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Charter of king John, 5 December 11 John [1209], confirming the grant of an estate called 'Dunwallesland' ['Dyfnwal's land'] near Abergavenny, with all its woods, fields, paths, waters, mills, fishponds and so on, to Philip, son of Wastellion, to be held of the king and his heirs on the same terms as Philip’s father, Wastellion, had held it of William de Braose, including the service of one knight at Abergavenny castle. Issued on the king’s behalf by Robert de Vieuxpont at St Briavels, [Gloucestershire], and attested by twelve witnesses, notably William de Aubigny, earl of Arundel ('Will[el]mo Comite Arundell'), Robert de Thornham ('Rob[er]to de Turneha[m]'), Hugh de Neville ('Hugon[e] de Neuill') and Cadwallon ab Ifor ('Cadewallan filio Iuor' [of Senghennydd]).

Conveyance (sale) by Philip Williams of Kynhenllan in the parish of Llandybie in the county of Carmarthen, farmer, to John Morgan of Drawsdre in the parish of Llanarthne, farmer, of two fields and two small gardens, formerly part of the Great Mountain, now and for many years enclosed and called Tyrffynnon in the parish of Llanarthne, 1887,

Statement, 1886, regarding the title of the Rt. Hon. Arthur de Cardonnel Baron Dynevor and his trustees to lands in the county of Carmarthen, parts of the Dynevor Castle estate, situated in Llandyfeisant, Llandybie, Llanarthne, Llanddarog, Llandeilo Is Cennen, Llandeilo Fawr, Rhos-maen, Llangathen, Betws, Llanfihangel Aberbythych and Llanedi. Recites family settlements and wills, 1794-1886.

Draft lease by Dame Maria Emma Elizabeth Conway Reade, wife of Sir Charles Stanhope Hoskyns Reade of Carregllwyd, Anglesey, Bart., to Rice Rowland of Llanfachreth, miller, of a messuage lately called Bedol but now known as Machraeth View in the parish of Llanfachreth, Anglesey (occupant named), in accordance with the marriage settlement of the lessors., 1883. Covenants relating to maintenance of cesspools and drains, painting and garden. Prohibition on sale of alcoholic drinks on the premises.

Endorsed: 'Schedule of Deeds &c relating to the affairs of G. J. Chamberlaine esq.' Removed from NLW MS 23892B, donated by Mr D. J. Hooson of the St Asaph Diocesan Registry, Oct. 2002.

Deeds and documents, 1865-1904, relating to the publisher and editor Thomas Gee (1815-1898), including a copy of his will, 1884; articles of partnership, 1884, between Thomas Gee and his son, John Howell Gee, to the printing and publishing business; and a probate copy, 1904, of the will of John Howell Gee.

Abstract of title, 1918, of Estate Trustees of the Legal and General Life Assurance Society to the Tregaron Estate in counties Cardigan and Brecon; together with particulars and conditions of sale (with plan), 1918, of freehold properties in Treagron ('Sunny Hill Estate'), and other associated documents.

Exemplification Of Grant Of Arms to Brownlow Wynne Cumming of Garthewin, co. Denb. to assume the surname Wynne, in compliance with the will of Robert William Wynne of Garthewin, esq., dec. Purchased by NLW in Feb. 1998.

Probate of will (dated 18 Oct. 1887) of Evan Jones, Llanwrtyd, co. Brec., retired farmer. Devises his estate to his son Evan Jones. Bequests to children and other family members. Donated by Mr John Gwilym Owen, 7 Maes Dinas, Llanfechain, Powys, in April 1997.

