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Understands by the bearer, Ralph Eure's servant Robert Winne, that William Maurice seeks to vex the latter by a multiplicity of causeless suits, and unjustly, as he alleges, disturbs him in the possession of those lands which William Maurice knows and acknowledges he lately recovered by order of law, and that William Maurice in Robert Winne's absence has ploughed up some of those lands. Either Robert Winne must rest satisfied to be prejudiced in the right of his inheritance or otherwise in the defence thereof, breach of the peace and the hazard of further mischiefs is likely to ensue. Though Ralph Eure could interpose his authority for the prevention of both of these courses, and judicially order it, he had rather that on his motion and out of respect for him, William Maurice as deputy lieutenant and Robert Winne as his servant will in some friendly manner compromise the suits and differences between them, since they are such near neighbours and kindred, to friends chosen by both of them; Ralph Eure will willingly become umpire if they differ. Until William Maurice accords thus, or Ralph Eure receives an answer from him by letter and knows his resolution, asks William Maurice to cease both his suits before Sir Daniell Dunne, since the parties between whome 'those broiles' were are now by Ralph Eure's medication agreed, and to forbear these violent courses which Robert Winne complains William Maurice attempts upon his land. In this Ralph Eure cannot but inform him that he expected a more befitting respect, if not towards Robert Winne, yet towards Ralph Eure, from William Maurice. Having formerly endeavoured an end in the differences between them and settled a peaceable course, Ralph Eure had thought before William Maurice had undertaken these suits of charge (will not say vexation) in London, and these forcible entries here in the country, that William Maurice would either have acquainted William Maurice with his purposes, or have made known to William Maurice that the occasions were offered by Robert Winne, wherein Ralph Eure could have presently ordered Robert Winne to make satisfaction, if he had been faulted. Will not further urge this until he hears from William Maurice.

Received William Maurice's letter late on Saturday 4 Nov. Has fulfilled the business therein commanded by William Maurice as nearly as he could. The time was short for William Maurice's bill in chancery against William Lewes Anwyl and Hugh ap Edward and for William Maurice's other process against Robert ap John ap Humffrey. Brought them to Mr Humffry Lloyd, William Maurice's proctor, who could do nothing until the Monday ten days after the receipt of William Maurice's letter, for there was no court day before. He will then do what he can therein. As for the presentment and his confession, which Dr Lloyd had, put them in court and an excommunication was granted, but before it was sealed, Dr Rydle, who sits under the vicar general in that court, received a letter from Mr Puleston of Emrall on behalf of Robert ap John ap Humffrey and by that means it was stayed. Mr Brynkir labours what he can in that behalf. Cannot tell William Maurice to how it will prove. William Maurice's cause against Sir Richard Bulkley is to be tried next term as William ap William has written to William Maurice in former letters. They sued out a writ of destringas a decem tales and that is returnable on 30 Jan. at the Exchequer bar as aforesaid. If William Maurice follows Mr John Lloyd's directions he will not fail to be at the trial himself for his own credit. Has no other news to write to William Maurice but what he and Mr Brynkir have written before except that the Lord Chamberlain is committed to the tower and Sir Thomas Hawart to the Fleet for some speeches he uttered. Sir George Moor is lieutenant of the Tower, Lord Pembroke, as men think, will be Chamberlain and Lord Essex Master of the King's Horse. This is the rumour; does not know how it will fall. As for the cause against John ap Hoell ap Owen and others, calls on William Maurice's attorneys and counsellors daily. William Maurice asks the price of spices; both pepper and sugar have risen. Pepper is 2s.8 a pound and sugar 17d. or 18d. Postscript: The sheriffs' names are these: John Lloyd of Rhiwaedog for Merionethshire, Mr William Gruffith of Caernarvon and Hugh Lewes ap Hoell ap Ierwerth of Anglesey.

