Although a prominent family in North Wales, very little research has been carried out on the Crawley-Vincents of Gorddinog, pa. Aber, Caernarvonshire. In 1824, Margaret Matilda, the daughter of Captain John Crawley of Gorddinog (d.1816) married the son of Captain John Jones, 62nd Regiment, of Pant Howel, Llandegfan, Anglesey (1792-1876). Their son James Jones was a Fellow of Jesus College Oxford and assumed the surname of Vincent in lieu of Jones. He was to become the Rector of Llanfairfechan and later the Dean of Bangor. Family tradition was to continue with members of the next generation as James Crawley Vincent (1827-1869) became the Rector of Llanbeblig and his brother John Vincent became a Lieutenant in the Welsh Fusiliers. The Rev. Vincent married a Grace Elizabeth and two of their sons were knighted, Sir Hugh Corbet Vincent (1862-1931) and Sir William Henry Hoare Vincent (1866-1941).
Over five hundred letters and papers, including letters to and from members of the Crawley-Vincent family, including the Rev. Owen Jones (rector successively of Boduan, Newborough and Llaneilian); his son Capt. John Jones of Pant Howel, Llandegfan; the Rev. Griffith Roberts (rector of Aber) and his sons Thomas, Griffith and Hugh; the Rev. James Vincent Vincent (rector of Llanfairfechan and Dean of Bangor), his wife Margaret Matilda Vincent and his sons, John Vincent, Edmund Lloyd Vincent, Augustus Edward Vincent and Corbet Parry Vincent; Edmund Crawley of Halifax, Nova Scotia and his sons Admiral Edward Crawley and Capt. John Crawley of Gorddinog; Edmund Jones Crawley (prebendary of Wells Cathedral) elder son of Admiral Edward Crawley; and John, Elizabeth and Mary Jane Crawley, children of Capt. John Crawley. Also wills and probates of wills; documents and papers relating to the Rev. James Vincent (rector, successively of Llanfaglan, Llanfachraeth and Llandwrog and Chancellor of Bangor Cathedral), Captain John Jones of Pant Howel, Llandegfan; Anwyl Jones of Pant Howel and to lands belonging to Edmund Crawley in Nova Scotia; commonplace and memoranda books etc., belonging to members of the family; and papers relating to greyhound racing and hunting.
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Efforts to futher O.J's son John's aspirations to a maritime career with the East India Company.
More about son John's career. The 'Col.' (? Corbet Parry) 'Pushing for to get him a pair of colours in his one Reg.'
News of Ensign Jones now in Dominica.
More about Ensign Jones, now 'at school learning French and some military discipline.'
Is glad that Captain Jones has had an opportunity of buying the adjutancy of the county of Caernarvon.
Note: Rachel Parry was an aunt of Owen Jones's wife Catherine (see CRV/6) - sister to the latter's father, Thomas Vincent.
CRV/6
Family matters.
Clothes and scoiety news from Lleyn.
London news: an attempted burglary.
The sea does not agree with him as well as he could wish. Colonel [Corbet] Parry's kindness to him.
Attached is a letter to J.J.'s father, the Rev. Owen Jones, from Corbet Parry from Cork, 28th December 1767. No pains will be wanting on the writer's side to make an officer of Ensign Jones.
News of his arrival after a long passage of 24 days; a brief description of the island.
Again accompanied by a letter from Colonel Corbet Parry. Refers to his narrow escape from drowning. Hopes to be relieved next year as the 62nd Regiment has been four years at Dominica.
'As all hopes of a reconcilliation between England and her colonys are over I have been providing myself with necessaries for America.' His regiment expects to be called upon in three or four weeks.
Death of Colonel Hawke, a potential benefactor and one who would have purchased a company for J.J. had he lived. Dublin's gaiety and amusements which the want of cash prevents him from enjoying.
A description of his present surroundings. It is confidently reported that his regiment will go to Boston in the spring.
Awaiting the arrival of the transports; Embarkation imminent. Has received £30 from his uncle Thomas to equip himself for America.
