Five letters, 1878-1895, written in Welsh and English, from members of the Thomas family, emigrants to the United States of America, to relatives in Llanbrynmair, Montgomeryshire.
One letter was written by Elizabeth and David O. Thomas, Venadocia, Van Wert County, Ohio, 29 April 1878 (ff. 103-104); two letters each were written by Abraham Thomas of Williamsburg, Iowa, 1885, 1894 (ff. 105-108), and his daughter Lizzie [Elizabeth], January 1895 (ff. 109-112). The letters contain family news and include references to agriculture (ff. 105 verso-106 verso) and Christmas celebrations (f. 106 verso) in Iowa.
Llythyrau ymfudwyr o Gymru i Unol Daleithiau'r America,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 NLW MS 23699E, ff. 103-112.
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004404250(alternative) (WlAbNL)0000404250
- Dates of Creation
- 1878-1895.
- Language of Material
- Welsh, English.
- Physical Description
- 10 ff.
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically at NLW.
Acquisition Information
Mrs E. M. Humphreys; Llansantffraid, Powys; Donation; October 1999; A1999/121.
Note
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 23699E, ff. 103-112.
Custodial History
Family letters inherited by the donor.
Additional Information
Published