Dangos 2004 canlyniad

He had met Mr. Hoblyn who seemed loth to execute any deeds, but hoped to get the necessary discharges by Michaelmas and then seal the deeds. On being pressed he had taken until Friday to consider the matter. Mr. Jennings would speak to Hoblyn. They could not 'look into anything of his title but discover faults'. Their copy of the fine of 1 Oct. 4 James II was false or faulty. Would Sir Richard get a copy of the praecipe and caption from Wrexham. The commission for the Custosship had not been sealed as the queen had not signed the warrant.

Documents necessary in negotiating with Mr. Hoblyn concerning the lordship of Ruthin.

He had received Mr. Pooley's opinion which, however, did not seem to answer the query directly. He wished to have an opinion for 'this is the principall Hinge On wch all things will turne'.

Mining activity at Pont Gysyllte and Llan y mynech; comments on certain legal points relating to mortgages.

He had waited on Mr. Jodrell who had told him that he had made no great progress with the bill. He had then told Jodrell that he had received a letter requiring him (the writer himself) to do it. He found that Mr. Jodrell was not pleased at his concerning himself with the affair.

Mr. Jodrell was to proceed in the case against Sir Robert Cotton and Lady Salusbury according to the directions given. He (the writer) had been informed that Sir Robert and Lady Salusbury held messuages, etc., in Aberchwiler and Llandyrnog and elsewhere in the lordship of Ruthin, part whereof was called Gwaen Gathan. It should be added to the bill that they should make a discovery of what lands they held in the said lordship. Draft.

Copy of a letter sent by Ellis Meredith from Chirk Castle to John Knowles, Da' Wynne and Peter Edwards, stating that entries had been made upon Hen Coed Fashwne of parts of which they were possessed, and requesting them to produce any titles they might have thereto, or to attorn tenants to Sir Richard Myddelton as lord of Ruthin.

He enclosed a copy of the parcels in the inquisition taken upon Parrye's estate. Would Sir Richard mark the lands he claimed, what Parry held as tenant, etc. Would Sir Richard also send an abstract of his titles to the lands he claimed and a copy of the paper mentioning payment of rent by Sir John Salisbury and Sir Robert Cotton's agents. Endorsed with draft notes for a reply.

He had seen Mr. Roberts who had declared that far from causing a clamour or weakening Sir Richard's interest in the town, he would do what was in his power to improve it. Mr. Roberts had shown him the lands in the note sent Sir Richard. Most of it was Moorish pasture and but little arable ground. Certain lands had been included because they 'lay advantageous to the improvement'.

Negotiations with Sir Richard for a lease of Moorish ground by Ruthin.

He had taken Sir Richard's deed to Mr. Hoblyn. The rest of the papers were with him and he awaited instructions.

He wished to know who was the heir and executor or administrator of Richard Parry, the receiver of Ruthin rents.

In order to perfect the plea to the inquisition it would be necessary to have certain deeds such as a copy of the will of Sir Thomas Myddelton (recipient's brother), the decree between recipient and Lady Myddelton, etc. Would Sir Richard direct that they be produced. There would be occasion to deduce the title of the lordship from the Cranes to Hoblyn.

He had drawn up the interrogatories and shown them to Mr. Dod along with such papers as he thought proper. He also enclosed a copy of the interrogatories. He had perused the three books concerning Ruthin. They were then at Mr. Brereton's. He had not found anything in them proper for the commission, but there were several things in them for the steward of the manor. Sir Richard, now that he had the manor, would probably 'put things into some Method', and would be well advised to consider whether a court of survey (at which, he believed, all persons were obliged to produce their writings to show title), would not be proper.

Lord Cholmondeley was expected at Watstay. Mr. John Davies and the writer were to meet at the Castle. John Wynne had not come into the country. Henry Mostyn looked upon himself as tenant of the lands in Parry's lease and had been ordered by Sir Nathaniel Courzon not to give up possession.

Whenever Sir Richard had proposed or asked anything touching what was in his letter he had been given an answer to his satisfaction. He (Jodrell) was sure he had proceeded with all care ad advice in the affair. He could not think that he had ever stated that the extent would determine the right to a rent out of the estate claimed by Sir Robert Cotton. The extent could operate only on the lands of the manor, and not upon lands which the defendants said were not held of it. If Sir Richard thought the rent worth looking after he should do everything necessary for the title.

The grand jury at Ruthin had intended electing recipient and Sir William Williams as aldermen, but he had dissuaded them from so doing. The jury had elected two others. He had added a clause to their oath to the effect that they would not create any burgesses without the consent of the majority of the common council. He had spoken to John Lloyd, commissioner to Lady Salesbury, who had spoken of an accommodation. He had told Lloyd that if Sir Robert and her Ladyship were so disposed they should send their proposals to recipient. He enclosed a particular sent by John Roberts.

Comments on legal actions.

He and Mr. Jodrell had met Mr Hoblyn who had given them an account of the pedigree and answers to the other questions. Jodrell had probably informed Sir Richard of these. It would be necessary for Edith Arundell's will and the other old deeds to be sent up to be transmitted to Cornwall. Endorsed with a draft reply containing queries relating to the aforementioned pedigree, and denying that Sir Richard had certain deeds which Mr. Hoblyn claimed were in his possession, viz. a copy of the extent for the £800 arrears and conveyances from Francis Hoblyn to John and Richard Hoblyn.

He believed the writings would come in time. Sir Richard could try whether the reference would take effect, and could use his exhibits as there was occasion. It would be best for Sir Richard to promise that he would not stay proceedings by reason of the reference. He hoped the reference was not to see Sir Richard's strength through his exhibits and then do nothing. Endorsed with draft notes of reply.