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Receipts of John Beeston, receiver to Sir Richard Bulkeley, farmer of the Prise Wines in the Port of Chester, for rents on the farm of the prisage of French wines, with the names of the merchants, their ships and cargoes.

'After our right hearty commendations to your good Lordship. Your Lordship had received more speedy answer to your last letters of the 29th of August, but that Her Majesty's pleasure was first to be known touching some part of them; which being now understood we can better satisfy your Lordship in the particular points of the same. And first for the respite your Lordship desireth for return of the certificates out of the counties of Wales; though the service be such as requireth all possible speed, yet in regard of the delay of this answer to your Lordship and because we doubt not your Lordship will see the service performed with as much speed as you can, we hope it shall be in no ways inconvenient that we enlarge the time to your Lordship until the 20th of October, by which day we doubt not but you will take order that all may be in readiness. Secondly, touching the Deputy Lieutenants; your Lordship shall understand that Her Majesty reposeth so great trust in you and thinketh so well of your Lordship's judgment in the service, as it pleaseth her to allow of your own choice of the gentlemen for the several counties set down in your own schedule (adding for Worcestershire, Sir Henry Bromley, kt) and for Pembrokeshire, because your Lordship hath named none of that county, we have thought good to mention these four unto your Lordship, namely, Sir John Wogan, kt, George Owen, Thomas Revell and Francis Merick, esquires, and to request your Lordship's opinion of them, that if these also be to your Lordship's liking, Her Majesty may take knowledge of them. The third point of your Lordship's letter is concerning armour and powder of store; one of the which may be so well provided by the means of a gentleman, one Mr Grovenor, that cometh down into that country and will of purpose attend on your Lordship, as we suppose no better means can be taken than by the partitions of armour and all sorts of furniture that he hath in store; and for the other, we must request your Lordship to take order with the shires severally, that at the charge of the country there may be a convenient quantity of powder layed up in store (as is ordered in all other counties of Her Majesty's realm). And for the places where the store shall remain, and the proportion to be layed upon every county, we must refer it to your Lordship's own discretion. The course that your Lordship wisheth to be taken, rather for a certain sum to be imposed upon the shires for entertainment of the muster masters, than for a voluntary collection, we do well approve; but as we like the manner of it, so it seemeth to us that £25 is somewhat too small a sum, and therefore do wish your Lordship to advance it to £30. For the last point of your letters touching the City of Bristol, we do also allow of your Lordship's motion; and therefore the Mayor of that city, being your Lordship's Deputy Lieutenant, we do require your Lordship to give order that a view also may be taken of the trained soldiers of the city, and all defects supplied according to the direction and order given to all other counties in that behalf. And so we bid your Lordship heartily well to fare. From the court at Nonesuche'. Signed: John Puckering, C.S.; W. Burghley; Essex; Howard; Hunsdon; T. Heneage; Robt. Cecil; J. Wolley; J. Fortescue.

Had Merrick sent a copy of the Queen's mandate to the Archbishop, and of the Archbishop's letter to the Bishop of Bangor (a matter used by the greatest in managing the Queen's affairs), her Majesty's meaning would have seemed clear. They are not privy, on authority they now hold, to press men for the clergy. The matter can be considered by the justices at Conwy Sessions on the 26th instant.

Whereas Sir Thomas Gerard is authorized to levy certain soldiers in Caernarfonshire, the writer doubts not but that they will have due regard thereof. And although it becomes him not to meddle therein at all (my Lords having written themselves) yet the importance of the thing itself, and his good-will to that country, causes him to presume, as a friend, to recommend the speedy and effectual dispatch of this service.

Desires Wynn to draw up the certificate for the Council as he has not sent Maurice a pattern. Let him subscribe Maurice's hand thereto as well as his own. And as Wynn and the writer dissent in the matter of the musters let my Lord be certified thereof; Wynn would make a division for the musters so that he has to do with one part [of the county] and Maurice with the other, whereas Maurice thinks fitter, that they should join; when they know his honour's pleasure they will know what to do; for the writer is as ready one way as another. Has delivered the muster-master a schedule of defaults. Desires Wynn to certify that the muster-master has done his endeavour; and to subscribe Maurice's name thereto.

Encloses a copy of the orders dated April 25, 1597. Appended: 1597, April 25. From the Privy Council at Whitehall to Pembroke. Orders for the apprehension and punishment of Welsh soldiers who return from Ireland to their own counties without passports granted by the deputy lieutenants or General Norreyes. Printed in 'Acts of the Privy Council', N.S., vol. 27, p. 68.

Has carried out their letters, sent through the Earl of Pembroke, for the apprehension and imprisonment of such soldiers as were pressed for service in Ireland, who returned to their homes without apparent reason such as sickness or maim, or without a passport from Deputy-General Norreys or Sir Conyers Clifford. Has issued warrants to every constable in his limit (the northern part of the county) to bring before him such soldiers as have returned from Ireland. The constables of the hundred of Issaph brought before Wynn, amongst others, one John ap William Prichard who returned to his county without such a licence, but showed one purporting to be from the Earl of Thomond his captain, but would give no copy thereof. Wynn has examined Prichard to ascertain whether he is not one of the 30 soldiers from their country who deserted, taking his arms with him. Understands that Prichard has written to the Council to complain about his imprisonment. Copy.

