Dangos 2887 canlyniad

Depositions of witnesses in a matter concerning the tithes of Tybryth. Some affirm that it was held by Dr Meiricke as portion of the rectory of Llanrwst, while others state that it was part of the rectory of Corwen. Names of witnesses: John ap William Pellyn, Jane Wynn, Elliwe verch Cadwaladr, Cadwaladr ap Jevan Wynn, Engion ap Jenkin, Elissa ap William, Robert ap John, Robert Wynn of Garthmeiliog, Rydderch ap Hoell ap Tudur, Ithell, servant of Dr Meiricke, and Snape. This paper is directed to John Wynn, esquire, of Gwydir.

A friendly letter. Hopes that Wynn will be chosen one of the Council of the Marches. The King has given my Lord [President of the Council of the Marches] power to appoint a vice-president. Mr Towneshend is here and awaits Mr Lewknor's return to go on circuit.

Attested copy of instructions for the viewing, ordering and dressing of certain old armour in Denbigh Castle; whereof he has received no intelligence from them either by certificate or by any of the old muster books.

Begging him to visit her uncle Wynn and to bring about a reconciliation between him and her husband, so that the latter may be set at liberty. Underneath: A note by William Gerard begging Turbridge to comply with his sister's request.

Legal matters. Has sent two Capias utlagatum against Thomas Price. Mr Jones, my Lord Chancellor's gent., appointed Mr Raynscrofte to move for Mr Sharpe against Merick. The decree day to be the second of next term. Mr Panton tells the writer that my Lord, being moved for this suit against Wynn, said that matters committed before 20 March last are pardoned.

Excusing himself for not meeting Gerard in Lancashire to congratulate him on his advancement [Created baron, 1603]. Has to attend an inquest on a man killed in a 'brable' at Conwy Fair on Bartholomew's Day last. Wynn's enemies endeavour to indict sixteen of his men.

Petition of Robert Thelwall to Sir Thomas Egerton, Lord Keeper, that about 2 Years since he exhibited an information in the Star Chamber against Thomas Price, esquire, and others, for divers oppressions, extortions and misdemeanours, in connexion with the musters for Denbighshire. The Lord Keeper having issued a writ for stay of execution of the Commission in this cause, the petitioner prays for licence to proceed according to the ordinary course of the Court. Holograph note by the Lord Keeper: 'Let him moove yt in open Court and there he may have answer. Tho. Eg.'.

Mr John Lloid the register is the writer's good friend, but amicus Socrates, amicus Plato, magis mihi amica veritas est. Has vowed to protect the Church. Desires Powell to find some person or other of courage, wisdom, friends and ability to present to that parsonage, who shall have the Bishop's favour, provided he be not choked by a composition on admission. Mr Humfrey of Oxon is too soft, but if he and Powell will undertake it, they shall have the Bishop's favour. Mr Lloid the register has this year refused to pay tenths and subsidies. Powell may use his discretion about informing Mr Fanshaw, of the Exchequer, thereof. It is but a cunning trick to make a mere impropriaton. Commends Mr Fanshaw's advice to procure an Exchequer lease for some friend, according to the statute, for the non-payment of the subsidies, or else a sequestration. These duties to the Queen were always paid and never before denied. Mr Lloid did it thinking it would not be espied or noted amidst the multitude of business.

Particulars of certain money matters. Delivered Hugh Myddelton's letter, who told him that he had charged Thomas Price with certain suspicious titles to lands which he holds in capite. Finds that Thomas Price is a legitimate son, but that the rest are bastards. The suit between Wynn and Price will not be heard till next term.

Instructions for making certain purchases in London. Cousin Moris Jones being dead, Wynn has written to Sir Thomas Mostyn on Lloyd's behalf, in the event of Humphrey Jones's son not succeeding to his father's place.

Mr Solicitor has proposed a match between his daughter and Wynn's eldest son. Desires Lloyd to ascertain all particulars concerning the family, and whether she has been bred 'cockney like or after the country manner.' Sends instructions for making certain purchases: 'a pair of good London boots to keep out the water, this country being so wet'; also taffeta to make a gown for his daughter Bess.

His father desires Lloyd to take a letter (a copy whereof he encloses) to the Solicitor-General [Sir Thomas Fleming], and to acquaint Ellis Wynn with the contents, which relate to a match proposed between the writer and Mr Solicitor's daughter.

The match with Mr Solicitor's daughter is not like to take effect owing to the unreasonableness of Wynn's demands. Sir Thomas Myddelton's daughter is rather young but of good carriage. Advises Wynn to secure a lease of Eglwys Vach. Endorsed with memoranda in Wynn's autograph.

Concerning leases of land. Mentions several matches proposed for his young master [Wynn's eldest son], amongst them a match with the daughter of Solicitor-General Fleming, a good, comely and tall gentlewoman; it is certain there is mutual love between them. Sir Richard Bulkeley's daughter is a proper gentlewoman also. So is Sir Thomas Myddleton's daughter; though she be but 15 or 16 years old, yet she is very discreet and of passing good carriage. Is of opinion that the best match is where there is the best portion. His young master's affection or dislike is the only impediment.

Wynn's friend, Mr Martyn, has sued Thomas Price to a judgment in an action of debt on £300, and would have him arrested upon execution thereof. Meredith encloses a writ for this purpose.

Instructions for raising a loan in Caernarfonshire, to be repaid on or before 24 March 1605. Wynn to be collector thereof and, upon receipt of the Privy Seals, to send a note of the number to Thomas Kerry, Clerk of the Privy Seal. He is to use all due speed in the execution of these instructions. [11 signatures].

Sends particulars of monetary transactions with Sir Thomas Myddelton, and of a certain match proposed for the writer's cousin Mutton.

Edwards's kinswoman, the murdered constable's widow, brought a letter in which Edwards states that he intends to prosecute on her behalf. On hearing the hue-and-cry, Wynn came to the place of the murder, and by his means three of the principal offenders were apprehended, and sent to gaol without bail. Has bound the brother to prosecute. It is not his fault if they escape punishment. Has yielded to the request of sundry of his friends to spare the lives of the offenders, who are near of kin to the sheriff, and to most of the country gentlemen, which has so wrought with the country people that he means to proceed no further in the matter. Has sent William Lloyd to Wrexham to attend this cause and confer with Edwards on the subject.

Sends a letter for his son to take to the Lord President informing him that, since he cannot find a Welsh nag in this poor country worth his acceptance, Wynn has sent him a piece of plate. Instructs his son how to bestow the same, but his uncle Ellis Wynn can best direct him in the matter.

Sir Thomas Myddelton is favourably inclined towards a match between his daughter and one of Wynn's sons, but would not have her marry a man she does not like.