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Abstracts of leases in the collection of John Croxon, John Evans and Richard Hughes, in Denbighshire and Shropshire (represented in the Wynnstay rentals under Glascoed, Llanforda, Plas y Ward A, Cynllaith Owain and Llangedwyn). There are also abstracts of an answer from a Chancery lawsuit brought by Edward Vaughan against David Maurice in 1696, and statements by tenants, 1790.

Abstracts of freehold leases in Merioneth, in the collection of Thomas Jones, commencing 1728; an account of cottage leases taken to the audit at Wynnstay, 1858; and a promissory note for payment of arrears on Plas Madoc, 1867.

Abstracts of the Wynnstay agency accounts for the estates of Wynnstay, Glan-llyn and Llangedwyn, 1865-1874, with later enclosures, 1895-1896.

Various abstracts of title pertaining to the Wynnstay estates as follows: Sir Watkin Williams Wynn to estates in the parish of Oswestry, Salop [c. 1804]; the trustees of the late Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, dec. to estates in Denbighshire and in the parish of Oswestry, 1857, and in Montgomeryshire, 1858; Sir Watkin Williams Wynn to hereditaments in the parish of Ruabon, 1857, to estates in Denbighshire, 1857, to the Llanforda estate, 1881; and Sir Watkin Williams Wynn and the trustees to the Llwydiarth settled estates, 1884. Several of the headings and endorsements have been altered and are not altogether clear.

Abstracts of title, schedules of deeds and extracts accumulated by Longueville and Co., probably for sales and purchases of parts of the Wynnstay estates [1771x1789]-1877. The file includes abstracts of title of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, successive baronets Wynnstay to the manor of Maenan and diverse lands in Caernarfonshire and Denbighshire (from 1657) compiled [1771x1789], estates in Merioneth, 1832, premises at Cefn Mawr, Ruabon [c. 1842], and Cefn y Gaer, 1854; abstracts furnished to purchasers at Sir Watkin Williams Wynn’s sales (Watermark 1859); abstracts of the will (proved 1840) of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, 1853, a deed for evidencing the cesser of a term of years for raising the portions of his younger children, 1858 and the settlement made upon his marriage with Lady Henrietta Antonia Clive of estates in Denbighshire and Flintshire, specifically Tan y Castell in the parish of Llansilin, 1864; schedules of title deeds relating to the Llwynymaen estate in mortgage, 1836, Plas Kynaston estate in Ruabon, 1847, Mallen Fechan, 1851, estates in mortgage to Lord Willoughby de Broke (Watermark 1851), property belonging to Sir Watkin Williams Wynn and his trustees, 1849-1863, and deeds relating to properties in Montgomeryshire executed by Edward James Earl of Powis as trustee, 1877; abstracts of deeds and copies of parish registers relating to John and Ann Parry, Edward Davies, Sarah Mills, her second husband Thomas Williams, and the mortgagee, Edward Williams of Chirk, in connection with Sir Watkin Williams Wynn’s purchase of the Dee Tavern at Newbridge, Ruabon, 1844; an abstract of the title of William Watkin Edward Wynne of Peniarth and William Robert Maurice Wynne to estates in Flintshire and Denbighshire, for purchasers, 1871; and extracts from earlier enclosure awards of Caereinion Uwch Coed showing the allotments made to Sir Watkin Williams Wynn and lands received by him in exchange, 1858-1859.

Abstracts, schedules, requisitions on title, etc. found with the conveyances and assembled by Longueville and Co., probably for the purpose of land purchases and sales by the Wynnstay estate between 1771 and 1881.

Papers from a case brought in the Court of the Quarter Sessions of Denbighshire by David Maurice, the sheriff, against Thomas Lloyd, attorney of Wrexham, for drunken behaviour and insults against the plaintiff and John Jones, his under-sheriff. The defendant also allegedly said that Sir John Wynn had put him to great trouble at the last Quarter Sessions and that he "cared not a fart for him". Papers include a bond for good behaviour, the presentments, jury list, articles outlining the defendant’s misdemeanours, and the indictment, 1675/6.

Feoffment and quitclaim by Henry ap Robert of a parcel of ground called Accer y Gwndir in Trellech [Llech] to Robert Parry, with bond, 1614; and a bond for peaceful possession to David Lloyd ap John.

A note of money received by William Willcocks for his master, 1638, a brief of the Queen's rents paid by the particular receivers to Sir Richard Wynn, 1637-1640, and a record of receipts and payments, 1637-1640.

Accounts of the disbursements made by Samuel Sidebotham for Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, bart, during the years 1771 and 1772. The Music Accounts and the Sundry Disbursements are particularly interesting, e.g., the following entry for 19 Oct. 1771 may refer to Ieuan Brydydd Hir [See also Wynnstay 115/7 p. 32]: 'Gave the Revd Mr Evan Evans by Sr Watkins Order as per Receipt ... £5.5.0'. Some transcripts made by Ieuan Brydydd Hir from Wynnstay MSS are preserved among the Panton MSS at the National Library, e.g. Panton MS 8 (NLW MS 1977B) is a copy by him of the Cambropapismus Enervatus of William Maurice of Llansilin, the original of which is preserved in Wynnstay MS 12.

Bill and stock book of Messrs D. Dunderdale & Sons in respect of merchandise shipped to Minorca, 1811-1812, and particulars of plaster laths, etc., purchased, 1854-1855.

Accounts of the proceeds of the sale of the Acton estate, and of the payments of debts upon the same, 1747-1750.

Account book of the grand tour through France and Italy undertaken by Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Thomas Apperley and Capt. Edward Hamilton, under the guidance of Antonio Carrara, 1768-1769, recording (often in foreign currencies) the expenses for travel, accommodation, clothing, personal goods, sightseeing, entertainments and purchases of works of art.

Account book, probably belonging to John Mytton of Halston, Shropshire, showing wages paid to servants and estate workers, and cash paid and received, 1817-1819.

Small notebook labelled ‘Walter Parry’ containing [?prothonotary’s] accounts for the Court of Great Sessions for the county of Merioneth, held at Bala, 1782-1784. It includes an abstract of a mortgage by Hugh Roberts of Glan’r afon, Denbighshire, of unspecified lands, 1760.

These books are lettered 'Wynnstay Office Accounts', and record receipts (arranged according to different estates and other sources of income) and payments (arranged under estates with analytical headings: house, gardens, stables, kennels, game). Entries are posted to this series from AI. AJ are not ledgers. From 1911 onwards this series is succeeded by series AK which are ledgers.