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After many obstacles Cyfrinach Beirdd Ynys Prydain is in the press at this place, and about a fourth part of it is printed off. A report that a Committee of the Cambrian Society had met and had reversed everything promised by the first Committee. How Mr Rowlands, when the writer left Carmarthen in August 1819, asked if he would leave some of his MSS with him until he (EW) returned, intimating that the addressee had expressed a wish to take the opinion of some of his learned Welsh friends. How the late Rev. Eliezer Williams asked if EW would allow him the perusal of Cyfrinach Beirdd. This he did and desired Mr Rowlands to put it into his hands as soon as the addressee's intentions had been answered. The writer's efforts to recover his books and MSS. Mr Rowlands's neglect of writing to him - by some hints that have been suggested to him by a very respectable clergyman Mr Rowlands intended to become himself the editor and publisher of the Cyfrinach. He (EW) has not the least suspicion that the addressee was aware of any such an intention of Rowlands. Draft. ?Incomplete.

Draft of No. 994, but with various differences.

Taking it for granted that the addressee will be at Carmarthen he has taken the liberty of writing to him. He was sorely disappointed at not finding him at Brecon; 'in the name of what Demon was J. Hughes appointed one of the Judges?'---- the Eisteddfodau are in general conducted on no kind of plan, why must it be so? The Institutes of Gruff. ap Cynan are only a humbug by Tudur Aled. The ode of Wms of Dolgelle. Copy.

Edward Williams, Flimston, to his son, Tally (Mr Taliesin Williams, Schoolmaster, Merthyr Tydvil, 'Per favour of Mr Richard Lewis'). An opportunity to send a letter. Will the addressee go to Mr Jenkins's printing-office and ask him or his compositor for two or three old worn-out Types. He wants them sadly and for a very important occasion: 'do not tell him that they are for me, but for your own use'. Asking him to bring them with him next week when he will be very glad to see the addressee here. Requesting him to let Nancy come here for a few days if he can possibly spare her.

Edwd Williams, Flimston, to his son, Tally (Mr Taliesin Williams, Schoolmaster, near the Castle Inn, Merthyr Tydvil). Was glad to hear from several (but no thanks to the addressee) that they were all well. He has been greatly benefited by the very hot weather they have had lately, 'so hot that many people have fallen dead in the fields and highways by the Coup de soleil (stroke of the Sun)'. Reported outbreaks of a fever - he hopes it has not appeared in Merthyr. The need for rain. Is glad that Nancy did not attempt to come through such heat. He intends to see Merthyr once more if he can, and to begin his way through Cardiff in about a week, coming by short stages. He hopes Elizabeth is recovered.

Edward Williams to his son, Tally (Mr Taliesin Williams, Schoolmaster, Merthyr Tydvil). His health. Sending a better copy than that which the addressee has of 'Englynion Cynghor i wneuthur Englyn yn flasus a diddan ----: ar ddymuniad Mebyn Ieuanc o Wynedd yn Arfon ---- 1799', and an outline of the proclamation of the 1825 Merthyr Tydfil Eisteddfod. When the addressee comes he shall take with him, and keep, the Collection of Ancient Welsh Poems shown to him and Thomas Williams of Newbridge when they were here and shown at the Carmarthen Eisteddfod 'to confound Nantglyn's coxcombical sarcasm on the Glamorgan Bards', but he must not show it to any Deudneudian or friend of a Deudneudian. Asking him to buy him an almanack once more - 'Moores Almanack improved by Willis'. Repaired.

Sending a correct copy of the addressee's address to the Welsh Bards and Philologists (Cymreigyddion) - he thinks it very proper. Relating to printing the Salmau. Requesting the addressee to try to procure a pair of light crutches for him at Merthyr. His health - he will never more in all probability be able to walk but on crutches.

His reason for not adding his name to a complaint [against] Jane Thomas of the village of Flimston, widow. He very much honours the Wesleyan Church in general. Copy.

Edward Williams, Flimston, to his son Tally (Mr Taliesin Williams, Schoolmaster, Merthyr Tydvil). If the addressee would wish to see his mother once more before she dies it is necessary that he should set out immediately. EW's own health. Peggy is obliged to sit up almost the whole night and this has brought her to the brink of the grave.

A bill for almanacs, etc.

The addressee's order. 'You see our immaculate Pitt is treading in the steps of the Sans Culottes, by his Requisition & forc'd Loan, but he outdoes them by humiliation, in humbly sueing for Peace, what a Mortification! But necessity has no Law, Let him go on as he will, we well know what the result must be'.

Is sorry he could not get an opportunity of writing or (of) sending his brother's letter to the addressee sooner. Thanking him for his epistle and for the specimen sheet of the Cyfrinach; he has procured 8 subscribers' names. Is glad the Primary Meeting at Brecon went off so well. Mr John Howell, the Bard, and the Landovery Poets desire their respects to the addressee and his son. Endorsed: 'Mr Rees Bookseller Landovery'.

Enclosing a proof of the addressee's Proposals. He has told Gillett to print 125.

Cyfrinach y Beirdd. Giving directions where the copies are to be forwarded. Franked by R. Price, Knighton.

The non-appearance of Cyfrinach y Beirdd. The ensuing Eisteddfod at Brecon.

M. Rickards, Lantrissant, to Mr Edward Williams, at Mr Owen's, No. 40 Penton Street, Pentonville, London. Sending their list of subscribers. Informing him of the death of Mrs Wood, Coedriglan. Endorsed: 'Miss Margaret Riccards 1804'.

Asking him if he has not been already in co. Brec. to take a letter with him to the person directed; they perhaps can give him some information.

No news from their most particular friends in Jamaica, yet he has heard they are all well. Enclosing a £10 Bristol Bank Bill and wishing him every success with his new undertaking. He does not know the Mr Thomas mentioned by the addressee but has heard of him. The writer's father.

The copy the addressee left will make but 16 pages instead of 19. Wants copy for 3 pages more as soon as possible. On the dorse are some lines of verse in English (cf. Poems Lyric and Pastoral, Vol. II, pp. 123 and 176).

If the addressee will come again to Fetter Lane he will find him better (in health) and glad to see him. He supposes the addressee was at Highbury Barn.