The tune-book, 1806, of David Richards ('Dewi Silin', 1783-1826), containing psalm-tunes and anthems by John Williams, Dolgellau (ff. 58-69) and others, accompanying words mostly in Welsh. Also included are notes on runic characters (p. 128), and pasted inside the covers are a printed announcement, 1814, of the second annual meeting of the Merionethshire Auxiliary Bible Society, and a printed note, 1822, from Robert Saunderson, Cambrian Printing Office, Bala, of a proposal to publish extracts from Y Gwyliedydd, under the title Cyfaill y Cymro.
Tune book,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 Cwrtmawr Music MS 17 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls006067573
- Dates of Creation
- 1806-1822 /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- Musical notation, Welsh, English.
- Physical Description
- v, 65 ff. (original pagination 1-128; ff. i-v are loosely inserted inside front cover; pp. 12a-16 (watermark 1810), 37-8, apparently replace others lost or removed; at least nine leaves removed at end) ; 195 x 160 mm. and less. Quarter-leather and paper covers over boards, spine repaired with paper, ?19 cent.
- Location
- DE/SOUTH SA/OPEN SHELVESARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Access Information
Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.
Note
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: Cwrtmawr Music MS 17 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Alternative Form Available
Available on microfilm at the Library.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Custodial History
Label of the Reverend T. Richards, Darowen, inside front cover; signature of David Richards, 1806 (f. 1); 'Benjamin Mostyn, Caerwys, Flintshire', on f. v verso.
Additional Information
Published