Are due to weigh anchor immediately. Has the good fortune to be on board one of the last transports: 'We shall sail a very fine fleet 4 Men of War and fifty Transports.'
Anglesey news and gossip.
Desires him to write to Dr. Williams (of Bangor?) to request if he will write to Mr. Babington intimating that the writer would like to go to sea.
Militia business.
Acknowledging the receipt of a bill for £88 on account of Anglesey rents.
Added: A letter from Mary Matilda Crawley, daughter of E.C.
References to her brother Edmund (serving a curacy near Oakhampton) and to mutual acquaintances.
Regrets to hear the 'distressing account of the situation of your most invaluable sister in law and my most esteemed friend Miss Vincent' [Mary Vincent, third daughter of the Rev. James Vincent ; she died 11th July, 1820].
Acknowledging the receipt of a bill for £91.9.10., being the balance due for the Anglesey rent for All Saints last; Family news.
Anglesey society news.
Supposes that he will go to America 'as there is a great call for seamen at this present time.'
Family and society news.
Anglesey society news.
Expressing concern about Miss Jones's indisposition. Family and society news.
The stir caused in the Principality by his intention to prefer Bandinel to the living of Aber. Let Griffith rest assured that his patron has not forgotten him. As soon as the writer is of age he will settle upon him the same sum as he had intended to have settled upon Bandinel until he is able to procure Griffith a benefice.
[In fact it was Griffith Roberts who was preferred to the living on 24th December 1773]
Hopes Griffith has found benefit from Dr. Haygarth, whom he must not quit until his recovery is established.
Referring, it would appear, to Griffith Roberts's death.
Offers assistance to her and her family. Lord Bulkeley's promise to the writer to find a suitable post for her eldest son.
Desires to pay for her eldest son's indentures, being very happy to shew her husband's memory this mark of his regard.
Lord Bulkeley and the writer have failed to find a suitable opening for her son in London; 'There are thousands here making the same enquiries for their children, relations and friends.' The law is the fashionable trade at the moment and they think it right to fix her son there; if she could advance £100 without disposing of the Anglesey farm, so much the best; she cannot get her son in under that sum.
Is endeavouring to find a suitable situation (? for Mrs Roberts's eldest son) in London.
She has done well in placing her son Hugh in the Navy. Is glad that her eldest son goes on so well.
Mr [Hugh] Davies (Griffith Roberts's successor at Aber) is desirous of having the house as soon as she can find another convenience. Begs her to let the writer know what conveniences there are on his farm for her residence.
Likes not his situation at present, in a distant clime with a bare maintenance and with little hope of promotion. Comments on news from home.
Hopes the letter he enclosed for Lord Bulkeley has been presented at this is a 'ctitical Epock & I stand fair in the line of promotion.'
Fears that his fixture [as storekeeper] at English Harbour is not so well ascertained as to give him any very sanguine hope of it. However, he rests much on the exertion that may be made for him in England by Lord Bulkeley and his other friends. Family matters.
The great exertions and bustle occasioned by the commencement of hostilities [against France] agrees with him much. Refers to the capture of Tobago and St. Lucia. Is anxious to hear from his brothers Edward and Griffith.
Is in good health and spirits. Wishes he could have it in his power to reside in Britain, but is ashamed any more to trouble Lord Bulkeley to who he is already under such obligation. Family matters.
Captain Crawley is to have command of The Lion, 64 guns, now ready to sail for the West Indies. Captain Crawley told the writer to write to her for £20 and to remit it to his (Crawley's) agents immediately on account of their being drafted and sailing the first fair wind.
His ship Lion is to sail for the West Indies in a few hours with a squadron of 9 sail of the line.
Supposes she has heard about the disastrous condition of the West Indian fleet; they had very bad weather which caused much damage. His own ship lost its fore and main masts and got aground at Spithead. Owing to the bad weather and the hardships they labour under he has not tasted a fresh bit this two months.
He should have written to her from the Nore but they had no communication with the shore. Is happy to announce that the mutiny is at an end; 49 of the ringleaders are 'secured from this ship.' Hopes that Captain Crawley has safely arrived; by him the writer has lost a good friend. Is very much in want of money; has 8 months wages due at the rate of £1.6.6. per month. Requests a loan of 2 or 3 pounds.
