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Has a daughter who is destitute of a place to serve. She is a reasonably good needle woman and has been awhile with Mrs Corbett, Sir James Price's daughter. She is now with her mother, Mrs Corbett having departed from the country. Requests his Worship to write on her behalf to Lady Travers to ask if she need any such, or, if she need not herself, to secure a place with some gentlewoman or other of her acquaintance. The writer's daughter is 16 years age, and well able and willing to attend to any gentlewoman in her chamber. If his Worship's leisure serves she would gladly have his letters with this bearer. See also No. 395.

Would understand whether William Maurice and the writer's cousin, Mr Robert Vychan, are of the same mind as William ap Robert ap Richard and the writer, 'and if you be so determyned I will meett you full out, as please God, for his will be done'. It is not the best way to come in the night unless there be assurance of some of the company in the town, for in the night time none of the company can be placed aboard. Mark this course. In the day time the manner is that many do make merry and drink. 'If you stay till Tuesday somewhat late, our company being aboard, then we both with other gentlemen will repayre near the shippe and the captayne with the master will come forth to the shore to make merrye as he hath donne with Hughe Gwyn either day. Then so many as will be in the shippe of oure men may contende with them till that we from the shore may them helpe'. If the writer's cousin, Mr Robert Vychan, may have a score of these men to make merry in the town on Candlemas night, then it would be best that night to apprehend 'those' and to deal with the rest as they may. If William Maurice 'sets' tomorrow night, being Monday, he should set from home when it is first night, and so will the writer. If William Maurice stays until the next day, asks to be certified of the time and place. Postscript: Gruffydd will have in company with him at least 20 or 24.

As heretofore William Jones has been spokesman for Mr John Griffith, his brother in law, so now he makes bold to renew the same suit unto William Maurice. Is fully persuaded that, if occasion requires, William Maurice will show kindness and courtesy, and will give good testimony of the continuance of his love for the father, though he be dead, in regarding his son after him. As at first it is kindness to grant, so secondly it is acceptable to have swift performance.

Has sent the gowns with the petticoats and a note from the tailor of his reckonings, also a note of the particulars of everything. Trusts that William Maurice likes the cloth from Mr Lloyd. Has sent patterns, some from Mr Lloyd and some from John Langley's brother. Has received of William Maurice's man, the bearer, £4.20.0, of which has been paid to the tailor, the rest he has kept for himself. The tailor says that he has used William Maurice very well in the price of making and has had care about the measures. Hopes that if any fault be, it may easily be mended. If the French 'bodyes' be too large or too small they may easily be mended. If William Maurice does not come over shortly, prays him to remember that Bartholomew Fair is at hand. See also No. 185.

Does not wish his tenant to abuse William Maurice's tenant of Oerddwr. Gruffydd Wyn will straightly out of hand admonish him to the contrary or he shall not be his tenant there any more. Trusts that William Maurice will likewise admonish his tenant, Lewis Thomas, so to use himself towards 'my tenant of Cwmkloche'. Has not heard of any great variance there between any tenants for meers or otherwise until Lewis Thomas's coming to Oerddwr. Is prepared to subject the meers and bounds between the two tenements to the decision of honest and indifferent men.

