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Fonds. Official Records, 1785 - 1830

Series. Court of Great Sessions in Wales, 1785 - August 1830

Brecon Circuit (Glamorganshire, Breconshire, Radnorshire)...

Black Book, 1785 - August 1790 (File Wales 28/34)
Black Book, April 1791 - April 1828 (File Wales 28/35)
Black Book, August 1828 - August 1830 (File Wales 28/36)

Fonds. National Library of Wales Manuscripts, 1760 - 1971

Series NLW MSS 2521-2598. Pennant MSS, 1778 - 1850

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Miscellanea, 2 April 1850 (File NLW 2592E)
J.E. Fitzgerald to Lord [unknown], 2 April 1850 (Item)

Purpose of Canterbury settlement in New Zealand; education; sends copy of Canterbury Papers (London, 1850) new principle of colony in which higher classes may take part; public meeting in London.

Miscellanea, 1778 (File MS 2597C)
Lord Sandwich to D. Barrington, 28 February 1778 (Item)

Scurrilous reply of G. Forster to pamphlet of W. Wales; Forsters unable to retain friends; unfavourable time for further voyages of discovery; ships should be fitted out solely for purpose of exploration.

G. Forster. A letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of Sandwich, London, G. Robinson. (31pp.), 1778 (Item)

Series NLW MSS 2921-3018. Haverfordwest MSS, 1854 - 1895

Correspondence, February 1854 - July 1895 (File MS2982E)

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Anne Evans (Sydney) to [unknown], 10 February 1858 (Item)

Believes she should receive portion of rent of cottages; husband and sons at diggings; intends to return home in few years.

Mrs I. Coghlan-Davis (Sydney) to Sir William Davies, 8 July 1895 (Item)

Lost all possessions in flood of 1893 in Brisbane; welcome change from tropical heat.

T.R. James (Christchurch) to W. Davies, 16 January 1865 (Item)

Instructions to sell houses and meadows in Parish of Whitechurch.

William and John Rees (Melbourne) to father, 10 February 1854 (Item)

Appointment of John as managing wharfinger; young clerks and shopkeepers not needed in Melbourne; high wages for plasterers; wreck of Randall on trading voyage to South Seas; Capt. G. Gilmore and his fine property near Launceston.

C. Cozens (Ipswich) to Mrs Jenkins, 1 February 1880 (Item)

Unlikely to return home; suicide of friend in Brisbane; Cozens' life of bitterness and misery; work as teacher in bush.

Series NLW MSS 3191-3198. D. Davies MSS, 1808 - 1884

Vol. IV, 17 January 1884 (File MS 3194C)

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John Morris (Blackstone) to D. Davies, 17 January 1884 (Item 403)

Voyage to Australia; Ipswich coalmines; 80 Welshmen working in pit; schools; apprenticeship.

Llythrau, 25 May 1859 - 24 June 1864 (File MS 3291E)

Aberystwyth and other local items. Filmed selectively.

David Lloyd Thomas (Ballarat) to Mrs J. Jones (Aberystwyth), 25 May 1859 (Item Folder 26)

In Welsh.

David Lloyd Thomas (Ballarat) to [unknown], 24 June 1864 (Item Folder 26)

In Welsh.

Llythrau, 30 January 1808 - 30 January 1844 (File MS 3292E)

University College of Wales Collection, Miscellaneous (green cover)...

Rev. John Davies (Tahiti) to J. Griffiths (Pont Robert), 30 January 1808 (Item Folder 1)

Infrequency of letters; encloses letter to Davies' parents. In welsh.

Rev. John Davies (Papara) to Rev. J. Hughes (Pont Robert), 30 January 1844 (Item Folder 1)

In Welsh.

Series NLW MSS 3301-3377. J.T. Jones MSS, 1860

Letters, 15 October 1860 (File MS 3367E)

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David Evans and James Howell (Newcastle, N.S.W.) to [unknown], 15 October 1860 (Item Folder 3)

In Welsh.

Series NLW MSS 4493-4494. R. Roberts MSS, 1873 - 1880

Addresses and Correspondence, 27 October 1873 - 31 October 1880 (File MS 4493B)

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Address given at Ballarat Eisteddfod (5ff.), n.d. (Item)
J.N. Wilson (Ballarat). Reference for R. Roberts, acting manager of Ballarat Star, (copy), 30 June 1875 (Item)
T.D. Wanliss (Ballarat). Reference for R. Roberts, manager of Star and Miner, (copy), 19 May 1874 (Item)
T.M. Dermot (Melbourne). Reference for R. Roberts, (copy), 17 June 1875 (Item)
J.N. Wilson (Ballarat) to R. Trevor, 27 October 1873 (Item)

Political influence in school appointments.

R. Roberts (Wolverhampton) to Mrs Williams, 31 October 1880 (Item)

Plans to return to Australia; friendship with new Bishop of Melbourne.

Series NLW MSS 4761-4795. R.J. Rees MSS, 1894

Papers presented by Rev. R.J. Rees of Aberystwyth.

David S. Davies, 1894 (File MS 4777E)

The pictorial biography of the Reverend William Williams of Wern, containing sermons and observations. Translated by A. Roberts. Dolgellau...

Emigration of Williams' children to Australia (Item ff.354-58)

His son, Rev. W. Williams Wern, was a Presbyterian missionary at Dartmoor, Victoria.

Series NLW MSS 4796-4807. Bridgwater MSS, 1800

Papers presented by G. Jones through T.B. Dilks of Bridgwater.

Papers of Rev. T. Charles of Bala, Merionethshire, February 1800 - May 1800 (File MS 4798E)

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J. Davies (Portsmouth) to Rev. T. Charles, 8 May 1800 (Item 25)

Impending departure for N.S.W. on convict ship Royal Admiral. In Welsh.

T. Haweis to Rev. T. Charles, 8 February 1800 (Item 32)

High opinion of Rev. J. Davies; Tahitian Mission; need for more missionaries.

Series NLW MSS 5503-5511. Richard MSS, 1880 - 1888

Papers of Henry Richard (1812-1888) and Ebenezer Richard of Tregaron.

Correspondence, May 1880 - January 1888 (File MS 5503C)

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S. Amos (Sydney) to H. Richard, 24 May 1880 (Item 18)

Misunderstanding about publication of book Peace and War; refreshed by stay in Australia; free trade safe in N.S.W.

R.W. Dale (Birmingham) to H. Richard, 30 January 1888 (Item 61)

Refers to visit to Australia.

Series NLW MSS 5587-5590. G. Arbour Stephens MSS, 1861

Manuscripts acquired from Dr George Arbour Stephens of Swansea.

Journal of William Davies, (1 vol.), 10 April - 17 July 1861; 26 August - 06 November 1861 (File MS 5590D)

Journal of William Davies of Pumpsaint, Carmarthenshire, midshipman on Black Ball ship Champion of the Seas on voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne and return voyage via Ceylon. The journal refers to sail changes and other nautical matters, church services, theatrical entertainments and weather. There are sketches of ships, including a Pt. Phillip pilot cutter. There are no entries for the stay in Melbourne.

Series NLW MSS 5923-5929. Hartland MSS, 1895

Manuscripts of Edwin S. Hartland...

Correspondence, December 1895 (File MS 5925D)

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A.H. Chanter to E.S. Hartland, 11 December 1895 (Item)

Returns Ellis' book on Hawaii; accuracy of his observations; changes in transliteration of Hawaiian language.

