| Disgrifiad | Letters and papers relating to the proposed bridge over the Menai Straits. Refer to the difficulties encountered in removing the prejudices of the gentry in Caernarvon against the project, and their fears lest Bangor might benefit at the expense of Caernarvon (8677). Include a copy of the proposals signed by Holland Griffith of Garreglwyd and the engineers for the erection of a wooden bridge (8614); also a copy of the resolutions of the Committee of Trade held in Liverpool, 9 April, 1785, referring to the plan for a wooden bridge on piles from the Caernarvonshire shore to Cadnant Island (8615) |