Has received the Guinea and a pair of stockings. Family matters.
Have safely arrived after a cruise of 7 weeks and 6 days. They took several prizes, one of them a French Privateer and an English Brig, her prize; also a large Danish ship bound for Brest. Is anxious for news from home.
Have had a very pleasant cruise lasting five weeks; they were in sight of the Dutch Fleet for four days. He attends school as there is a schoolmaster appointed for the ship.
Have had bad weather whereby several of the Men-of-War are much damaged.
They left the Nore about a fortnight ago. Does not know how long they will remain at (Yarmouth ?) - possibly until the end of February or the beginning of March as it is dangerous for large ships to be out in the North Sea at this time of the year.
Have left Admiral Thompson on account of damage received in a gale of wind; they are not to join the squadron any more. Is very low in pocket money.
His mother has no doubt heard of the Lion's engagement with four Spanish frigates, one of which they took mounting 42 guns named as above (Santa Dorotea). He wrote from Naples where he left the Lion. A little money would be acceptable.
Has written to her several times from Lisbon and once from Trieste. Has now joined the Lion after being away ten months in the Spanish frigate which they took. They are now blockading the French squadron at 'this place' which they expect soon to fall.
Understands from Griffith (his brother) that she spent an agreeable time at Llanrwst and particularly at the hunt; the honour of the Comptroller's hand the second set was no doubt highly flattering. News of his own social activities and reactions to society gossip from home.
Is glad to hear that Griffith is so much attached to the profession in which he has embarked. Hopes that his brother (? Edward Griffith Roberts) since he has taken possession of Glynavon, has success in his first exertions in the farming line.This, the plan of their good mother, is undoubtedly founded on the best of principles - that of establishing an occasionan; residence for them all, but more particularly for their dear sister whom they are in duty bound to protect and assist. (Addressed to G.R. at Messrs Jones & Hughes, Caernarvon).
Hopes to return home next year, but the expenses of travelling across the Atlantic are very immense. Some timely words of advice to Griffith in his profession. (Addressed: Mr. G. Roberts at Mr. Bayley's Warwick Street, Pall Mall, London).
It is impossible to say when he will be returning home. Complains at the lack of letters from his brother Edward and other erstwhile correspondents. (Addressed as above).
Business and family matters. (Addressed: Mr. G. Roberts at Mr. Bayley's Warwick Street, Pall Mall, London).
When Griffith is next in the country he will be able to form a better estimate of the places, in either of which he may like to settle. The writer fears he is doomed to return to the Indies. Edward (their brother) is now firmly settled at Caernarvon (as a shopkeeper); he deals in a more general plan than formerly, for besides mercury and clothing, he has groceries, which are the ready money articles. Other family news. (Addressed: Mr. G. Roberts at Mr. Bayley's Warwick Street, Pall Mall, London).
Dr. Poole's intimidation to resign the surgeoncy of the Caernarvonshire Militia; no time should be lost in application from Griffith to Lord Bulkeley for the appointment. (Addressed: Mr. G. Roberts at Mr. Bayley's Warwick Street, Pall Mall, London).
Arrangements of Griffith's deceased brother's (Thomas) affairs.
Farming matters generally, but in particular the breeding of cattle and other livestock.
Mainly about greyhound breeding and coursing.
Praising him for 'thinking so much of school' and hoping that he will 'follow the example of your cousins John and James Williams who from diligence and attention to their books are likely to make very clever men.'
Addressed: Mr. James Vincent Iones, Treffos.
Letter to Rev. James Vincent Vincent from T. Owen Priestley of Trefan.
Letter to Rev. James Vincent Vincent from John Dawson, Gronant, near Holywell.
Land in the township of Picton, Nova Scotia granted to Edmund Crawley in 1765.
Land in the township of Picton, Nova Scotia granted to Edmund Crawley in 1765.
Acknowledging the receipt of his late son's personal effects.
