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Marwnad [Lewis Morys], 1771, by Huw ap Huw, beginning, '[ ]wynfyd yw'r byd ai barch!', in the autograph of E. W. and endorsed by him 'Cywydd Gwaith y Bardd Coch o Fôn!'.

Stanzas entitled 'Cerdd Betti Bwt', beginning, 'Holl iengtyd dawnus drefnus dro'. The author's name is not given.

A copy in the autograph of Iolo Morganwg of 'Prophwydoliaeth Twm ab Ifan Prys', a poem in 27 stanzas beginning, 'Chwi Fonedd a Chyffredin o hil y Cymry pur.' 'Thomas ab Ifan o Dre Brynn ai cant ar hyn o gan yn ol ffordd newyddach na chwndid Twm ab Ifan ab Rhys y Daroganwr.' A note at the end states that a printed copy exists under the title 'Prophwydoliaeth Myrddin wedi ei chyfansoddi ar Fesur Cerdd Yn y Flwyddyn 1668. Gan Weinldog o Eglwys Loegr ...-- Yr Ail Argraphiad', but that the name of the printer, etc., is not given.

A series of twenty-seven 'Pennillion Cymysg' by Iolo Morganwg 'For Mr Wm. Davies', followed by a lament or 'Can gwynofain' composed by Iolo Morganwg in Kent in 1775.

'Hymn for the Jumpers, written in 1778' by Edward Williams, beginning, 'Come all ye true believers ...'. The hand is that of Iolo Morganwg but is later than 1778. Draft.

Replying to a letter (concerning the dedication to the Prince of Wales and how to express gratitude to the subscribers). Inviting the addressee to breakfast next morning, when they will talk this matter over further. Endorsed: 'Dr Aikin'.

'Extracts from Young's Tour, 1767', in the autograph of Iolo Morganwg. (i.e. Arthur Young, A six weeks' Tour through the Southern Counties of England and Wales).

Lewis Hopkin, Hendre Ifan Goch, to ...--. Thanking him for his good opinion of the 'cywydd.' Agreeing that there is little knowledge of native Welsh versification elsewhere in Wales. Other knowledgeable poets could be named [?in Glamorgan], one of the best being Hywel Lewis of Blaen Cannaid in Merthyr. The state of the Welsh language in Glamorgan. He thinks there is some justice in the derogatory opinion held of Monmouthshire (In the autograph of E. W.). See G. J. Williams, Iolo Morganwg, Y Gyfrol Gyntaf (1956), pp. 77-78. Damaged. Welsh.

'An Elegy on the death of the Rev Edward Evans, of Aberdare'. The writing on the reverse side is in the autograph of Iolo Morganwg.

Address 'To the Right Honourable Lord C...d...ff, commonly called Viscount M...ts...t', by 'A Friend to the Independence of Glamorgan', June 15 1789. Iolo Morganwg has written some Welsh words in the margin. The following observation also occurs: 'words exeeding four or at farthest five syllables, sound not well in Welsh'. Printed.

A copy of 'Marwnad am Gwili Basset o Fisgin, Yswain', by Gwilim ab Gwilim (Argraphwyd yn y Bont Faen, gan R. a D. Tomas. 1771). Torn.

'Prospectus of Collections for a New History of Wales ... in VI Vols. 8vo. By Edward Wiliams', followed by 'Another Plan for publishing the Welsh Historical Documents. in volumes independent of each other, and to be sold separately'.

A sheet of Welsh poetry endorsed 'Caniadau Iolo Morganwg 1797', but seemingly earlier in date, containing: (a) A poem in 15 verses attributed to 'William Robert o'r ydwal' beginning 'Y Deryn nad eurol (Y fwyalch dda fywiol) wyt iraidd naturiol ...'; (b) Verses beginning, 'Clywais gog adeiniog dyner' attributed to Ed. Dafydd o Fargam. (c) A poem (incomplete) beginning (?) 'Wrth rrodio'n y meusydd mewn llwyni'n dra llonydd ...'. Cf. MS 101, Item 22. Also on the paper is the address of 'Thos. Williams Marble Mason at Mr Joseph Prince Bricklayer at Mangwood More Critchel near Blandford Dorsetshire.' Poem (c) in continued in No. 2. Torn.

'At y Beirdd yn yr Eisteddfod a gynhalier yn y Bala, Wyl-Fihangel nesaf ... Annerchion Cymdeithas Y Gwyneddigion ...'(nd). 'Examine this for Deudneudian idioms and Anglicisms. Novr. 1812' (Item 4).