In most respectful and tender manner wishes to be remembered to William Maurice, Lady Maurice, Mrs Jane Gruffydd, Mrs Anne, Mr and Mrs Brynkir, and lastly Mrs Jane Awbrey. 'But I most not be oblivious lest I should be taxed with obtusnes but most needs be mindful of spllendidious and resplendent Countesse Nancie, and to remember likewise my commendations to Mr Ievan Owen, also Countesse Nancie's gentleman'. George Williams's horse miscarried at Birmingham because he was very filthily pricked at home and not well shod. Was compelled to hire a horse from Birmingham to go to London and to leave his own horse there very lame. The matter concerning quarries is to be tried on Monday next. Other legal business. Of current news, Sir James Price of Ynysynymangwun's [Ynysymaengwyn] Lady died on July 1st, 1622. Sir James prepares for her funeral. Lord Cook in the Court of Wards is quitted for fifty thousand pounds arrears ... of Hutton's lands due to the King. The report is that the great match goes forward. The King was last week at Cottam to see the navy. The great Turk, as the current goes at the exchange, and all his evil issue are murdered by a great Bastam. John Pugh has gone beyond the seas and as the report is here he was discharged from his troubles: two others of his name, the one at Gravesend and the other at Dover, were taken in his stead ... but Thomas Ellis will pay them sound charges for their trouble. John Pugh might have good charges if he had been advised, for Thomas Ellis could not bring witnesses to prove that he hurt Robert ap Humphrey. The business between the gentlemen of Caernarfonshire in the Star Chamber is hotly pursued on both sides, and it is reported that some of the Griffin's side used some indecent speeches about the Lord Keeper, which provoked him to more anger than he himself was inclined. There are some twelve to be created in nobility: Crandfield, Lord Treasurer, to be Earl of Coventry; Mandevill, late Lord Treasurer and now Lord President, to be Earl of Carlisle; Lord Digby, though he be from home, to be Earl of Bristol, and Lord Doncaster to be Earl of some other place. John Horton is dead ... 'take upon you nothinge that John Horton is dead but to Rowland Gruffydd and Mrs Anne; advise them not to tell it in the house for some busiebody will tell Marie Horton. Doe not leave this letter in your chamber upon the table. I have a reason to saye so'. There is a shrewd petition against Sir Henry Jones delivered to the Lord Keeper ... knows not exactly what it is ... unless he or somebody else for him will prevent inconvenience he shall be out of the commission of the peace being custos rotulorum. Mr Brynkir is well ... William Maurice's token has been delivered to him. Many are asking for William Maurice. More legal business. Lady Bulkeley's solicitor came to the writer to entreat peace 'and I answered him of the abuse that Mr Humffrey Jones and Boulton did in procuring me to speak unto you for agreement'.

His master is now very sick and Morris Williams is afraid that he will never recover his health again. Thinks that George Williams is displeased with Morris Williams because he has sent no letters. Has sent three by the Oswestry carrier, which apparently have not been received. As for the money, his master had it half a year ago. Thanks for the tokens sent him, and begs to hear from him the next term. Wishes to be remembered to his mother and other friends at home.

Encloses a proclamation touching the 'breaking' of parliament and a book wherein subsidies are granted. There came lately to Ludlow an order from His Majesty for a speedy gathering of a subsidy. Legal business.

Has sent William Maurice all his business viz. nisi prius against the Chancellor of Bangor and the other against John Price ... Sends also a proclamation of rebellion addressed to the sheriff and an order for an injunction staying the carrying away of mill stones from the quarries until the cause be decreed in the Exchequer Chamber ... Trial against Sir Henry Jones could not proceed before the first sitting of the Lord Chief Baron at Guild Hall the next term because the actions are laid in London. Sends answers of John Griffith and Rowland ap William, also a copy of the depositions of the last commission between William Maurice and Sir Richard Bulkeley and John Meredith. He has no news except that the Dean of Westminster is made Bishop of Lincoln and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England. He took his oath on Wednesday last, and the Bishop of Bangor is committed to the Fleet for some presumptuous 'tenents before the King at Greenwich on Sunday last was fortnight'. His Majesty before his going on progress reconciled with William Maurice's old friend Sir Edward Cooke and his lady and caused them to lie together that night as it was reported. Postscript: Let not George fail to come by Richard Anwyl to take directions if he be sent to Bridgnorth, and that speedily.

Has been very sick whereby her wants are increased and her means of release lessened. Beseeches her good father, in the tender bowels of fatherly affection, to have compassion on her present misery and the distressed estate of her poor children who are like to perish unless he extend a charitable hand to support them. Although she has never deserved any good from her father, begs him to afford her relief and that speedily. Has neither food nor clothes nor ability to pay for house room. Her misery is at its highest pitch and her ruin at hand. Having some hope of her father, she is a little refreshed with comfort, otherwise she would despair and die. See also No. 455.

Encloses a commission between Sir John Walter and Sir Richard Bulkeley which William Maurice can execute where he thinks fit. Mr Justice Warburton inquired how William Maurice did, and was sorry he could not be of help. Other writs have been sent by George Williams.

Was bold to write on behalf of his uncle, John Sonlley, whom it has pleased God to call for out of this transitory life since the time William Maurice wrote to him for answer in this matter. The reply imported that money is scant this year and advised forbearance for a time. Robert Sonlley's aunt, John Sonlley's wife, is destitute, having charge of children, and is in debt, finding the benevolence of men in churches to be of small purpose. She was advised to make means unto friends to speak to their tenants to bestow their devotions in lambs and kids. And because William Maurice's country is well furnished with cattle and such like, and the price of them so low this year, and money so scant, Robert Sonlley's aunt entreats William Maurice's expected and respected favour among his tenants. In so doing he will do a charitable deed in taking compassion on the fatherless children and widow.