Sends a little cross made out of a piece of one of the beams of Gorddinog, J.V.V.'s old house.
Sends information respecting the conduct of persons who are deserving of rewards for their praiseworthy exertions during the 'melancholy period which has so much of late occupied our attention [the wreck of the Rothsay Castle].
Her promise of writing a letter of introduction for John [his son] to Col. Torrens. John has now embarked for Canada but may be removed soon to the West Indies.
Objecting to the Commission charged on the sale of Gorddinog.
Personal and society news.
Personal news.
Is settled at Exeter for a month, after which she will proceed to Bath. Personal and family news.
Personal and family news.
Observations on a Canadian winter. Personal news. Hopes to come home in two years' time.
Congratulations on Edmund's great success at Eton; 'He comes out 6th.' [? James Edmund Vincent, her grandson - eldest son of the Rev. James Crawley Vincent].
(Notes in pencil in catalogue : M.M. Vincent died 1867 - letter is to her daughter in law, Grace Vincent).
Personal and family news.
Personal news.
Purchase of a commission for J.V. in the Welsh Fusiliers.
Purchase of a commission for J.V. in the Welsh Fusiliers.
Regarding 'Mr. Vincent's chances of a commission.
Congratulations on J.V.'s success in getting into the 'old Welsh.' Offers advice as to uniform, etc.
Wonders if J.V.V. and his friend Prichard Lloyd [of Llwydiarth] can procure a billy goat for the Commanding Officer of the Welch Regiment. Hopes of a promotion for John Vincent.
J.V. has been ordered to embark with the draft for Canada.
J.V. has been ordered to embark with the draft for Canada.
Thanks for the trouble taken over the goat. Saw John Vincent in town on his return from Cork; he was disappointed in not having been permitted to accompany the detachment to Canada.
Does not think it wise for John to cut the Royal Welsh until he succeeds to a first Lieutenancy; then it might be possible to effect an exchange into another regiment.
Enclosing an account for articles supplied to John Vincent.
Writes on behalf of J.V. who has a whitlow on the thumb of his right hand. The latter's strong wish to exchange out his present regiment due to lack of promotion.
Will do all in his power to render J.V.'s residence in Montreal agreeable to him.
Allaying anxiety as to J.V.'s movements [his expected drafting to Canada].
Enclosing a letter from Lord Haddington re. J.V.'s appointment to a Commission.
Sends receipts of some small bills for items supplied to J.V.
Further re. J.V.'s bills.
Written mainly from London, Chambly, Sorel and elsewhere in Canada whilst there with his regiment.
Personal news.
Orders for him to embark for Canada.
From London, whilst at school there. Personal news.
Personal news.
(He was there from 1849 to 1851 in the employ of one James Close as tutor to the latter's son, Harry).
Recovering from an illness.
(He died, however, 8 September 1869).
Personal and family news.
Personal and family news.
Personal and Oxford news.
The writer's appointment as headmaster of Cowbridge School. Personal and Oxford news.
He was employed in Monghyr as resident engineer with the East India Railway Company, and later as manager (?) of the Monghyr Slate Quarries.
Personal and family news.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
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The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
The majority of this group of letters (CRV/386-419) have been written on board various ships belonging to the Peninsular and Orient Steam Navigation Company whose service he entered as a midshipman in 1850.
One of the ships in which he served, the S.S. Colombo, was engaged in carrying troops and stores to the Crimea.
Enquiring on behalf of Capt. McLeod whether A.E.V. has passed an examination in navigation.
Thanking A.E.V. and six others for the services rendered by them in the Cemlyn Lifeboat to some of the passengers of the steamer Olinda which was wrecked off Holyhead, 26 January 1854.
Appointing A.E.V. third mate in the Minerva.
Payment of A.E.V.'s account and a report on his progress.
Offering her condolence on A.E.V.'s accidental death by drowning.
Re. A.E.V.'s death by drowning in the Woosung River. Lists of personal effects, etc.
Letters CRV 446-458 were written from India (Monghyr and Bhaugulpore) where he went to join his brother Edmund Lloyd Vincent.