Has received Maurice's letter, and the petition of the prisoner John Williams. After a careful perusal of the Council's instructions Wynn is of opinion that the prisoner is not bailable. When requested to give the writer a copy of the passport, Williams refused, saying that he was an officer and would come out shortly, whether Wynn would or no. Now that Williams has appealed to Maurice it is only reasonable to hear what he has to say or prove. If, upon examination, it be found that Williams has been injured, the writer is content to make him satisfaction; if otherwise, Wynn will, upon the prisoner's submission, join with Maurice to procure his release at the next assizes.

The writer is informed that Wynn intends to defeat Mathewes's cousins in the matter of the constableship of Conwy Castle, and that he took it for this purpose only. Begs him to write to both cousins and contradict this report. Wynn is far from those matchful parts played by Mr Owen who is so much trusted by Sir William Herbert.

Rug. Certain orders set down and appointed by the justices of Peace for Merionethshire, whose names are subscribed, concerning the execution of the Statute of the last Parliament for the punishment of rogues, vagabonds and sturdy beggars within the said town. Signed: Robert Salesbury at Rug. Underneath is a list of overseers of the poor for the parishes of Penllyn, Llangollen, Llanycil, Bala, Llangower, Llandderfel and Llanfor. The signatures of John Vaughan and Cadwaladr Piers are appended.

Dissuading him from writing to the Lord Keeper in the matter of Ellis Wynn's election as member for Caernarfonshire.

Understands Wynn was made overseer of the last will and testament of Robert Spicer of Caernarfonshire, dec., whose father, William Spicer, being lately dead, the freehold descends to an infant, William, son of the said Robert Spicer. Thomas Powell, Buckhurst's servant, has married the widow, and has custody of the heir. Let Wynn call before him Katherine Spicer, the grandmother, and Harry Spicer, uncle of the said infant, and make them show cause why they seek to defraud the boy.

Sends a hogshead of Graves wine which is very medicinal.

Thanks him for the basket of plums. So long as the Spanish navy is on the coast Bulkeley will not leave the island, but will, with God's help, either keep it or make it his grave. Let Wynn therefore take order that all forces in his county be in readiness to help the Earl of Essex.

Hugh Davies, the writer's son, has written to Wynn concerning the reparation of a house. Would have him acquire all the household stuff by means of a bill of sale.

Bill exhibited at the Court of Great Sessions for Wales by Robert ap Rees ap David Lloyd, concerning the title to lands in Llanrwst.

The bearer, David Demster, a 'Scottish man' and stranger in these parts, has been robbed and roughly used by the country people. Desires them to make a levy for the poor man's benefit and to protect his person from any violence; and this at the earnest representation of the King of Scots' ambassador, whereof the Queen is bound in honour to take regard. Signed: Ro. Cecyll.

Letters for musters are directed to the sheriff and deputy-lieutenants. John Wynn is therefore a commissioner for Caernarfonshire and Merionethshire. Has written to their brother Richard Wynn about a certain business of money; is so short of money that he must pawn his plate so as to come down into Wales in the summer.

'Salutem in Christo. Before that John ap Rynald cam to my howse I was com towardes London beinge twise sent for. my good L. of Canterburye ys more wyllyng to have me wheare youe wysh me then ever he was for anye; and nowe all competytours are gone butt yet other busynes of greater importance have denyed hys Grace all opportunytye for movyng her maiestye sythence my comyng hyther. my L. of Man hys solycyters have informed vearye great personages that the gentlemen of Northwales are vearye unwyllyng that I shold be anye ordynarye theare, the wch I do fyrmelye beleve to be most untrewe, as some other thynges devised by the sayd solycytours have proved . Some of my best frendes wold have me procure some certyfycates from the country butt I had rather be beholdyng for them than a craver of them. I wyll cawse John ap Rynald to be spared so much as may be. Yff you wyll see Matharne about Mychelmas yt may be that I wyll beare you companye homewards. Thus in greate hast, yet nott forgetting my hartyest commendationes to good mistres Wyn I pray God blesse you to hys owne prayse amen. Att Mr Martyns howse in holborne thys Twesday the xxvith of May 1601. Youre assured frend Willm. Landaven. Ep.'. 'I have no leasure nowe to see the greate archdeacon neather can my messynger tarrye.'. Addressed: 'To the ryght worshipful and hys approved good ffrende John Wyn esquier geve these att Gwedir.'. Also, photostat copy in NLW MS 9105F.

Articles devised and appointed by the Queen's Council of the Marches of Wales, to be put in execution and observed for the suppression of robberies and other felonies, outrages, disorders and misdemeanours in Merionethshire. At a meeting of the sheriff and justices of the peace for Merioneth it shall be resolved: That overseers and petty constables shall be appointed for every parish and township in number according to the size of such places. The Council of the Marches to be informed by certificate, at a date not later than 2 Jan., of the names and circuits of the several justices, and of the overseers and constables, with the names of their parishes and townships. The justices to be informed of all felonies, robberies and other misdemeanours within two days of their occurrence, that the suspected persons may await their trial at the next Great Sessions. These articles to be read openly at court at every Quarter Sessions. The sheriff and justices of the peace shall every month make certificate of their proceedings to the Council, that those that are found to be careless in their duties may be taken out of the commission. Appended: Articles to be copied out and delivered to the overseers and petty constables; with a list of officials in the parishes of Llanycil, Llangollyn and Llangower.