Series NLW MS 6139C. William Kemmis, 1940

William Kemmis, comp. 'The family of Kemeys, Kemmis, Cameys or Camoys' Revised by Lewis G.N. Kemmis, Typescript, 1940 (File)

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Kemmis of Port Phillip (includes Queensland and N.S.W.) (Item ff.154-56)
Kemmis of Yankalilla, South Australia (Item ff.157-60)

Series NLW MSS 6238-6253. Lleufer Thomas MSS, 1859

Manuscripts presented by Sir Daniel Lleufer Thomas

John West (Daisy Hill, Victoria) to mother, 12 April 1859 (File MS 6243C)

In Welsh.

Series NLW MSS 6511-6515. Traherne - Mansel Franklen MSS, 1780 - 1782

Papers of Rev. J.M. Traherne (1778-1860) of Coedriglan, Glamorgan, presented by Lady Mansel Franklin.

Letters of Rev. John Walters of Llandough, near Cowbridge, and his sons John and Daniel, 7 April 1780 - 14 November 1782 (File MS 6514E)

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J. Walters (Oxford) to D. Walters (Norwich), 7 April 1780 (Item ff.12-13)

Sends draft of Latin poem commemorating Capt. J. Cook; seeks suggestions from Parr.

J. Walters to D. Walters, 14 November 1782 (Item 16-17)

Publication of poems, including discoveries and death of Capt. Cook.

Series NLW MSS 7011-7189. 'Nefydd' MSS, 1854 - 1868

Papers of 'Nefydd', William Roberts (1813-1872), of Blaenau, Monmouthshire, Baptist minister and writer.

Correspondence, n.d. (File MS 7164D)

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George J. Jones (Melbourne) to W. Roberts, n.d. (Item f.148)

In Welsh.

Correspondence, 6 March 1854 - 27 June 1857 (File MS 7176D)

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G. Jones (Melbourne) to W. Roberts, 6 March 1854 (Item f.68)

In Welsh.

Margaret Morris (Tarleton) to [unknown], 27 June 1857 (Item f.118)

Arrival in Tasmania; death of mother; cost of food...

Correspondence, March 1868 (File MS 7177D)

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Lewis Thomas (Pt. Adelaide) to [unknown], March 1868 (Item f.141)

In Welsh.

Series NLW MSS 7355-7398. Croesor MSS, 1864 - 1865

Manuscripts acquired from Robert Owen of Croesor, Merioneth.

Pregethau, (1 vol.), August 1864 - January 1865 (File MS 7386A)
Sermons of Daniel Jones of Ballarat, August 1864 - January 1865 (Item)

In Welsh.

Series NLW MSS 8177-8277. Lewis, Llanrhystyd, MSS, 1864 - 1898

Music manuscripts and papers of John Lewis and David Lewis (1828-1908) of Llanrhystyd, Cardiganshire.

Correspondence, 1864 - 1898 (File MS 8266C)

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David Evans (Warrnambool) to D. Lewis, 1864 - 1898 (Item 31-36)

(5 letters, in Welsh)...

Series NLW MSS 8330-8444. Neuadd Wen MSS, 1913 - 1917

Correspondence between Sir Owen Edwards and David Owen (Brisbane), D. Samuel (Aberystwyth) and T.F. Roberts (Aberystwyth), 1913 - 1915 (File MS 8387D)

Concerning Owen's Welsh translation of Tacitus' Germania and his novel Ailin (14 letters, some in Welsh).

Original manuscript of Welsh translation of Germania by Tacitus, 1913 (File MS 8388D)

Translated by David Owen of Brisbane School of Arts, (66pp.).

Miscellania, 1917 (File MS 8389D)
Original manuscript of Welsh translation of Agricola by Tacitus, translated by David Owen, (39pp.), 1917 (Item)
D. Owen (Brisbane) to T.F. Roberts, 29 April 1917 (Item)

Sends third version of Agricola; hopes it can be published after War. (incomplete).

Original manuscript of Welsh novel by David Owen entitled Ailin; Ei Dyddiau Olaf, (100pp.), 1915 (File MS 8390D)

Series NLW MSS 8545-8557. Jonathan C. Davies MSS, 1890 - 1903

Papers of Jonathan C. Davies (1859-1932), traveller and author...

Correspondence, October 1890 - November 1903 (File MS 8553C)
Sir Frederick Bedford (Perth) to Davies, 28 November 1903 (Item 5)

Thanks for book on Western Australia.

Alice Ogilvie (Perth) to Davies, 19 October 1898 (Item 28)

Thanks for magazine on Cathedral; recollections of it when her grandfather was bishop.

Sir Alexander Onslow (Perth) to Davies, 31 March 1900 (Item 29)

Davies' work on goldfields; good influence of Templers.

Sir Alexander Onslow to Davies, 5 December 1900 (Item 30)

Rumour that Davies plans to return to Patagonia; interview.

Bishop C. Riley (Perth) to Davies, 16 October 1890 (Item 45)

Sends baptism cards.

Papers, 1897 - 1898 (File MS 8557A)
Notebook listing, by streets, Church families to be visited within Cathedral district of Perth, 1897 - 1898 (Item)

Series NLW MS 9116C. Letters of Sir Daniel Lleufer Thomas, 1931

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D. Morgan Jones (Brisbane) to Sir Daniel Thomas, 26 November 1931 (File)

Difficulties of Church work in Brisbane suggests Thomas visit Queensland; details of work in Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland; children; ill-health.

Series NLW MSS 9151-9233. Hobley Griffith MSS, 1898 - 1927

Papers of Hobley Griffith of Bontnewydd, Caernarvonshire.

Miscellaneous notes (File MS 9216B)

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Notes on Australian bush travellers. (18pp.) (Item)
Letters of William Hobley, 7 November 1898 - 28 February 1927 (File MS 9231C)

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W.H. Hume Humphrey (Echuca) to W. Hobley, 28 February 1927 (Item f.37)
John Lloyd (Wallaroo) to W. Hobley, 7 November 1898 (Item f.65)

Visit of Rev. R.G. Jones; Hobley's address to students at Bala; sends biographical sketch.

Series NLW MSS 10275-10294. Solva MSS, 1869 - 1871

Papers presented by Henry W. Evans of Solva, Pembrokeshire.

Letters mainly of Hugh Jones, 1869 - 1871 (File MS 10275E)

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John Davies (Melbourne) to H. Jones, 1869 - 1871 (Item ff.25-28)

News of Jones' son in Australia; his debts and financial difficulties. (4 letters)

E.J. Jones (Warwillah Station) to H. Jones, 13 August 1871 (Item f.99)

Farming, road-clearing, working puddling machine at Rushworth; journey into N.S.W.: H. Jones' remarriage.

Series NLW MS 11138D. Album of Richard Rees of Glamorgan, 1843 - 1852

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Correspondence to R. Rees, 16 July 1843 - 4 December 1852 (File f.53)

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Series NLW MSS 11356-11429. Pandy MSS, 1915 - 1936

Papers of Rev. John Davies of Pandy and Forest Coalpit, Monmouthshire.

Correspondence, 27 October 1915 - September 1936 (File MS 11424D)

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Rev. J. Davies (Pandy) to Ben Price (Sydney), 27 October 1915 (Item)

Davies' election as Moderator of General Assembly; engagement of Price to his daughter; wishes they would settle in Britain.

W.A. Townsend (Bedwelty Pits) to Mrs B. Price (Sydney), 13 August 1919 (Item)

Voyage to Australia; news of Pandy; sends photograph of grave of J. Davies.

Photographs and cuttings from Katoomba Daily on funeral of E Thomas, September 1936 (Item)

Series NLW MSS 11574-11593. Ramsay MSS, 1864 - 1881

Papers of Sir Andrew C. Ramsay (1814-1891), geologist.