Understands that Corbet does not fancy engineering but wishes to go to sea. Paints a pretty forbidding picture of the life of a midshipman on board a P. & O. steamer, and by way of contrast depicts the attractions of life out in India. Let Corbet take his advice and let his father to send him to someone a railway to learn office and field work: the writer has vacancies under him which must be filled.
Supplying a statement of E.C.'s late son's account with the writer.
Addressed: Mr. Edmund Crawley, at Messrs. Ominany & Page, Navy Agents, No. 70 Great Russell Street, London; and re-addressed to him at Morden College, Blackheath.
Enclosing an account of goods (cotton shirts, mustard, chocolate, sugar, wine, etc.) supplied.
Addressed: Edmund Crawley, Esqr, Yarmouth Cape Sable.
A tract of land at Picton [Nova Scotia] granted to E.C. by Governor Wilmot; also, a lot of land of which E.C. supposed his daughter Mrs. Thomson to have been unfairly deprived.
A tract of land at Picton [Nova Scotia] granted to E.C. by Governor Wilmot; also, a lot of land of which E.C. supposed his daighter Mrs. Thomson to have been unfairly deprived.
(Copy) A Power of Attorney to collect the half-yearly rents for Treborth.
Addressed: from Bath.
Land in Picton, America, the property of J.C.'s late father which J.C.'s sister, Mrs. Thomson, bequeathed by her Will to the writer's son.
Personal news.
Personal and family news; sale of crops at Gorddinog.
Personal and social news.
Endorsed: 'Mrs. Jones of Castellmai to her cousin (Mrs. Crawley)' and addressed: Mrs. Crawley ... Teignmouth, Devonshire.
Anxiety about 'our dear Mary' [? Mary Jane Crawley, Mrs. M.C.'s third daughter].
Condolence [on the death of Mary Jane Crawley?].
Personal and family matters.
Sale of crops and sheep; Family news.
Mr. Rumsey Williams has been able, or is in train, to secure the writer's release [from bankruptcy]; details of the terms offered to his creditors, etc.
Personal and family news.
Her father's illness.
An account of the ship and her intended voyage: the Nore Madeira - Rio - The Cape - Valpariso - The Pacific Islands.
Hopes to sail from England in six or eight weeks' time. News of his social activities ashore.
Description of the voyage and of Teneriffe.
Personal news.
Enclosing a letter to the writer from Captain Beechy dated 3 May 1826 referring to John Crawley.'s death from dysentry and hus burial at sea.
Personal and family news.
Personal and family news.
His wife Margaret's illness (measles); other personal and family news.
Death if 'our dear Mary' [Mary Jane Crawley].
His wife's recovery; other family news.
Has had three weeks leave to visit his family.
Personal and family news.
Personal and family news.
Personal and family news.
Adverse effect of the climate on his health. 'The temper of the Natives of this Countrey creates no less ineasiness they being mightily inclin'd to rebellion. It makes us Protestants very uncertain of our lawfull possessions. They have within this fortnight hough'd above 60 head of bullocks & cows of a Protestant Neighbour of mine ... ' State of the market - 'very high as to Corn and black Cattle.' Is not without hope of visiting his friends in Wales before he dies.
His sister's illness at school. References to 'Mr. Corbet' and 'Mr. Bodvell.'
Thanks the recipient for letting him know of Mr. Hugh Parry's happy escape. Has seen a name in the list of promoted captains which bears some resemblance to his. Comments of the news from abroad.
The state of some lands granted to a relative of the Revd. Mr. Vincent in Nova Scotia.
The impending death of 'poor Mr. Roberts.' Requests the recipient to come over to Caernarvon bringing the Will which is in his possession, so that if Miss Crawley is the executrix, they may arrange about the funeral, etc.
Is glad to hear that he is enjoying his voyage out. Personal and family news.
Personal and family news.
Announcing that Edmund [? James Edmund Vincent, eldest son of the Rev. James Crawley Vincent] has had the 'Distinguished success of coming out 6th of 142 candidates' [in the entrance scholarship examination to Winchester].
