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The National Archives RECORD OFFICE

CATALOGUE

of documents deposited by

Mr. J. Arthurs. Caldicot.

County Record Office, County Hall, , , Gwent. CONTENTS

Jones (Llanarth), family papers, 172I-1838 Pg. 1-9

Lady Caroline Pelham-Hayes and the Stoughton Affair, papers, 1842-1844 Pg. 9

Deeds etc. relating to:-

Par. , 1823 Pg. 9 Par. Aberystruth, including Pen y bond Estate, 1763-1866 Pg. 9, 30-31 Par. , including Tyr draw yr heol, 1787-1840 Pg. 9-10

Par. l821 Pg. 10

Par. , 1753-1824 Pg. 10

Par. Christchurch, 1845 Pg. 10

Par. , including Kay yr Werne, 1692 Pg. 29

Par. Goytrey, including Goytrey Lodge, 1839 Pg. 10

Par. Henllys, including coal seams within Manor of

Magna Porta, 1834 Pg. 10-11

Par. Kemeys Inferior, Caerlidiw and Lloyn Kellin, 1792 Pg. 11

Par. Llanbadock, post 1790 Pg. 11

Par. , including Keven Coed, 1771-1837 Pg. 11

Par. Liangibby, 1806 Pg. 11

Par. , including Manor of ,

Ford Estate, 1754-1848 Pg. 11

Par. , the Cold Estate, 1799-1803 Pg. 11

Par. , 1758-1802 Pg. 12 Par. Mynyddislwyn, including Cae Kennol, l8l7 Penmaine Colliery, 1823-1827, Ty a Thir Haved Tewdwr, Pg. 12-14 1724-1782. Town of Newport, , premises in Commercial Road, etc., 1808-1858. Pg. l4-l6

Town of , 1821-1835 Pg. l6

Pars. Redwick & , 1709-l84l Pg. l6 Par. , including Risca mansion house, Fox and Hounds public house, l842 Pg. 16 Manor & Commot of Rumney, including barn in Daunton Lane, 1815-1884 Pg. 16-17 Par. St. Brides, 1789-1845 Pg. 17 Par. St. Mellons, including Fox & Hounds public house, l8l4-l870, Pwll Coch, 1740-1844 Pg. 17-l8

Par. St. Woolos, 1807-1838 Pg. l8

Par. , including Arthea Farm, 1671-1803 Pg. l8-19

Manor of Trelleck, C.I65O-1677 Pg. 29

Par. , l745-l88l Pg. 19

Par. , including Mill Rhine, l800-l843 Pg. 19

INDUSTRIAL

The Bonvilles Court Coal & Iron Co. Ltd. Papers 1875. Pg. 19

CO.

Par. , Henday Farm & Maesllan, 1856-1869 Pg. 19-20 CO. MIDDLESEX

Premises in pars. St. John Hackney & St. George in

The East, 1840. p 9 - 2 0

POOR LAW Miscellaneous papers, 1771-1820 p 9* 2 0

LEGAL PAPERS

Monmouthshire Canal v. Homfray & Others l831-l86l Pg. 20-22 Keppel v. Bailey, 1833 Pg. 22 Gunter v. Morgan, l8ll-l8l3 Pg. 22 Rex (Hibbert) v. Prosser, l806-l8l4 Pg. 23 Stanley v. Montgomery, 1901 Pg. 23 Stevens v. Rees, 1833-1838 Pg. 23-24 Cases relating to malt watering, 1826 Pg. 24 Miscellaneous, 1734 1869 Pg. 26-27

RAILWAY PAPERS 1928-1929 Pg. 26

MAPS AND PRINTS. Pg. 27

Dingestow Court, n.d.

PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL 1906-1913 Pg. 28-29, 31

PRINTED MATERIAL

Guides, histories etc. 1904-1936 Pg. 29

MISCELLANEOUS 1734-1869 Pg. 26-27 FAMILY PAPERS

Jones (Llanarth)

D.1078.11 1721 January lO/ll Abstract Deed of Settlement. Made previous to the marriage of John Jones esq., with Miss Florence Morgan and deed to lead the uses of a fine and recovery. Premises being the several lordships of Llanarth, Hendreobeth and Kevendegloyd.

D.1078.38 1688-1744 Abstract of the Title. Of the estate of John Jones esq., proposed as a security for £4,000 part of the Trust Estate in Question belonging to the plaintiff the Infant in the case of Vernon, infant and Vernon, widow.

D.1078.57 1688-1772 Abstract of Title. Of John Jones, esq., to estates in .

D.1078.67 1789 June 24 Draft Settlement. 1. John Jones of Lanarth Court, esq., the only child and heir of Philip Jones, late of the same place, esq., dec'd by Catherine his wife also dec'd. 2. Robert Berkeley of Spetchley, co Worcester, esq., 3- Sir Robert Throckmorton of Buckland, co Berks, baronet, John Tempest of Winyard, co Durham, esq. Cites lease/release, 1759 May 25/26, lease/release 1723 August 7/8; lease 1756 November 1, indenture 1760 August 1; indenture 1776 March 12. £17,160 Capital Mess or Mansion House called Lanarth Court, with all houses, outhouses, offices, yards, gardens and other appurts belonging, par Lanarth containing 72a; two mess called Church and Skibor Genol farms, same par, 170a. mess and farm called Trenewidd, par Llanarth, 151a. 3r. 24p.; 2 mess called Long Barn and Clwydee farm, par Lanarth, 163a. Or. 35p. 2 mess called Coedy Gelly, Jenkins's and Williams's farms with lands and heredits belonging par Lanarth, 220a.; mess and farm called Lancorgan 15a. same par; mess called Pwll y Weyed, par Lanarth, 21a. 2r. 8p.; farm called the Great Pytt, same par l4a. 2r. l8p.; farm called Trenewidd Wach 13a. 3r. 30p.; also tenement, smith's shop and garden with appurts same par; mess called Old House Farm, par Bryngwin, 47a. mess and farm called Argoed with the lands belonging, 204a. 3r. 3p. pars Bryngwin and Llanarth, mess and farm with the mill belonging known as Clowr Mill and farm pars Bringwin and Penrose, 89a. 2r. 2p.; farm known as Chappie Farm, a hamlet of Clytha, 104a. Or. 15p. barn and lands, 15a. J,v. 39P- P** Lansanfried; several parcels of land, par Lanthewy Rytherch, 17a. 3r- 24p. farm containing 60a. par , mess and farm called by the name of Lancroon, par Tregare, 95a. 3*". 36p.; mess and farm called Tyer Brethlan, par Tregare, 24a. 3r. 32p.; mess 50a. par , mess with lands par Dingestow, 30a. 2r. The premises are to be held in trust to the use and behoof of John Jones of Lanarth, until a purchaser shall be found.

D.1078.58 1798 Copy of Act. For vesting in trustees and their heirs certain estates of Phillip Jones and Robert Berkeley, esq., in the counties of Kent and Sussex in order to sell the same and with part of the purchase money to discharge certain incumbrances thereon and for laying out the residue of the purchase money in the purchase of other estates to be settled to the same uses as the said estates to be sold stand limited. Cites lease/release 1759 May 25/26; lease/release 1723 August 7/8, mortgage 1756 November 1, indenture 1760 August 1.

D.1078.13 1803 May 3 Alterations or additions to be made in and to the Will of William Jones.

D.1078.193 1723-1773 Case. Concerning the Wybarne Estates. D.1078.187 n.d. Book Debts. Of John Wyburne, esq.,

D.1078.183 n.d. Note. Concerning payment of John Wyborn's debts.

D.1078.41 1756 November 1 Attested Copy Mortgage. 1. Katherine Wyborne, spinster, only surviving daughter and heir of John Wyborne, late of Hawkewell, co. Kent, esq., dec'd; Robert Berkeley of Spetchley, co. Worcester, esq. 2. Thomas Hornyold of Coleman Street, city of , esq., Edward Broughton of Keinton, co. , Doctor of Phisic. Cites indenture 1723 August 8. £1,200 Manor of Barton Peverell with appurts, co. Southton and all those the manors of Peppingbury Magna, Peppingbury Parva alias Bowredge; rectory of Peppingbury alias Pembury with appurts, co Kent and all tythes of corn and grain and all other the profits and commodities to the rectory belonging or appertaining and various other lands and territories.

D.1078.189 1760 last date Draft Account. Of Mr. Berkeley as to £2,000 received by him to pay John Wyborne esq's debts.

D.1078.50 1769 Copy of Account. "Between Phillip Jones and Robert Berkeley.

D.1078.243 1773 August 19 Power of Attorney. 1. Sir Robert Throckmorton of Buckland, co. Berks, baronet; Thomas Hornyold of Blackmore Park, Co. Worcester, executors of the Will of the Will of Elizabeth Wyborne late of little Ormond Street, par St. Andrew Holborn, co. Middlesex, spinster dec'd. Cites will of Elizabeth Wyborne, 1771 April 13 whereby she appoints the above trustees to discharge the debts incurred by her brother John Wyborne. She bequeathes the residue of her estate in trust in order to provide for the maintenance and education of her great nephew John Jones, son of Phillip Jones. The above trustees appoint Robert Berkeley to be their lawful attorney.

D.1078.23 1773 October 16 Bond. 1. Philip Jones of Llanarth, esq. 2. Margaret Church, widow. £200 to perform covenants in indenture of even date.

D.1078.185 1773 November l4 Account. Of the debts of the late John Wyborne esq., due at the time of his death and which have been paid by Robert Berkeley esq., out of the sum of £2,000 paid into his hands for that purpose by the executors of the Will of the last Mrs. Wyborne.

1078.191 1773 Account. Of the debts of the lat John Wyborne, esq., due at the time of his death and which have been paid by Robert Berkeley, esq., out of the sum of £2,000 paid into his hands for that purpose by the executors of the Will of the last Mrs. Wyborne on the l4th November 1773*

D.1078.192 1773 BiHo f Account. Robert Berkely esq., to Sir Robert Throckmorton,baronet, and Thomas Horngold esq., as executors and trustees named in the Will of Mrs. Elizabeth Wyborne, dec'd or to John Jones esq., as the residuary legatee of the said Elizabeth.

D.10/8.239 1773-1780 Bill of Account. Mr. George Collins to Philip Jones and Robert Berkeley esq. D.1078.230 post 1773 Case. Concerning the estate of John & Catherine Wyborne. Attached. Mr. Robert Berkeley's observations on the matter.

D.1078.182 1775 November - December Receipts. Of the executors of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Wyborn by Martha and Elizabeth Kelly; Charles Daniel for debts due by John Wyborn dec'd. 2 items.

D.1078.238 1775 Receipts. Re the estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Wyborn. 3 sheets.

D.1078.32 1775 Copy Account. Philip Jones to Robert Berkeley.

D.1078.48 1775 List of Expenses. Phillip Jones, esq., Llanarth by the order of Robert Berkeley esq., to Charles Welch.

D.1078.46 post 1776 Part of Abstract of deeds concerning Jones of Lanarth, various trusts and ""settlements.

D.1078.910 1777 June 24 Assignment of Term. 1. Dame Mary Twysden of Peckham, co Kent, widow and relict and executrix named in the Will of Sir William Twysden, late of the same place, baronet, dec'd. 2. Robert Berkeley of Spetchley, co. Worcester, esq., 3- Philip Jones of Llanarth, esq. 4. Rowland Berkeley of Cotheridge co. Worcester, esq., Cites lease/release marriage settlement 1723 August 7/8, 1759 May 25 26. £2,000 Manors of Peppingbury Magna, Peppingbury Parva alias Bowredge with their rights members, royalties and appurts in Peppingbury alias Pembury, Tunbridge, Tendley and Capell or elsewhere co Kent and all messuages, farms, lands, tenements etc., belonging; also the rectory of Peppingbury and all tythes of corn and grain, and right of patronage; also the capital mess known as Great Hawkswell and all barns, stables, outhouses, edifices, buildings, lands, tenements etc., belonging. 500 years. 2 copies.

D.1078.54 1779 Copy Account. Philip Jones to Robert Berkely.

D.1078.15 178l February 15 Copy Account. Philip Jones and Robert Berkeley.

D.1078.14 1781 May 12 Bond. 1, Philip Jones of Llanarth, esq. 2. William Edwards of Savtry, co Huntingdon, gent. £300 To perform covenant in indenture of even date. Attached. Declaration by William Edwards that the money paid was that of Benjamin Parnell, gent.

D.1078.44 1782 May Draft Release and Copy. 1. John Jones esq., son of Philip Jones of Llanarth esq., by Catherine his wife dec'd. 2. Sir Robert Throckmorton and Thomas Horngold. Against any claim or action as executors and trustees of the Will of Elizabeth Wyborne, dec'd.

D.1078.188 1782 First Account. Of debts of late John Wyborne allowed by the executors of Mrs. M. Wyborne's Will paid by Robert Berkeley.

D.1078.47 1783 May 12 Assignment. 1. Rowland Berkeley of Cotheridge, co Worcester, esq., 2. Robert Berkeley of Spetchley, co Worcester, esq., 3- John Jones of llanarth, esq., only son and heir of Philip Jones, late of the same place esq., dec'd and of Cath his wife also dec'd, heretofore Catherine Wyborne, spinster. 4. Thomas Bennet of Grays Inn, co. Middlesex, gent. Cites lease/release 1723, August 7/8, lease/release 1759 May 25/26, 1777 June 24. £2000 Manors of Peppingbury Magna and Peppingbury Parva alias Bowredge and appurts in Peppingbury alias Pembury Tunbridge, Tewdley and Capell, co Kent.

D.1078.40 1783 July 1 Lease for a Year. 1. Sir Robert Throckmorton of Buckland, co Berks, baronet, John Tempest of Winyard, co Palatine of Durham, esq., John Jones of Llanarth, esq., (only son and heir of Philip Jones late of the same place, esq., and of Catherine his wife both dec'd.) and Robert Berkeley of Spetchley, co Worcester, esq. 2. Benjamin Parnell, of Grays Inn, co Middlesex, gent. vManors of Peppingbury Magna and Peppingbury Parva alias Bowredge with their respective rights, royalties, members and appurts in Peppingbury alias Pembury, Tunbridge, Tewdley and Capell, co Kent, late the estate of Catherine Jones, dec'd.

D.1078.42 I783 July 1 Attested Copy Lease for a Year. ­ 1. Sir Robert Throckmorton of Buckland, co Berks, baronet; John Tempest, ' of Winyard, co Palatine of Durham, esq., John Jones of Llanarth, £ esq., only son and heir of Philip Jones late of the same place, esq., I and of Catherine his wife both dec'd, Robert Berkeley of Spetchley co. Worcester, esq. 2. Benjamin Parnell of Grays Inn, co Middlesex, gent. Manors of Pepingbury Magna and Peppingbury Parva alias Bowredge with appurts in Pepingbury alias Pembury, Tunbridge, Tewdley and Capell, co Kent late the estate of Catherine Jones, dec'd.

