Bramhall], Lord Bishop of Derry, [drawn up by] Sir Richard Bolton, Lord Chancellor, Sir Gerrard Lowther, lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, and Sir George Ratcliffe.

Addresses given on various occassions, together with an account of a meeting held to welcome E. Ceredig Jones as minister of Chapel Lane chapel, Bradford.