| Description | Bundle includes:
a) 3 pages from a translation of a letter sent to Yr Herald Gymraeg in support of Col. Douglas-Pennant and outlining living conditions in Bethesda and the vicinity at the time. Other pages can be found in Bundles PFA/12/22, PFA/12/34, and PFA/12/45, 8 December 1865
b) Letter from Maria Louisa Fitzroy (Lady Penrhyn) to George Sholto Douglas Pennant regarding estate issues. Also mentions that 'Charlie' (George's son) has broken his arm and the Lord Penrhyn's health is deteriorating, 12 January 1884
c) Bank Account for March with Messers Ransom Bouverier, March 1884
d) Particulars of slates sold in March, March 1884
e) Letter of receipt for cheque from J Simpson Esq, Stony Stratford, 17 October 1884
f) Letter from John Simpson of Stony Stafford confirming slate quantities ordered, 7 May 1885
g) Letter of thanks from Prescott Hewett,1 August 1885
h) Letter of application for the position of Inspector of the Quarries from a Mr Jeffrey and a cover letter regarding the application by Col Sackville-West, 3 October 1885
i) Letter from John Thomas querying the source of free timber for Mr Wyatt's house, 1 December 1885
j) Various letters from P.A. Lloyd regarding the Pennant-Lloyd agreement and the amendments made to it by others. Claims that clauses put in favouring the quarrymen such as giving them a higher maximum weekly wage were imposed by Lord Penrhyn, Mr Mathews and Mr Wyatt while he was away. Claims only ever to have acted in the interests of Penrhyn, 1885
k) Letter from C.W. Cooke, manager of Bryn Hafod y Wern Quarry, 3 Dec 1885
l) Letter from H. Barber, solicitor regarding C.W. Cooke and Penlon yard, 23 December 1885
m) Letter from Lady Penrhyn to George Sholto Douglas Pennant describing an account of a visit made by Adela Douglas-Pennant and their ailing father to the Penrhyn Quarry, where Wyatt tried to secure money from Lord Penrhyn despite his son by this time being in charge of the quarry, 14 December 1885
n) Copy of a letter from George Sholto Douglas Pennant to A Wyatt regarding Lord Penrhyn stepping back from the management of the quarry, 13 May 1885 C
o) Copy of a letter from John Williams of the Talysarn Quarries to C.W. Cooke of Bryn Hafod y Wern Quarry regarding the Penrhyn Quarry loosing their accounts in the South of England and London due to a 'cleverly devised blow aimed at us here in Nantlle' which has backfired. 'I told Arthur Wyatt at the time of the great error he was committing and his reply was that he was determined to shut up the dirty little quarries in Nantlle.', 27 Dec (?) 1885
p) Statement of John Francis Williams regarding over counts of slates, discount selling and A. Wyatt. Followed by notes by George Sholto Douglas Pennant, 30 Dec 1885
q) Letter of thanks from John Jones, Bangor for the dismissal of Pharaoh Wyatt. "I can assure you Sir, that there is general rejoicing among both ship owners and merchants, for a more hard hearted, and despotic person, never trod the earth, and to rid the neighbourhood of such a man is a blessing for which I feel extremely grateful." Also complains about John Thomas and favouritism shown to him, 3 July 1886
r) Letter of application from Robert Roberts (manager of Oakley Upper Quarry) for the post held by John Evans, 11 Feb 1886
s) Letter from A. Young regarding proof of wrongdoings by A. Wyatt and giving advice on his dismissal, 25 Jan 1886
t) Notice stating that the agency of A. Wyatt has ceased and the E.A. Young is to replace him pro. Tem, 3 February 1886
u) Note in the hand of George Sholto Douglas Pennant requesting expenditure accounts, 17 January 1886
v) Letter from H. Barber (solicitor) regarding measures to be taken to limit E.A. Young's access to Penrhyn finances while his trustworthiness is ascertained. Also discusses taking out a Guarantee from the Guarantee Society.
w) Letter from E.A. Young written on Castle Hotel headed paper setting out agenda for meeting with George Sholto Douglas Pennant, 2 Feb 1886
x) Letter from A. Young about the suitability and trustworthiness of his son, E.A. Young. Suggests taking out a guarantee from the Guarantee Society, 6 Feb 1886
y) Letter from A. Young to arrange meeting with George Sholto Douglas Pennant, 18 Jan 1886
z) Letter from Hugh McIntyre to John Williams confirming that he did buy slates below list price from Port Penrhyn in 1883
z) Envelope containing two anonymous letters encouraging George Sholto Douglas Pennant to dismiss A. Wyatt, Feb 1886
A1) Cover letter from Mr Douglas of the North Wales Chronicle to Lord Penrhyn regarding his correspondence with Mr E.A. Young. Correspondence can be found in PFA/12/34 & PFA/12/35, 28 Dec 1887
B1) Letter of reference/support for Hugh J. Hughes, Hirdir Bethesda in favour of his application for work at the quarry, 1887-1888
C1) Envelope containing correspondence between Lord Penrhyn, Quarry Benefit Club Committee and Col Sackville-West regarding the application made by matron for a pay rise so that she could employ an extra servant to help in the hospital. George Sholto Douglas Pennant funded the difference between her current wage and the requested wage, Feb/March 1888
D1) Envelope containing two letters about Catherine Jones (Llinos Deudraeth'). One requesting support in sending her to study music at the Musical College of Wales, Swansea, and one giving thanks for support.
E1) Bundle of various notes/envelopes. |