Memorandum book of John Evans,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 NLW MS 23872A.
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004224685
      (alternative) (WlAbNL)0000224685
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1770-1852 (mainly 1770-[c. 1810]) /
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 74 ff. with insertions ; 155 x 100 mm. Vellum wrappers, with remains of brass clasp, flap lined with marbled paper. Leaves torn out after ff. 63 and 73.
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

Memorandum book, 1770-[c. 1810], of John Evans, shipwright, containing records of his employment and of letters received, addresses of manufacturers and vendors of pottery and household goods, medicinal recipes, household accounts, references to Wesleyan Methodist sermons heard in England, and professional and family notes.
Numerous references suggest that Evans was a native of Pembrokeshire, perhaps of Haverfordwest, and that he left the county in November 1770 (f. 1) to enter into employment at 'the king yeard' [?the Royal Dockyard at Devonport, Plymouth] (f. 2). Further family memoranda, up to about 1852, were added by his children, John, Ann and Charles Evans and Mary Pow(e) and Mary's daughter Ann Chegwiden Powe.

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Acquisition Information

Phillips; London; Purchased at auction, lot 471; 9 November 2001; B2001/22.

Note

Title based on contents.

Preferred citation: NLW MS 23872A.

Archivist's Note

March 2012.

Description compiled by Maredudd ap Huw, and revised by Rhys Morgan Jones;

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Appraisal Information

Item: 1.1 Manuscript Volume (NLW MS 23872A). Action: Condition reviewed. Action identifier: 4224685. Date: 20030207. Authorization: Selected for conservation. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: J. Thomas. Status: Manuscript Volume (NLW MS 23872A) : Foredge flap damaged, loose items in volume. Institution: WlAbNL.
Item: 1.2 Manuscript Volume (NLW MS 23872A). Action: Conserved. Action identifier: 4224685. Date: 20031219. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: G. Edwards. Status: Manuscript Volume (NLW MS 23872A) : Guarded loose items into rear of volume, attached new lettered label to spine. Institution: WlAbNL.

Custodial History

'John Evans his Book Bought October 24 1770' (inside front cover); in the possession of Ann Chegwiden Powe, Devonport, by 1835 (f. 54 verso).

Additional Information

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