Correspondence, 24 February 1864 (File MS 11588D)

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Ellen Morris (Ballarat) to Mrs L. Ramsay, 24 February 1864 (Item 22)

Unable to settle down in Australia; voyage; Ballarat; hot winds; mutual friends.

Correspondence, 30 March 1881 (File MS 11592D)

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Sir Andrew Ramsay (London) to Ella [Ramsay], 30 March 1881 (Item 33)

Sends cheque; account of strange disappearance of geologist Lamont Young in N.S.W.

Series NLW MSS 11990-12040. J.T. Evans MSS, 1887

Papers of Jones Family of Llanrwst.

Volume II, January 1887 (File MS 12029C)

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Bob (Pt. Darwin) to Kate Jones, 15 January 1887 (Item 167)

Unloading of Cambrian Queen; Welshmen in Darwin; visit to [Indigenous Australian] camp; sharks and alligators; Kimberley gold-fields.

Series NLW MS 12226E. Letters to Rev. Thomas Davies of Cardiff, 1881

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George Rowlands (Pt. Adelaide) to T. Davies, 22 September 1881 (File 2)

Thanks to authorities at Cardiff Prison; improvement in health.

Series NLW MSS 12401-12513. Wigfair MSS, 1772 - 1775

Papers of Lloyd Family of Hafodunos, Co. Denbigh, and Wigfair, Co. Flint.

Correspondence, July 1772 - September 1775 (File MS 12416D)

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D. Barrington to J. Lloyd, 11 July 1772 (Item f.33)

J. Banks leaving for Iceland; Forster at Plymouth impatient for ships to take him to South Pole.

D. Barrington to J. Lloyd, 20 September 1775 (Item f.36)

Forsters received by King and Queen; Forster preparing narrative for Lord Sandwich; profits to be shared with Capt. J. Cook.

Series NLW MS 12700C. Miscellaneous correspondence; notes on Aberdovey, 1937

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D. Thomas (Blackstone, Queensland) to M. Rees, 29 September 1937 (File ff.12-16)

Thomas' emigration from Aberdyfi in 1883: Welsh churches in Australia; news of National Eisteddford in Machynleth; recollections of a singing festival at Capel y Graig. In Welsh.

Series NLW MSS 12706-12720. Pennant-Feilding MSS

Papers of Thomas Pennant (1726-1798) and David Pennant (1763-1841) of Downing Hall, Co. Flint.

Volume entitled 'The literary life of Thomas Pennant' (File MS 12706E)

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Account of association of Pennant with John R. Forster (Item ff.48-50)

Forster's financial extravagance; his ingratitude to Pennant, Lord Sandwich, D. Barrington 'and every person to whom he owed the deepest gratitude'. Includes a print of Forster riding a donkey.

Series NLW MS 12852E. Papers, 1760 - 1868

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Emigration from Wales, 1760-1868, (4pp, typescript) (File)

Includes estimate of number of Welsh emigrants to Canada, U.S.A. and Australia, 1826-68, and refers to effects of Australian gold rushes.

Series NLW MSS 14455-14457. Salter MSS, 1919

Letters of Brigadier William A. Salter, January 1919 - February 1919 (File MS 14457B)

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W.A. Salter to [unknown], 29 January 1919 - 9 February 1919 (Item)

Voyage from Yokohama to San Francisco; describes visit to Honolulu, including Salvation Army boys' and girls' homes. (10pp.)

Series NLW MS 15078. Journal of J. Davies of Blaenafon on voyage from Liverpool to Sydney on Agamemnon, (99pp.), 1 November 1865 - 18 February 1866

Includes account of early days of Davies and his sister Elizabeth in Sydney.

Series NLW MS 16799. Miscellaneous Poetry, 1957

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Typescript of two poems (File)

'Amends' and `The Anglo-Welsh', by T.H. Jones of Newcastle, N.S.W., dedicated to Aneurin T. Davies of Llandoff.

T.H. Jones (Portsmouth) to Davies, 27 March 1957 (File)

Sends copy of his book.

Series NLW MSS 17974-18102. Edward Owen MSS, 1933 - 1937

Papers of Edward Owen of Menai Bridge.

Correspondence, 1934 - 1937 (File MS 18096C)

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Rev. Alexander Dawson (Thames, N.Z.) to E. Owen, 1934 - 1937 (Item)

Acknowledges money for Mrs L. Wildman; her illness and death. (3 letters)

Correspondence, 1933 - 1937 (File MS 18102C)

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Margaret Taylor (Thames, N.Z.) to E. Owen, 1933 - 1937 (Item)

Illness and death of Mrs L. Wildman. (3 letters)

Lucy Wildman (Thames, N.Z.) to E. Owen, 5 June 1933 (Item)

Illness; mutual friends.

Series NLW MS 19628. T.H. Jones MSS, (1 vol., 25pp.)

Drafts of 14 poems by T.H. Jones (d. 1965) of Newcastle, N.S.W.

Series NLW MS 19981. Miscellaneous MSS, c. 1960 - 1971

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Rev. E.J. Roberts (Melbourne) to B.G. Owens (Aberystwyth), 2 January 1971 (File)

Recollections of father William Roberts ('Gwilym Eryri'), and his disappearance from Portmadoc in 1894.

Typescripts of six poems of E.J. Roberts, c. 1960 (File)

Series NLW MS 20028B. Miscellaneous Letters, 1869

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Evan L. Robert (Pleasant Creek, Victoria) to niece, 27 March 1869 (File)

Robert's goldfield claim.

Series NLW MSS 20571-20572. Rendel Papers, 1880 - 1882

Papers of Stuart Rendel (1834-1913), 1st Baron Rendel (created 1894), Liberal M.P. 1880-94.

Correspondence, April 1882 (File MS 20571D)

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H. Spencer to S. Rendel, 11 April 1882 (Item 320)

Need for Anti-Aggression League; weakness of Government in recognising control of Borneo Company.

Correspondence, October 1880 - November 1880 (File MS 20572D)

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M.S. Grant Duff (Colonial Office) to S. Rendel, 8 October 1880 (Item 353)

Letter of P. Scratchley sent to Sir Robert Herbert.

M.S. Grant Duff to S. Rendel, 22 November 1880 (Item 354)

P. Scratchley considered favourably for employment.

Series NLW MS 20591C. J.O. Stephens MSS (164pp.), c.1950

Typescript, with manuscript alterations, of Rev. J. Oliver Stephen (1880-1957) of Camarthen entitled 'Ymysg Cymry Australia', c. 1950...

Series NLW MSS 20753-20754. R.O. Jenkins MSS, 1945

Papers of R.O. Jenkins of Aberdovey, Merioneth.

Cyclostyled reports compiled in 1945 on Japanese occupation of Malaya, 1942-1945, 1945 (File MS 20754)

Refers especially to conditions in prison camps. Includes references to Australian prisoners. Also copies of Syonum Shimbun, 16 April 1945, and Straits Times, 7-13 Sept. 1945. (1 vol., 41pp.)

Series NLW MSS 21098-21100. Bligh MSS, 1929 - 1932

Papers of S.P.M. Bligh of Climery Park, Breconshire.

Correspondence, August 1929 - March 1932 (File MS 21098E)

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William Davies (Palmerston North) to S.P.M. Bligh, 1 August 1929; 18 March 1932 (Item ff.52-55)

Surveys of grasslands and grass preservation in Australia and New Zealand.

