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Thos W. Booker, Velindra, to Mr Taliesin Williams (Ab Iolo), Merthyr Tydvil. He hears that the addressee meditates another literary treat for them in the shape of 'A metrical Tale'. He and Mrs Booker wish to subscribe for five copies each.

Thos W. Booker, Velindra, to Mr E. T. Williams, Dowlais Wharf, Cardiff. It would afford him great pleasure if he could give employment to the addressee's brother. He has however so many of his own people who have children coming forward.

Thos W. Booker, Velindra, to Mr Edwd T. Williams, Dowlais Wharf, Cardiff. He is much obliged by the addressee's note of yesterday (concerning a certain book lent to the addressee's father).

Henry A. Bruce, 89 Chancery Lane, to Mr Taliesin Wms. He has received from his father several criticisms which the addressee has been kind enough to make on the verses. The criticisms are very just. Reference to the addressee's attitude towards the present administration.

Henry A. Bruce, Duffryn, to Mr Taliesin Williams (Ab Iolo), Merthyr. Sending his translation from the part the addressee has not yet seen. 'Gwyddon Canhebon's Speech'.

Part of a poem on the Druids by Henry A. Bruce, including the 'verses' referred to in No. 43, dated 10 December 1834.

Henry A. Bruce, 89 Chancery Lane, London, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr Tydfil. The translation of Thierry's History of the Normans in England is just out - he is on the watch for an opportunity to send it to the addressee. He read the addressee's letter in this morning's paper with great pleasure and satisfaction - his own views on the subject (Welsh Bishops). The promised 'History of Glamorgan'.

Henry A. Bruce to Mr Taliesin Wms, Merthyr. 'The Bishop of Llandaff has just been here, & seems to laugh at the idea that human sacrifices were not offered up by the Druids ...'. Requesting the addressee to give what authority he can, and also to tell him how old the Trioedd Ynys Prydain are supposed to be and whether some are older than others.

J. B. Bruce to Mr Taliesin Williams. Asking him to endeavour to sift out if the bearer, Mary Lewis, is legitimately descended from Wm Mathews of Aberaman; if she is, the writer can get her an annuity from Bristol. (Descent of the said Mary Lewis given.).

J. B. Bruce to Mr Taliesin Williams. Hoping the addressee will give the Boys a holiday on Easter Tuesday (and not keep school).

J. B. Bruce, Dyffryn, Aberdare, to Richd Turbervill Turbervill, esq., Ewenny Abbey. Introducing the bearer, Taliesin Williams. Mr Jenkins of Llanharran, Mrs Davies of Tregroes, and other owners of old Welsh MSS have been very obliging in allowing him to inspect and copy what may be worth while. A similar request to the addressee if he has any old Welsh books or MSS.

J. B. Bruce, Dyffryn, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr. If the addressee would ensure him some part of Llawdden - something to begin upon, by Tuesday at middle day, he would be obliged.

J. B. B[ruce], Dyffryn, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr. He is anxious that one of his sons should try for the prize of translating Llawdden's prize poem. Will the addressee oblige by a literal translation? Marked 'Private'.

J. B. Bruce to The Hon. R. H. Clive, Castle Inn. Introducing the bearer, Mr Taliesin Williams.

J. B. Bruce, Dyffryn, to Mr Taliesin Williams. 'Henry is working hard, & will be thankful for more translation ...'. Sending herewith the printed poem.

J. B. Bruce to Mr Taliesin Williams. He encloses Col Morgan's lines, also Gwilym's very sensible letter. Requesting the addressee to dress up the best account he can of the Coed Pen Maen stone, including the last Gorsedd. The writer's daughter has finished the sketch and he is anxious to get it into the Sat[urday] Magazine, with the engraving.

J. B. Bruce, Dyffryn, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr. The St Donats' Register.

J. B. B[ruce] to Ab Iolo. He would be glad of as much of Rhann 2 as the addressee can give him for Tuesday - also the Coed Pen Maen. An invitation.

J. B. B[ruce], Merthyr, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr. He has brought over the first volume of the Mountain [sic] Decameron. Not his own. He will send the other two shortly.

J. B. Bruce, Margam, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Glebe Land, Merthyr. Is here recovering from a sharp attack of influenza. If well, he would have been at Merthyr helping their friend Mr Snow in correcting the spelling of the numerous local names which will occur in the Assize Report, &c. Will the addressee oblige him by doing so on Friday?.