D.1078.43 1783 July 2 Draft Release. 1. John Tempest of Winyard, co Palatine of Durham, esq. 2. John Jones of Llanarth, esq., (only son and heir of Philip Jones late of the same place esq., and of Catherine his wife, both dec*d.) 3- Robert Berkeley of Spetchley, co Worcester, esq. 4. Benjamin Parnell of Grays Inn, co Middlesex, gent. 5- Thomas Holland of Grays Inn, gent. Cites lease/release 1759 May 25/26, 1756 November 1. Premises as in lease 1783 July 1.

D.1078.45 1783 Part of Abstract of deeds concerning settlements and trusts re Jones of Lanarth, Robert Berkeley e1c

D.1078.49 1784 Copy of Account. Between Philip Jones and Robert Berkeley.

D.1078.190 1785 Bil l of Account. John Jones esq., to Robert Berkeley, esq.

D.1078.186 1786 November 16 Agreement. By Robert Berkeley to rename and give up his claim to the mortgage debt by the Will of Ann Wyborn and to pay off the debts of John Wyborne.

4. D.1078.184 1786 December 9 Letter From Robert Berkeley to Mr. Parnell attorney at law in Grays Inn, London with instructions re the Hawkewell estate.

D.1078.16 1786 Estate Account. Benjamin Parnell to John Jones, esq.

D.1078.53 1786 Copy Account. Of John Jones, esq., to Robert Berkeley.

D.1078.232 1823 Bill of Account. John Jones, Philip Jones and Henry Davies re sale of property situated in Abergavenny.

D.1078.95 1822 - 1823 Bill of Costs. John Jones, Phillip Jones and Henry Davies, esqs., to Francis McDonnell and Henry Mostyn.

D.1078.66 1784 August 21 Lease. 1. John Jones of Llanarth Court, esq., 2. John Jones, par Bassalleg, clerk; Edward Jones, par Risca, carpenter and millwright. Parcel of land whereon the ruins of Risca mill now standeth par Risca mearing the lands of Charles Morgan of esq., the lands of John Jones the lessor, and the road leading from Monythusloyne towards Newport on all or most parts and sides thereof. 99 years at £1 10s. Od. p.a. Endorsed. Articles of Agreement. 1786 August 23 1. Rev. M. John Jones of , gent. 2. Edward Jones, son of Edward Jones above, carpenter. The first party with the consent of Mr. James Croft, agent to the said John Jones of Lanarth and in consideration of the sum of £6, assigns the above mentioned premises for the remainder of the unexpired term. 1787 January 15 Articles of Agreement. 1. Edward Jones 2. Thomas Jones £20 Assignment of premises for the remainder of the unexpired term. l8l0 July 9 Memorandum. That Edward and Thomas Jones have bargained and sold the remainder of the lease unto John Jones of Llanarth, the lessor for £65.

D.1078.81 1821 December Office Copy Affidavit. In Chancery. Watkin Homfray, esq., v. John Jones. * Of Joseph Beaumont, par Llanarth, gent and George Overton, par Llanthotty co. Brecon, civil engineer.

D.1078.82 I809-1836 Abstract of Title. Of Philip Jones and R. J. Blewitt esq., to leasehold premises at Pillgwenlly, par St. Woolos, containing 1049 sq. yards abutting on the north to a lane leading from the Wharfs to the back fields on the east to Pillgwenlly wharfs on the south to premises in the possession of Thomas Edwards and Co., and on the west side thereof to the said lane and also the right of building anyone or more dwelling house or dwelling houses, stable or stables, outhouse or outhouses, office or offices on the said plot.

D.1078.80 1840 Draft Assignment of Lease. 1. Richard Wingett of Pillgwenlly, par St. Woolos, gent. 2. Samuel Homfray of Tredegar Iron Works, esq., and Eliza Lee Homfray, of Clifton, city and co. Bristol, Widow. , 3- William Childs Webb of Castletown, co Mon., gent.

5­ Cites lease, l840 November 21. £720 Parcel of land situate and being on the west side of the read leading from the Commercial Road to the Watchhouse at Pillgwenlly measuring in length from east to west on the north side thereof 155 feet and on the south side, 156 feet, bounded on the north by land let to John Homfray esq., on the south by land of the Tredegar Wharf Co., unlet on the east by the said road and on the west by land of the said Tredegar Wharf Co., The premises are to be held for the remainder of the unexpired term of 59 years at £7 Is. 4d. p.a.

D.1078.226 1842 Watermark Covenant for Title. 1. Philip Jones and John Blewitt. 2. Samuel Homfray. That the indenture of lease dated 1809 January 25 is a good valid and JM subsisting lease in the law. mm

D.1078.93 1848 October 2 Assignment of lease. 1. Philip Jones, esq; Reginald James Blewitt of Lantarnam Abbey, esq. , 2. Samuel Homfray, of Bedwellty House, esq. Cites indentures 1809 January 2, 1835 December 23; 1836 November 2; 1837 April 15. £350 Parcel of ground at or near the port of Pillgwenlly, par St. Woolos, containing I 1049 sq. yds., The premises are to be held for the residue of the unexpired term of 96 years.

i D.1078.65 1794 Draft Agreement. ^ 1. William Jones of Clytha House esq. 2. Florence Jones and Jane Jones, sisters and Major Jones, brother of the said William. William Jones is to permit and suffer the second party to hold the mess called Pen a Cawsey in the hamlet of Clytha and he is to pay to each the sum of £100 p.a. I

D.1078.139 1787-1823 Abstract of the Title. Of Mr. William Jones to three freehold houses and two parcels of land situated in the hamlet of Clytha parish of Llanarth in mortgage to the Rev. James Williams for £258. I D.1078.110 1762-l8l6 Draft Abstract of Title. Jones v. Morgan. To Lot 4 of estates sold pursuant to a decree being Tyr Cwmhyr, par Risca, manor of . i D.1078.235 1766 November 4 Attested Copy of Transfer of Mortgage in Fee. 1. The Hon. Jane Hanbury of Pontypool, widow of Capel Hanbury late of the same place, esq., dec'd and John Hanbury of Pontypool, only son and heir of Capel Hanbury, which said Jane Hanbury and John Hanbury are administratrix and administrator of the personal estate of Capel Hanbury. , 2. John Jones of Clytha, esq., Philip Jones of Llanarth, esq., e. s. and h. a. of John Jones by Florence Jones his wife dec'd. 3. ' Solomon Fell df the Six Clerks Office, London, gent. ' Cites mortgage 1758 July 10. £6000 being the money due to the first party on account of the cited mortgage. Manor of Rogerstone site of castle of Rogerstone, mansion house called Penlloyn Sarph, par Monithusloyn with appurts and all tenements, rents as will of free as of customary tenants, fines, herots, services, profits, priviledges, and heredits, appurtaining; mess and farm near Cross Penmain in the tenure of John Jones, farm in possession of Lewis David, farm in possession of Moses Harry; mess farm and lands in possession of Rosser Philip; mess now or late of Evan

6. William Howell, mess now or late of Cicil Rosser, watergrist .mill with tv appurts now or late of Henry Thomas, mess now or late of Catherine Evan Edmund; H mess now or late of Elizabeth Jenkins, mess now or late of William Harry, mess j. now or late of Mary Williams, watergrist mill with appurts of William Harry, mess now or late of Daniel John, mess now or late of Mary Williams mess now or late of Elizabeth John, mess now or late of Henry Elias; mess now or late of Mary Davies, mess now or late of David Harry; messuages of Mary William, John David, Morgan Charles's widow, Mary Williams, William Phillip Evan, Philip Rosser, Mary Jones, William John Edmund, Hyet Clerk, William William, all of wj which mess are in the parish of Monithusloyne; also mess of Mary Lewis, L William Bevan, David Jones, par Nash, mess of Edward Powell, par Whitsow, mess of Adam Barber, mess of Thomas Morgan and Mr. Herbert Dew, also capital mess with the court stables, garden, orchards, and lands of Mrs. Catherine Godwyn, $ mess of William Jones, mess of Edward Tamplin, also several pieces of pasture land late of John Jones also mess of Anne John Harry and William Lewis, mess of

Roderick Richards, Mary Jones, William Rosser, John Poole, all of which mess k, are situated in the town of Newport, par. St. Woolos, mess of Elizabeth Howell, David Edmund, par , mess of Evan Llewellin, David Llewellin, Mary Thomas, :M Samuel Elias, par Risca; mess of Thomas Edwards, Mr. Phillips, Thomas Ishmael, Thomas Harry, William Lewis, Mary Richards, Thomas Morgan esq., Alice George; Henry William Rees, Elias Samuel, par Bassaleg; mess of Henry Jones, par St. 1 Brides, mess of Evan William Howell, James Davies, par , mess of Mary Rees par Bedwellty, mess of Mary Williams, parcel of land known as Court y Conscience in the tenure of John Jones, par Llanvrechva. I D.1078.17 1766 November 4 Deed of Acknowledgement. 1. John Jones of Clytha, esq., Phillip Jones of Llanarth, esq., 2. Hon. Jane Hanbury of Pontypool, widow of Capel Hanbury, administratrix and administrator of the personal will and codicils annexed of the f said Capel Hanbury. 3. Solomon Fell of the Six Clerks Office, London, gent. Cites indenture 1758 July 10, lease/release of even date, whereby the manor of Rogerstone and certain lands and heredits in the same county were mortgaged for £6000. However, the actual sum remaining to be paid unto Fell, the mortgagee was £4,482 13s. 8d. and this is an acknowledgement by the parties to this effect. ! i D.1078.36 1772 August Rental. Of the estate of John Jones and Philip Jones, esq., as delivered by their agent, Henry Jones. Parishes of Mynyddislwyn, Machen, Risca, Bassaleg, St. Woolos, Nash, Christchurch, Whitson, Llanhenog, Langattock, Lanthewy Vach, L Lanvrechva and . [ D.1078.24 1772 Draft Mortgage. 1. Solomon Fell of the Six Clerks Office, London, gent. 2. John Jones late of Clytha, now of Llanarth, esq., Philip Jones of Llanarth, esq., e.s. and h.a. of John Jones by Florence Jones his late wife dec'd., heretofore Florence Morgan, spinster. 3- William Jones of Monmouth, Richard Lee of Clytha and Mary his wife, late Mary Jones, spinsters all of Llanarth and which said William Jones Mary Lee, Ann Jones, Florence Jones and Jane Jones are the children of^

the said John Jones by the said Florence Jones his late wife dec'd. u 4. John Tempest, the younger of Winyard, co Durham, esq. Cites will of Florence Jones, 1763 October 21, lease/release, 1766 November 3/4 ­ £3000 Manor of Rogerstone, with appurts, and the site of the Castle of Rogerstone etc.,

D.1078.55 1773 June 16 Bond. ! 1. George Collins, par Pembury, co Kent, yeoman. 2. Philip Jones of Llanarth, Robert Berkeley of Spetchley, co. Worcester, esq. £208 to perform covenant in indenture of even date.

- . ' ' \ D.1078.64 178l June 25 Attested Copy Mortgage. 1. Philip Jones of Llanarth, esq., e. son and heir at law of his late mother, Florence Jones, dec'd (by John Jones, esq., her husband also dec'd) who was also the only sister and heir at law of Henry Morgan esq., dec'd. 2. Richard Lee of Clytha, esq., and Mary his wife, one of the daughters. of the said Florence Jones. 3. William Jones of Hanover Street, Hanover Square, co. Middlesex, esq., John Jones of Panton Square, Piccadilly, esq., Ann Jones, Florence Jones and Jane Jones, spinsters, the younger sons and daughters of the said Florence Jones. 4. Henry Morgan of Caerleon, esq., which said-William' Jones and Henry Morgan are trustees in the marriage settlement of Richard Lee and Mary his wife. 5- Thomas Bennett of Grays Inn, co. Middlesex, gent. 6. Marmaduke Tunstall of Wycliffe, co. York, esq., and Mary his wife, late Mary Markham, spinster, sole executrix and residuary legatee named in the will of her mother, Mary Markham, widow, dec'd. 7. John Tempest of Winyard, co Palatine of Durham, esq., the only son and heir at law of his late father, John Tempest, dec'd. 8. Solomon Fell of the Six Clerks Office, co. Middlesex, esq. 9- Robert' Berkeley of Spetchley, co. Worcester, esq. Cites bargain and sale 1758 July 10, lease/release 1766 November 3/^? indenture 1766 December 22 lease/release 1772 November 20/21 lease/release 1775 January 9/10. £9000 Manor or lordship of Rogerstone with appurts; sheep walk on Tumberlwm Hill containing 70a par Risca, cottage and water corn mill same par., various tenements etc., pars Bassaleg, St. Woolos, etc.

D.1078.39 1785 July 22 Attested Copy of Transfer of Mortgage. 1. John Jones of Llanarth, esq., (only son and heir of Philip Jones * late of the same place, esq., dec'd). 2. Robert Berkeley of Spetchley, co Worcs. esq. 3. John Needham of Grays Inn, co Middlesex, esq. Cites indentures of bargain and sales, 1781 June 25, 1758 July 10 will of Florence Jones 1763 October 21. £9000 Manor of Rogerstone, with appurts, sheep walk on , etc.

D.1078.59 1789 March 17 Copy Mortgage. 1. John Needham, esq. 2. Thomas Bennett, gent. 3. Marmaduke Tunstall, esq., and Mary his wife. 4. John Jones, esq., £4000 by John Jones to Needham, £3000 by Jones to Bennet and £1,600 to Mary Tunstall by John Jones. Mess, farms, lands, tenements etc., pars Bassaleg, Risca etc.

D.IO78.112 1825 August 3 Copy C ovenant to Surrender by way of Mortgage. 1. Thomas Phillips of Pontymoil, gent. 2. Thomas Norman, par Bassaleg, gent and Margaret his wife. 3* James Richards of Newport, gent. 4. John Watkins of Langwm, gent. Cites mortgage, 1821 March 26. £1000 to Thomas Phillips by John Watkins at the request of Thomas Norman and Margaret his wife; and also £400 to Thomas Norman by John Watkins. Mess, farm and lands, par Bassaleg known as Tregwillim farm and also all those mess erected and built on part of the said lands by John Brown of Tee Dee Known as Trodyrhewlace, also mess called Wenalt Vach.

D.1078.30 1828 November 11 Case. Concerning the possession of land within the manor of Rogerstone.

D.1078.219 1830 Copy Draft Bill. In Chancery. Watkins v. Norman concerning surrender and admittance to certain lands in the parish of Bassalege known as Tregwillim Farm, Twdyr hewlace Wenalt Vach. D.1078.156 1788 Abstract of the Title. Of Messrs Francis McDonnell and Henry Mostyn to a copyhold or customary messuage, farm and lands situate, par Bassaleg and manor of Rogerstone.