Papers (File MS 21099E)

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[William Davies] New Zealand notes (2pp., typescript) (Item)

Series NLW MS 21436. Griffith Jones MSS, September 1887 - October 1887

Diary of Griffith Jones on voyage from London to Melbourne via Suez on Iberia, (1 vol., 44pp.). In Welsh.

Series NLW MS 21555C. Miscellaneous Letters, 1874 - 1876

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Letters received by Rev. W.M. Evans (Melbourne), 1874 - 1876 (File (i))

From F. Williams (Maryborough), J. Pritchard (Stawell), J. Jenkins (Woodford), Jones and Co. (Warrnambool), R.T. Roberts (Maldon) and D. Williams: Yr Ymwelydd, Welsh monthly newspapers...

John Lloyd (Sydney) to David and Mary Lloyd (Pentre Llyn, Llanilar), 21 September 1876 (File (ii))

In Welsh.

Series NLW MS 21619D. Log kept by Thomas Davies and C.H. Bowes, mates on barque Red Cross Knight of Swansea, 7 February 1890 - 2 October 1891

On voyage from Swansea to Rosario, Pt. Louis, Melbourne and Cape Town.

Series NLW MS 21824C. G.C. Lewis MSS, [1862]

Letters of Sir George C. Lewis (1806-63), Liberal M.P. 1847-52, 1855-63. Chancellor of Exchequer 1855-58, Home Secretary 1859-61, Secretary of State for War 1861-63...

Sir George Lewis to W.E. Gladstone, 16 Jan. [1862] (File 141-42)

Article by Lewis in Edinburgh Review on colonial military expenditure; cannot expect large contribution from colonies for their defence.

Series NLW MSS 21902-21903. R.J. Griffith Papers, 1903 - 1925

Notebook of Robert J. Griffith of Nant Peris, Carnarvonshire, 1911 - 3 November 1913 (File MS 21902A)

[Notebook] of voyage to Melbourne, 26 Sept.-3 Nov. 1913, together with a few accounts (1911) and transcripts of poetry. (69ff.) In Welsh.

Cuttings of account of Robert J. Griffith, 1903 - 1925 (File MS 21903D)

Account of voyage to Australia from Y Genedl Gymreig (Jan.-Feb. 1914); letters and cards from Griffith in N.S.W. (1915-25); broadsheet with verses by John E. Jones in memory of John Griffith (1903). (19ff.)

Fonds. Photocopied Collections, 1883 - 1971

Series NLW Facs. 272. Diary-letter of Rev. J.D. Jones of Aberdyfi describing voyage from Liverpool to Sydney on Amazon (71ff.), November 1894 - June 1895

In Welsh.

Series NLW Facs. 309. Reminiscences of Frances Purcell

Describing life of immigrant Welsh family in Sydney in 1870s. Refers to her mother's dairy in Surry Hills and her milk run, brother's journey to school through Rocks area, Welsh Society in Sydney. (74pp.)

Series NLW Facs. 369. Correspondence, September 1926 - September 1948

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W.M. Hughes (Canberra) to Charles and Hannah Lloyd Jones (Sydney), 29 September 1948 (File (5))

Thanks for birthday greetings.

D. Egryn Jones (Melbourne) to Miss Evans, 16 September 1926 (File (6))

Account of establishment of Queen Victoria Hospital at Essendon in 1896. (typescript copy)

Series NLW Facs. 431. Account by Robert Evans of Rhyl of his voyage to Australia (typescript), 1883

Series NLW Facs. 438. Letters and other items relating to the Welsh in Australia, 1964 - 1971

Collected by Ivor Wynne Jones, Chief Correspondent (Wales) of Liverpool Daily Post.

Series NLW Facs. 448. Account by Griffith Parry of his voyage to Australia on S.S. Arabic, 1886

Fonds. Church Records, 1811 - 1935

Series. Church in Wales. Diocese of Llandaff. Chapter Records, February 1869 - February 1879

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Order of ceremonial for consecration of Bishop of Lincoln, Bishop of Mauritius and Bishop of Grafton and Armidale in Westminster Abbey, (printed), 24 February 1869 (File 3051)
Mandate of Andrew, Bishop of Llandaff, to induct and install Rt. Rev. Charles Perry, formerly Bishop of Melbourne, into canonry of St. Andrew in Llandaff Cathedral, 11 February 1879 (File 3886)

Series. Calvinistic Methodist Archives deposited by Presbyterian Church in Wales, November 1811 - May 1935

Subseries CM 13757-13768. Richard Newell Manuscripts, January 1835

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John Davies (Haweis Town, Tahiti) to R. Newell (Plasbach, Montgomeryshire), 2 January 1835 (File 13763)

Refers to American mission at Hawaii. (Mainly in Welsh)

Subseries CM 13790-13914. J.J. Morgan (Mold) Manuscripts, c. 1892

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D. Egryn Jones (Melbourne) to J.J. Morgan, c. 1892 (File 13867)

Requests book; mastery of Mathews as preacher.

Subseries CM 14911-14948. Miscellanea, March 1888

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Address from Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church in Melbourne to members of Calvinistic Methodist Church in Wales, presented by Rev. O. Edwards, 12 March 1888 (File 14935)
Subseries CM 15639-15974. Ellis Edwards (Bala) Manuscripts, September 1886 - September 1912

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[J. Evans, Melbourne] to E. Edwards, 24 July 1893 (File 15645)

Seeks help to engage minister; death of R.O. Edwards; disappointment with Rev. J. Griffiths who 'cannot preach a bit'.

Continuation of letter of J. Evans, [c. July 1893] (File 15736)

Only two ministers in Victoria can preach in Welsh; income of £750/a. assured.

G.R. Jones (Maryborough, Victoria) to E. Edwards, September 1886 (File 15793)

Death of Edwards' father; emigration to Victoria in 1885; weakness of Calvinistic Methodist churches; Rev. O. Edwards, H. Roberts; revival of goldmining at Maryborough; magnificence of Ballarat; British elections.

W.N. Stedman (Sydney) to E. Edwards, 22 September 1912 (File 15953)

Thanks for letters; united in science of divinity.

Subseries CM 16011-16260. Edward Griffiths (Meifod) Manuscripts, November 1811 - 1885

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J. Davies (N.S.W.) to J. Griffiths (Pont Robert), 19 November 1811 (File 16206)

Sends letter to Davies' parents; has received no letters since 1807; letters should be sent to Rev. S. Marsden.

J. Davies (Huahine, Haweis Town, Tahiti) to Rev. J. Hughes (Pont Robert), 1818 - 1885 (File 16207-37)

(31 letters, all but one in Welsh)...

Subseries CM 18366-18589. North Wales Association Papers, May 1935

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H.O. Jones (Melbourne) to Gen. Secretary, Calvinistic Methodist Association, May 1935 (File 18399)

Congratulations of Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Connexion of Victoria on bicentenary of mother church.

Subseries CM 20771-21017. D.J. Evans (Capel Seion) Manuscripts, 1876 - 1903

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Harriet Roberts (Dunedin) to D.J. Evans, Family news, 11-Nov (File 20982)
Harriet Roberts, John Roberts and Lizzie Roberts (Dunedin) to [unknown] Roberts and Ellen Evans, 1876 (File 21008-15)

Family news; Welsh Revival; death of John Roberts. (8 letters, 6 in Welsh)

Series. Wesleyan Methodist Archives, 1864 - 1870

Typescript copies of letters, 1864 - 1870 (File MS 1482E)

Filmed selectively.

