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Respecting lands in Flintshire. Has sent for Thomas Vachan, a neighbour dwelling at Skyvioge, who is skilled in measuring land.

Relative to business at the Quarter Sessions. The writer's father would have them held at Conwy but the writer urged that it was the dead time of year and the country would be much discontented therewith.

Requesting payment for a suit of clothes supplied to Mr Richard Wynn a year ago. Two years ago, at the said Richard's request, Morgan trusted Mr Vaughan's son, of Pant Glas, and has not yet been paid. Overleaf: 'I would willingly wish a taste of Gwydir cheeses so it were not troublesome to your lordship the conveyance thereof.'.

Four receipts, in the sum of £6 6s. 8d., from Thomas Trafford, the King's receiver to Cadwalader Lewis, collector of the King's mises, for mise money levied, in the commote of Penllin, co. Mer. One receipt is signed by David Speed, the deputy receiver.

Concerning a certain business matter with Pierce Gruffith.

Some queries (with answers by Lloyd) in relation to an extent upon lands in Denbighshire which were sold to Sir John 10 years before by his cousin Thomas Wyn.

My Lord Treasurer is dead, and it is reported that Lord Zouche is in his place. Hopes it is true, for then Sir John will be surer of justice. Dated on his birthday.

Refers to his brother Edward's cause. A new petition is referred to the Prince's officers, in 'my' cousin Hugh Gwyn's name. The matter between Sir John and the little woman of Vaynoll is put off till next term. Particulars of the purchase of materials for livery for his sons. Complains of the high prices; feathers are grown dear because of the great use of them. This journey and his son's sheriffwick is like to prove costly. The world here is so set to save that no man spends except he must, and especially the English. The Scot may and doth spend what he listeth; yet everyone is in debt, save the usurer and lawyer. His son's mother-in-law [Lady Cave] has shut up her own house in Holborn and is in a victualling house in Old Bailey, among a 'number of gent. that victual in the house, every man in his chamber apart.' Sir John does not mean to make many journeys to London hereafter. Sends a Testament of the last translation.

Concerning the conveyance of certain lands. The little viper of Vaynol seeks, in all things, to cross him.

Is assured of Sir John's joy at his good fortunes. If he were not thankful unto God and his good friends he were not worthy to breathe. The jars and wrangles betwixt Sir John and the writer's brother Hugh have been more grievous to him than his own preferment has been joyous. It is his earnest desire to stay the quarrel between them.

Enclosing a letter from his tutor. Prays his father to send a copy thereof that the writer may see what his tutor says concerning him, so that he may behave towards him accordingly. Begs his father to send the tutor some small remembrance such as a pair of gloves. Stands in great need of a rug to cover his bed for he is ashamed to see the old coverlet now on it. Both the writer and his brother are well furnished for summer apparel but have no winter suits to keep them warm. Their mother would have sent them frieze for a jerkin had not the writer sent word that it was not 'decent.'.

Details of law-suits with Sir Richard Bulkeley and others. It was ordered that the affidavits of both Sir Richard's men should be referred to Mr Twiford, the third attorney of the Court of Requests.

Excusing himself for not having paid the purchase money for his baronetcy. Says that the greater part of their corn and grass is burnt up by the unseasonable weather and that this has affected the sale of their cattle, which, being his tenants' only means of livelihood, has made them backward in paying their rents. If they had not received corn from other countries, there had been a famine. Begs them to wait until Michaelmas, when he will not fail to pay. Also he has had many law-suits and other occasions for expense. Copy. Overleaf: Same date. Copy of a letter from Sir John Wynn to Meredith Morgan. Respecting the purchase money for his baronetcy. Let the Lords take what course they list, the money cannot be paid until the latter part of Michaelmas term, when their drovers return from Kent. Begs him to consult with his son Richard to procure the desired respite. Sends five double sovereigns as a gift.

Is sorry to enter into law-suits with friends and kinsmen, and is content that his father-in-law [Sir Thomas Myddelton] should make an end of the business. Hearing, however, of Sir John's small offer, he begs to say that he does not intend to sell, for a mere nothing, the lands for which his father paid so dearly.

Symon Williams died (of the popular disease) on 7 July 1623, and was intestate, leaving two daughters. Their uncle Henry Bodvel took charge of them at his house at Pwllheli, meaning to make matches for them both and to sell them to the man who would give most. Being in debt he went to 'our' receiver's [Thomas Trafford, receiver for north Wales] house and agreed with him for one of the daughters. Whereupon Thomas Trafford, his base son, rode to Pwllheli and, having declared the agreement, obtained her consent. He then rode to Bangor for a licence, but was defied. At last Harry Bodvel returned and procured a 'runygate' priest to marry them in his own private house, without licence. Bodvel was ever the capital enemy of Symon Williams, although a brother-in-law. The Lord Keeper's [John Williams, bishop of Lincoln] nephew married the other sister. The question now is whether Trafford's marriage is lawful and whether he can inherit Symon Williams's lands. Bodvel would have dealt likewise with the other if my Lord had not sent his nephew to match with her.

Principality lands pass away apace in fee-farm. Cousin Panton has bought both parts of Astratt farm. My Lord Chancellor sent for the writer about a decree for charitable uses made against Hugh Gwyn Griffiths. 1,000 marks will buy a baronetcy now.

Copy of a licence to erect a sepulchral monument in the chancel of the church of Llanrwst to his father and mother, Gruffith Wyn and Gwen Salusbury; to be suspended on the north side, with the arms of the said Gruffith and Gwen, and an epitaph setting forth the names and lives of the defunct. The keys of the said church to be delivered to the said Hugh Gwyn when he shall require them. Subscribed: Tho. Rydley. Latin.

Exhorting him as to his manner of living and conduct. Charges him not to change his religion notwithstanding that the Romish religion has more show of holiness than theirs. Desires him to have the foundation of the Hospital built by the writer confirmed by Act of Parliament, and to see that it is well governed. Would have him purchase the 20 marks rent reserved to the King and bestow the same upon the Hospital, for its better maintenance. Charges him to maintain the reputation of their house, to attend to the maintenance of his mother and brothers and to reward and cherish Sir John's old servants, especially William Johnes. Let him remember that a good servant shall divide and have part of the inheritance with the children.

Describes the disturbed state of France, which makes travelling difficult. Is resolved to go on to Savoy and then to Piedmont. Printed in full in Pennant, 'Tours in Wales' (1883 ed.), vol. 3, pp. 373-375.

Three committees were formed on the second day of Parliament: for hearing grievances in the matter of Welsh cotton; to consider what Statutes are to be repealed or retained; and to treat of the privileges and liberties of Parliament. Secretary Sir Ralph Winwood delivered a special message from the King commanding that the Attorney-General should remain in the House for that Parliament only.