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Manuscripts and papers of Iolo Morganwg and Taliesin ab Iolo, [16 cent.]-[20 cent., first ¼], comprising correspondence of Iolo Morganwg, 1676-1826; manuscripts and other papers, [16 cent.]-1900, mostly collected or written by Iolo Morganwg, including Welsh and English poetry and prose, pedigrees, grammars, and other literary and personal papers; correspondence, 1809-1864, and other papers, 1761-[1840s], of Taliesin ab Iolo; and family correspondence of Taliesin's grandson, Aneurin Williams, [?1868]-1908.

Cyfrinach y Beirdd. Giving directions where the copies are to be forwarded. Franked by R. Price, Knighton.

The non-appearance of Cyfrinach y Beirdd. The ensuing Eisteddfod at Brecon.

M. Rickards, Lantrissant, to Mr Edward Williams, at Mr Owen's, No. 40 Penton Street, Pentonville, London. Sending their list of subscribers. Informing him of the death of Mrs Wood, Coedriglan. Endorsed: 'Miss Margaret Riccards 1804'.

Asking him if he has not been already in co. Brec. to take a letter with him to the person directed; they perhaps can give him some information.

No news from their most particular friends in Jamaica, yet he has heard they are all well. Enclosing a £10 Bristol Bank Bill and wishing him every success with his new undertaking. He does not know the Mr Thomas mentioned by the addressee but has heard of him. The writer's father.

The copy the addressee left will make but 16 pages instead of 19. Wants copy for 3 pages more as soon as possible. On the dorse are some lines of verse in English (cf. Poems Lyric and Pastoral, Vol. II, pp. 123 and 176).

If the addressee will come again to Fetter Lane he will find him better (in health) and glad to see him. He supposes the addressee was at Highbury Barn.

The Survey of co. Glam. The Board has since received such a Report of that county from Mr Franklyn of Lanvihangle as renders any additional information unnecessary.

Asking him to send the writer's shoes and buckle by Mr Gill, the Preacher. He believes he left them in the shop. Also his breeches from Richd Lewis the tailor's. On the dorse are some remarks on Wm Wms and his use or misuse of 'troellion ymadrodd', with an example from Caniadau ... y Môr o Wydr to illustrate the point.

Letters (surnames Taynton-Williams) addressed mostly to Edward Williams (Iolo Morganwg).
The correspondents include John Montgomery Traherne, 1812-1824 (Nos 493-501), Evan Williams, 1795-1824 (Nos 558-594), and various family members.

J. Thomas, Leominster, to Mr Edwd Williams, at Mr Wm Owen, No. 22 Penton Place, Pentonville, London. Acknowledging his favour of the 26th. Although of late the subject of Madog's emigration has engaged so many British heads superior to his own something must be said now. Dr Williams' Tract he perused with great pleasure. Setting him right regarding Dr Sam. Jones of Lower Dublin near Philadelphia. Quoting part of a letter from the Rev. Morgan Edwards, Am, dated Newark in Pen[n]sylvania, July 15 1786, referring to Filson's History (of Kentucke), 1784. At present he has no thought of reprinting the History of the Baptists in Wales, but has written it in English near 10 years ago, and his wish is to transcribe this in order to incorporate the improvements in their proper places. He has several friends in London, among them two sons (names given) and two daughters. An unexpected opportunity of sending two (unbound) copies of Hanes y Bedyddwyr. Endorsed: 'Joshua Thomas.'

He supposes that the addressee has finished the song by this time and asks him to send it by the bearer. On the dorse are some Welsh words and proverbs (co. Glam.).

The addressee may build or erect any addition near his house or elsewhere when he pleases. The number of witnesses needed for a parole notice. He hopes that the addressee has found what he composed in regard to Romney.

He has not received an answer to his request for a song.

Enclosing a copy of Mr Moggridge's pamphlet on the Difficulties of the Landed Interests. He has opened a shop in the printing, stationery, and bookbinding departments. Endorsed by EW: 'Tibbins, Cardiff'.

Regretting that he did not find the addressee at home when he called; he left his subscription with Mrs Williams.

Hoping he will make it convenient to call at St Hilary shortly. Reminding him about the pedigree of the Trahernes. A query.

A Note sent by C. Fauriel, Paris, to Mr Vaughan, acknowledging information received concerning the proceedings of the Society of the Welsh Bards, and addressing some questions to Mr Edward Williams in particular.

A request for Elegant Epistles: it shall be returned if required in the course of the evening. On the dorse is some music.