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The file contains poems on various subjects, including the restoration of Charles II [1660], scandalous behaviour of Mrs Price of Rhiwlas, [1779x1834], a translation of Robin Ddu's Prophesy, 1784, a copy of The Plough Boy by John O'Keefe, 1789, marriage of the Prince of Wales [1795], the French invasion, [1797], an Arthurian-style prophecy fortelling the rise of Welsh education and culture by Dr David Hughes of Ruthin school [c. 1797], copies of A Comparison by Francis Quarles and The Nosegay by William Cowper [c. 1807], lines on the tree under which William Penn made his treaty with the Indians by William Roscoe, 1813, death of Lieut. Thomas Griffith [1814], and Day by Beriah Botfield, 1821, an exercise book of John Griffith (3) of Garn containing a treatise on the lordships marcher, 1759, an exercise book containing a copy of an adventure story by Sir Bernard Burke, [1888x1919?], and a typescript composition by W.D.W. Griffith, dated 1925, about the encounter of his father, George, with Italian bandits in 1820.

The file comprises a copy will, dated 16 Nov. 1666, of George Griffith, D.D., Bishop of St Asaph, great-grandfather of Mary Davies of Trewylan, wife of John Griffith (2) of Garn.

The file comprises letters to Catherine Roberts, her son, John, and her grand-daughter, Mary, concerning family, alleged mishandling of goods, and the death of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn in 1749.

The series comprises accounts for legal expenses, 1687-[c. 1704, 1733-1849, personal expenditure, 1762, 1787-1885, probate and inheritance, 1727-1863, subscriptions, 1785-1861, tax and other dues, [pre-1791]-1812, insurance bills, 1819-1860, tithe accounts, 1841-1844, 1904, receipts, 1714-1876, 1906, and a few miscellaneous accounts, 1775-1862.

The file comprises papers presenting the case, evidence, charges and minutes in the court martial, in 1813, of Capt. John Davies of the Western Regiment of Denbighshire Local Militia, for disrespectful behaviour to Col. John Wynne Griffith, including verbal insult, social exclusion, and physical assault. Davies was supported by several of his fellow officers, including Capt. Samuel Holden and Lord Kirkwall, who were therefore also liable to prosecution.

The section comprises notices advertising the summoning of a special jury in accordance with an act of Parliament, for the purpose of assessing the value of the interest of Miss Jane Silence Williams' trustees in the Bangor Ferry, prior to its compulsory purchase in advance of the Menai Bridge and Bangor to Holyhead road building scheme.

The file comprises printed pamphlets, circulars and handwritten notices outlining regulations to be observed nationally by militia groups in Britain, and more particularly, by the Denbigh and Lleweni Volunteers, 1801-1807, accounts, 1813, and records of the Denbighshire Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry, 1871-1876, including pay lists, a summarised attendance register and muster roll.

The group comprises general records relating to the organisation of local militia groups, particularly in Denbighshire, 1801-1813, 1871-1876, and papers deriving from the involvement of John Wynne Griffith in a court martial in the Western Regiment of Denbighshire Local Militia, 1813.

The series includes papers relating to the Denbighshire militia, 1801-1813, 1871-1876, and papers concerning the court martial of Capt. John Davies and others of the Western Regiment of Denbighshire Local Militia, 1813.

The series comprises a copy of a Chichester MP's letter, 1814, draft petitions to the House of Commons, draft minutes of a meeting convened by the High Sheriff of Denbigh, draft speeches and press cuttings, [c. 1826]-1897, concerning the Corn Laws, changes to the judicial system in Wales, heavy taxation on country landowners and the consequent decline in agricultural communities, the increase in manufacturing industries and competition from abroad; typed extracts from a newspaper, mainly concerning the General Strike, 1926.

The file comprises lists of voters in Caerwys and burgesses resident in the borough of Overton, watermark 1803, and list of candidates and state of the poll in the Flint borough election, 1806.

The file consists of papers relating to Denbigh borough elections, comprising lists of burgesses who voted for the sitting member, and burgesses whose votes were offered but rejected [c. 1742], and an enquiry of a committee to investigate undue election procedures, in response to a petition to the House of Commons, 1813.

The file comprises invitations by officials of Denbigh Town Council to George Griffith to be re-elected as alderman and W.D.W. Griffith to stand for election as mayor, a printed election notice and a newspaper article describing a civic service to mark Goronwy Griffith's inauguration as mayor.

The series comprises papers concerning borough elections of Denbigh and the Flintshire boroughs, including lists of burgesses voting [c. 1742], state of the poll, 1806, and an enquiry into undue election procedures, 1813.

The file comprises copy lists of burgesses admitted in Holt between 1720 and 1740, minutes abstracted from Denbigh Corporation books in 1741, recording election of officials between 1699 and 1741, minutes abstracted from Ruthin Corporation books, recording orders and election of officials between 1646 and 1740, and a case and opinion respecting the election and appointment of capital burgesses for the borough of Denbigh, 1803.

The file comprises copies and abstracts of the charters of Holt or Lyons, Denbigh and Ruthin.

The file comprises lists of parishes and townships in the county of Denbigh, freeholders in the parish of Henllan and local tradesmen.

The series comprises copies and abstracts of charters, [post-1719]-1825, and records of the business conducted by burgesses in Holt, Denbigh and Ruthin, 1740-1741, 1803, lists of parishes, towns, freeholders and tradesmen, 1730, [c. 1791?], 1847, and Denbigh town council election papers, 1865, 1887, 1921.