Letters of William Rowlands written to his family from New Zealand, 1864 - 1870 (Item ff.38-54)

They refer to his departure from Liverpool on The Champion of the Seas, his search for a teaching position in Australia and N.Z., death of his father, health, work at Wesley College, Auckland, economic depression, visit to Taranaki, move to Te Aro Grammar School, Wellington, difficulty in finding pupils, separation of New Zealand Methodists from Australian Conference.

Fonds. Deposit Collections, 1800 - 1948

Series. Aberpergwym Collection, 1890

Papers and estate muniments of Williams Family of Aberpergwym...

Lord Carrington (Sydney) to Morgan S. Williams (Sydney), 25 March 1890 (File 76)

Sends passport for Williams family; best wishes for journey.

Lord Carrington to Mrs Joseph Williams, 18 March 1890 (File 193)

Regrets his absence from Sydney; suggests Williams Family returns to Sydney for Easter races and Lady Carrington's ball.

Series. Baker-Gabb Collection, 1859 - 1899

Correspondence, deeds and documents deposited by Miss B. Baker-Gabb of Abergavenny...

Assignment from C.A. Baker-Gabb of Wanganin, N.Z. to Richard Baker-Gabb of Abergavenny, 1 March 1899 (File 71.)

[Assignment] of one-sixth share of residue of estate of Baker J. Gabb of Rome.

Will of Catherine W. Ellis of Sydney, (copy), 23 November 1898 (File 76)
Conveyance from William R. Dodd of Christchurch, N.Z. to David L. Dodd of Pertholey, Monmouthshire, of Coed Farm, Partishow, Breconshire, July 1894 - October 1894 (File 539)

Also correspondence between Colonial Bank of New Zealand and Sayce and Baker, solicitors, of Abergavenny, July-Oct. 1894.

Indenture between W. Ellis and Catherine Ellis of Cheltenham, (ii) R.B. Gabb of Abergavenny and H.C. Ellis (iii) John Sharpe of Nelson, N.Z. and H. Adams, and (iv) R.J. Creasy appointing trustees for conveyance of real estate of Mrs Ellis, 31 December 1864 (File 544)
Conveyance by (i) John Sharp of Nelson, N.Z., H. Adams and R.J. Creasy and (ii) W. Ellis and Catherine Ellis of Cheltenham to R.B. Gabb of Abergavenny of real estate, 5 February 1865 (File 545)
Conveyance by Charles A. Baker-Gabb of Nelson, N.Z. to Richard B. Gabb of Abergavenny of one-eighth share in Gravefield Estate, Abergavenny, 18 December 1871 (File 551)
Power of attorney from Richard K. Kenrick of Sandridge, Victoria, to Eliza Gabb of Abergavenny concerning estate of S. Gabb of Melbourne, 15 March 1860 (File 1565)
Bills and vouchers concerning estate of Stackpole Gabb of Melbourne, 1859 - 1861 (File 1566-80)
Correspondence concerning estate of Stackpole Gabb, 1859 - 1861 (File 1581-93)

Most of letters are from Richard Kenrick (Sandridge) to Rev. G.W. Gabb, J. Baker Gabb and Eliza Gabb.

Supreme Court of Victoria. Exemplification of will of Stackpole Gabb of Melbourne, (copy), 17 November 1859 (File 1599)
Will of Stackpole Gabb of Melbourne, formerly of Abergavenny, (copy), 18 December 1864 (File 1604)
Mortgage between Charles A. Baker-Gabb of Nelson, N.Z., and Baker J. Gabb of Abergavenny for securing £1,000 on Groffield Estate, Abergavenny, 25 July 1867 (File 1750)

Series. Clive MSS, 1800 - 1803

Filmed selectively.

F. North to Admiral P. Rainier, 21 June 1800 (File 160)

Correspondence from Clive on expedition [to Batavia]: Col. Champagné sent to Madras; military arrangements.

Admiral P. Rainier to Clive, 26 June 1800 (File 162)

Dutch ships captured near Batavia; repairs needed by H.M.S. Orpheus; East India Company ships returning from China.

Admiral P. Rainier to Clive, 26 June 1800 (File 163)

Expedition to Batavia; Sunda Straits and Batavia Road clear of Dutch cruisers; need to embark troops as soon as possible.

F. North to Clive, 5 July 1800 (File 167)

Expedition should depart immediately as its destination is known; rumour that it is proceeding to Moluccas; military arrangements.

J. Oliver (Amboyna) to Clive, 16 April 1802 (File 647)

Appointment to Moluccas; assistance of R. Farquhar; sends bird of paradise feathers and other gifts from New Guinea and Borneo.

Memorandum on discovery of secret correspondence between Thierens and Ruhdé at Malacca with Government of Batavia, n.d. (File 1631)
R.F. Farquhar (Calcutta) to Clive, 8 January 1803 (File 2143)

Thanks for letter; seeks recommendation to Lord Wellesley for another appointment.

Lord Wellesley to Clive, 8 January 1803 (File 2429)

Conduct of R. Farquhar at Moluccas; believes he was motivated by zeal for public service; urges Clive to remove censure on his character; suggests Farquhar be appointed Commissioner for Cessions to Dutch and later Governor of Prince of Wales Island.

Series. Cwrtmawr Manuscripts, 1859

Manuscripts and papers of John Humphreys Davies (1871-1926), Principal of University College of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Cwrtmawr Manuscripts, February 1859 (File MS 1045E)

Filmed selectively.

William Kewley (Ballarat) to Charles Kewley (Witchaven), 12 February 1859 (Item)

White Flats goldfields; overland mails; family news.

Series. Edwinsford Collection, 1854 - 1861

Estate and personal papers of the Williams, later Williams-Drummond, Family of Edwinsford, Llandilo.

Subseries. Papers concerning actions arising from the administration of the estate of Sir Francis Drummond, January 1854 - August 1861

Filmed selectively.

Correspondence of J. Connell, M. Boyd and P. Northall, 1859 - 1860 (File 3843)

On affairs of Royal Bank of Australia and allegations that Boyd caused collapse of Bank in 1848 by misappropriating £70,270, (7pp., printed).

Declaration by Sir James Drummond (Edinburgh) re shares of Royal Bank of Australia, 28 January 1854 (File 4953)

Which stood in name of his father, Sir Francis Drummond, (copy).

J. Ronald to R. Thomas, March 1860 - April 1860 (File 5496-5497)

Notice served on Sir James Drummond re affairs of Royal Bank of Australia and jurisdiction of Court of Chancery, (2 letters, copies)

J.B. Innes to Sir James Drummond, 22 April 1861 (File 5510)

Innes settlement with W.C. Wryghte, Official Manager of Royal Bank of Australia.