D.IO78.174 I837 Draft Conveyance. 1. Francis McDonnell of , esq., 2. Henry Mostyn, of the same place, gent. 3. Mary Watkins of Langwm Ucha, widow. 4. Thomas Phillips the younger of Newport. Cites Mortgage l8l7 September 22, 1825 August 3; 1832 January 25.. £320. Farmhouse, stable, cottages and several pieces of land containing 13a. called Trod Rhew Lace, hamlet of Rogerstone par Bassalleg.

D.1078.118 1838 October 20 Conditions of Sale. Of the farm called Tregwillim farm, hamlet of Rogerstone, in the occupation of Edward Evans and Evan Prosser, Endorsement that Philip Jones has been declared the highest bidder and purchaser at £1,520.

Lady Caroline Pelham Hayes & The Stoughton Affair D. 1078.1 184-2 June 22 Copy Indenture of Agreement. 1. Sir Thomas Pelham Hayes, baronet. 2. Caroline Emma of Ternwyn Street, co Middlesex, wife of the first party. 3- John Wethenhall of Stock Exchange, City of London, stockbroker and trustee named and appointed on the part of Caroline Emma. Covenant between Sir Thomas Pelham Hayes and his wife to live seperately. Sir Thomas to pay an annuity of £100 p.a. to his wife and also he promises to repay a debt of £317 12s. Od. to his wife by £50 annual installments.

D.1078.241 1844 March 11 Letter. From Clarke Pynmore and Thidgat to Henry Mostyn esq., Usk re Stoughton settle­ ment.

D.1078.240 1844 December 29 Letter. From Caroline Emmalina Pelham Hayes in to Henry Mostyn of Usk re the bond concerning Stoughton.

D.1078.242 1810 - 1844 Short Extracts. Of deeds relating to Mr. Capel Leigh's Bond for £10,000 concerning various settlements of the Stoughton family.

TITLE DEEDS Par. Abergavenny ' D.1078.161 1823 Bill of Costs. John Rees to B. & T. Gabb concerning a tucking mill at Abergavenny.

Par. Aberystruth D.1078.152 1763 - 1809 Abstract of the Title. Of Mr. William Thomas alias Edmonds to leasehold premises, par Aberystruth.

D.1078.173 1836 Additional Abstract of Title. To estate called Pen y bond, par Aberystruth, property of Rev. William Rodgers of Dudley, Worcestershire.

Par. Bedwellty D.1078.29 1787 Brief In the King's Bench. John Goodlitle v. Gregory Perrot and Abraham Williams, concerning forcible entry on to land in the parish of Bedwellty.

D.1078.169 Water Mark l8l8 Case. Concerning Lewis Jones of Bedwellty over a share in Ihe estate of Edmund Jones. 9. $ D.1078.18 1819 Copy Draft Bill. In Chancery. Lewis Jones of Bedwellty v. Richard Henry concerning an estate in Bedwellty.

D.1078.94 1840 Draft Lease. 1. Sir Charles Morgan of Tredegar, baronet, Charles M. R. Morgan of Ruperra Castle, co Glam, esq., e. s. and h. a. of Sir Charles Morgan. 2. Thomas Prothero of Malpas Court. Cites lease/release l8l4 June 27/28, 1825 June 24/25- Farm, par Bedwellty, known as Tyr draw yr heol formerly consisting of 17 pieces of land called Caer Odyw, Caer Heol, warm wen, Coed Cae, cae uchaf, warm Llwch, Carar Gwyniow, Cae Gwyn, Warren, Coedca, Darren Furre, Coedea, Glan yr afon, Warm y Coedca, Gwynidd and Brakes, a piece lately cleared, Cae Carw and Tyr Erw Uchaf, 194a. lr. 38p. known as The Plase Farm; also farm called Tyr Nydfa, 46a. Or. lp. with all underlying minerals. Various galeages.

Par. Caerleon. D0IO78.97 1821 July 29 Letter. From Thomas Phillips to McDonnell & Mostyn, Usk, concerning the title of Mr. Marmaduke Brewer to property at Caerleon.

Chepstow. D.1078.221 1753 - 1824 Abstract of the Title. Of Mr. Thomas Smith to several mess or dwelling houses in Chepstow.

Par. Christchurch. D.1078.141 1845 Draft Conveyance. 1. William Young of Newport, publican and Catherine his wife. 2. William Willmett, of the same place, Shipbuilder. 3- James Birch of the same place, gent. Cites lease/release 1837 December 17/l8. £420 Parcel of land containing lr. 27p. with the cottage erected and standing thereon situate in the parish of Christchurch being an encroachment from the waste called Fair Oak Common, lordship or manor of. Liswerry.

Par. Goytroy. D.1078.158 1839 Draft Contract to Sell.

1. John I-'; 111111). 11 - DI Tain 1 ton , co SOUK TSC I, (jciiL; John Hair of Poritypool, gent (devisees in trust names and appointed in and by the will of Robert Farquhar late of Pontypool, gent, de*n'd.) 2. Rev. Allen Morgan of Hambrook House, near Emsworth co Hants, clerk. £600 Freehold mess, and land called Goytrey Lodge, 45a. par Goytrey.

Par. Henllys, lease of coal seams, Manor of Magna Porta. D.1078.130 1834 December 24 Lease 1. Sir Charles Morgan of Tredegar, bar; Charles Morgan Robinson Morgan of Ruperra, Co. Glam, esq., e. s. and h. a. of Sir Charles Morgan. 2. Joshua Flesher Hanson of Backwell, co , gent. Cites lease/release l8l4 June 27/28. Veins, pits, groves, beds, seams, and holes of coal and other minerals which may be found upon several parcels of land being part of Henllis Common, par Henllis and part of the Manor of Magna Porta. £13 p.a. and various galeages for 99 years.

D.1078.125 1834 Draft Lease. 1. Sir Charles Morgan of Tredegar, bar; Charles Morgan Robinson Morgan of Ruperra, co Glam, esq., e. s. and h. a. of Sir Charles Morgan. 2. Joshua Flesher Hanson of Backwell, co Somerset, gent. Cites lease/release l8l4 June 27/28. All the veins, pits, groves beds seams and holes of coal and culim of all

kinds to be found under a parcel of land at Henllis, par Henllis, piece of mountain same par; parcel of land in the manor of Magna Porta, with liberty a. to dig, sink drive, run and make all necessary and proper, pits, levels soughs U trenches, drains, watercourses, weirs, railroads, tramroads, wheelroad, deposits of rubbish and soil banks and other works underneath the said hereditaments and premises.

Par. Kemeys Inferior. . Z D.1078.133 1792 February 23 Memorandum of Agreement to Sell P 1. William Jones, par Lanbadock, gent. r 2. Henry Wyndowe of Brynford, par Stonehouse, co , esq. £1,720 Mess and appurts known as Caerlidiw and Lloyn Kellin par Kemeys Inferior. f Par Llanbadock. D.1078.37 post 1790 Brief In the King's Bench. John Goodlitle against John Davies. Goodlitle had demised unto Christopher Howell, premises par Llanbadock for 7 years, but the latter had been forcibly IL ejected by the defendant who considered the property to be on waste land to which he held a claim. . 1 - J

Par. Llandenny. D.1078.132 1771 - 1837 Abstract of the Title. t Of Mr. William Hall to an estate called Keven Coed, par Llandenny. ;

Par. Llangibby. P.1078.22 1806 June 25 Summons. To Richard Willie, esq., to appear at the assizes at Monmouth to testify in the case between James Harford, John Partridge, Philip Crocker, Thomas Harford and others, plaintiffs and William Addams Williams in a plea of trespass.

i D.1078.2.3 1806 Brief for the Defendant.

In the King's Bench. H James Harford, John Partridge and others v. William Addams Williams, esq., Concerning the sale of wood at Langibby. And part copy. ' I D.1078.4 1086 Case. Harford v. Addams Williams, re sale of timber and woods in Llangibby. - : - I i Par. Llanmartin including Manor of Bishton, Alias Bishopston on Lanks Cadwaladar D.1078.168 1754 April 8 Copy Surrender Manor of Bishton alias Bishopston on Lanks Cadwaladar. 1. Cecilia Cooke, par Goytrey, widow, youngest daughter and executrix of Isaac George late of Milton, par, Christchurch, gent. 2. Mary Prichard late par Lanmartin, now of Bristol, spinster. Mess with one barn, curtillage, and garden and 3 parcels of customary lands, 3a. par Lanmartin.

D.1078.163 1848 Conveyance l 1. Rev. John Rogers of The Home, co Salop, clerk and Mary Fanzroden, Rogers of the same place, spinster. 2. George Reese of Ford House, par Lanmartin, yeoman. 3. John Lawrence of Newport, gent. 4. Henry John Davis of Newport, gent. Cite indenture l800 February 17, will of William Reese, 1806, July l4; indenture 1809 January 24; will of William Edmunds, 1829 December 9, indenture , 1835 February 18, 1842 February 18, Will of C. B. Abdy 1825 May 3, indenture 1847 September 30. £1500 and a further sum of £490.

Copyhold hereditaments called the Ford estate, situate at Llanmartin. ^

Par Llanover. D.10?3.157 1799-1803 Abstract of Title Of William Edwards to an estat1e1 called the Cold, par Lanover. Par Mamhilad. D.1078.145 1758 - 1782 Abstract of the Title. Of Mr. John Edwards to certain tenements, par Mamhilad.

D.1078.209 1794 November 29 Letter of Attorney. 1. Elizabeth Edwards, Ann Edwards, both of Pontypool, spinsters. 2. Thomas Lawrence Baron of Usk, genf. To ask demand and receive of and from Robert Yescombe the sum of £54 costs in the case including this person.

D.1078.61 1764 Copy Issue. In the King's Bench. John Doe v. Robert Yescombe on a plea of trespass on lands par Mamhilad. not Guilty. Damaged.

D.1078.148 n.d. post l802 watermark Draft Mortgage 1. William Walters, par Mamhilad, yeoman. 2. William Morgan, par Ragland, yeoman. £400 Mess or site of a messuage and 3 several parcels of land known as Caye y Tny Bach, 8a. par Mamhilad, also two mess or mansion houses with appurts and several parcels of land known as Coetrae y Cae with y ty. Caer Twlch, Cae main Caerlan y Worlod with y ty containing 33a. par Mamhilad.

Cae Kennol etc., Manor of par, Mynyddislwyn. D.1078.213 1817 April 11 Copy Surrender & Admittance Manor of Abercarne. 1. Henry Evans, par Monythusloine, yeoman. 2. Lewis Evans, same par. brother of Henry Evans. £70 Undivided fourth part in one garden and one piece of customary land known as Cae Kennol, par Monythusloin and also of and in one customary mess, barn, garden and 3 parcels of land known as Cae Wrth y ty and Cae wrth yr heol, 6a. same par. also one garden and 7 parcels of land known as Cae Dan y Ty, Cae Tavell, Cae pen y llan, Cae Cloyd y Coed, Cae Comb, Coed Cae bach and y Graig 4a. also one moiety of customary land known as Cae Dan y Daren and Cae Craig l^a. mess in same par and another mess and 10 parcels of land known as Cae pen y Cae, Cae Pen yr hiew Lloyd, Ddoy Worlod, Cae Dwchlawr Ty, Cae Dan y forod, Cae bach, Cae Creem, and Cae Cennel, 32a. situated at Evan Roes y Bead, par Monythusloin.

D.1078.210 1817 April 11 Copy Surrender & Admittance Manor of Abercarne 1. Lewis Evans, par Monythusloin, yeoman. 2. John Thomas, of Pontypool. Undivided moiety of the property named above.

D.1078.203 1817 April 11 Copy Surrender and Admittance Manor of Abercarne 1. Martha Evans, par Monythusloin, widow. 2. Henry Evans, par Monythusloin. Undivided fourth part in the above mentioned premises.

Penmaine Colliery. Par Mynyddislwyn D.1078.234 1823 September 4 Assignment 1. Ann Moggridge of Penmaine, par Monythusloyne, widow and relict of John Moggridge late of Newent, co Gloucs. esq., dec'd. 2. John Reid, par Monythusloyne, land, agent, Thomas Whitehead Reid ofHampstead, co Middlesex, esq. Cites indenture 1763 April 4. Ann Moggridge being advanced in year and afraid that she will soon become mentally incapable of acting in the management of her concerns assigns all her interest, dividens and annual proceeds, now due owing or payable or which shall arise grow due or become payable from time to time during the natural life of Ann Moggridge for or in respect of the sum of £4000 secured to her by the recited indenture.

D.1078.19 1826 Case Concerning the marriage settlement of John Moggeridge and Ann Yerbury with special reference to the Penmaine Colliery.

D.1078.101 1827 February 26 Letter From Prothero and Phillips of Newport to McDonnell and Mostyn at Usk concerning the Perkins and Moggeridge affair.

D.1078.149 1827 March 9 Draft Bond of Indemnity 1. Richard Perkins the younger of Penmaine, par Monythusloyne, gent; John Reid of Abercarne, parish Monythusloyne, gent, Elizabeth Moggeridge Perkins of Penmaine spinster. 2. Sir John Stuart Hippisley Coxe of Warfield Grove, co Berks, bart, John Hodder Moggridge of Woodfield esq. £3000 concerning the share of Richard Perkins the younger in the Penmaine Colliery following the bankruptcy of his father.

Ty a Thir Haved Tewdwr Par Mynyddislwyn. D.1078.128 1724 October 2 Release 1. Watkin Jones, par Monythusloine, gent and Katherine his wife. 2. David Williams & Thomas Evan, both par Monythusloine, yeoman. 3. Rachel Phillips, same par, widow, sister of Watkin Jones. £90 Mess called Ty a Thir Haved Tewdwr, par Monythusloine.

D.1078.136 1765 July 26 Copy Lease for a Year 1. Henry Phillips, par Monythusloyne, yeoman. 2. Jeremiah Lewis, par Langwm, farmer. Mess and appurts called Ty a Third Havod Tewdwr, par Monythusloyn containing 30a.

D.1078.135 1765 July 27 Copy Mortgage. 1. Henry Phillips, 2. Jeremiah Lewis. £/i0 Premises as in lease 1765 July 26.

D.IO78.138 1771 December 20 Copy Lease for a year.. 1. Jeremiah Lewis, par Langwm, farmer. 2. Henry Rogers of Usk, clerk. Mess called Ty a Thir havod Tewdwr with appurts par Monithusloyn.

D.1078.137 1775 February 17 Copy lease for a year. 1. Henry Rogers of Usk, clerk. 2. William Phillips, par Monythusloyne, yeoman. Mess known as Ty a Tir Haved Tewdwr with appurts, par Monythusloyne.

