Triads,

A manuscript divided into three parts containing triads collected by Moses Williams, with Prefaces, etc., prepared for publication. At the beginning of the volume are notes, including directions to the printer, a list of subscribers [1717], etc. There then follows the first part of the manuscript (paginated 1-98) containing a collection of the 'historical' triads, with variant readings from 'B.B. of Carm., R.B. of Hergest, Cwtta Cyfarwydd, Rich: Wynne of Gwydr's MS., Dr. Foulkes's Book', together with two version of transcripts by Moses Williams ready for the printer, with a preface in Latin. The second part of the manuscript (paginated 1-112) contains 'moral' and other triadic sayings. The third part of the manuscript (paginated 1-74) contains 'proverbial triads', followed by a translation into Latin.
The contents of parts two and three of the volume are to be found in the Myvyrian Archaiology of Wales.

Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.

Formerly Shirburn MS C. 6.

Preferred citation: Llanstephan MS 65 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].

J. Gwenogvryn Evans, Report on Manuscripts in the Welsh Language, vol. II, part II (London, 1903), pp. 556-557.

Available on microfilm at the Library.

Usual copyright laws apply.

Item: 1.1 Manuscript Volume (Llanstephan MS 65B). Action: Condition reviewed. Action identifier: 6083353. Date: 20041025. Authorization: Selected for conservation. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: J. Thomas. Status: Manuscript Volume (Llanstephan MS 65B) : Both caps damaged, back endpaper detached, loose item in volume. Institution: WlAbNL.
Item: 1.2 Manuscript Volume (Llanstephan MS 65B). Action: Conserved. Action identifier: 6083353. Date: 20041105. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: A. Pugh. Status: Manuscript Volume (Llanstephan MS 65B) : Reattached loose item and endpaper. Institution: WlAbNL.

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