1 John Daniel of p. Caron, co. Card., gent., and Mary his sister, spinster. 2 David Samuel of p. Llanddewibrevi, co. Card., gent., William Thomas of p. Llanybydder, co. Carm., gent. and Jenkin Thomas of p. Llanybydder, co. Carm., yeoman. 3 Lettitia Thomas, only daughter of the said William Thomas. Pre-nuptial Settlement of John Daniel and Lettitia Thomas, being the Release by 1 to 2 of a m., tmt and lands called Tir y crynfryn bychan, p. Caron, co. Card., to provide a jointure of £6 a year for 3, and an annuity of £4 for William Thomas, should he cease to live with JD and 3, to the use of JD for his life and then to the use of the children of JD and 3, but if there is no issue, then to the heirs of JD for ever; Agreement that JD can raise up to £60 from the estate to provide portions for his children; Covenant To Levy A Fine by JD and Agreement by JD and 3 to keep WT with `wholesome and sufficient meat' whilst he lives with them. Consideration: £100. Donated by Mr John Gwilym Owen, 7 Maes Dinas, Llanfechain, Powys, in April 1997.

1 John Parry of Glanpaith, p. Llanbadarn Fawr, co. Card., gent., eldest son and heir at law and one of the executors of the will of Elizabeth Parry, late of the town of Aberystwyth, co. Card., widow, and the Rev. Thomas Parry of Sedgebrooke Rectory, co. Lincoln, clerk, the other executor of the said will of Elizabeth Parry. 2 William Jones Watkin of Brysgaga, p. Llanbadarn Fawr, gent. 3 William Jones of Bow Street, p. Llanbadarn Fawr, blacksmith. Lease for 99 years by 1 to 3, at the appointment of 2, of a parcel of land, forming part of m. and land called Brysaga near to the village of Bow Street, p. Llanbadarn Fawr, co. Card., adjoining the highway leading from `the Cross', near Llangorwen church to Bow Street and bounded on the north-west side by the river Rhuel (boundaries further described and plan included), together with the smithy buildings erected by 3 on the land. Recites that John and Thomas Parry are mortgagees, and 2 is the owner of the equity of redemption of the premises. Annual rent: £2. Donated by Mrs M. E. Cookson, Tan-y-Bryn, Eglwys-fach, Ceredigion, in Jan. 1996.

1 Evan Ashton, aged 14 years, with consent of father, John Ashton, Chapel House, Llaurglyn, co. Mont., shopkeeper. 2 Davies and Davies, general ironmongers, Llanidloes, co. Mont. Indenture Of Apprenticeship for 4 years. Donated by Dr W. M. Ashton, Coed-y-Brain, Antaron Avenue, Southgate, Aberystwyth, in Nov. 1995.

1 Devereux Mytton of Garth, co. Mont., esq. 2 Eleanora Devereux of Pool, co. Mont., spinster. 3 John Bishop Humphreys of Newtown, co. Mont., clerk, and Blandina, his wife (sole executrix of the will of George Devereux of Cefnynosissa, co. Mont., esq., father of 2). 4 Edward, viscount Hereford. 5 Vaughan Jones of Pool, surgeon. Pre-nuptial Settlement of 1 and 2 being an Appointment by 1 to 2 of all his m's, tmts and lands in the hamlet or vill of Guilsfield, co. Mont., a m. and garden with 3 pieces of land called the Groon heers and the little meadow adjoining to the Upper Groonheer, in ts Hendre-hen, Llan and Trawscoed, a m. with lands in t. Broniarth (part of the estate of Richard Mytton), all in p. Guilsfield, to the use of 2 to provide a jointure after the death of 1; Release by 1 to 4 of 3 m's and lands in t. Trefnannau, p. Meifod, a m. and lands in Harthwill, p. Guilsfield, and a m. and lands in t. Gungrog-fawr, p. POOL., to the use of 1 for life and then so 2 may have an annuity of £80 to augment her jointure for life, and then to the use of the heirs of 1 and 2 forever; Release by 2 to 5 of a m. called Penyffreed, t. Ffridd Pen-y-wern, and lands called Doludd Gwynion, t. Cilcochwyn, both in p. Berriew, 2 m's called Lussut and Ty yn y nant, t. Dwyriw, p. Manafon, and a m. purchased by Pryce Devereux, late brother of 2, to the use of 1 and 2 during their joint lives, and then to the uses of their sons and then daughters, and Assignment by 2 and 3, with the consent of 1, to 5 of m's and lands which were described in recited indentures of assignment and also recited deeds of bond, in trust for 1 and 2 and their children. Recites that Richard Mytton, father of 1, devised all m's and lands in t's Street y Dirniew, Cefnllyfnog, Cwm, Cil, Broniarth, Trefnannau, Garth, Tre'r, Trawsgoed, Harthwell, Tyddyn-prid, [Ystradelfeddan], Trehelyg, Trewern, Peniarth, co. Mont., and his part of a manor, tmt and lands called Willcot, co. Salop, to the use of 1 with the proviso that he may grant a jointure to his future wife from the devised premises. Donated by Mrs Frances M. Breeze, Oakdene, Penrhos, Llanymynech, Powys, in Aug. 1995.