D.1078.127 1775 February 18 Copy Assignment. Ik. Henry Rogers of Usk, clerk. 2. William Phillips, par Monythusloyne, yeoman. Cites lease/release 1771, December 20/21. £45 12s. Od. Mess Called Ty a Tir Havod Tewdwr, par Monythusloyne.

D.1078.126 1777 February l4 Copy Lease for a year. 1. William Phillips, par Monythusloyne, yeoman. 2. Nathaniel Beadles, par Trevethin, apothecary. Mess known as Ty a Tir Havod Tewdwr with appurts, par Monythusloyne. D.1078.129 1777 February 15 Copy Mortgage. 1. William Phillips, par Monythusloyne, yeoman. 2. Nathaniel Beadles, par Trevethin, apothecary. Cites lease/release, 1775 February 17/l8. £80 Mess called Ty a Tir Havod Tewdwr, par Monythusloyne.

D.1078.113 1782 November 29 Copy Lease. 1. Nathaniel Beadles of Pontypool, apothecary, William Phillips par Montthusloyne yeoman; Henry Phillips (brother of William Phillips) late of Liskeard, co Cornwall, now of Monithusloyne, officer of excise. 2. Thomas Evans, par Bedwas and Elizabeth his wife. Mess converted into a barn with appurts known as Ty a Tir Havod Tewdr, par Monithusloyne, in the tenure of Morgan Harry Prosser.

D.1078.151 1782 November 30 Release. 1. Nathaniel Beadles of Pontypool, apothecary. 2. William Phillips, par Monythusloyne, yeoman, Henry Phillips, (brother of William Phillips) late of Liskeard, co Cornwall, now par Monythusloyne, officer of excise. 3- Thomas Evans par Bedwas and Elizabeth his wife. Cites lease/release1775 February 17/l8, 1779 February l4/l5. £80 Mess Known as Ty a Tir Havod Tewdwr, par Monythusloyne.

Miscellaneous. Par. Mynyddislwyn D.1078.27 n.d. c. 1809 Case. Concerning John Lawrence's title to copyhold lands within the manor of Abercarn

D.1078.Ill 1818 Part of Map. Of Penllwyn Coal Lands, Monnyddishllwyn.

D.1078.172 1823 October 2 Draft Further Chargew 1. Joan Edmunds, par Monythusloyne, widow and relict of Henry Edmunds late of the same place, gent, dec'd. 2. F. McDonnell of Usk, gent. Cites indenture 1823 March 25, 1822 July 27; £60 Copyhold mass, uurcols oi' Lund, par Monythusioyne, manor of Abercarn.

Edward Duffield Premises in Commercial Road, Pillgwenlly. D.1078.143 1842 March 30 Copy Will. Of Edward Duffield the elder of Risca, maltster in which he bequeathes unto his wife, 3 leasehold tenements with appurts situate in Commercial Road in Newport upon various trusts various financial bequests.

D.1078.225 1843 Watermark Copy Will. Of Edward Duffield of Risca maltster in which he bequeathes 3 mess and premises, leasehold under the Tredegar Wharf Co. situate in the Commercial Road Newport unto his 3 daughters. He bequeathes all his personal effects to his wife.

D.IO78.244 1844 August 1 Copy Memorandum of Agreement Edward Duffield agrees to let his house at Pillgwenlly at present occupied as a hospital by the troops to the Honorable Board of Ordnance at 15/- per week.

D.1078.245 1844 October 10 Letter. From Job Moses? of the Barrack Office, Newport to Mr. Edward Duffield, Risca re payment of rent of the hospital at Pillgwenlly.

14. D,1078.231 1844 Watermark Draft Will. Of Edward Duffield.

D.1078.236 1848 November Draft Will. Of Edward Duffield of Risca, innkeeper and maltster, in which he bequeathes all his freehold, copy hold and leasehold heredits unto Edward Duffield and John Duffield, his sons viz, his freehold house called the Bridge End Inn with the coachhouse, stable, garden and premises situate at Risca subject to and charged with the payment of the sum of £100 to his son George and £100 to his son Thomas, he bequeathes unto Edwards, he bequeathes unto John Duffield the freehold malthouse and small house adjoining situate at Risca and also a small piece of land, copyhold of the manor of Rogerstone situate near Maesmawr, par Risca for his own absolute use and benefit. He gives unto his son William Duffield, the two tenements situated under the canal bank, par Risca. Various financial bequests charged upon premises in Newport.

Premises in Newport D.1078.204 1808-1848 Abstract of the Title. Of messrs. Michael & Charles Castle to leasehold premises situated at Newport being premises sold to Mr. Joseph Jones, comprising a dwelling house, in the main street.

D.1078.79 1840 - l84l Abstract of Title. To a messuage, warehouse and premises in Castle Street, Pillgwenlly, par St. Woolos. ' t

V D.1078.146 n.d. post 1840 Memorandum. To be endorsed on Mr. R. Pyne's deeds including an indenture 1840 concerning land on the west side of the road leading from Commercial Road to the Watchhouse at Pillgwenlly par St. Woollos.

D.1078.140 l84l March 25 Draft Assignment. 1. Moses Scard of Pillgwenlly, par. St. Woollos. 2. Edward Clark of Bristol, gent; and John Delaney Robinson of Plymouth, co. Devon, esq., 3- Henry Farr of Newport, gent. 4. Jacob Jenkins Nicholas and Thomas Cooke both of Newport, merchants and co-partners carrying on business under the firm or style "J.J. Nicholas & Co." Cites indenture, 1840 April 2; 1840 April l8; l840 July 31; l840 December 12; Pared ol laud M i. Lualo on the l£. side- ol" Cuatle Street al Pillgwenlly.

D.1078.247 1844 October 16 Letter. From G. Butler to Messrs Birch & Davis, solicitors, re premises rented at Pillgwenlly.

D.1078.164 1845 June 30 Draft Assignment. 1. William Merrett Townsend of Newport, writer. 2. Henry Beddoe of Bristol, gent. 3- Isaac Thomas of Newport, mariner and Maria his wife. 4. Isaac Rowland of Blackwood, labourer, and Leah Williams of Newport, widow. 5- George Florida, par St. Woollos, yeoman. Cites indentures 1825 April 1, l84l February 5, l84l November 5. ­ £100 Parcel of ground and all erections thereon situated in Cross Street in the town of Newport. The premises are to be held for the residue of the term of 70 years.

D.1078.248 I858 October 14 Articles of Agreement. 1. The Estates Committee of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for by Thomas Dovine. Calthrop of Whitehall Place, city of Westminster, gent, their agent. 2. William Vaughan of Courtfield, esq., Henry Montonnier Hawkins of , esq., Edward Jones of Clifton, in the co and city of Bristol, esq. * 15. : ; ­ Cites lease 184.9 March 15. £7000 All the reversionary estate and interest in fee simple of the ecclesiastical commissioners in reversion expectant on the determination of the above lease in the rectory or parsonage of Newport and other mess, tenements, lands, tithes commutation rent charges, heredits and premises in the parishes of St. Woolos, . Christchurch.

Pontypool D.1078.155 1821 - 1835 Abstract of Title. Of the representatives of the lateMr. William Luce, dec'd to a mess and premises in the town of Pontypool.

Pars. Redwick & Whitson D.1078.220 1709 - 1807 Abstract of Title. Of Thomas Pople esq., to 9a. land near the Common called Broad Mead, par Redwick and to 7ja. of land par Whitson.

D.1078.154 1752 - 1755 Abstract of Title. Of Thomas Pople, esq., to seven acres of land on Broadmead, par Redwick, co Monmouth.

D.1078.153 l807 Abstract of the Title. Of Thomas Pople esq., to eight acres, one rood and 38 purches of land, par Reckwick, co. Mon. '

D.1078.215 1731 - l84l Abstract of Title. Of the devisees in trust of the late Mr. Christopher Blunt to several pieces of meadow land situated par Whitson being the Moor Wall House; also mess etc., pars. Redwicks, Whitson, Caldicot, and .

Par. Risca D.1078.212 1842 Abstract of Deeds Securing the payment of £5,200 and interest on the estate of Mr. Charles Phillips at Risca including the mansion house called Risca; public house called the Fox and Hounds etc., (Field names given).

Barn in Daunton Lane Manor of Uompiioy, Coining L of Uumney D.1078.250 1815 July 7 Copy Surrender & Admittance Manor of Rompney 1. William Thomas of Greenway, gent. 2. William Williams. Barn in Daunton Lane and 8a. land called the Marsh situate in the commot of Rumney, also 4a. land situate same commot.

D.1078.252 l8l8 March 27 Official Copy Admission & Surrender. . Manor of Rompney. 1. William Thomas of Greenway, par Rumney, yeoman. 2. John Jenkins. Mess, curtilage, garden and orchard with the barn, stable and beasthouse (late a malthouse) thereunto belonging containing together ia. situated in the commot of Rumney. ,

D.1078.24-9 l8l8 March 27 Official Copy Surrender & Admission. Manor of Rompney 1. William Williams of Tregarne, par Langstone, gent. 2. John Jenkins. Barn, situate in Daunton Lane and 8a. land called the Marsh situate in the commot of Rumney also 4a. land situated in the same place.

16. D.1078. 251 1830 March 1 Official Copy Surrender & Admission. 1. John Jenkins of Caerleon, esq., William Thomas of Greenway, gent. 2. Robert Bathurst Plumtre. Mess, curtilage, garden and orchards with the barn, stable and beasthouse (late a malthouse) thereunto belonging containing £a. situate in the commot of Rumney within the manor of Rumney and adjoining to the lane leading to Penstaff towards the west, on land late belonging to Jenkin Waters towards the east; also all that barn situated in Dunton Lane with 8a. customary land called the Marsh, also 4a. land situated in the same commot.

D.1078.171 Watermark 1831 , Draft Case. In chancery Robert Bathurst Plumtre, clerk, v. William Thomas Henry Williams, Ann Jacob, John Jenkins & Francis McDonnell, re land within the manor of Rumney.

D.IO78.160 1833 January Draft Power of Attorney . 1. John Jenkins of Caerleon, esq. 2. Henry Mostyn of Usk, gent, D. L. Martins of the same place, Thomas Williams of Duffrynfrwd, co. Glam, gent. To surrender unto Sir Mark Wood, bart., Lord of the Manor of Rumney or his steward, mess and appurts -ja. situate commot of Rumney; also a barn situate in Dunton Lane with 8a. customary land called the Marsh adjoining par. Rumney.

Miscellaneous Manor of Rumney ' D.1078.150 I832 March 8 Memorandum of Agreement. 1. William Thomas, par Rumney, farmer. 2. Francis McDonnell of Usk, gent, acting for himself and for the Rev. Robert Bathurst Plumptre of Forthampton, co Gloucs, clerk. 3- Henry Williams of Frwd, co Glam, esq. Cites contemporary agreement between William Thomas and Henry Williams to sell copyhold hereditaments in the manor of Rumney, out of which purchase money being £4,500 Thomas intends to repay the mortgage cost and interest unto the second party. The second party now agree to discontinue all proceedings at law and in equity against Thomas.

D.1078.253 1884 Draft Deed of Covenant. 1. Howeil Thomas, par Roath, co Glam. 2. John Hughes of Llanrumney Farm, par St. Mellons, farmer. 3. Edmund Hughes same place, farmer. Cites will of Rachel James of St. Mellons, 1867 September 5. llowell Thomas has not made done executed committed or suffered any act deed or thing whereby or by reason whereof the heredits surrendered being in the manor of Rumney have been or are or maybe charged, incombered or prejudically affected.

Par. St. Brides. D.1078.256 1789 - 1845 Abstract of Title. Of the trustees of Mr. E. James, dec'd to about 12a. wharf land, manor of Sutton, parish of St. Brides.

Thomas Lloyd. Fox & Hounds, St. Mellons D.1078.134 l8l4 - 1851 Abstract of Title. To certain freehold messuages or cottages, land and premises, par St. Mellons belonging to the late Mr. Thomas Lloyd dec'd.

D.1078.255 1848 July 17 Abstract of the Will. Of Thomas Lloyd of George Street, par St. Woolos, gent in which he bequeathes unto his wife various leashold mess in George St., to his sisters in law the leasehold mess called the Hare & Greyhounds situate in Commercial Street. Various financial bequests charged upon various premises viz, Gelly Farm, Cock y North, Pen y Stair, Castell y Buch, par Henllys, Henre Hall, the Fox & Hounds par St. Mellons, premises in Commercial Street, Cross Street. D.1078.237 1848 - 1870 Abstract of Title. Of Mr. Thomas Lloyd to freehold messuages or cottages land and premises par. St. Mellons.

D.1078.254 1870 Draft Agreement for Sale. 1. Thomas Lloyd, par St. Mellons, farmer. 2. John Lewis. £600 Mess, dwelling house, inn or public house known as the Fox & Hounds with the garden belonging par St. Mellons and now in the occupation of Leah Morgan, widow, also 3 mess same par.

Pwll Coch, par. St. Mellons D. 1078.122 174-0 - 1844 Schedule of Deeds. Relating to Pwll Coch farm purchased of Mr. William Thomas by Mr. William Jones.

D.1078.159 1740 - 1844 Draft Schedule of Deeds. ' Relating to Pwll Coch farm purchased of Mr. William Thomas by Mr. William Jones and handed over to him on completion of the purchase.

D.IO78.91 1844 November 2. Draft Release. 1. James Long of Roggiett, gent. 2. William Thomas of the Walk, par Marshfield, gent. 3. James Long. 4. Rev. Edward Freake Lewis of Portsuett, clerk; Warren Hurdman Jane of Chepstow, esq., 5- William Jones of Newport, land surveyor. 6. Henry John Davies of Newport, gent. Cites Lease/Release 1796 March ll/l2 lease/release 1806 July 9/l0; common recovery, 47 George III, Michaelmas Term; lease/release 1829 June 23/24; will of Thomas Long 1834 July 20; will of T. W. Long, 1838 October 26. £400 by William Jones. Mess and farm called Pwll Coch with the barn, stables, outbuildings and several pieces or parcels of land adjoining containing 42a. lr. 23p., par. St. Mellons with appurts.

Thomas Rogers. Land in Par. St. Woolos D.1078.142 1807 - 1823 Abstract of the Title. Of Mr. Thomas Rogers to a copyhold messuage, land and hereditaments situated within the several manors of Redcastle and Malpas and Mendlegief and in the parish of St. Woolos.

D.1078.211 I838 Watermark Solemn Declaration. Of William Rees, par Lanvihangel, Lantarnam, farmer re 2 parcels of land par St. Woolos in support of Mr. Roger's title.

Par. Tregare D.1078.123 1671 - 1734 Schedule of Deeds Concerning the title to the Arthea farm, near Raglan and to other property in Monmouthshire.

D.1078.84 1800 August Draft Agreement. 1. Thomas Stokes of Monmouth, gent. 2. Edward Bowyer of the same place, gent. Edward Bowycr was declared a bankrupt in 1793 Bowyer agrees to secure the sum of £836 unto Thomas Stokes by various means.

