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Joseph Edwards, 22 Grafton Street, Fitzroy Square, London, to Ab Iolo. A letter divided into proper heads. The addressee's bust is transformed safe and sound from clay to plaster of paris. The inscription for the Maer-dy monument will be acceptable whenever convenient, etc.

J. Edwards, 40 Robert Street, Hampstead Road, London, to Taliesin Williams, esq., Merthyr Tydvil. Expressing the hope that the addressee is quite recovered from his very severe illness. His delight with the 'Awdl ar Dderwyddon Ynys Prydain'.

Alfred Estlin, No. 3 Small Street, Bristol, to Mr Taliesin Williams, the Rev. Mr Davies' Academy, Neath. Discusses the legacies due to the addressee and his father and sisters from the estate of his uncle, Mr John Williams, dec.

Alfred Estlin, Bristol, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Parade, Neath. Similar to Nos 164-7. Requesting him to sign and return the enclosed receipt. As he (A. E.) is now in hopes of receiving the money he presumes the addressee would wish him to make the regular charges.

Alfred Estlin, Bristol, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr Tydvil, A conversation he had yesterday with his brother-in-law, Dr Pritchard, who informed him that he was given to understand that the addressee's father's MSS are lying in his house at Flimston in a neglected state. Asking him whether it is his intention to have an examination of these MSS as it is very probable there may be some curious things among them.

D[anie]l Evans, Maes-Newydd, near Lampeter, to Mr Taliesin Williams (Taliesin ab Iolo Morganwg), Merthyr Tydfil. His opinion with regard to the 'Englynion' on which the addressee had to decide. 'What a hot-bed of jealousy Merthyr is. I am afraid the place is too hot for the Awen to live in.' 'Englynion' on this subject. Richard Jones and David Saunders.

A Copy, 1834, in the autograph of Evan Evans, Caerphilly, of a tombstone inscription in Machen churchyard in memory of Margaret, the daughter of James Edwards.

[Evan Evans] 'ab Cenydd', Caerphilly, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr Tydfil. A letter in rhyme thanking the addressee for his book, etc.

Richard Evans, Vicarage, Llantrisaint, to [?Taliesin Williams]. A query concerning the dedication of Llantrisaint church. The addressee was kind enough to promise assistance in correcting Lewis's Topographical Dictionary - may the writer therefore have the pleasure of hearing from him soon.

Thomas Evans, Dowlais, to Mr Williams, Merthyr. A note requesting the addressee to send Evan Evans's books by the bearer and to give him (E. E.) a (holiday) task. On the dorse is a 'Psalm' in the autograph of Iolo Morganwg towards the end of his life.

Thos Evans, Dowlais, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr. Relating to an advertisement for a governess for their school. If the addressee thinks it likely to answer Miss Williams he may rely on the writer's interest in obtaining for her the situation. Is glad to hear that William has commenced mapping.

Ro[wland] Fothergill, Aberdare, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr. The Canal Committee are inclined to do all they can in keeping Mr Petherick's situation open for him.

James Griffith, Secretary, Carmarthen, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr Tydvil. Is directed by the Committee of the Cambrian Society in Dyfed, to request the addressee to favour him with his answers to the annexed Queries (relating to Welsh antiquities and literature). Printed.

C[harlotte] E. Guest, Dowlais, to [Taliesin Williams]. If he would come up to Dowlais any morning early this week she would be very glad to say a few words to him on the subject of the Mabinogi of Taliesin, respecting which she had a communication from him in the Spring.

J. J. Guest, London, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr Tidwell. He feels much obliged to the addressee for his offer of assistance in correcting the errors of their local press and will avail himself of it. The decision of the House of Commons upon the question of the Malt duty.

[Augusta Hall] 'Gwenynen Gwent', London, to [Taliesin Williams]. Thanking him and all the Bards at the recent Gorsedd for electing her a member.

Two Envelopes (207a-b) addressed to Taliesin Williams 'With the Authors Compts.' Franked by B. Hall, 24 October 1836.

A. H., Llanover, to Taliesin Ab Iolo, Merthyr Tydfil. Sending a copy of a letter, 4 Feb. 1840, from A. Owen, Amesbury, to the Rev. J. Evans (mentioning Llyvr Coch Asaph). What she proposes in view of the interminable delays relating to procuring a list from Mr Owen.

A. H., Llanover, to Taliesin Ab Iolo, Merthyr Tydfil. Since Her Majesty gave leave for Miss Wms to dedicate Welsh Airs with Welsh words to her, every effort has been made under Mr W's influence to induce the writer (A. H.) to be satisfied without any Welsh words on the plea they could not be translated to be readable. At last Miss W. has sent her a few verses of songs - she is writing to Miss W. to entreat her to send the other parts of all the songs. Two questions.

Aug. Hall to Taliesin Ab Iolo, Merthyr Tydfil. Thursday week will suit her perfectly - she has written to Mr Price. Being herself indebted to the German system of medicine she encloses a list of questions for the addressee to answer and return. His idea is excellent about adapting some of his MS poetry to Miss W.'s tunes. ? Enclosure wanting.