D.J. Miller (London) to Sir James Drummond, June 1860 - February 1861 (File 5515-5531)

Bill filed against Drummond in Royal Bank of Australia case. (17 letters)

R. Thomas (London) to Sir James Drummond, April 1860 (File 5532-5537)

Royal Bank of Australia case; Drummond's position as legal representative of his father in England; urges matter be settled out of court. (6 letters)

R. Johnston to Sir James Drummond, February 1860 (File 5554-5555)

Appeal by W.C. Wryghte to House of Lords; counsel's opinion on liability of estate and of Drummond for shares in Bank. (2 letters)

Correspondence between D.J. Miller, H. Harris and Sir James Drummond, July 1860 (File 5560)

On opinion of counsel on order against Drummond for payment of £13,593 to W.C. Wryghte, (copies)

D. Smith to J.A. Campbell, 8 November 1855 (File 5562)

Statement of assets of Sir James Drummond; offers made to Royal Bank of Australia; difficulties solely due to speculation of his father. (copy)

D. Smith to T.N. Farquhar, 21 January 1854 (File 5564)

Opinion of counsel on decision of Lord Campbell in Royal Bank of Australia case. (copy)

Correspondence between R. Scott and D. Smith on examination by Sheriff of Sir James Drummond and Dame Margaret Drummond on application by W.C. Wryghte, (copies), December 1855 (File 5580)
Opinion of F.W. Everitt on claim of Sir James Drummond re East Fortoun estate and claim of W.C. Wryghte, September 1860 (File 5616)
Notice of hearing by Court of Chancery of application by W.C. Wryghte for order on Sir James Drummond and Dame Margaret Drummond for payment of £13,593, (copy), 13 May 1860 (File 5638)
Opinion by F.W. Everitt on liability of Sir James Drummond for payment to Royal Bank of Australia, 7 July 1860 (File 5639)
Notice by W.C. Wryghte enclosing order by Court of Chancery for call of £13,593 on Sir James Drummond, Dame Margaret Drummond and W.D. Dick, 5 June 1860 (File 5640)
Minute of agreement between J.B. Innes, J. Ronald and R.B. Maconochie, 23 April 1861 (File 5644)

On agreement of compromise concluded between Sir James Drummond and trustees of Sir Francis Drummond and W.C. Wryghte.

Statement in House of Lords on compromise between parties in case of Dame Margaret Drummond and another v. W.C. Wryghte, 23 April 1861 (File 5646)
Opinion of E.F. Maitland on memorial of trustees of Sir Francis Drummond touching loan of £7,250 to meet payment to Royal Bank of Australia, 7 August 1861 (File 5649)
Bill of complaint in Chancery of W.C. Wryghte against Sir James Drummond, Dame Margaret Drummond and W.D. Dick for payment of £13,593 from estate of Sir Francis Drummond, (printed), 31 July 1860 (File 5652)
Answer of Sir James Drummond to bill of complaint of W.C. Wryghte, (printed), 9 November 1860 (File 5654)
Suggestions submitted to parties in affairs of Royal Bank of Australia of plan for settling its differences by forming new management which might be called Murray River Wool and Agricultural Association, (printed), n.d. (File 5656)
Tentative issues in action between Dame Margaret Drummond, W.D. Dick, J.M. Melville and Sir James Drummond, 1860 (File 5659)

Re 140 shares in Royal Bank of Australia held by Sir Francis Drummond

Issues for Dame Margaret Drummond and W.D. Dick against J.M. Melville and Sir James Drummond, July 1860 (File 5660)
Notice of date fixed by Master of High Court of Chancery to consider application by W.C. Wryghte for removal of name of Sir James Drummond from list of contributories, 23 March 1860 (File 5663)
Minutes of meeting of shareholders of Royal Bank of Australia on terms of arrangement entered into between W.C. Wryghte and Scotch creditors of Bank, (printed), 6 July 1855 (File 5695)
Order of Master of High Court of Chancery for payment by Sir James Drummond of £14,000 to Official Manager of Royal Bank of Australia, (copy), 9 August 1854 (File 5710)

Series. T.E. Ellis Collection, 1892 - 1897

Papers of Thomas Edward Ellis (1859-1899), Liberal M.P. 1886-99, Government Whip 1892-95...

J. Glyn Davies (Auckland) to Ellis, 21 January 1897 (File 254)

Compares New Zealand and treatment of Maoris with condition of Wales, encloses 'Cywydd i' r Mordir Newydd'. In Welsh.

Owen Jones (Blaenau Festiniog) to Ellis, 17 November 1892 (File 1166)

Emigration to Australia; seeks letters of introduction to influential colonists.

Series. Griffith Evans MSS, 1854 - 1871

Papers of Dr Griffith Evans (1835-1935), veterinary surgeon with Royal Artillery 1855-90, lecturer at University College, Bangor, 1890-1910.

Subseries. Family Papers, February 1854 - February 1871

Filmed selectively.

David Jones (Melbourne) to sister, 28 February 1854 (File 21)

Voyage to Australia on Hibernia; effect of storm on passengers; high wages and rents in Melbourne; drunkenness; shortage of water at goldfields.

David Jones (Yass) to brother and sister, 2 October 1855 (File 22)

Ill-health and accident; work as shepherd; plans to move to Lachlan River.

Declaration by Anne Evans, daughter of Griffith Evans (d. 1864) of Yarra Flats, Melbourne, and only sister and heiress of Capt. Griffith Jones Evans, drowned in 1869. Chester, (photocopy), 14 February 1871 (File 23)

Series. Glansevern Collection, 1830 - 1892

Papers and deeds of Owen and Humphreys-Owen families of Glansevern, Montgomeryshire...

Sir William Martin (Auckland) to A.J. Johnes, 13 November 1847 (File 3737)

Johnes' appointment as District Judge; difficulties in carrying on common law system in New Zealand; inquires about books on forms of pleading; rejection of principles of E.G. Wakefield by New Zealand Company; Lord Grey and the Company.

A.C. Humphreys-Owen to Rev. R. Temple, 16 February 1884 (File 4901)

Refers to joint of frozen lamb sent from New Zealand by E. Humphreys.

E.W. Humphreys (Christchurch) to Fanny Temple, 14 July 1864 (File 4978)

Uneventfulness of Christchurch; mutual friends.

Letters to Erskine Humphreys, 20 December 1863 - 1877 (File)
Alice Humphreys (Otago) to E. Humphreys, 1871 - 1876 (Item 5405-5411)

Family news; health; wool prices; Campbell Family; gardening; Dr Hocken; voyage to Malta and Suez. (7 letters)

A.C. Humphreys-Owen (Paris) to E. Humphreys, 9 March 1876 (Item)

Management of property in New Zealand; financial extravagence of Edward Humphreys.

Edward Humphreys (Melbourne) to E. Humphreys, 20 December 1863 (Item 5426)

Voyage to Australia; visit to Heidelberg; floods in Victoria; fellow-passengers, including cricketers.

Edward Humphreys (Christchurch and Dunedin) to E. Humphreys, 1864 - 1877 (Item 5427-5449)

First impressions of Canterbury Plains; Hawdon Family; partnership with G. Macfarlane; family news; land investments; wool clips; taxes; marriage; ill-health; abolition of provincial assemblies; land legislation; railways. (23 letters).

G. Macfarlane (Christchurch) to E. Humphreys, 15 August 1864 (Item 5465)

Negotiations for sheep runs; agreement with Edward Humphreys; plans to enter into law partnership.

Letters to Arthur Humphreys-Owen, 1862 - 1892 (File)
C.G. Hawdon (Brighton) to A. Humphreys-Owen, 30 April 1892 (Item 5789)

Death of Edward Humphreys; his bravery.

Alice Humphreys to A. Humphreys-Owen, 1871 - 1892 (Item 5832-5843)

Family news; business affairs; servants; wool returns; Campbell Family; social life; dominance of Scots in Dunedin; Edwards' illness and death. (12 letters)

Edward Humphreys (Christchurch and Dunedin) to A. Humphreys-Owen, 1862 - 1892 (Item)

Voyage to Australia; travels in Victoria; G. Macfarlane; purchase of sheep run; family news; Otago goldfields; Hawdon and Campbell families; financial difficulties; visit to England in 1878; misleading advice of emigration agents; isloted life on station; British politics; social events; Dr Hocken; J. Studholme; land investments in New Zealand's Vogel Government; land legislation; election as M.P. in 1889 and defeat in 1891; election to City Council in 1891; formation of Labour Party; ill-health and operations; return to England for surgery in 1891. (67 letters, some incomplete)

J.M. Lloyd (Abermarle) to A. Humphreys-Owen, 30 April 1892 (Item 5986)

Death of Edward Humphreys.