D.1078.233 1803 January 24 Agreement to Sell. 1. William Curre of , esq., 2. Edward Bowyer of Monmouth, yeoman. £3,300 All estate right, title and interest of and in all that mess and farm called the Arthe farm, situate par Tregare, also a cottage at the hand adjoining to the said farm, also mess and several closes of land situate in the village of Ragland lately in the possession of Mr. Charles Morgan; also 3 cottages in the village of Ragland, and 3 pieces of meadow same par; mess and 6rm called Lanwilka and Tyr-pott-wr, par Ragland, mess called Newland farm, par Dingestow, farm called Tynewdd and Pen y coad, par Dingestow and various other mess etc.

Par Trevethin D.1078.222 1745 - 1821 Abstract of the Title. Of Alfred Wyatt esq., assignee of the estate of David Tanner, a bankrupt to freehold heredits situate par Trevethin.

D.1078.198 l88l September 24 Succession Duty Account. Of Anne Lewis, wife of William Lewis of upon the death of Eleanor Morgan who died 1879 February 9- Premises par Trevethin.

D.1078.197 l88l September 24. Succession Duty Account. Of James Lewis Morgan of Ohio, U.S.A. upon the death of Ann Morgan on or about 1870. Premises par Trevethin.

Par. Undy D.1078.195 1843 November 11 Draft Agreement. 1. James Pearce of Goldclift, yeoman. 2. Richard Baker of Lanvihangel Court, farmer. £200 Parcel of land, together with the mess and outbuildings erected thereon, par Undy. Parts of this document have been pencilled over in order to form an agreement for the sale of land in St. Mellons.

D.1078.121 1843 November 11 Articles of Agreement. 1. James Pearce of Goldclift, yeoman. 2. Richard Baker of Llanvihangel Court, farmer. To sell a parcel of land called the half acre, 3 r - 29p- with the mess thereon erected, par Undy for £200. Clauses re casting and repairing a portion of a certain Rhine called Mill Rhine.

D.1078.144 1800 - 1842 Abstract of Title. To a messuage and lands in the parish of Undy.

The Bonvilles Court Coal & Iron Co. Ltd., D.1078.108 1875 October 25 The Bonvilles Court Coal and Iron Co. Ltd., Letter to shareholders concerning the conversion of share in the above Co., into Debentures.

D.1078.217 1875 October 25- Circular Letter. From the Secretary, Henry Batchelor of the Bonvilles Court Coal & Iron Co., Ltd., concerning a scheme for the reconstruction of the Company.

Co. Glam. D. 1078.104 I856 Draft Lease. 1. Sir Charles Morgan Robinson Morgan of Tredegar Park, bart. 2. William Steward Cartright of Newport, esq. Cites release and settlement l844 November 26. Mines, quarries, veins, seams and strata of coal and of freestone and other substances being stone, fire clay, sand and brick earth which shall be discovered in, under or upon all that mess or tenement farm lands and premises with appurts called Henday Farm and mess called Maesllan, par Gellygare, co Glam Various galeages. D.1078.96 1869 September Distraint Notice. To Mrs. Fortune of London Place, par St. Mary, for rent arrears.

Co. Middlesex. D. 1078.162 1840 December 1 Draft Settlement. 1. Edmund Charles Abbott of Newport, gent & Elizabeth his wife. 2. Rev. James Yorath of Newport, clerk and Charles Desmond of the same place, gent. Cites will of George Gassel, late of the New Road, Par. St. George, co Middlesex. £ share of the mess, lands, tenements and heredits situate lying and being pars. St. John Hackney & St. George in the east, co Middlesex to the use of the children of Edmund Charles Abbott and Elizabeth for ever.

Poor Law Removal to Co. Carmarthen D.1078.86 1789 March 4 Removal Order. James Davis Taylor, Ann his wife and Thomas their son aged two years and upwards and Ann their daughter aged one from the. parish of Usk to the parish of Cunwill, co Carmarthen.

D.1078.194 1820 Brief for the Respondents. Monmouthshire Waste Sessions. The Churchwardens etc., of the parish of Usk v. The Churchwardens etc., of the parish of Cunwill, co Carms. Concerning the removal of Ann Davies to Carmarthen formerly the wife of James Davies, late a Serjeant in the Monmouth Militia.

D.1078.92 1820 Examination, Removal Order etc. Of Ann Davies, wife of James Davies, late a sergeant in the Monmouth Militia, from the parish of Usk to the parish of Cunwill, co. Carmarthen.

Poor Law Miscellaneous D.1078.12 1771 December 11 Examination Order. To the Constables of the town of Usk concerning various people who are likely to become chargeable to the town of Usk. A list of intruders is attached.

D.1078.85 l8l4 December 10 Examination. Of Elizabeth lloweli, widow, par Lanishen.

D.1078.75 1820 Copy Notice of Appeal. Lewis Osborne esq., and Richard Jenkins v. The Hamlet of against a poor rate to be levied in the hamlet of Glascoed.

Mon. Canal Co. v. Hornfray & Others D.1078.73 1831 Hilary Term Copy Declaration. In the Exchequer of Pleas. Monmouthshire Canal Co. v. Homfray & others in a plea of debt for divers rates, tolls and duties for the tonnage of certain goods, wares and merchandizes conveyed in and upon, over and along certain railways and tramroads of the plaintiffs. And also for the use of certain railways and tramroads of the said Plaintiffs.

D.1078.83 I83I Hilary Term Copy Issue. Monmouthshire Canal Co. v. Samuel Homfray & others in the Court of Exchequer. Homfray & CO., are in debt to the Canal Co., to the sum of £3000 for non-payment of tolls, etc.

D.1078.207 1831 March 23 Notice. Mon. Canal Co. v. Homfray. To produce books re accounts of tonnage on the railways or tramroads belonging to the plaintiffs.

an. D.1078.228 1831 March 24 ' Letter. From William Meyrick of Merthyr to Francis McDonnell esq., concerning the case of the Monmouth Canal Co. v. Homfray and others. He informs him that he is about to give notice to produce the books of the plaintiffs containing the Resolutions for receiving from the Brecon and Abergavenny Co., precisely the same tunnage as they pay upon that Canal.

D.1078.206 I831 March 24 Notice. Mon. Canal Co. v. S. Homfray esq., & others.

To produce books relevant to the levying of tonnage by the Coe

D.1078.98 1831 March 24 Admission. In the case between the Monmouthshire Canal Co. v. Homfray and others that the Defendants for the Tredegar Iron Co.

D.1078.205 1831 March 25 Copy Letter From F. McDonnell to William Meyrick esq., re Mon Canal Co. v. Homfray, concerning a discovery of an error in the admissions.

D.1078.100 1831 March 25 Admissions By Plaintiffs and Defendants in case of Monmouthshire Canal Co. v. Homfray & others.

D.1078.246 1831 March 25 Letter. On behalf of Samuel Homfray to Thomas Cooke esq., at the canal office, -Newport re settlement of a case, out of court.

D.1078.227 I83I March 25 Letter. From William Meyrick of Merthyr to Francis McDonnell esq., Usk concerning the case of the Monmouthshire Canal Co. v. the Tredegar Iron Co.

D.1078.218 1831 March 26 Copy Letter. From Thomas Cooke of the Canal Office, Newport to Samuel Homfray, esq., concerning the suit of the Monmouthshire Canal Co., and Samuel Homfray on the question of Tunnage. Together with a covering letter to Messrs McDonnell and Mostyn, solicitors.

D.1078.131 1831 May 31 Affidavit In the Exchequer. Monmouthshire Canal Co. v. Homfray and others. Francis McDonnell of Usk and Henry Mostyn his partner; Thomas Cooke of Newport gent, clerk and agent to the plaintiffs concerning increased costs incurred in the prosecuting of the case.

D.1078.72 I831 Draft Case for the Plaintiffs. In the Exchequer. The Company of the Proprietors of the Monmouthshire Canal Navigation v. Samuel Homfray and others.

D.1078.74 1831 Notes for the plaintiffs Attorney. In the Exchequer. The Company of the Proprietors of the Monmouthshire Canal Navigation v. Samuel Homfray and others.

D.IO78.99 1831 Draft Admissions. Monmouthshire Canal Co. v. Homfray and others.

D.1078.201 1840 November 10 Letter. From Samuel Homfray instructing his solicitors ? to omit a section of land from a particular lease.

21. D.10?8.166 1849 - l86 l Rough Notes. Concerning indentures including Homfray etc.

Keppel v. Bailey D.107&.69 I833 August 9 Order to Amend Bill. In Chancery. Keppel v. Bailey. The defendants have not appeared or put in their answer.

D.1078.89 1833 December 11 Copy Affidavit In Chancery between Sir William Keppel and others and Joseph Bailey Crawshay Bailey. Joseph Needham of Beaufort Iron Works, par Llangattock, co Brecon, mineral agent concerning the quality of limestone purchased from the Trevil Quarries.

D.1078.68 1833 December Affidavit Keppel v. Bailey Of Charles Lloyd Harford of Ebbw Vale Iron Works, esq., resident and managing agent for Robert Summers Hariord; William Weaver Davies and John Harford, and a Quaker re Trevil Rail Road Co., various rail and tramroads being supplanted by those constructed by Bailey & Co.

D.1078.71 1833 Brief to oppose the motion of which notice is annexed.1 sSir William Keppel, bart and others v. Joseph Bailey and others. (part only)

D.1078.70 n.d. Office Copy Affidavits. In Chancery. Keppel v. Bailey. Of William Hibbs Bevan of Crickhowell, co Brecon esq., William Henry West, same place, esq., Edward Harris Phillips of Pontypool, esq.

Gunter v. Morgan D.1078.90 post l8ll Watermark. In the Exchequer. John Gunter plaintiff and James Morgan executor of the last will and testament of Thomas Morgan dec'd, concerning various debts incurred by the dec'd.

D.1078.62.63 I813 July 7 Order (2 copies) To appear before the Justices of the Peace at the assizes at Monmouth, to testify the truth, in a certain action now in the Court of Exchequer between John Gunter, a debtor and plaintiff and James Morgan, executor of Thomas Morgan dec'd, defendant, of a plea of trespass.

D.1078.76 1813 Copy Issue. In the Exchequer. Johi Gunter v. James Morgan, executor of the will of Thomas Morgan, dec'd concerning various debts etc., incurred by Thomas Morgan. Not Guilty.

Case of Rex (ilibbet) v. Prosser. D.1078.196 1806 Watermark Draft Case and Proofs. Concerning the theft from Edward Berry of Lancayo; the accused being William Davies alias John Prosser, a labourer.

D.1078.120 1813 December 8 Memorandum. That John Prosser was paid the balance due to him by Edward Berry, esq. l8l4 April 21 Receipt. By Mary Monitt of Samuel Prothero for £2 7s. Od. expences in the case Hibbett v. Prosser.

22. l8l4 April 21 Receipt By Ann Isaccs of Samuel Prothero £2 7s. Od. expenses in the case of Hibbett v. Prosser. n.d. Acknowledgement of Receipt. By - Jones of S. Prothero, 15/- in the same case. n.d. Receipt. W. Brace of Mr. Prothero, £1 5s. Od. in the same case.

D.1078.88 l8l4 January 15 Depositions and Examination. Of William Hibbett, servant to Edward Berry of , hamlet of Gwehillog, esq., John Watkins, servant to Edward Berry, Thomas Jones, servant to Abraham William Brace of Abergavenny, victualler. Mary Minett, servant to Mr Abraham Phillips of Abergavenny, pawnbroker, concerning various articles of clothing that have been stolen. Examination of John Prosser otherwise William Davies late of the hamlet of Clytha, par Llanarth, labourer who is charged with stealing the above.

D.1078.119 l8l4 March 26 Copy Letter. From Gabb of Abergavenny to James Prothero Usk, concerning the case of Rex (on the prosecution of Hibbett and others) v. John Prosser.

D.1078.78 l8l4. Case. Concerning the prosecution of John Prosser alias William Davies, alias William Davis, following an action brought about by William Hibbett re stealing various articles of clothing etc.

Stanley v. Montgomery D.1078.176 1901 June 18 Report of Occurrance. Newport Police concerning the stabbing of Mary Stanley.

D.1078.178 1901 July 4 Brief for Prosecution. Monmouthshire Midsummer Assizes. The King on the presecution of Mary Stanley spinster, of the Customs House Inn, against James Montgomery for felonously wounding.

D.1078.175 1901 July File of Correspondence, Concerning the case Rex v. Montgomery.

D.1078.l8l 1901 Draft Evidence. Of Mary Stanley, William Burleigh, Robert Cruse, Matthew Bailey, Frank Reynolds, Joseph Griffin.

D.1078.177 1901 Summons. To Frederick Midwinter, P.C. No. 82a Bristol Constabulary to appear to at the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer and Jaol Delivery to be held at Monmouth to give evidence against Edward Prosser alias James Montgomery in a case of felony.

D.1078.180 1901 Case for Prosecution. Stanley v. Montgomery.

D.1078.179 1901 Evidence. Of Magdelen Collins, neice of Licencee.

Stevens v. Rees Following the Will of Woodroffe Hollis of , Papermaker. D.1073-223 1833 Draft Bill. In Chancery. Stevens v. Rees, concerning the benefits accruing from the last will and testament of Woodroffe Hollis, late of Mounton, papermaker.

23­ D.1078.214 1834 Brief for Plaintiffs. Stevens and Others v. Reece and another re bequests in will of Woodroffe Hollis, late of Mounton, paper maker. dec'd.

D.1078.202 1838 Questions. In Chancery. James Stevens and Mary his wife; Ann Woodroffe, spinster; Jeremiah Moxley and Ellen his wife on behalf of themselves and all other the legatees of Thomas Woodroffe Hollis, dec'd v. John Reece and Mary his wife.

Cases Concerning Malt Watering D.1078.87 1826 March 1 , Summons. To Phillip Baker for having illegally watered malt, to appear on March l6 1826, at the to plead his defence.

D.1078.35 1826 March 20 Copy Notice of Appeal. By Philip Baker of Caerleon, malster against a conviction made on March 16 for having illegally watered corn or grain making into malt.

D.1078.170 1826 Case. The King (on the Prosecution of William Williams collector of grain duty) against Michael Davies re watering of barley for making malt.

D.1078.200 n.d. Particulars. s.Re x v. Baker re sprinkling his malt floor.

Miscellaneous Legal Papers D.1078.51 1773 June 16 Warrant of Attorney. John Perrott and Robert Mounsey to appear before George Collins, par Pembury co Kent, yeoman to receive a declaration in an action of debt on bond of even date.

D.1078.115 1798 July 14 Letter. From Philip Griffin Monmouth to Mr. Prothero of Usk re balance of account.

