Edward Williams, Flimston, to Tally and Mary (Mr Taliesin Williams, School Master, Merthyr Tydvil). Elizabeth continues in excellent health and spirits. No appearance of the croup returns, yet they are very careful of her. Her progress at walking, etc. - she walked yesterday the whole length of Flimston Court great room by herself. Asking the addressee to buy him some paper and above all things to bring him two ounces of good ether.
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.
W. Williams, Aberpergwm, to [Taliesin Williams]. Some days ago he left at the Neath Bank the amount of Mr Petherick's bill, which he (Mr P.) can have on application there. Is rejoiced to hear the addressee is better, and laments that a prejudice has been instilled into his mind against Llandrindod. Blaenbaglan (Ty'n y twr and cae'r negar). He supposes the publication of Meyer's essay is purposely postponed to the Eisteddvod. Reference to the death of the Dean of Landaff.
J. Bruce Pryce, Dyffryn, to Mr Edwd T. Williams, Dowlais Wharf, Cardiff. Acknowledging the addressee's letter of the 20th relating to (the education of) his youngest brother.
In his last he forgot to inform him that he brought with him from Bristol a set of Chatterton's works for the addressee with Mr Southey's best respects. Mr Owen Jones had not received an answer from a Mr Davis on the subject of the addressee's letter to him [i.e. OJ]. Mr Owen and a Dr Leyden from Scotland. They will find Mr Lindsey and Mr Belsham warm supporters of the cause. A new method of teaching languages strongly recommended by Mr Frend. The names of those who spent the previous evening with the writer - this was the first of friendly meetings which they have agreed to hold once a fortnight by rotation at each other's houses for the discussion only of such subjects as conversation may give rise to.
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.
W. Williams to [Taliesin Williams]. He sends herewith Lady Hall's letter - he expected it would be so, for he knows it is intended to bring out as many new works on Welsh subjects as possible at the approaching Eisteddvod. He has no doubt they would readily accept a preface from the addressee. Mr Bunsen is about to publish a work on the antiquities of Egypt.
Various complaints against ?the addressee (e.g. 'and it is well known who stole the Rectory house and converts into his own use'). The writer's letter to Mr Jones will be sent off on the morrow. (In a very shaky hand.).
W. Williams, Aberpergwm, to [Taliesin Williams]. An invitation (for Christmas). He hears that Carnhuanawc is translating the addressee's volume, but the notes will require time to complete them so that it will not be in the printer's hands for some time. Has heard that Parry the bookseller of Chester has a MS containing some allusions to this family - will try to procure it. Would be glad to hear if the addressee can procure any information as to when another volume of the Mabinogion will appear.
Begging him to come and see him next Saturday without fail and to stay over Monday at least. Also asking him to bring him an almanack for 1827. Incomplete.
Her father is now so very weak and feeble that she is not able to manage him - he has fallen on the fire three times lately. Asking her to tell Tally that he must think of some assistant in the night without delay, and also to desire Tally to come here as soon as he can as her father wants to see him. Several applications have been made lately for the house by John Spencer and others. It is reported that Spencer shall have it - Mr Web [sic] will be at Cowbridge the third Tuesday in November. The addressee knows she has been persuaded by some of her father's friends to dispose of some of his papers. She is very loth to do so if possible (Efforts have been made to blot these sentences out). While the writer was at Mr Redwood's this morning her mother overturned a crock full of boiling water and scalded EW's feet and her own face and throat.
Edward Williams to his son, Tally, 'with speed'. (Written in a very shaky hand and therefore difficult to read.) He greatly longs to see the addressee and every one of his family. Earnestly begging of him to be here early next week without fail. Mr Webbe, Lord Dunraven's steward, is to be here next Tuesday week and wishes to see the addressee then. Peggy says that the addressee has promised a blanket - he has nothing to cover him in his new straw bed. Telling him not to be (?) hard-hearted - the weather is very cold. Begging of him to bring him an almanack for 1827. He will, if he can, write on a matter of importance in a few days. In the week after next he will have a few friends here to assist him in his last (i.e. will?). He will be glad to see the addressee amongst them. The names of those who are to be the trustees to his will. Endorsed by Taliesin Wms: 'Father's last'.
W. Williams, Merthyr, to Mr Taliesin Williams, Abergavenny. He did not leave his shawl at the lodging, but he left a gold signet ring at a watchmaker's shop. Desiring the addressee to take possession of the ring and to keep it until he (WW) writes again.
Begging him to come here as soon as he receives this. 'Your sister Peggy has been nearly burnt to death. ---- Your Mother and I have almost been scalded to Death'. The reason why the writer's name is not on the rent- roll. Imploring him to come and assist them in their great distress. Incomplete.
W. Williams, Castle, to Mr Taliesin Williams. Quoting 'Tommos Sion Dommos a'i ddau bwn o lo, Dymma ve heddiw ôs failws e ddoe.' Saturday was too rainy to venture, but he is now ready to accompany the addressee to pay a morning visit to the race of Cedrych.
'As there are Rents due sufficient to satisfy your demands be pleased to raise them immediately that I may give quiet possession to Mrs Llewelin...'. Mention of E. Griff[ith] and Watkin Morgan. On the dorse are some 'Anecdotes of Lantwit'. Draft.
W. Williams to [Taliesin Williams]. Is rejoiced to hear the addressee is so much better - he always observes that when the addressee changes the air, a change for the better immediately ensues. The low and confined situation of the addressee's house - telling him to try to move to a better situation. Mrs Williams desires him to request the addressee's company here on Saturday before Whitsunday. He wishes exceedingly to know the names of the Druidical cylchau, or cycles. Asking him to try to persuade his friend Mr Evans of Caerphilly to insert in a notebook all the information he has collected about that vicinity. The persecuted Edward's retreat.
W. Williams to Mr Williams (ab Iolo), Glebe Lands, Merthyr. He will have great pleasure in sending the addressee the book of Irish antiquities (tomorrow). Requesting him to write in his next letter the 'englyn' about the white houses, &c., of Glamorgan in which the word 'gwyn' was frequently repeated. He lately heard from Caradawc - he says the room will be ready for the next anniversary and will contain 2,000 people.
His efforts to have Mr Cox of the George Inn, Castlestreet, brought before the addressee in the Council house. He hopes the matter may yet be fairly heard. Copy.