G. Macfarlane (Christchurch) to A. Humphreys-Owen, 1864 - 1868 (Item 5995-6005)

Voyage from Melbourne to Dunedin; Hawdon Family; climate; countryside; purchase of books; business matters; Edward Humphreys; E. Fitzgerald; Bishop G.A. Selwyn, `a violent and arbitrary tyrant'; British politics. (11 letters)

J. Studholme (Christchurch) to A. Humphreys-Owen, 1878 - 1891 (Item 6114-6116)

Business affairs of Edward Humphreys; management of trust; purchase of land at Christchurch.

Letters to Anne Owen, 10 July 1867 - 9 July 1872 (File)
Annie Gibson (Ipswich, Queensland) to Anne Owen, 9 July 1872 (Item 6520)

Receipt of draft of £500; poor eyesight.

A. Howell (Welshpool) to Anne Owen, 17 May 1869 (Item 6566)

Deed to be sent to Australia.

Erskine Humphreys to Anne Owen, 10 July 1867 (Item 6589)

Impending visit of Edward Humphreys to England.

Miscellaneous Letters, 2 February 1863 (File)
Edward Humphreys to H.M. Bright, 2 February 1863 (Item 7621)

Plans to emigrate to New Zealand; seeks employment in Australia or New Zealand mercantile house for few months.

Letters to Edward W. Humphreys, 29 September 1875 - 2 June 1889 (File)
Cargill, Gibbs and Co. (Dunedin) to E.W. Humphreys, 10 December 1877 (Item 7743)

Forwards deed for station property in South Eastern District.

N. Campbell (Oamaru) to E.W. Humphreys, 2 June 1889 (Item 7745)

Humphreys' candidature for General Assembly.

Alice Humphreys (Dunedin) to E.W. Humphreys, n.d. (Item 7750-7751)

New name for station; floods; ill-health. (2 letters)

Erskine Humphreys to E.W. Humphreys, 29 September 1875 (Item 7752)

Departure of Alice Humphreys; despatch of deeds; friends.

Miscellaneous Letters, 18 September 1830 - 3 September 1891 (File)
J. Hawdon (Christchurch) to Erskine Humphreys, 6 October 1868 (Item 7770)

Proposed marriage of daughter Alice to Edward Humphreys; family news; G. Macfarlane.

J. Hawdon (Wellington) to Alice Humphreys, 25 August 1869 (Item 7798)

Local news; departure of H.M.S. Challenger.

Edward Humphreys (Dunedin) to Rev. R. Temple, 7 September 1881 (Item 8027)

Receipt of credit note; inquires about true state of affairs at Glansevern.

Louisa Mackenzie (Melbourne) to [unknown], 24 March 1875 (Item 8048)

Receipt of money.

Edward Humphreys (London) to F. Podgson, 1874 (Item 8156)

Despatch of power of attorney; management of property.

Edward Humphrey to [unknown], n.d. (Item 8157)

Property; Christchurch Assembly Ball; investments; requests book. (incomplete)

A.C. Humphreys-Owen to J.C. Studholme (Christchurch), 21 October 1878 (Item 8167)

Sends duplicate of draft for £4,000; settlement of £8,000 in favour of E. Humphreys; need for second trustee in New Zealand.

A.C. Humphreys-Owen to Edward Humphreys, 22 December 1887 (Item 8170)

Provisions of trust created after father's death. (draft)

Sir Edward Owen (Penang) to Anne Owen, 18 September 1830 (Item 8475)

Allegations of piracy in Malay seas; activities on East Indies Station; Prince of Wales Island; overgrown government establishment; cultivation of spices; gold ornaments.

A. Chodouski (Christchurch) to Rev. H. Adler, 27 August 1891 (Item 8559)

Introduces Edward Humphreys.

E.W. Coventry (Christchurch) to Miss Coventry (London), 3 September 1891 (Item 8560)

Introduces Edward Humphreys.

T.L. Ward (Christchurch) to V.C. Elves (Northampton), 2 September 1891 (Item 8651(a))

Introduces Edward Humphreys.

Series. Harpton Court Deeds and Documents, 1846 - 1850

Deeds and documents of Harpton Court Estate, Radnorshire and Breconshire and papers of Lewis Family, including Sir George C. Lewis (1806-1863), Liberal M.P. 1847-52, 1855-63...

'Colonial protection'. Article in Edinburgh Review, (31pp.), June 1846 (File 3445)

Annotated by G.C. Lewis.

Cuttings on Empire trade, n.d. (File 3446)
'Economy of the British Empire' (2pp., printed), 20 October 1849 (File 3447)
Society for the Reform of Colonial Government. Circular on objects, [1850] (File 3448)

Series. Papers of E.T. John, 1921

Papers of Edward Thomas John (1857-1931), M.P. 1910-18, President of Undeb 1916-26, President of Peace Society of Great Britain 1924-27...

Theodore Napier (Melbourne) to John, 4 May 1921 (File 2830)

Acknowledges constitution of Celtic Congress; Napier's Celtic ancestors; believes in home rule on federal lines for Scotland, Wales and Ireland; regrets inability to attend Celtic Congress.

Series. Papers of J.W. Jones, 1932 - 1943

Papers of J.W. Jones of Blaenau Ffestiniog, December 1932 (File)

Filmed selectively.

Papers on appeal for memorial to bard Elysius Williams ('Eyfion Wyn'), 10 December 1932 (File 420(a))
Baldwyn Davies (Blackstone, Queensland) to Jones, 10 December 1932 (Item)

Economic plight of Welsh miners at Blackstone; many on a 2 day week; appeal to be placed before St. David's Society. (In Welsh)

Correspondence, March 1933 - April 1943 (File)

Filmed selectively.

Baldwyn Davies (Blackstone) to Jones, 26 March 1933 (File)

Thanks for book; preparations for Easter Eisteddfod; most of entrants from South Wales; dominance of Labour Party in Queensland; Welsh politicians in Queensland; Welsh pioneers at Blackstone. In Welsh.

Print of Brisbane Women's Hospital, [1937] (File)
Baldwyn Davies to Jones, 18 December 1933 (File)

Article by Davies on jubilee of Church in Blackstone; good work of Labor Government; public works; Welsh-born politicians in Queensland; death of mother; resignation of president of St. David's Society. Includes sketch of Blackstone. In Welsh.

W. Roberts (Pt. Adelaide) to Jones, 19 November 1939 (File)

Biographical details; years in Patagonia; family news.

W. Roberts to Jones, 29 April 1943 (File)

Death of wife; work as watchman; hopes to visit Wales after War; can no longer speak Welsh but can sing hymns.

Series. T. Gwynn Jones Collection, 1928 - 1930

Correspondence, March 1928 - July 1930 (File)

Filmed selectively.

Bishop R. Thomas (Gladstone, S.A.) to T.G. Jones, 16 March 1928 (Item)

Hopes for Welsh revival; visit to Britain to seek ministers and funds for Willochra Diocese; wishes Welsh colony could be established in Australia.

T.G. Jones (Aberystwyth) to Bishop R. Thomas, 14 June 1928 (Item)

Disappearance of divisions within Wales; disestablishment of Church in Wales; stagnation in South Wales; University College. (copy)

W.R. Williams (Young, N.S.W.) to T.G. Jones, 27 July 1930 (Item)

Inquires about portraits of Lord Aberdare and Lord Abergavenny painted by grandfather W.E. Jones.

