Gwent Archives
Letters of the Llewellin family of Pwll y Pant, par. Bedwas, Mon. and of Abercarne House, par. Mynyddislwyn, Mon., 1825-1849
GB0218.D3718
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Gwent Archives
- Creator
- Llewellin of Pwll Y Pant
- Title
- Letters of the Llewellin family of Pwll y Pant, par. Bedwas, Mon. and of Abercarne House, par. Mynyddislwyn, Mon., 1825-1849
- ID
- GB0218.D3718
- Date
- 1825-1849
- Extent
- 0.015 Cubic Metres
- Language
- English
Scope and Contents note
Letters of the Llewellin family of Pwll Y Pant, Bedwas, and of Abercarne House, Mynyddislwyn, 1825-1849. The collection includes a letter from J.J. Guest at Dowlais Works (1825), and inventory of John Morgan's stock of coal and equipment (1830), postmarks, including Cardiff Penny Post.
Arrangement note
The collection has been arranged chronologically.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Gwent Archives
Conditions Governing Access note
Usual conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use note
Usual copyright conditions apply.
Accruals note
Accruals are not expected.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
1999
Appraisal note
All records have been retained.
Other Finding Aids note
A hard copy catalogue is available at Gwent Archives.
Collection Inventory
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D3718/1 J[osiah] J[ohn] Guest, Dowlais Works, [Glam.], to John Llewelyn esq. of PWLL Y PANT [par, Bedwas, Mon.]. Is unable to keep the appointment to view the mineral property at CWMSYCHAN [par. Trevethin, Mon.], as he is required to attend legal proceedings in London. In order not to further delay Mr. Griffiths he must now ‘positively give up all thoughts of it’. Requests JL’s assistance with several points of litigation involving Lord Bute. Copy note by JL to Wm Griffiths informing him that JG cannot keep the appointment. 8 Feb 1825-9 Feb 1825 |
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D3718/2 Copy letter of John Llewellin of PWLL Y PANT [par. Bedwas, Mon.], to Josiah John Guest esq. [Dowlais Works, Glam.]. Will be glad to give assistance, if he ‘can do so consistently’, in the matter of litigation with Lord Bute, and waits to be acquainted with the precise details of such. 15 Feb 1825 |
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D3718/3 Inventory of John Morgans stock of coal, engines and equipment held at Hay, Eardisley, Lionshall and Kington Wharves and Radnor Kilns, totalling £938. 16. 10½. 1 Jan 1830 |
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D3718/4 John Llewellin of [Abercarne House], Abercarn, Mon., to his wife Mrs Nancy Llewellin at Norton Hall, Bridgend [?Glam.]. Concern over the injuries sustained by Thomas should not lead her to such anxiety that will harm her health. He has been well attended to by the surgeon and there is ‘every hope that my poor dear Boy will soon be well again’. JL must meet Mr Hopper, the architect, at Llanover on Wednesday, following Mr [Benjamin] Hall’s visit, therefore John or James will go to Newport with the gig to meet NL for her return. Mrs. Waddington is seriously ill and Mrs. Hall has sent for Davies of Bedwas to visit her immediately. 14 Sep 1834 |
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D3718/5 John Davies of Merthyr [Glam.] to his aunt Mrs [Nancy] Llewellin of Abercarn House, Abercarn [par. Mynyddislwyn, Mon.]. Enquiry regarding the availability of a position in the dairy for Sarah, whom mother thinks would be most suitable. His mother is also most anxious to have Thomas sent home before Saturday. Nathaniel Davies of LLWYNHON is to be buried at COEDCUMMER tomorrow. Aunt Coffin, grandfather and others are all well. 2 May 1836 |
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D3718/6 Richard Howell of RHIWFELAN [Llantrisant, Glam.], to John Llewellin of Abercarne [Mon.]. Encloses £15 for one years interest due to Mrs. Rees. The Bursar of Jesus College and the Society approve of JL’s report on the coal levels belonging to them under TY MAEN [farm], ? at MAES MAWR [near Talybont, Brec.] and recommend unanimously that RH and JL arrange to lease the workings to Mr. Insole. Suggests that JL’s son William undertakes a further survey of the coal workings before an agreement is concluded. JL copy reply that William should go to Maesmawr in about a fortnight and that JL would discuss the terms at Rhiwfelan before meeting Mr. Insole. 22 Jul 1839-24 Jul 1839 |
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D3718/7 Lewis Morgan, The Hafod, Newbridge (Pontypridd) [Glam.], to William Llewellin esq., Abercarn House, [Abercarn, Mon.]. Is sorry that WL and his wife were unable to visit on Saturday, particularly as Mrs. Rees and Mrs. Coffin had also arrived from Lanilid [mid-Glam.]. Requests that WL does not visit until after next week because ‘aunt and myself mean to start for ? Pantarwane [Pant-y-waun], Breconshire. WL’s brother Thomas should obtain a legal opinion with regard to Mr. Insole’s bridge, ‘the sooner the better, or the parties will laugh at us’. The position respecting the Hadley’s must also be discussed soon. An outbreak of cholera in Newbridge claimed the lives of six people last week, much to the alarm of the neighbourhood. 10 Oct 1849 |
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D3718/8 R.T. Searles, Ke-il Road [?Newport district], to William Llewellin, Abercarne [Mon.]. Stating he has paid the £116.10 to credit of WL at Glyns. WL copy receipt for same, which was due for the half years interest less income tax from Mr. Rolls to Mrs. Rees. 11 Oct 1849-22 Oct 1849 |
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