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Papers numbered 2580-2833 (passim), to be issued to readers as NLW Film 1032.

Has lately received a letter from St Albans, together with the copy of a bond from Sir Adam Newton and one Cunning[h]am to Sir Richard Wynn. St Albans desires to have search made for the original to find whether it is among the writer's papers or those of his brother, Henry Wynn. Most of their papers remain in London, and as soon as his brother, who is now in Wales, goes up, diligent search shall be made for it.

Has failed to get a copy of the King's Speech as it is not printed, but it was to the effect that they should take speedy consideration of the great preparations, by sea and land, of France and Holland, and of the necessity of setting out a fleet next spring which would cost £800,000. The contents of both speeches were to have their work done before Christmas, to be peaceable amongst themselves, and to get them down into the country and live hospitably, as very few of them will do. He believes that Sir Richard may spare himself a winter journey.

Received a letter from Sir Richard with a letter enclosed directing Mr Tho. Hewes, a drover, to pay the writer £100. Enquired for him but did not meet him till the 4th of this month. Thanks Sir Richard for the money. There still remains £66 7s. which Sir Richard owes; the writer would be glad to know when he intends to pay the remainder.

Acknowledging a box with plate. He will give her as much for it as anyone will, but cannot promise more.

Particulars of a discourse with Mr Kellett at Berkhampstead, whose mother was 89 years of age. Kellett told the writer that Maurice Evans and his two sisters, Agnes and Margaret, were born in Kay Coed parish as he called it. Suggests she shall employ some trusty person to look into the church book to see whether there were any more sisters. Concerning the conveyance of certain lands.

A letter expressing his devotion and his desire to serve her.

Refers to the proposed match but is not very hopeful about the matter.

Has perused the papers relating to the proposals of marriage, but has not enough law to pronounce judgement on them. Hopes that the lawyers on both sides, when they meet at Bala, will advise in the business to the contents of both parties. Finds Sir Thomas inclined to follow the writer's advice and to comply with her demands.

Has desired Mr Lutwich to meet Mr Thelwall at Bala in the business of proposed articles of marriage, but he says he cannot undertake the business without the concurrence of both the writer's uncles. Fears that the match will not take place, for his letter was not delivered to his dearest cousin nor his servant permitted to see how she did.

Sends a copy of the King's Speech. Several copies of the speech have been circulated through the coffee houses which differ from this, so there are persons who are pleased to lie. Would know whether Birch's brother or his friends at Oxford have a speedier way of sending news, and if so, there will be no need for him to send from London. The House has chosen Mr Williams as Speaker and he is to be presented to the King. A sermon has been preached by their curate which is beyond anything he has ever said; will send a minute of it. Refers to the gossip of the coffee houses concerning one Harris and his wife.

Congratulates my Lord Willoughby and Dr Birch on their safe arrival at Gwydir. Desires him to give the bearer a hearing and then dispose of him and his little affair as he shall think fit.

Papers numbered 1-60 (passim), to be issued to readers as NLW Film 1017.

Recommending Richard Mytton, lord of Mouthwey, as knight of the shire for Merionethshire. Subscribed: Roland Co. et Lich.; Nich. Hare.

Instructions for carrying out the king's commands for setting forth the religion of God. During the hours of divine service there shall be neither assemblies nor frequenting of alehouses and taverns, nor other games. The justices to keep the Sessions according to the laws; watch to be duly kept and all constables, headboroughs, and other small officers of towns and villages forbidden to arrest persons without warrant from a justice of the peace. No assemblies or gatherings to be suffered without due cause. The statute against vagabonds, unlawful games, alehouses, blind inns to be enforced, and that passed in the last Parliament against unlawful assemblies to be read openly in every market town every three weeks. Tellers of news, bearers of tales, secret whisperers of the king's or Council's doings, and other naughty and pernicious persons to be punished in some public place. Church door keys, after service hours, to be in the keeping of honest persons, to avoid alarms and 'awkward' ringing of bells. Justices of the peace to be present during the time of any fair, who are to take directions for preserving order in the country, and to set a good example to the inferior people.

Respecting certain commissions on his brother's behalf. My Lord of Pembroke has been their father's truest friend. Intends to go to his master who attends the King at Brussels, and has sent for him. Has tried to get his brother made Custos Rotulorum, but it cannot be done as there is as yet no Lord Chancellor. Note: Robert Gwyn's brother Gruffith was in the Earl of Pembroke's service. For an account of Sir Philip Hoby's interview with Philip II see 'Calendar of state papers, Venetian, 1555-1556', pp. 253-254.

Instructions by Lord Treasurer Winchester, at Greenwich, for holding musters in the different counties and towns for the purpose of raising an army in accordance with the King and Queen's Commission under the Great Seal of even date.

Desires that her nephew Maurice [Wynn] may be as well apparelled as his gentlewoman. Admonishes her brother to act therein as a good father, for her parents esteem his son more than all their other sons-in-law.

Sir John Throckmorton, justice of Chester, at Wrexham, to Maurice Wynn of Gwydir. Writ of summons to appear before the Justice at Haywarden Castle, Flintshire, for the hearing and final ordering in a matter depending in the Court of the Marches between Robert Benyon of Salop, plt., and Maurice Wynn, deft. Appended. 1575, April 30. Letter from Maurice Wynn to his sister-in-law Barbara Williams of Cochwillan. Cannot meddle in the matter of the land in the franchises of Caernarfon which her husband claims from Sir Roland Staneley. Note: Barbara was the second wife of William Williams of Cochwillan. He married, as his first wife, Agnes, sister of Maurice Wynn of Gwydir.

Respecting a suit for the addressee's inheritance in certain tithes, whose right Mytton is anxious to defend.