Wishes to be remembered to his kind aunt, Mrs Brynkir, to the young gentlewoman, Mrs Awbrey, and especially to his dearest cousin and niece [using the terms of kindred], to Mr Brynkir, etc. Notwithstanding his delayed durance, he rests very glad to hear of the tidings of William Maurice's health (which God of his infinite goodness continue as long as the vigour of nature permits). 'Sir, you cannot greatly blame me to think it long to harken for the safe returne of your man and my good friend George ... in hopefull expectation of better news unto me for my enlargement than proceeded out of either Morrice Jones his mouth or my cousin John Wyne ... namely that the fellow my persecutor was gon to France and that the money would not be accepted'. Further general references to debt, outlawry, and his long durance.

With much ado Mr Anwyl has had the hundred pounds. Other legal business. Can give no news as he is in haste to go to Westminster and bearer will not wait. Postscript: For news hearken the bearer. Has told the bearer that William Maurice was very angry with him for lodging so near his house 'so expostulate with him for that'.

Understands that Mr James Price is dead and that William Maurice would be resolved concerning the hundred pounds that his man, George Williams, brought to London to be paid to Price. Reports on the payment of the money. Will take the best course for redelivering them to William Maurice.

John Ashley refers to parcels William Maurice has written for, and he encloses a statement of account. Items include sugar, pepper, currants, ginger, cloves, liquorice, holland [nine yards], fustian and lace. Total value 40s.10. Badly damaged.

'The experience of your love in this late election hath made me to thinke myself infinitelie bound unto you. I pray you continewe yt to the end, and rather for that your owne reputation lieth att the stake as well as myne; and in requitall you shall find me to answeare your kindness in matters of greater ymportance'.

Presumes that the hard weather and unseasonable time of the year will cause him to have no desire to be Knight of the Shire in this Parliament. Asks for support for the election of cousin John Gruffydd of Llyn, the younger, 'with the like labour and endeavour for other voices in his behalf as you would do for me if I were a man and fit for the place'. Does not know who opposes Gruffydd, but presumes the opponent will not get her grandfather's support unless it be someone he loves better than the writer.

Thomas Glynne has hitherto sought the place of deputy lieutenant in hope of the continuance of William Maurice's amity towards him 'as formerly betweene yourselfe and my father ... by which how muche good the countrye found I leave to be aenounced by you livinge and his prayse in the grave'. Now understands that William Maurice is drawn by those who neither love his credit nor their country's quiet to observe his own glory and that only for the private ends of those who make show of fidelity. It was always William Maurice's plausible custom to muster Evionydd and Uwchgwyrfai as his own limits, and the writer doubted not that William Maurice's care had still continued that they might have reserved that limit to themselves. 'Alas is it not a shame in suche an unseasonable time to trouble the whole limit to goe to Caernarvon. I assure myselfe it proceeds not from you but from the instigation of those whome I formerly mentioned. Certainly the election of Knight of the Shire should proceede from the free will of the freeholders accordinge to the statute and by His Majesty's proclamation ... and not from the threatts of these musters, the ende whereof will not prove auspicious unto them'. Asks for his request to be granted ... which proceeds from no other respect but care of William Maurice's reputation and Thomas Glynne's love of his neighbours whom he must defend against the malice of those who seek their trouble. Let it please William Maurice therefore to write by the bearer to the constables to recall the warrant for mustering Uwchgwyrfai and Evionydd until the writer's commission to come home which is under seal. At which time he will by William Maurice's directions perfect whatsoever may be thought amiss. This being granted he will ever honour him as a worthy uncle and best friend.

Refers to a former request for William Maurice's favour and voice in the election. Now understands that he was too slow in his request and that William Maurice's voice had been assured to another before he heard from the writer. He does not therefore undervalue William Maurice's love for him but is sorry for his own ill hap in not being sooner with this request. He will not press what may not become William Maurice to grant nor the writer to desire. 'Your promise is to great a tie of you, I acknowledge, to be recaled, but my resolucion beinge to stand out in election ... my desire is to you that you will please as far as yt may be without prediudice of your worde to graunte mee your favoure in leavinge youre frendes to theire libertie and that I may be strengthened by them if without injurie to yourselfe it may be soe'. John Gruffydd weighs other men's credits in the same balance as his own so that he would not request at William Maurice's hands what he himself would be unwilling to do in like case; he honours and respects William Maurice and assures him that what he can worthily do on the writer's behalf shall be faithfully acknowledged.