D.1078.20 1800 Bill of Account (part of) Concerning Leigh, esq., against Roe.

D.1078.109 1800 Bill of Costs. Re case concerning Leigh esq.,,

D.1078.77 1802 Copy Issue. In the Exchequer. Edward Thomas v. Thomas Watkins on a plea of trespass owing to the incurring of various debts.

D.1078.147 1821 April 21 Case. For the opinion of Mr. Lynch concerning payments to be made under the will of Mr. Theophilus Phillips of Ragland.

D.1078.28 1823 June Bill of Complaint. Charles Herbert of Abergavenny, ironmonger against James Matthews, late of Llangattock juixta Usk, gent, dec'd concerning various debts incurred by the latter.

D.1078.258 1825 August 14. Copy Letter. From solicitors at Usk to Messrs Marteman and Malton concerning various business to be transacted.

24. D.1078.116 1827 Deed of Attorney. 1. William Lewis, par Llanfoist, gent and Ann Lewis, wife of William Lewis. 2. Abel Jenkins and Joseph King of , co Middlesex. To ask, demand and receive a cheque for £474 5s- 7d. being credit from the cause of Herbert v. Mathews.

D.1078.31 1831 July 6. Notice of Claim. Henry Williams, plaintiff and William Thomas, defendant. The Plaintiff claims that he is entitled to the benefit of the mortgage securities of 1822 September 16, 1830 April 4 for securing £2,300.

D.1078.26 1836 February 11 Duplicate Notice of Arbitration. John Powell v. George Tower Rose. Arbitrator, Sir Joseph Beaumont of Llanarth, gent.

D.1078.32 n.d. C.1840 In chancery. John Foord, plaintiff v. Gething Jenkins and Mary his wife and others, defendants in case concerning the mortgage of certain unnamed property.

D.1078.21 l84l March 5 In the exchequer of pleas. Henry Roberts, plaintiff complains of John Gwynne the defendant concerning debt of £600 for work done and goods sold in particular, for erecting a mill and for materials for the same provided and for a pair of mill stone and a dressing mill and machinery.

D.1078,259 1875 December 23 Summons. To James Murphy and Nelson Hewertson of Newport to appear in the case of David Davis, Lavis Davis and Frederick Davis v. James Murphy and Nelson Hewertson. The claim is for damages for breach of contracts for repairing, maintaining, greasing and oiling wagons of the Plaintiffs.

D.1078.216 I876 May 3 Letter. From John F. Morris to "Piro" regretting that he cannot accept the retainer but suggesting that an adjournment might be requested.

D.IO78.36 1885 January Brief for Prosecution. Monmouthshire Quarter Sessions. David John Davies against William Buckley, for misdemeanour, having unlawfully and maliciously wounded the plaintiff.

D.1078.199 1885 February 27 Letter. From A. Hanson of Somerset House, Legacy and Succession Duty Dept., to Messrs Morgan and Scott regarding the estate of the late Evan David.

D.1078.25 1888 October Brief for Prosecution. Monmouthshire Quarter Session. John Kiely v. Dennis McCarthy, for misdemeanour attached. Summons to William Clark of the Lommas, Esher, co Surrey, surgeon to appear to give evidence. Notes on injuries incurred by Kiely.

D.1078.34 1890 February. Brief for Prosecution. Monmouthshire Spring Assizes. Charles Bevan against Edward Pearce for felony.

D.1078.167 n.d. Notes. Re laying before Quarter Sessions an account of the expenses incurred in procurring the Monmouthshire Canal Act. Railways D.1078.261 1928 - 1929 G.W.R.

Signalling Papers viz. correspondence course.

Miscellaneous D.1078.224 1734 - 1786 Abstract of Title. Of Mrs. Margaret Pytts title to certain freehold mess, heredits and premises pars. Dingestow, Penrose, Ragland, Skenfreth, Tregare, Grossmont, Llanvihangel Tor y Monith, Gwenesny, Llantillio Cressenny and Llanvair Kilgedin and to an undivided twentieth part of the freehold estate called Seend otherwise Seend Park, co. Wilts. D.1078.7 1763 October 11. Probate Copy of Will. Of Edward Prytherch of Usk, cordwainer in which he bequeathes all his goods and chatties and monies to his wife, Elizabeth during her life and immediately after her decease to his three daughters, Elizabeth, Jane and Ann. Date of Will 1763 May 20.

D.1078.60 1776 March ll/l2 Abstract of Deed of Revocation. 1786 August 21. And new appointment and demise to Mr. Graham for securing £2000 and interest and of the indorsement thereon being a declaration of trust for an assignment of the mortgage to Thomas Coulthard esq. r' ' t). 1078.8 post 1793 List of Bills held by Evan Phillips of Castletown uner the firm of Smith, Curre & Co. Endorsed note indicating that they name "no Jane Jones but one who is dead and her executors must produce the will and her place of aboad should be mentioned at the same time".

D.1078.106 1796 - 1798 Part of Account Book. Payments for "hailing tyle stones", "sawing", "hedging" etc.

D.1078.124 1796 - 1826 Schedules of Deeds Relating to property of J. B. Philips, esq., purchased of Mr. Thomas Avery; and property of Samuel Philips, esq., purchased of Mr. Thomas Dyke.

D.1078.208 1800 Copy Will. Of Thomas Wolley of Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, co Middlesex, esq., in which he bequeathes unto his wife all lands, negroes, plantation and heredits situate in the islands of Dominica and St. Vincent in the West Indies

Various other financial bequests. Attached, the Who1ley family tree.

D.1078.5 l8ll October 8 Probate Copy of Will. Of Isaac Williams, par Tredunnock, gent in which he bequeathes all his goods, chattels, personal estate and effects unto his brother William Williams of Langibby in trust for his wife, Elizabeth and after her decease unto his children Jacob and Sarah Williams. Date of Will l8ll July 11.

D.1078.6 1813 December 30 Copy Will. Of Jane Elizabeth Chaworth, late of Caldicot, now of the city of Gloucester, widow, in which she bequeathes all her real estate to Mary and Elizabeth Theakstone daughters of Michael Theakstone, late of Low Shelgate, Ripon, co. York dec'd, who now live with her, as tenants in common. Various other financial bequests.

D.1078.114 1819 - 1822 Account of Purchases and interest due to Rev. W. Williams, Mathern. D.1078.33 1827 June 25- Bond of Arbitration. 1. Ann Valentine, par Trevethin, widow, Rachel Valentine par Trevethin widow and executrix of Charles Valentine of the same place, yeoman, dec'd. 2. Michael Davies of Usk, gent; George Knight, par Llanbaddock, yeoman, £300 to perform fulfill and keep the Award, order arbitrament, final end and determination of the said John Llewellyn and Edward Harris Phillips concerning the business of the arbitration touching and concerning the premises in dispute between the two parties.

D.1078.102 I833 March 2 Copy Letter. From McDonnell to Dorrington concerning fees charged in the Chepstow Roads affair.

D.1078.105 1835 - 1837 Estate Account. Of Mr. Bowyer in account with F. McDonnell as agent to Miss C. de Sommery Farms mentioned include Trojan and Llanwella.

D.1078.107 1842 Bill of Costs. For repairs to be done at Longwender House, estimated by Thomas Williams.

D.1078.117 1843 May 4 Copy Letter. From William Deering to the Monmouth & Glamorgan Banking Co., Newport concerning Exchequer Bills.

t).1078.229 Watermark 1852 Schedules. Of farms with field names including plots of ground lying between the land let to Col. Cameron and the road to the Crumlen Burrows.

D.1078.103 1857 April 23. Letter. From Francis McDonnell to James Campbell esq., concerning the matter between Mr. Hooper and McDonnell.

D.1078.257 1869 Draft Affidavit. Of Henry Williams of Newport, inspector of Police concerning the holding of fairs in Newport and Llandaff, the disturbance caused by these fairs and the extra work in consequence for the police.

D.1078.165 n.d. Notes. Of a solicitor (possibly McDonnell) with references to various cases, people to see etc.

Maps and Prints D. 1078.260 Drawing of Dingestow Court by Elizabeth Harcourt (Rolls) Mitchell, a daughter of John Etherington Welch Rolls, b.l833 and married Frank Johnstone Mitchell in i860. Additional Material Accession No. 1149

D.IO89.283 n.d. Photograph Album Containing photographs of members of the Drew-Smith family of .

28 Additional Material Deposited

by Mr. Arthurs

Accession Nos. 1174 & 1177 Trelleck, Cwmcarvan etc. 1078.263 n.d. Survey c.1650-1677 Of the manor and lordship of Trelleck, including the parishes of Penalt, , Cwmcarvan, Trelleck, Llanishen, and the homage of Penarth Goley and Coydy Vedon. Incomplete - First page missing. Fragile.

1078.262 I692 March 11 Demise 1. William Powell, par. Cwmcarvan, yeoman. 2. Charles Paske, par. Cwmcarvan, yeoman. £16 Parcel of arable and woodland (9 covers) called Kay yr Werne situate par. Cwmcarvan in the tenure of William Powell, bounded by the lane leading from Cwmcarvan church to the Bayly glade, the lands of Mr. William Edmunds of Gwoyly glade, the brook called Kavan, and the lands of William James Lough on most sides. Term: 99 years. Rent: Id. p.a.

Photographic Material. 1078.264 c.1906-1913 Postcards Views of Abercarn, Celynen Colliery, , Cwfnavon Road, Caldicot village, Chepstow, and General Booth at Crumlin, Llangorse Monmouth, including Monnow Bridge, Newport, including Transporter Bridge, High Street, Commercial Street, Bellevue Park, Alteryn and Tredegar Park, *Pontypool, including Trevethin Church and the Horse & Jockey Inn, Church, Tredegar, Castle Street. Postcards showing Pill Harriers R.F.C., 1913-14. (33 items)

1078.265 n.d. Photograph Showing Mr. Leefe of Newport, at the junction of the Newport-Chepstow Road and Severn Tunnel Junction Road.

Printed Material. 1078.266 1936 One Hundred Years of Evangelical Witness (1836-1936) being a brief history of St. Paul's Parish, Newport, by Rev. T. Parry Pryce.

1078.267 n.d. post 1930 Official Guide and Handbook to Newport, Mon.

1078.268 n.d. A Guide to the Priory Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Abergavenny, by Rev. Morgan Gilbert.

.1078.269 n.d. The Tabernacle, - Historical Notes by G. N. W. Thomas.

1078.270 1931 Undeb Eglwysi Cwmreig Cosneydd Rhaglen - Gymanta Garw.

1078.271 1904 Descriptive and Historical Account of White Castle, in the parish of Llantillio Crossenny, in the County of Monmouth, by Sir Henry Mather Jackson.

1078.272 n.d. , Monmouthshira History by B. H. St. J. 0 'Neil.

1078.273 n. d. Additional Material Deposited by

Mr. Arthurs

Accession No. 12l4

ft Parish of Aberystruth

1078.274 1852 January 12 Lease 1. Robert Cruttwell of Bath, gent, and George Shaw of Bath, Linen Draper, Trustees of the Cwm Celyn and Blaina Iron Company. 2. George Jones of Slackerly co. Salop, esq. 3- William Erelius of Cwm Celyn par. Aberystruth. Parcel of land being part of the Henwain on the east side of the Parish Road leading from Blaina to Aberbeeg with messuages thereon (as shown on marginal plan). Mineral rights reserved to lessors. 60 years at £4 4s. Od. p.a. Endorsed ­ 1887 September 16 1. Eliza Williams (formerly Erelius) of Blaina, widow. 2. George Robert Harris of Blaina, Grocer and Draper. £230 Assignment of lease to above mentioned property for remainder of 60 year term, subject to covenants and considerations above mentioned. 1889 April 25 Memorandum 1. The Bristol West of England and South Permanent Building Society. 2. George Robert Harris of Blaina, Grocer and Draper. 3- Gomer Jones of Blaina, Collier. Assignment of lease of part of above mentioned property (northern part with mess etc.) for remainder of 60 year term at apportioned ground rent of £1 Is, Od. and subject to covenants and conditions above mentioned, ,

1078.275 1887 August 31 License 1. The Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Company Limited. 2. Eliza Williams (formerly Erelius) of Blaina, widow. To assign lease of 12 January 1852 to George Robert Harris of Blaina, Grocer and Draper.

1078.276 1887 September 19 License 1. The Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Company Limited. 2. George Robert Harris of Blaina, Grocer and Draper. To assign lease of 12 January 1852 to the Bristol West of England and Permanent Building Society.

1078.277 1087 September 19 Mortgage 1. George Robert Harris of Blaina, Grocer and Draper. 2. The Bristol West of England and South Wales Permanent Building Society. £230 Parcel of land on Henwain Estate on east side of Parish Road leading from Blaina to Aberbeeg with 4 messuages in occupation of - Rogers, Turner, A - Thomas and G - Wyatt, as delineated in lease (above) 12 January 1852. For remainder of 60 year term. Endorsed Memorandum I889 April 25 1. The Bristol West of England and South Wales Permanent Building Society. 2. George Robert Harris of Blaina, Draper and Grocer. 3- Gomer Jones of Blaina, Collier. Release of northern portion of land comprised in above agreement from all claims by above named Society, other property having been substituted.

1078.278 1887 August 9 . Mortgage 1. George Robert Harris of Garn Vach, Nantyglo, Grocer. 2. The Perpetual Investment Building Society. £200 Recites lease for 60 years 30 December 1872. Parcel of land in par. Aberystruth adjoining road leading from Nantyglo to Blaina (59 feet 6 inches at front, 65 feet at rear and 44 feet depth on north side) and bounded by land of Ann McDonnell, together with 3 messuages etc., with appurts, (delineated in map in above mentioned lease) For remainder of 60 year term.

1078.279 1852 December 31 Lease 1. Sir Joseph Bailey of Glanusk Park Co. Brecon, Baronet M.P. and Crawshay Bailey of Aberaman co. Glam, esq., M.P. 2. John Jeffreys of par. Aberystruth, Shoemaker. Parcel of land (360 sq. yds) numbered 36 a n d coloured blue on marginal plan with messuages thereon in par. Aberystruth, in occupation of John Jeffreys. Mineral rights reserved to lessors. 60 years at £3 p.a.

1078.280 1854 February 15 Mortgage 1. John Jeffreys of par. Aberystruth, Shoemaker. 2. Mary Morgan of Abergavenny, widow, and Thomas Morgan of Abergavenny currier. £100 Property as above lease (31 December 1852) For remainder of 60 year term.