1. The Honourable Lady Ellen Williams of Dinas, co. Caernarvon, widow
2. Hugh Evans of Trefarthin in the parish of Llanidan, co. Anglesey, yeoman
Lease of the messuage, tenement and lands called Trefarthin, for the life of the lessor.
Endorsed: 'Cowydd mawrnad ei Hugh Evans yr Iengaf o Trefarthin o waith Richd. Edward.'
1. Edward Jones of Caernarvon, Mariner
2.Edward Jones of Caernarvon, Mercer
Deed to lead the uses of a fine touching messuages and land in Caernarfon with a field called Cae Boulton within the liberties of Caernarfon.
[Edward Roberts, mercer, of Caernarfon was the father of Margaret, wife of the Rev. Griffith Roberts of Aber]
1. Rt. Hon. James, Lord Bulkeley
2. Rev. James Vincent of Beaumaris
Articles of Agreement for the conveyance from Lord Bulkeley to Rev. Vincent of messuages and lands called Ty'n yr Allt in the parish of Llangefni.
Bequeaths various lands in Nova Scotia to his son Captain Edmund Crawley of the Royal Navy, commander of The Lion and of Caernarvon in North Wales; his son Lieutenant John Crawley of the Navy and now first Lieutenant of H.M.S. Leviathan; his daughter, Anna Maria Thomson, widow of Halifax, Nova Scotia; Edmund and James Crawley, the two sons of his late son Joseph Crawley; and his daughter Elizabeth Cuff, now of Dublin.
Bequeaths various lands in Nova Scotia to his son Captain Edmund Crawley of the Royal Navy, commander of The Lion and of Caernarvon in North Wales; his son Lieutenant John Crawley of the Navy and now first Lieutenant of H.M.S. Leviathan; his daughter, Anna Maria Thomson, widow of Halifax, Nova Scotia; Edmund and James Crawley, the two sons of his late son Joseph Crawley; and his daughter Elizabeth Cuff, now of Dublin.
1. Anwyl Jones, late of Pant Howel, co. Anglesey, but now of Llanfyllin, co. Montgomery, Gent.
2. John Thomas of Llanfyllin, Gent, a Solicitor of the High Court of Chancery, an Attorney of the Court of the King's Bench and also an Attorney of the Court of Great Sessions for cos. Montgomery and Denbigh.
3. John Jones of Pant Howel, Gent, father of the said Anwyl Jones, binding the said Anwyl Jones to be a clerk to the said John Thomas for five years.
Articles of Agreement
giving extracts from the journal of his son Augustus Edward Vincent describing conditions in the Crimea.
Contains farm accounts, occasional references to deaths and burials. One entry reads: 'Bro. T. Vincent came to Bangor July 5th and was inducted to Ll'elian the 9th [1795].'
probably belonging to Catherine Vincent, daughter of the Rev. Thomas Vincent, rector of Llanfachraeth.
Contents in the hand of Hugh Lewis of Plas Llanfaglan, co. Caernarvon, Father-in-law of the Rev. James Vincent.
of Edmund Crawley of Picton, Nova Scotia.
Entries include notes of improvements contemplated to his property in Picton; recipes for making wine, etc., copies of letters, prices of ships' masts and yards, etc.; and various personal memoranda.
Brief entries ranging from January 1802 to December 1819 and consisting of observations on the weather, references to social visits, family matters etc.
Contain records of birth, marriages and deaths mainly affecting Anglesey families.
Includes rentals of Henblas, particulars of game killed on the estate, sundry recipes, etc.
Her name and the date, 1826, is stamped in gold on the front cover. From an inscription on the fly-leaf, it appears that the volume was later in the possession of Elizabeth Althea Trevor, M.E.T.'s niece.
An inscription inside the front cover reads: 'The contents of this book were copied from one lent to me by Lloyd Baker, Esqr. of Hardwicke Court near Gloucester (a lineal descendant of Bishop Lloyd) and which was sent to him or his father by Mr. Richd. Llwyd of Chester, a very intelligent Welsh genealogist, the Author of "Beaumaris Bay." Edward Evans, Eyton Hall.
CRV/216 and CRV/217