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Copi yn llaw Hugh Maurice, &c.

A transcript, in the so-called bardic script, of poetry by Richard Parry (Gwalchmai) (1803-1897), with illustrations by Hugh Maurice (born at Tyddyn Tudur, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, c. 1775, died at Plas Gwyn, Llanrug, 1825), and a catalogue of books in the possession of Hugh Maurice when he removed from Pengwern to Tremadog, 11 May 1818.

Gweithiau ar gyfer Eisteddfod Efrog Newydd 1886, &c.

Compositions submitted for competition at the New York City Eisteddfod of 1886, including translations into English of the hymns Agorwyd y Nef by Gwilym Hiraethog (1802-1883) and O agor fy llygaid i weled by Morgan Rhys (1716-1779) and into Welsh of Oh, why should the spirit of mortal be proud by William Knox (1789-1825); letters , 1909-1911, to Henry Blackwell (1851-1928).

Henry Blackwell Manuscripts,

  • GB 0210 MSHBLACK
  • Fonds
  • [18 cent.]-[20 cent.].

This collection forms one group of the many manuscripts acquired from time to time (together with numerous printed works) from Henry Blackwell, New York (born at Liverpool, 1851, died New York, 1928). This group includes 18th century light remarks and correspondence by a certain S. D. and J. B.; a transcript, in bardic script, of poetry by Gwalchmai, with illustrations by Hugh Maurice; minutes of a New York eisteddfod committee, 1883-1885, and a notebook recording details of the 1886 New York eisteddfod.

Miss Sparrow's sayings, &c.

A manuscript recording Brief Remarks on Miss Sparrow's sayings which she hatched at Haverfordwest in the year 1751, followed by an account by one S. D. of the treatment accorded to him by one J. B., collector of salt duty, during his stay at J. B.'s house at Haverfordwest, 1750-1751, also an account of The Ingratitude of Mr J. B. to S. D., with copies of letters from S. D. to J. B., 1753.

Toriadau o bapurau newydd

One of two albums which belonged to Henry Blackwell (1851-1928), New York, containing press cuttings, mainly of Welsh and Welsh-American interest, from Welsh, English and American newspapers and journals, 1885-1892.

Toriadau o bapurau newydd

One of two albums which belonged to Henry Blackwell (1851-1928), New York, containing press cuttings, mainly of Welsh and Welsh-American interest, from Welsh, English and American newspapers and journals, 1885-1892.