1078.281 1866 April 24 Mortgage 1. Mary Morgan of Abergavenny, widow. 2. John Jeffreys of par. Aberystruth, shoemaker. 3. Benjamin Lewis of par. Aberystruth, Grocer. £233 l4s. 6d. Recites lease 31 December 1852 Mortgage 15 February 1854 Property as above lease (31 December 1852)

1078.282 n.d. Photograph Photograph of group of soldiers outside Barracks. Additional Material Deposited By Mr. Arthurs Accession No. 1285 Jones (Llanarth) Family Papers. D.1078.283 1785 October 1 Draft Assignment 1. John Jones of Llanarth and Robert Berkeley of Spetchley co. Worcs. esq. 2. William Rowles of Clapham co. Surrey, wine merchant. 500s. Of the next presentation and free disposition of the parsonage, vicarage and parish church of Pembury, co. Kent.

Stoughton Estate D.1078.291 1810 June 1 Copy of Bond for £10,000 1. Capel Leigh of , Esq. 2. Thomas Stoughton of Bath co. Som. Esq. Principal of £5000 on which interest payable at 5% p.a. same money as referred to in Release and Assignment of even date made between Thomas Stoughton and Jane his wife and Capel Leigh, therein mentioned to be paid, within 4 years wi interest from 29 August 1809. Endorsed with acknowledgement of Thomas Stoughton that £2000, part of principal £5000, has been paid with interest by Capel Hanbury Leigh.

D.1078.287 1844 March 4 Letter Clarke Fynmore and Hadgate, Solicitors, 43 Craven Street, Strand, to Capel Hanbury Leigh Esq., Pontypool Park, on behalf of Mr. Anthony and Mr. William Stoughton, re bond on £3000 in which Lady Hayes has interest.

D.1078.290 I865 Account Receipts and Expenditure - Stoughton Estate.

Deeds Par. Caerleon D.1078.306 1821 Abstract of Title Of Marmaduke Brewer to messes or dwelling houses skinhouse, yard, gardens and premises in Mill Street, Caeleon (see no. 305 sub misc.) Cites leases etc. 1747-1821.

Pars. Henllis and Llanfrechfa D.1078.284 9 Geo. IV (1828) Final Concord Trinity Term 1. John Brewer 2. Rees Edward Rees and Ann his wife. £200 One mess, one cottage, one barn, one stable, one oxhouse, one orchard, two gardens, and 120a. of land and common of pasture with appurts. in pars. Henllis and Llanfrechfa.

Par D.1078.289 1806 August 18 Articles of Agreement 1. John Wood the younger of Cardiff, co. Glam, esq., (on behalf of Edmund Jones of Pantrhiwgoch in the hamlet of Michaelstone y Vedw, gent and Rachael his wife, executrix of Will of Evan Phillips late of Castleton, gent, dec'd). 2. David Llewellyn of Bassaleg, gent. £210 all that mess, garden and 6a. of land in par. Peterstone held under lease for 99 years at reserved rent of £5 p.a. now in the occupations of John Matthew and Edmund Thomas Harry at rent of £15 9s. p.a. (subject to yearly rent of £5)

Par. St. Mellons D.1078.292 1855 Abstract of Title Of the Devisees in trust of the will of Mr. William David dec'd to a freehold messuage or dwelling house stable and garden in par. St. Mellons in the occupation of Ralph Ord sold in pursuance of an order dated 17 November 1855 made by the Right Honorable the Master of the Rolls in the cause "Evans v. Richards" cites leases etc 1829-1855.

D.1078.298 1870 April 16 Draft Memorandum of Agreement. 1. Thomas Lloyd of par St. Mellons, farmer. 2. John Lewis of the same place, farmer. £600 All that messuage, dwellinghouse, inn or public house known as the Fox and Hounds with garden in par. St. Mellons, now in the occupation of Leah Morgan widow. Also all those three messuages dwellinghouses or cottages with gardens in St. Mellons now in the several occupations of Charles Coombs, Mary Evans and Isaac John. First party agrees to sell and second party to purchase the above mentioned property subject to conditions within written.

D.1078.299 1870 May 2 Copy Draft Conveyance in Fee. 1. Thomas Lloyd of Hendre Hall in par. St. Mellons, farmer (tenant in fee simple). 2. John Lewis of par. St. Mellons, farmer. £600 Cites lease/release 12 November 1869. All that mess or dwelling house, inn or public house called the Fox and Hounds with garden in par. St. Mellons, now in the occupation of Leah Morgan widow. Also all those three messes or dwellinghouses or cottages there unto adjoining with gardens in par. St. Mellons now in the several occupations of Charles Coombs, Mary Evans and Isaac John with all outhouses etc.

Legal Papers D.1078.311 1806 February 18 Certified Extract From the Registry of the prerogative Court of Canterbury changing the name "Crofts" as executor to the will of the late William Jones of Clytha House to "Croft".

D.1078.296 7 July 53 Geo. Ill Summons (1813) To attend assizes at Monmouth on 21 August next in cause of John Gunter v. James Morgan, executor of Thomas Morgan dec'd, re trespass. (2 items)

D.1078.286 1819-1820 Copy Schedule In the Exchequer Davis v. Mosely relating to the answer of William Mosely, James Williams and Robert Hughes, concerning tithes in Llanthewy and Llantilio, (precise detail given as to commodities tithed and their value).

D.1078.308 n.d. early 19th C. Brief (incomplete) In chancery. Benjamin Hall v. Sir Henry Prothero kt. and Roger Hopkins, re Sir Henry Prothero's application to build a Tramroad and his authorisation to destroy houses being built by Benjamin Hall which would interfere with line of said Tramroad.

D.1078.304 1821 December 7 Brief In chancery. Watkin Homfray v. John Jones. re John Jones building of a tramroad, to convey coal from his estate called Tir Lewis David, across the land of Watkin Homfray in par. Mynyddislwyn to join the Sirhowy Tramroad approx - 100 yds from Nine Mile Point.

D.IO78.307 I83I March 25 Brief In the Exchequer. The Company of Proprietors of the Monmouthshire Canal Navigation. L. I Samuel Homfray, Watkin Homfray, William Thompson, Thomas Fothergill and p Thomas Seaton Forman. Case brought to recover £684 l8s. 5d. for tonnages or rates reserved to plaintiffs by the "Monmouthshire Canal Act" 32 Geo. Il l (1792) and the "Sirhowy Tram Road Act" 42 Geo. Il l (l802). Details tolls levied and their M method of estimation and collection. i

D.1078.309 1853 May 21 Copy Will Of Mr. Thomas Lloyd of Hendra Hall in par. St. Mellons bequeathes to his wife (executrix) f o r her life provided she remains a widow, and after her death to his sons, to be equally divided between them freehold lands and premises in par. Llanishen co. Glam now in the occupation of Catherine / Arthur; freehold lands and premises called Hendra Hall in par. St. Mellons - Ik 2 messes called the Fox and Hounds with the Blacksmith's Shop and Stable and 8 other messes in par. St. Mellons occupied by tenants - copyhold heredits being im several farms in par. Henllis called Cock yr North Farm now in the occupation of John Lewis, Gelly Farm now in the occupation of John Giles with interest in ground rent of part of farmland leased to Trustees of Welsh Baptist Chapel, and Castell y Bwych Farm now in the occupation of Mary Lewis, Widow with interest in ground rent of cottage on farm land leased to Thomas Andrew, copyhold heredit in par Henllis called Skybor Newydd Farm in the occupation of John Lewis; copyholds heredits near Pontymister Works in par. Machen; two leasehold messes in Commercial Street, Newport occupied by William Tucker and William Vaughan, the latter used as a shop, and both rented from Wharf Company, 2 shops in Commercial Street, Newport leased by William Llewellin esq., and Robert Pane (leased to Lloyd by John Jones of Llanarth Court, esq); 5 messes leased from Tredegar Wharf Co. in Charles Street, Newport and in occupation of John Hunt, John Connelly, William Niblet, Mary Legg and Mary L—; Hope and Anchor Inn, Cross Street, Newport from wharf co in occupation of John Hindmand; Beer Retail House from Wharf co. in the Mellons Bank, Newport, occupied by John Burns; Coal yard on Commercial Road f­ in par. St. Woolos from Wharf Co. used by William H. Williams; 2 messes in George Street par. St. Woolos from Wharf Co. one used as a pub., the other m occupied by Charles Jones; 4 other messes on George Street held by his mother by ^ fathers will provided she remains a widow,': from James and William Evans.

D.1078.310 1858 December 14 Copy Will Of Thomas Lloyd of Hendre Hall in par. St. Mellons, gent to his son (executor) William Lloyd revoking all other wills, codicils etc. 2 mess being 38 and 39 Commercial Street, Newport held from the late John Jones of Llanarth Court and in the occupation of Mr. Stouthall and Mr. Wells; messes in George Street held from James and William Evans and occupied by his mother under conditions of father's will, freehold house and garden adjoining Fox and Hounds in par. St. Mellons in the occupation of Joan Lewis and Elizabeth Morgan, grocer, parcel of freehold land as garden of Fox and Hounds in the occupation of Lea Morgan (further described); parcel of freehold land purchased from John Rees, grocer, and used by him as garden and orchard lying on west of Turnpike Road from St. Mellons to Cardiff (further described); all aforesaid rents charged on Three Cranes Inn, George Street, Newport, - to Ann, his wife, all the residue of his estate for eight years after his death provided she remains a widow, to pay all rents etc and annuities to the children of his sister and to keep property intact, to his son William Lloyd, the last mentioned properties, after the eight year term, to be divided between him and his brothers Philip, Thomas and David Lloyd, allowing their mother use of the household furniture for her life. property to be divided, at death of any one son, between the other surviving sons. Sons to pay their sister Mary Coleman £575 in year after death of mother.

Manorial Papers D.1078.303 1730 July 25 Copy Court Roll/ Manor or Redcastle Surrender Court Baron of the Honourable Sir William Morgan. 1. William Jones of the city of Bristol, Soapboiler. Thomas Evans of par. Mynyddislwyn, yeoman. William Jones of Tucoch in par. Llanvihangel gent and Rachael his wife. 2. James David of par Trevethin, yeoman. All that mess with appurts called Clauth dee and 100a. of customary lands in par. Llanvihangel Llantarnam, mearing to lands late of Ed-Bray gent and late of [' Morgan James yeoman, the lands late of Francis Herbert gent and the Highway callec Heol y Forrest with lands called Kaia yr hoel, Wain Elian, Cae tyr dee, Kae Llwyn Cadock, Kae Tyr Cadarn, Kae yr arth Vach, Kae'r Ucha, Kae'r Vuch Isha, u Kaer Saith Cover, Ywain Vach, Coed Claudd dee and Berllan. p

i " D.1078.302 1735 October 3 Copy Court Roll/Surrender Manor of Redcastle Court Baron of the Most Noble William Duke of Devonshire, the Right Honorable Lady Rachell Morgan, Widow, the Honorable Thomas Morgan esq., and others Trustees and Guardians of William Morgan esq., an infant. 1. John Cooke of Pontypool gent, William Jones the Elder of Tucoch in par. Llanvihangel Llantarnam, gent, and William Jones the Younger f" of the same place, gent, only son and customary heir of the said William Jones the Elder by Rachel his wife. 2. Charles Keen of Caerleon, gent. All that customary mess, called Canell Dee and 100a. of customary lands with appurts. in par. Llanvihangel Llantarnam in Manor of Redcastle.

D.1078.3OO 1777 March 26 Copy Court Roll/Surrender Manor of Redcastle Court Baron of the Honorable Charles Morgan esq. 1. Amy Waters, late of par. Llanvihangel Llantarnam, now of par. Llanfrechfa. 2. Ann Davies, wife of John Davies of par. Llanfrechfa yeoman. All that her undivided moiety of all that mess tenement and farm called Claudd dee Farm consisting of several parcels of customary hold land (approx. 100a.) in par. Llanvihangel Llantarnam, in the manor of Redcastle, mearing to the lands of the aforesaid Lord of the Manor, the lands late of Edward Bray esq., and now of Charles Fettyplace and John Blewitt esqs., the lands late of Morgan James and now of John Morgan Phillips, the lands late of Francis Herbert and now of Mr. John Davies and the Highway called Heol y Forrest with lands called Caya yr heol Wain Elian, Caer yr Sir dec, Caeyllwyn Cadock, Caetyr cadarn, Caeyr arth vach, Cae yr Ych ycha, Cae yr Ych isha, Cae yr Saith cover, ywainfach, Coed y Clawdd dec and y Berllan and all that her undivided moiety of all those seven parcels of customary hold lands called Cae yr Perbren ycha, Cae yr Perbren isha, Cae yr Pott, Caia Coed y brain and Cae pant y Rhyos containing 12a. of welsh measure in par. Llanvihangel Llantarnam in the manor of Redcastle mearing to the lands of the aforesaid Lord of the Manor, the land late of John Waters of Risca gent and now of Henry Charles Phillips, gent, the lands late of Riginald Bray, esq., and now of Charles Fettyplace and John Blewitt esqs., the lands late of William Jones and now of John Williams and the Highway leading from thence through the lands of the lord of the manor to the lands late of Roger Prosser and nOw of James Jones and Mr. John Brewer, the lands late of William Jones and now of John Williams and the highway leading from Cross Ymolch towards Tycoch and all other lands of Amy Waters within the said manor.

D.1078.301 l8l8 January 15 Copy Court Roll/Surrender Manor of Redcastle Court Baron of Sir Charles Morgan, Bart. 1. John James of par. Llanvihangel Llantarnam, yeoman. 2. Alexander Jones of Usk, esq. All that undivided moiety of all that mess, tenement and farm called Clawdd dee Farm consisting of several pieces of customary hold land (approx. 100a.) in par. Llanvihangel Llantarnam in the Manor of Redcastle, mearing to lands of the aforesaid Lord of the Manor, the lands late of Edward Bray esq., and since of Charles Fettyplace and John Blewitt esqs., the lands late of Morgan James and now of William Phillips, the lands late of Francis Herbert and now of the said John James and the Highway called Heol y Forrest with land called caya yr heol Wa in Elian, Caer yr Tee Dee, Cae yr Lwyn caddock, Cae Tyr Cadarn, Cae arth vach, Cae yr Ych Ycha Cae yr Ych isha, Cae Saith cover, y Waun Park, Coed y Clawdd dec and y Berllan, and all that undivided moiety of all those seven parcels of customary hold lands called Cae y Perbren Ycha, Cae Perbren isha, Cae yr Pott Caia Coed y Brain and Cae Pant y Rhyes containing 12a. welsh measure in par Llanvihangel Llantarnam, in the manor of Redcastle mearing to the lands of the aforesaid Lord of the manor, the lands late of John Walters, gent and late of the heirs of Charles Phillips gent, the lands late of Reginald Bray esq., and late of Charles Fettyplace and John Blewitt esqs., the lands formerly of William John and now of the said John James and the Highway leading from thence through the lands of the aforesaid Lord of the Manor to the lands of Roger Prosser and now the lands of James Jones and Mr. John Brewer the lands late of Mr. William Jones and now of the said John James and the Highway leading from Cross y Molch towards Ty Coch and all other lands of the said John James within the said Manor.

