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Papers, [1730x1893], of the Roberts family of Llanbrynmair and of the Howell family of Bontdolgadfan, Llanbrynmair and comprising mainly correspondence, together with sermons, broadsides and miscellanea. The material was preserved by David Howell, Machynlleth and Aberdyfi, cousin of the Reverend Samuel Roberts ('S.R.') and father of the donor, Joseph Matthew Howell.

A volume containing letters to R. Hughes of Ynystawe and one to his daughter, Lady Williams, from the Reverend John Roberts (J.R.), 1878-1884, from the Reverend Samuel Roberts (S.R.), 1872-1879, concerning collections towards Bala Independent College and the Welsh Congregational Chapel at Southwark (some of these latter letters written on the backs of broadsides printed for the writer), and from the Reverend David Williams, Troedrhiwdalar, 1871; also included are notes of addresses delivered by Samuel Roberts.

Fourteen holograph letters from Samuel Roberts [S.R.] from Llanbrynmair, to his cousin (the first letter is addressed to Ab[raham] Howell, solicitor, Welshpool, and the others, by inference, are also intended for the same addressee), 1846-1848 and undated (personal and family news, financial and legal matters, financial transactions undertaken by the recipient on behalf of Mr. Charles Benbow of Aberhavesp, Newtown, references to [Y] Cronicl Bach, the writer's opinion ?on the impending appointment of a clerk of the peace [for co. Montgomery], his possible conversion to the doctrine 'that government grants on Fair Principles for the Promotion of Education are justifiable').

Letters, 1808-1885, from persons interested in social reforms, politics, and education, including John Bright, Richard Cobden, Walter Davies ('Gwallter Mechain'), John Griffiths ('Gohebydd'), Walter D. Jerermy, Morgan Lloyd, Sir Theodore Martin, J. H. Puleston, Henry Richard, G. O. Trevelyan, Rowland Williams ('Hwfa Môn'), Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, and C. W. Williams Wynn, to Samuel Roberts ('S.R.'), with drafts of replies to some of them; from 'S.R.' to his father, his brother John, and others; from John Roberts ('J.R.') to George Roberts and others; from Humphrey Gwalchmai to John Hughes; from A. Rees to J. Holden; from C. W. Williams Wynn to the electors of Montgomeryshire; and a letter of introduction to friends in America given to 'S.R.' by William Henry Channing. There are also pamphlets relating to postal and other reforms.