Series. Timothy Lewis Collection, 1881 - 1882

Manuscripts collected by Timothy Lewis (1877-1958) of Aberystwyth.

Subseries. Papers of J. Gwenogvryn Evans, August 1881 - 1882

Filmed selectively.

Draft of journal kept by Evans on voyage from London to Australia on Shannon, 1881-08-20 - 1881-11-08; 1882 (File (e))

Includes detailed account of storm...

J.G. Evans (Tasmania) to Howse, 19 January 1882 (File)

Wretched voyage to Australia; theism of Rev. C. Strong of Melbourne; Dr G. Morrison of Geelong College; opportunities for wealth in Tasmania, Huon River. (incomplete)

Series. Maybery Papers, 1828 - 1831

Papers of Maybery Family of Breconshire.

Subseries. Miscellaneous Items, June 1828 - June 1831

Filmed selectively.

Col. T. Wood to J.Jones (Brecon), 5 June 1828 (File 6562)

Delay in sending off Brecon convicts to N.S.W.: arrangements for sending out wives and families free of charge.

Col. T. Wood to J. Powell, 11 June 1831 (File 6935)

Believes Hayward would have good prospects as solicitor in N.S.W.

Series. Morgan Papers, 1948

Papers of John Morgan (1886-1957), Bishop of Llandaff 1939-57, Archbishop of Wales 1949-57.

Cutting book containing letters, programs, invitations, photographs, June 1948 (File)

Filmed selectively.

Bishop W.J. Simkin (Stafford) to Bishop J. Morgan, 19 June 1948 (Item)

Thanks for stay at Llandaff; first time he has felt at home since he left New Zealand.

Series. Neuadd-Fawr Manuscripts, 1894

Deed and documents deposited by I.E. Campbell-Davys of Neuadd-Fawr, Llandovery...

Conveyance of freehold property in Cilycwm, Carmarthenshire, by Thomas Williams of Mt. Gambier, S.A., to J. Evans of Cilyowm, 23 January 1894 (File 356)

Series. Picton Collection, 1871 - 1872

Papers of Picton Family of Poyston, Pembrokeshire, and related Brogden and Milne families.

Subseries. Brogden Family Papers, August 1871 - December 1872

Filmed selectively.

Diary of James Brogden on a visit to New Zealand, (116pp.), August 1871 - December 1872 (File 1)

Very detailed diary, written for his family, describing the journey from Liverpool to New Zealand via America and Hawaii, travels throughout New Zealand including Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Thames goldfields, Waikato River, Lake Taupo, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill, negotiations with Vogel Government on railway contracts and criticism of Brogden's contracts in Parliament, meetings with Sir George Bowen, General W. Feilding, and Maori chiefs, surveys of railway routes, and return voyage to England with visits to Melbourne, Ballarat, Sydney and Albany.

Series. Rendel Papers, 1893 - 1903

Papers of Stuart Rendel (1834-1913), 1st Baron Rendel (created 1894) Liberal M.P. 1880-94...

E.K. Thomas (Glenelg, S.A.) to Lord Rendel, 30 December 1903 (File 253)

Death of son.

Lady Jervois to S. Rendel, 1 May 1893 (File 1329)

Seeks Baronetcy or other distinction for Sir William Jervois; his achievements as colonial governor, especially in Australia and New Zealand.

Lady Jervois to S. Rendel, 6 May 1893 (File 1330)

Thanks for letter.

Lady Tennyson (Adelaide) to Lord Rendel, 18 March 1901 (File 1626)

Introduces bearer [E.K. Thomas?] owner of South Australian Register.

Series. Nassau Senior Papers, 1831 - 1888

Subseries B. Oxford Lectures, 1850 - 1851

Filmed selectively.

Original manuscript of lectures delivered by Senior at Oxford entitled 'Colonization'. (58pp.), 1850 - 1851 (File B.29)
Subseries C. Correspondence, August 1831 - October 1848

Filmed selectively.

Lord Howick to Senior, 14 March 1837 (File C118)

Favours public works rather than emigration as answer to Irish agrarian problems; people of N.S.W. would oppose assisted emigration.

Lord Howick to Senior, 18 May 1837 (File C120)

Rejects widespread view emigration is only cure to Irish problem.

Senior to Lord Howick, 30 May 1837 (File C121)

Irish poor; emigration not complete answer but important factor.

J. Ward to Senior, 7 July [1834] (File C489)

Transportation problems suggests police surveillance for those who cannot afford bail.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, 11 August 1831 (File C498)

Senior's pamphlet and Whately's proposed pamphlet on transportation; proposed Political Economy Club.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, n.d. (File C501)

Transportation; emigration; problems of freeing slaves.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, n.d. (File C511)

Is writing second letter to Lord Grey on transportation.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, n.d. (File C513)

Tithe question; article in Globe supporting transportation.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, 11 February 1834 (File C516)

Marriage laws; poor law; Whately's letters on transportation.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, n.d. (File C528)

Has sent pamphlet on transportation to Sir Robert Peel.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, 30 September 1835 (File C544)

House of Lords reform; poor law reform; some paupers should be sent as apprentices to colonies; compares problem to transportation.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, 21 September 1837 (File C575)

Poor laws letter to Lord John Russell on transportation.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, n.d. (File C577)

Plan to colonize New Zealand; Sir George Gipps and N.S.W.; Senior's views on Report on Irish Poor.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, 14 December 1837 (File C582)

Reply from Lord John Russell on Whately's views on transportation.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, 29 March 1838 (File C589)

Letter on transportation sent to Royal Commission; disapproves of scheme of Lord Howick of punishing men at home and then sending them to N.S.W. to be reformed; Irish Poor Law.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, 13 May 1838 (File C592)

Irish Poor Law Bill; transportation; Molesworth Committee.

Senior to Archbishop R. Whately, 22 May 1838 (File C593)

Debate on Irish Poor Law Bill; news of transportation report.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, 24 December 1839 (File C604)

Irish education; Glasgow penitentiary; imprisonment cheaper than transportation.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, 7 March 1846 (File C656)

Debate on Van Diemen's Land; Whately's works on transportation sent to W.E. Gladstone.

Senior to Archbishop R. Whately, 12 March 1846 (File C658)

Dr Willis' book; views of Lord Lyttelton on transportation differ from those of Lord Stanley; sugar duties.

Archbishop R. Whately to Senior, 8 October 1846 (File C661)

Senior's article on Ireland; D. O'Connell and Sir Robert Peel; acceptance by Government of Whately's views on secondary punishment.

Lord Monteagle to Lord Clarendon, 21 October 1848 (File C838)

Emigration and Ireland.

Archbishop R. Whately to Lord John Russell, 12-Sep (File C866)

Russell's letter on penal colonies in Australia; transportation and emigration.

Subseries D. Documents, April 1843

Filmed selectively.

Memorandum supporting petition of landowners and others interested in New Zealand opposing convict boys from Parkhurst Prison being sent to N.Z., April 1843 (File D49)
Subseries E. Family Papers, February 1864 - April 1864

Filmed selectively.

Rev. S.A. Brooke (Berlin) to Mrs M.C.M. Simpson, 19 February 1864 (File E480)

Personal matters; injury to brother Edward in battle in New Zealand.

Rev. S.A. Brooke to Mrs M.M. Simpson, 19 April 1864 (File E484)

War between Prussia and Denmark; Garibaldi; criticism of colonists in New Zealand.

Subseries W. Isaac Williams Papers, 1885 - 1888

Filmed selectively.

Papers concerning estate of James Hughes (d. 1885), c. 1885, 1885-1888 (File 111-126)

Includes items 115-122;...


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