Miscellaneous D.1078.295 1704 May 11 Bond for £120 1. William Morgan of par. Llanvihangel Istern Llewern yeoman. 2. John Watkins of par. Llangattock Vibonavel yeoman, to perform all covenants etc., as specified in lease/release of even date between the above named parties and Phillip Corill and James Phillips of Grosmont of the third party.

D.1078.294 1835 October/November Survey and Valuation By Michael Davies of Oak and other Timber, Timber Stores and Pollards growing on lands of Sir Samuel Fludyer Bart., and now sold to William Jones esq., of Clytha House.

D.1078.305 1837 June 20 Sale Poster all that Skin-yard, with extensive warehouses, lofts, pits, outhouses etc; tog. with 5 cottages adjoining in Mill Street, Caerleon, late in the occupation of Mr. M. Brewer also 3 freehold dwellinghouses, gardens and piece of ground in Mill Street adjoining aforesaid skinyard. for sale by auction at Hanbury Arms Inn, Caerleon, 13 July 1837.

D.1078.313 1781 Ink Sketch of seal of Honorable Charles Morgan of Tredegar.

D.1078.293 I838 August 29 Plan of piece of freehold land near Blaina Church containing 2134 sq. yds. and bounded by Henwain property and parish road from Blaina Church. %) D.1078.314 1819 Memoranda Book Of John and Philip Jones Of payments made into post office and various banks as well as to persons.

D.1078.312 1829 September 12 Voucher William Jones esq., to J. Hayden esq. £10 15s. 3 months wages.

D.1078.297 1859 December l4 Bill Of Nicholas & Co. importers of Baltic and American Timber.

D.1078o285 1892 August Church Magazine.

D.1078.288 1907 August 11 Letter Davies, Pear Tree Road, Abersychan to Mr. Kyrle Fletcher, Newport. re counteracting remarks made by Archdeacon Coxe's "Tour through Monmouthshire" about the '01d Prophet1 of the Fbbw Valley. Additional Material Deposited By

Mr. Arthurs

Accession No. 1285 0 1 MAHONEY PAPERS (1909-1946)

Timothy 0'Mahoney was born in Newport of Irish parents, who settled there in 1877- He attended St. Michaels School for a time and when of working age, studied in the evenings under the Rev. Edgar Williams, M.A., B.D., Principal of Maindee College. He took a special course of training to qualify for a scholarship examination for University - as something to work for ­ and continued his studies in mathematics, Latin, Greek, French and the English Classics until the death of the Rev. Williams. His first employment was in the works at Isca Foundry with his father and later in the stores department. In about 1906 he became permanent Way Stores Clerk for the Alexandra Dock Company in Newport. In addition to his own studies he coached pupils for London University, the Civil Service and other examinations.

Printed Books and Pamphlets D.1078.315 1915 Book The Philisophy of Brevity and Commercial Correspondence by Timothy 0'Mahoney. Pubi. Royston House, Milman Street, Newport and printed by The Press Printers Ltd., 69-76 Long Acre, London W.C.

D.1078.317 1942 Pamphlet Psychology of Hitlers' "Bloody" Brain by Timothy 0'Mahoney.

D.IO78.318 N.D. (1942?) Pamphlet Patriotism and Virtue of the A.T.S. Girls by Timothy 0'Mahoney (Cover only)

D.IO78.319 N.D. (1942?)x Pamphlet Psychology of Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill's. Brain and Mind by Timothy 0'Mahoney.

D.1078.320 N.D. (1942?) Pamphlet Psychology of Ten Downing Street by Timothy ()'Mahoney. :

D.1078.321 1943 Pamphlet Psychology of General Bernard L. Montgomery's Irish Brains and Mind by Timothy 0'Mahoney. (Cover only)

D.1078.316 1948 Book The Philosophy' of God's Mathematics of the Atomic Energy by Timothy 0'Mahoney. Publ. Irish and American House of Publishers and by Priory Press Ltd., Printers and Publishers, The Friary, Cardiff.

Correspondence - General D.1078.322 1915-1916 Bundle Of correspondence with T. 0'Mahoney - acknowledgements for receipt of copies of "Philosophy^ of Brevity" from: Lloyd George, Ministry of Munitions of War M. Renting (?), House of Commons (2 items) Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Office The Chancellor of the Exchequer (2 items) Lord Crewe, Privy Council Office (2 items) The Home Secretary, Home Office (2 items) The Bishop of Northampton (2 items) The Archbishop of Canterbury, Lambeth Palace. B.C. Windle, University College, Cork. James Driscoll, London and Dublin (2 items) Henry Mather Jackson, Llantilio Court Abergavenny W. Llewelyn Williams,' House of Commons. The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs George V Lord Kitchener, War Office Arthur Lynch M.P. House of Commons L. J. Vaughan, Penarth House, Penarth, Glam. Lcolin Forestier-Walker, Park House, , Newport Sir Garred (?) Thomas, Bron-y-Gaer, Newport. The Hon. T. J. Ryan, Premier of Queensland The Prime Minister of Australia (in London)

D.1078.323 1921-1946 Bundle Of correspondence with T. 0'Mahoney - acknowledgements for copies of various works. . From: D. Hickey, St. Mary's , Newport. The Chief Docks Manager, Cardiff (encl. newspaper cutting) The General Manager, G.W.R. Paddington. \ The Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin (2 items) The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill (? 1943) The Archbishop of Chicago Henry Ford II Dearborn, Michigan J. H. Vickery, The Norlands, Clytha Park, Newport Mrs. W. M. Adams, M.A., 589 Chepstow Road, Newport I D.1078.324 1915 September Letter Denis Kelly, Bishop of Ross, Bishop's House, Skibbereen co. Cork to T. 0'Mahoney. grateful acceptance of "How to write and speak English" and compliments on author' s determination and perseverance - "you are truly a "self taught" and a "self-made" i man. " I D.1078.325 1915 December 11 Letter as abovo - unfavourable reaction to "Philosophy of Brevity" 1 D.1078.326 1915 October 5 Letter Private Secretary of Mrs. Bailey, Stelvio, Newport to T. 0'Mahoney Royston House, Milmari Street, Newport ordering 5/- copy of "Philosophy of Brevity" and requesting galley proof for few more days.

I D.1078.327 1915 November 8 Letter A Britten, Gorslas Vicarage, Llandeview to T. 0'Mahoney re: burial place of old friend Mr. Williams, and thanks for book.

D.1078.328 1916 February 7 Letter William Hagarty, Lord Mayor's Secretary, City Hall, Cork to Frank B. Giltinan Esq., Secretary Technical Instruction Committee re: showing T. 0'Mahoney around Technical Institute.

D.1078.329 1916 February 7 Letter T.C. Butterfield, Lord Mayor, City Hall, Cork authorising T. 0'Mahoney to visit Male Prison.

D.1078.330 1916 April 29 Letter James Mullin, Pendyrus, Conway Road, Cardiff to T. 0'Mahoney. commending him on his work and sending him a copy of his own "little book" in which he tried to follow 0'Mahoney's principles (in "Philosophy of Brevity")

D.1078.33 1 1917 May 17 Letter H. H. Share, Naval Assistant to Chief Naval Staff, the Admiralty to T. 0'Mahoney re; inability to provide passes for individuals and advising that his "scheme" be put in writing.

P.1078.332 1917 May 19 Copy Letter M. Williams, 16 Marlborough Road, Newport.(on behalf of T. 0'Mahoney )to H. H. Share. re: 0'Mahoney's visit to the "Admiralty Office since nature of mechanical apparatus such that not wise to put in writing.

D.1078.333 1917 June 1 Letter ? to T. 0'Mahoney re: book sent and commencing that glad that 0'Mahoney laid his device before Board of Invention and Research.

D.1078.334 1922 January 24 Letter H. Canning, , Newport to T. 0'Mahoney, Brynderwen, 16 Marlborough Road, Newport receipt of "conduct of Understanding" and apology for not writing sooner, ', considers book to contain "frank and wholesome advice" especially to young people.^

D.1078.345 1928 August 23 Letter N. Cleaves "The Laurels", Clytha Park, Newport to T. 0'Mahoney. Comments on "Conduct of the Understanding" and his own ideas on education i.e. too cheap and therefore not valued by parents and students, teachers not really interested in what they teach; too much cramming and not enough basic grounding. Recommends payment of teachers by results obtained; advocates a greater interest in sex education in school and home life; agrees that children sent to school too early. Sends his own ideas, more fully expressed, in form of articles for various journals and requests their return.

D.1078.335 1932 May 4 Letter Dr. C. S. Bowker, Cwmbran House, to T. 0'Mahoney. thanking him for tickets and "kind regards".

D.IO78.336 1933 April 6 Letter In Spanish Father ? Rodes S. J.. observatorio Del Ebro, Tortosa, Spain, astronomer to Prof. T. 0'Mahoney, Newport. commending him on his scientific work and writing of "Jottings of an Old Fool".

D.1078.337 1942 November 7 Letter Second Secretary of American Embassy, London on behalf of Mrs. Roosevelt to T. 0'Mahoney, 308 Chepstow Road, Newport.

re: gift of evening bag which Mrs. Roosevelt unable to accept.

D.1078.338 1943 March 22 Letter John Warner, Borough Librarian, Central Public Library, Newport to T. 0'Mahoney at above address. re: gift of seven booklets of poems. D.1078.339 1943 March 29 Letter George Scott, Mayor's Parlour, Newport to T. 0'Mahoney at above address re: support for "wings for Victory" campaign.

D.1078.340 1943 April 1 Letter Correspondents as above appreciation of poems sent.

D.1078.341 1944 December 3 Letter P.R. Bowker, 17 Stow Park Crescent, Newport, Doctor, to T. 0'Mahoney. re: gloves, books and typescript poems sent. He asks "I should like to know when you contemplate having your appendix out"

D.1078.342 1945 February 5 Letter Correspondence as above. re: letters and poems, with promise to visit.

D.1078.343 1945 Februay 5 Letter Miss F. E. Francis, The Rothbury Nursing Home, Stow Park Circle, Newport to T. 0'Mahoney thanks for gift and poem, and best wishes for quick recovery. Encloses anon, poem "On leaving Rothbury". D.1078.344 1945 February 24 Letter P. R, Bowker, 17 Stow Park Crescent, Newport to T. 0'Mahony. Thanks for present and hopes that feeling "more fit as the time goes on".

Correspondence withPrinters and Publishers D.1078.346 1918 August 9 Letter Mr. James Wintle for the Authors' Alliance 93- 94 Chancery Lane, London W,C.2. to T. 0'Mahoney 16 Marlborough Road, Newport. Acknowledges receipt of Ms. novel and informs 0'Mahoney that a preface having been added to his essays, they will proceed to offer them to publishers.

D.1078.347 1918 August 14 Letter Correspondents as above. re novel: not acceptable in present form; characters too learned and not true to life although descriptive passages good in style.

D.1078.348 1918 August 22 Copy Letter T. 0'Mahoney to The Authors Alliance accepting criticism but pointing out that the characters "speak according to their birth" and are not articicial.

D.1078.349 1918 August 28 Letter Correspondents as 346 above re: another chapter of novel - characters still too "bookish" Essays submitted to Messrs. Mothuen.

D. 1078.350 1918 October 22 . Letter­ as above. Mr. Wintle apologises for being out when 0'Mahoney called and recommends he notify by card of his next visit. No word from Methuen on essays.

D.1078.351 1919 March 19 Letter as above essays being considered by Messrs Oriphant the Scottish publishers. Alternative scheme of another publisher - 0'Mahoney contributes to offset any loss on 1st edn.

D.1078.356 1938 October 11 Letter Sands & Co. (publishers) Ltd., 15 King St., Covent Garden, Ixsndon W.C.2. to T. 0'Mahoney "Kenmare House" 308 Chepstow Road, Newport. re: sending of M.S. for publishing and pointing out that can only accept list of subscribers if decide to publish for him.

D.1078.357 1941 January 29 Letter Features Editor", Daily Express to T. 0'Mahoney, Kenmare, Chepstow Road, Newport. re: return of poems due to lack of space.

D.1078.358 1946 February 26 Letter The Forum Press, 105 Patrick Street, Cork to T. 0'Mahoney, 5 Livingstone Place, Newport re return, of MS with professional Reader's comments (see 352 below).

D.1078.359 1946 July' 18 Estimate W. H. Smith & Son Ltd., Bridge House, Lambeth S.E.1. to T. 0'Mahoney 5 Livingstone Place, Newport for printing "Poetical, Psychological & Philosophical Adventures of a well bred Irish Tramp".

Ti. IO78.36O 1946 August 27 Estimate The Paramount Print House, Clarke's Bridge, Cork to T. 0'Mahoney, Europe's Irish and American House of Publishers, England. for printing 500 copies of 200-page book. I D.1078.353 1946 October 29 Letter Dollard, Printinghouse, Dublin Ltd., to Mr. D. Milner Irish Literary Clearing Office, 5 Livingstone Place, Newport, re estimate for publishing book.

k D. 1078.354 1946 November 5 Estimate j2 Dollard Printing House Dublin Ltd. f.

: 300 Copies Mss by T. 0'Mahoney £170. m

D.1078.355 1946 November 13 Letter as 353 above justifying apparently high cost of estimate for publishing Ms.

D.1078.352 n.d. Professional Readers comment from publisher on "Essays on Medical Education" ^ Owing to specialist subject recommends author offset possible loss by contributing to 1st edn.

Miscellaneous D.1078.366 1909 Declaration of Intention Of George Milner formerly of Newport, Mon. Carpenter now of 408 E.158 Street, New York City for naturalisation as an American citizen.

D.IO78.36I 1916 April 20 Letter John Ballinger, Librarian, National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth to T. 0'Mahoney, Royston House, Milman Street, Newport. requesting "Philosophy of Brevity and Commercial Correspondence" under Copyright Act 1911.

D.1078.362 1916 May 26 Letter Lewis C. Rudd for Keeper of Printed Books, Copyright Receipt Office, British Museum, London W.C. requesting Philosophy of Brevity and Commercial Correspondence and any other publications by T. 0'Mahoney under Copyright Act 1911.

D.IO78.365 1934 May 1 Mathematical Calculations "Measuring the Atom 8 July 1930-4 April 1934" Worlds Copyright 1st May 1934.

D.1078.363 n.d. Review Notice "To Thinking Men of the World". issued by M. Morgan, 54 Moresby Avenue, Tolworth, Surrey sole manager for publication "Jottings of an Old Fool", by T. 0'Mahoney.

D.1078.364 n.d. Reservation Form, for 1 copy (over-written: Presentation copy) of "Educating to Thoughts on Sexual Knowledge for Christian Families" by T. 0'Mahoney esq., To be sent to Joseph Cardinal Frigs, Cologne-Bayental, Bayentalgurtel 31- Distributed by Miss Dorothy Mi lner, 5 Livingstone Place, Newport.

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