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Appeal by Sir John Wynn, kt and bart, Evan John, William Owen, Res Gruffith, Peers ap Meredith, Owen Thomas and William Gruffith to Ralph, Lord Eure, President of Wales, for a writ of Supersedeas to recover Sir John Wynn's lands sequestered for non-payment of certain fines imposed on the above petitioners by reason of certain contempts and oppressions. Mutilated.

His father is ill and like to die, and more malicious than ever towards the writer and his wife. Has a promise of £1,500 from him, made in the presence of Sir Thomas Hanmer, William Kyffin and Peter Pennant. Particulars of law suits.

14 Nov. 1617. Have a care of the bishop's attempts against his leases and compound for the rent of Llanfair. Go on in the matter of Sir Richard's match with the daughter of Sir Francis Darcy. 20 March 1617/8. Instructions for transacting private business matters with regard to money and lands. Buy in London a book of statues and pyramids, and bring home statuary. Buy Sir John a green glass for his sight, and inquire concerning sundry fashions of them.

The bishop of Bangor is as full of malice as possible. Gruffith Williams, parson of Llanlleched, will observe his doings. It may be necessary for Sir John's son Richard to prove the words the bishop spake to him, that he 'had the bishopric in spite of the archbishop's teeth.' A petition may be made in Sir John's name to the Marquis of Buckingham, desiring him to give no credit to the bishop, who, under pretence of profit to the Church, aims at the profit of his own son. Mr Jeffreys promised to be with him against the bishop, which (if he prove not unstable and inconstant) he will carry out this term.

Hopes to provide the portion named by Sir John in their meeting at Lichfield. His daughter is so dear to him that she shall have the elder sister's portion.

Will place son Harry for the summer at St Albans, where the air is healthful, and in the winter remove him to the Temple to gain his seniority.

Has disbursed £5 10s. for his commons. Requires two suits, one to wear here this winter, the other to take with him, for his summer stuff suits are not fit for the country. Has agreed to pay 3s. a week for his chamber. His commons in the Temple will cost him as much as last time, considering that the term is so long. Allhallowtide is a grand day when they pay for the feasting of the judges, with other solemnities.

Petition by Sir John Wynn of Gwydir with regard to the appropriation of the tithes of the rectory of Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Denbighshire, by John Bayly, clerk, prebendary of the said rectory, who has the countenance of his father, [Lewis Bayly], bishop of Bangor, in whose diocese the said rectory is situated.

Draft of a note to the Earl of Suffolk, [Lord Thomas Howard], Lord High Treasurer of England, certifying that Conwy Castle is in great ruin and decay, and the greater part down and uninhabitable for many ages past. The timber supporting the roof is rotten, no man having dwelt in any corner thereof these 30 years past. The leads are a great part gone and the main wall, being of a rugged, hard and small stone, is of no value. No land belongs to it outside the wall, while within, it is of small compass and built on a rock pile. Signed: J. Wyn; Tho. Vaghan. Overleaf, in the autograph of Sir John Wynn, are notes of sundry expenditures.

They understand there was a suit depending in the Great Sessions between Sir John and his uncle Henry Bodvel, which was referred to the arbitrament of the bishop of Bangor and Sir John Wynn, and award was made in writing between them. It is, however, alleged that Sir John Bodvel refuses to carry out the award. This is, therefore, to desire him to perform the same as he had hitherto agreed to do. Signed: W. Northampton; Tho. Chamberlayn; H. Townshend; F. Fures; N. Overbury.

Hopes his father will send him money as he cannot live on his master's allowance of £10 a year. A Denbigh man in Hamburg, Thomas Barker by name, has shown him great kindness. Has been in good health since coming to these parts. They have a house allowed them by the senate of the city, where they all dine, and a church thereunto where they have three sermons weekly. They had a rare preacher by the last six ships, one Dr Low, the King's chaplain. His stay will be much to their country's credit. The bearer of this letter, a young man named Thomas Owen, whose father, Robert Owen of Bodeseelinn was, in his lifetime, known to Sir John, has come to Hamburg, and placed himself with the secretary of their company. His master has taken him for less than others, because he is a good scholar and has been to the University.

Letter on the bearer's behalf testifying to his honesty, and fitness as a servant.

Intends to send his son Henry to the Temple. Is promised the sale of Lewis Anwyll's chamber there, after next term.

The Prince's Council have issued an order for a lease of the lead mines, at a yearly rent of 40s. for the wastes and commons within the parish of Llanrwst. Would increase the £50 he gives for his board to £80, which makes £20 apiece for his wife and self and £10 apiece for his servants. Begs his father to let cousin Humphrey Jones treat with Sir Francis, whose means are small. Both Sir Richard and his servants are half the year at Court. My Lord of Walden and Sir Thomas Howard will lose their places.

Lord Doncaster is like to be created Earl. John Powell hopes for Sir John's help in the King's Bench business. Let his brother, Thomas Powell, pay his share, that the suit proceed no further.

Answer to Sir John's queries with regard to his health, giving advice as to medical treatment.

The distance prevents her from writing often. The death of his brother Ellis makes her fearful for them all. Warns him against the vice of drunkenness to which that nation is more subject than any other.

Relative to purchases of wearing apparel. Money matters. Thinks Mr Panton's daughter too young for marriage, being but eleven years of age. Will not match in a beggarly fashion. Has at length received the holland from Hamburg, and sends it by the Chester carriers. Acknowledges the sum of £125 to the use of the Lady Anger.

Thanking him for his gifts. Begs his acceptance of a book of disputations which were formerly delivered in the college. Latin.

Concerning the purchase of Eglwys Vach by Sir Thomas Myddelton. Offers Sir John the refusal thereof.