Estate Accounts of Miss Ellen Stephens, late of Ty Melyn, Cwmrheidol, co. Card., who died 7 March 1972. Donated by Mrs D. Jones, 81 Bryncastell, Bow Street, Ceredigion, in Sept. 1994.

Probate Copy Of Will (dated 23 July 1927) of Hugh Davies of Lluast, p. Llangadfan, co. Mont., shoemaker and smallholder. Bequeaths all his books, manuscripts, newspaper cuttings and pamphlets to the managers of the Llangadfan Church of England School. Devises his property to his cousin, Mrs Martha Morris of Hassell's Square, Llanfair Caereinion, co. Mont., providing she pays £80 to each of his two cousins, John Davies and Jane Vaughan. Donated by Mrs Blodwen Baxter, NLW, Aberystwyth, in June 1994.

1 Edward Morris of Frongoch, p. Llanfair, farmer, Arthur Humphreys of Tyn y Celyn, p. Manafon, farmer, William Whittaker of Maespryd, p. Manafon, farmer, Richard Pugh of High Street, p. Llanfair, maltster, acting on behalf of the Congregational Church meeting at Penarth Chapel, p. Llanfair, all in co. Mont. (landlords). 2 Elizabeth Davies of Penarth Chapel House, p. Llanfair, co. Mont. (tenant). Agreement by 1 to let Penarth Chapel House [p. Lanfair Caereinion, co. Mont.] together with outbuildings and 3a. adjoining land, to 2 for a year. Annual rent: £8. Donated by the Trustees and Members of Penarth Congregational Chapel, Llanfair Caereinion, per Mr John H. Jones, Penybelan, Llanfair Caereinion, in Feb. 1994.

1 William Blamerie and George Darby, esqs, the Inclosure Commissioners for England and Wales. 2 Griffith Williams of Pantyresker, p. Llanfair Clydogau, co. Card., yeoman. Conveyance of a cottage and buildings with 20a. of land called Pantyresker, p. Llanfair Clydogau, co. Card., in the occupation of 2, being part of Llanfair Common and being bounded on the south side by the road leading to Esgair Llanfair [other boundaries described], reserving mineral and quarrying rights to the crown. Consideration: £90. Attached: Extract from 2½" OS map [1888 or 1905]. Endorsed: `Lot 39, Llanfair Inclosure'. Donated by Mr and Mrs Gwilym Williams, Maeslyn, Llangybi, Llanbedr Pont Steffan, per Mr Gerald Morgan, in Feb. 1994.

Inventory And Valuation of the goods, chattels and effects of Mrs Eleanor Harries, of Cnapsych, p. Llanwenog, [co. Card.], farmer, who died 12 Oct. 1884. Donated by Mrs Mattie Evans, Gors Villa, Gorsgoch, Llanybydder, co. Carm., in Feb. 1994.

1 Francis Williams, son of John Williams, quarryman, Talybont, Rhostryfan, co. Caern., and with the consent of his father,. 2 R. Jones Hughes of Rhostryfan. Indenture Of Apprenticeship as a draper and grocer. Donated by Miss Dilys Williams, 1 York Close, Newbury, Berkshire, in Nov. 1993.