Robert Edwards riding on a mule. Etching by J. Ward, 1811.

London (6 Newman Street) : Jas. Ward, June 1 1813.

1 print : etching ; platemark 35.6 x 35.8 cm

Robert Edwards acted as guide and interpreter to James Ward in 1807 during his visit to Mary Thomas, the fasting woman of Tanyralt. At the time he was nearly 90 years old and was well known in the town of Dolgelleu as the 'Old General'

Robert Edwards. J Ward RA 1811

Wellcome Collection 2848915i