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The collection comprises correspondence, including general correspondence to Sir J. Herbert Lewis, 1886-1933, drafts and copies of correspondence from Sir J. Herbert Lewis, 1887-1933, letters from Sir J. Herbert Lewis to Adelaide, his first wife, 1891-1893, letters from Sir J. Herbert Lewis to Ruth, his second wife, 1902-1933, letters from Sir J. Herbert Lewis to his daughter Kitty, 1915-1925, letters from Lady Lewis to Sir J. Herbert Lewis, 1899-1930, letters to Lady Lewis, 1901-1939, and miscellaneous correspondence, 1890-1920; diaries, 1872-1933; Liberal Party in Wales, 1889-1896; subject files (including correspondence), 1865-1933; press cuttings, 1879-1933; deeds and documents, 1442-1864; miscellaneous papers, 1750-1949; and photographs, c. 1890-1929.

Article by Ruth Lewis - 'Early Memories'; letters between Saunders Lewis and Sir Herbert Lewis and other letters; article by Kitty Idwal Jones - 'Early Memories'; article by Olwen Foreman - ''Wartime and College Memories', deposited by Mrs Olwen Foreman, February 2008.

The correspondents include Sir John Ballinger, 1920-9 (D43/1, 9, 35-6, 38, 49, 54, 56, 58, 74, 76, 78, 80); Lord Davies of Llandinam, 1927-31 (D43/69, 89); J. H. Davies, 1926 (D43/29); Sir William Llewelyn Davies, 1926-32 (D43/44, 85, 91, 93); D. Lloyd George, 1924 (D43/22); Henry Neville Gladstone, 1923-7 (D43/17-18); Maud E. Gladstone, 1923 (D43/17-18); Evan D. Jones, 1925-31 (D43/32-4, 41-3, 45-8, 50-1, 61, 64-5, 67-8, 70-2, 88); Fred Llewellyn Jones, 1925 (D43/25, 27); D. Lleufer Thomas, 1926 (D43/59); and Sir John Williams, 1920-2 (D43/2-3, 8, 11-14).

J. Herbert Roberts has suggested each should contribute £100 to the fund. The recent meeting at Beaumaris and the counter-demonstration outside. An attack made half-a-mile from the town.

The estate of Charles Hughes deceased.

The Denbighshire Liberals are anxious for John Herbert Lewis to become their candidate, '...we w'd put you in with a glorious majority'. Details of the business and the accounts.

As J. H. Roberts and E. K. Muspratt have declined to stand for the Flintshire Boroughs, the field is clear for John Herbert Lewis. The Tories are likely to put up a candidate. Mr Pennant ought to be given a safer seat by the Tories. Public meetings should be held in each of the Boroughs. Had hoped to hear 'something definite' of the North Wales Liberal Federation before this. The proposed Liberation Meeting at Rhyl. 'Private'.

John Roberts's health is too poor to allow him to face another election. John Herbert Lewis would be an admirable successor. Arrangements for political meetings.

Returns drafts of minutes and letter. Should write to the Lord Chancellor concerning Beresford.

Would like to nominate John Herbert Lewis for the Commission of the Peace for Flintshire as he no longer practises as a solicitor at Mostyn.

The Office has not received the accounts of the trustees of Wynne's Charity.

Has given instructions that the Local Government Act be translated into Welsh.

P. Mostyn Williams was an employee of the Council of Aberystwyth College. He proved to be 'an excellent advocate, and equally at home in Welsh and English'.

Could John Herbert Lewis write an account of the campaign for intermediate education in Flintshire to be published in Wales? (See Wales, Vol II (1895), pp 294-5).

Had sent John Herbert Lewis's 'whip' to Vachers before receiving the telegram. Has let the whip stand, but is not bringing forward a motion or raising a question of privilege. 'I am simply asking the House after the ostentatious way in which the order is being defied, to refuse to perform what has become an annual farce, as Bradlaugh did in 1886'. This will provide an opportunity 'of shewing up the Duke' [of Westminster]. A1/77 is a typescript copy of A1/76.

Thanks for letter and Mr Kelly's enclosure. Will consult Lord Kenyon and Mr Warburton Lee on the subject. It would be wise to defer discussion of the matter until the Spring when the re-ected County Councils meet.

Encloses a resolution passed at the annual meeting of the East Carmarthenshire Liberal Association expressing thanks to Lloyd George and John Herbert Lewis. The South Wales Daily News is the most reluctant of the papers to acknowledge their services. Welsh.

Can John Herbert Lewis obtain for Wet a copy of Sir John Kirk's Report of the Niger Company's Administration recently presented to Parliament?.

There is a need to refute particulars given in the Cambrian News. John Herbert Lewis or Herbert Roberts should do so.

Appreciates John Herbert Lewis's mention of his name in the debate on the Board of Education Bill. Is indignant at the way the subject has been 'smuggled' through Parliament, but hopes the Act will be well administered. 'Private'.

Will make enquiries concerning the provision of clocks in Post Offices and accommodation for writing letters in Railway Stations.