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A brief analysis of exports and imports through Aberystwyth harbour between 1874 and 1987, compiled by David E. Jenkins, Waunfawr, Aberystwyth, in 1991. For NLW Facs 785-789, see also NLW List of Aberystwyth Borough Records, pp. 4-5, 8.

Photocopies of PRO E101/545/23-4 containing building accounts for the castle of Newcastle Emlyn, co. Carmarthen, 1347-1348. See also NLW MS 461D.

Photocopies of completed Capel (The Chapels Heritage Society) questionnaires concerning chapels in co. Mer.

A copy of a transcript of a diary, 1887, containing brief entries, probably in the hand of Frederick George Wynn (1853-1894), Glynllifon, co. Caern., and mainly recording visits to and excursions with friends and relations. The original diary is now NLW MS 23140B.

A photocopy of a letter from the composer William Mathias (1934-1992) to Ceri Wyn Hughes of Welshpool, replying to her questions regarding his work, including musical and Welsh influences, form, rhythm, and the future direction of his music.

A photocopy of a PhD dissertation by Emyr Wynn Williams, 'The politics of Welsh home rule 1886-1929' (Aberystwyth, 1986).

A photocopy of Mr J. S. Evans of Caernarfon's reminiscences concerning the Rev. Tom Nefyn Williams, Nant Gwrtheyrn, his family, and Bowydd Calvinistic Methodist chapel, Blaenau Ffestiniog, co. Mer.

A photocopy of a 'Catalogue of the valuable letterpress printing & monotype composing plant & machinery' of W. Spurrell & Son, Carmarthen, to be sold by auction, 22 October 1957.

A photocopy of a Capel (The Chapels Heritage Society) survey, compiled during the 1980s by B.J. and M.J. Marples, of eighty-eight nonconformist chapels in Anglesey, containing notes on external features, including dates and inscriptions, and illustrated with rough sketches.

Photocopy of genealogical material relating to John Gwyn Jeffreys (1809-1885), conchologist, and his family, and to the Jeffreys family of Llywel, co. Brec.

A photocopy of Emlyn Davies, Taffy went to war [Knutsford, 1975], in which he relates his experiences as an infantryman during the first world war. See also NLW, XD 547 W17 D25 (4to).

A photocopy of a letter containing information relating to the singer Gwen Dolau Evans ('Dolau Glanhafren', 1896-1968). Welsh.

Photocopies of leaves from a copy of The Text of the New Testament... With a Confvtation...By William FVlke... (London, 1589) (Shelf No. Bs 2080 b59qto) once belonging to Lewis Morris ('Llewelyn Ddu o Fon') and later to Sir Lewis Morris (1833-1907). The leaves bear manuscript notes in the hand of Lewis Morris, including memoranda, 1729-1733, relating to the birth of the children of Lewis Morris and Elizabeth his wife, and 'englynion' ?to William Fulke.

Photocopies of warrants signed by Queen Victoria, granting pardons to Benjamin Rees ('a disorderly apprentice'), 1841, Mary Edwards (perjury), 1854, and Patrick Mochan (larceny), 1856, all convicted in co. Pemb.; together with photocopies of warrants signed by George IV granting pardons, on condition of being transported to New South Wales, to Thomas Hughes (passing counterfeit money), 1827, and David Phillips (sheep stealing), 1828, both committed to death at the Pembrokeshire Great Sessions.

Photocopies of four threatening 'Rebecca' letters (three in Welsh and one in English), June-Sept. 1843, sent to Daniel Harris of Pantyfen, p. Llanfihangel-ar-arth, co. Carm., regarding the payment of a debt to Gwenllian Lewis of Blaengors, p. Llanpumsaint. The original letters were purchased at auction (Peter Francis, Carmarthen) by the donor in December 1995.

Photocopies of an article by Raymond Scott which appeared in an Estonian publication in September 1995, regarding The Nanteos Cup (reputed to be The Holy Grail), together with a typescript English translation by the donor.

Photocopies of six letters to the Vicomte Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué, comprising two, 1837-1838, from the Rev. Thomas Price, 'Carnhuanawc' (see Fañch Postic, 'La Villemarque' et le Pays de Galles (1837-8), deux lettres inédites de Thomas Price', Triade 1 (1995), 15-32), and four, 1856-1861, from Thomas Stephens, Merthyr (see NLW MS 965Eii, nos 305-9, for Villemarqué's letters to Stephens).

Photocopies of the Passengers' Contract Ticket, 15 May 1865, of Abraham Matthews and his family, who sailed from Liverpool to New Bay, Patagonia, on board the 'Mimosa'; and a receipt, 16 December 1865, for one pound signed by Thomas Ellis on behalf of the Welsh settlement in Patagonia.

A photocopy of an outline of Lord Rosebery's 'Great Speech' delivered at Glasgow, 10 Sept. 1909, regarding David Lloyd George's Budget and proposed Finance Bill; and of an article, 1912, entitled 'The Decline of Mr Lloyd George'.

A copy of a Life of St David from Rouen MS U. 19.