Upon coming to London found a strange alteration. The Earl of Somerset is committed to the Dean of Westminster, with Sir Oliver St John appointed as his keeper, and Lady Somerset is confined to Lord Knollys's house, great with child and near her time. Mrs Turner, a gentlewoman of Lady Somerset, is committed to the sheriff of London. Whiteackers, a gentleman of the Earl of Somerset, is committed. Weston, a fellow preferred by Mrs Turner's means to the lieutenant of the Tower, was appointed to wait on Sir Thomas Overburie when he lived a prisoner in the Tower. This man was examined and confessed to have received by the hands of some of the above named three or four sorts of poison which he gave Overbury, of which he died; [Weston] had for his reward £200. This fellow is indicted for poisoning him [Overbury], and upon his arraignment stands mute and refuses ordinary trial. Time will discover more. Mallory and Massy are competitors for the bishopric of Chester. Massy is too strong and has taken a better way. Finds Mallory's business 'slubred', but will to his best to make it fair again, which he fears will be a great and difficult work. Henry Rowlands shall receive the scarlet by Rowland ap Robert. Commends himself to his cousin Mrs Rowlands and to the Dean, Archdeacon and Chancellor. Endorsed: 'Rowland White, as to the poisoning of Sir Thos Overbury'.

Has broken the house of Owen John ap [?Ieuan] ap Robert and has committed him to gaol as appears by the commitment which is with the court bailiff, Hughe ap Harry. Requests William Moris's mercy to his poor estate. As for the writ of outlawry, if it pleases William Moris to agree with the poor man, will venture the outlawry.

William Maurice's man Hugh ap John asked John Gruffyth to send William Maurice the warrant because the latter intended to follow the same course as John Gruffyth. Could not however say which warrant John Gruffyth meant, whether the one for the musters or that for the later mise. Sends both, asking William Maurice to sign those for the musters and return them by the bearer, and to assist John Gruffyth at Pwllheli on the days specified, namely 17, 18 and 19 Aug., for the execution of the service commanded according to present directions within the limit. Will attend William Maurice similarly when called upon.

Inform William Mores, in the cause in which restitution was awarded to him upon the non presenting of a traverse on an indictment, that the order is that he permit Owen ap John to mow and make the hay and reap the corn growing on the premises, and to set them up in stacks, there to remain until the next Sessions, when they will take further order therein.

Is glad to hear of William Maurice's safe return. Received William Maurice's letter and has agreed with the carrier for charges for William Maurice's trunks. With the rest it weighs [ ] for which he was paid 17s. Did his best that he should use William Maurice well on the price of the carriage but could prevail no better. William Maurice shall receive by the bearer the nails listed below. Enclosed with an account for nails totalling 3s.5 and a note: There is no tax for saddlers in town.

Ralph [Eure, Lord] Eure, Hunsdon House, to his friends Sir John Wynne, kt and bart, Sir William Moris and Sir William Thomas, kt's and John Gruffith, esq., deputy lieutenants of Caernarfonshire. Received the recipients' letters of 22 Feb. on behalf of Mr Hugh Lloyd for the place of muster master for Caernarfonshire. Since he is well-known and approved by them, willingly allows his election, and wishes them accordingly to admit him to the position which former holders of the post have held; presumes he will endeavour to deserve no less. Understands it is desired that payment of the fee be made at Michaelmas, when the year ends, rather than half-yearly. Recommends this, as he refers matters of greater moment, to their discretion, himself allowing and confirming what they think fit. Copy.

Thanks for William Maurice's letter and news. Concerning their meeting at Pwllheli, wrote to William Maurice yesterday by a messenger by whom he sends also a letter to Sir Thomas Smyth, which he asks William Maurice to sign. Seconds his former desire and asks William Maurice to be at Pwllheli by 11 o'clock on Wednesday at the latest. Hopes William Maurice will acquit John Gruffyth that there could be no-one more willing for what might be for the county's good than himself; expected his forwardness therein to be respected by a similar readiness to observe the suddenness of their warning. Is now resolved to remember himself and not to rely on others' courtesies any longer. Has already taken order for levying the mise in his limit and will not be found wanting in his duty. Finds William Maurice inclining to the same course of safety, and is telling him of his determination, but William Maurice may do as he thinks fit.

Received a letter from his mother from which he understands she wishes to come to this county for a time and that William Maurice intends to go to London next term. If all other things are 'correspondent' and to both their liking, is pleased for her to have his house during her stay as she desires in her letter. William Maurice, on his return from London, may come by and ride to North Wales with her. Were it not that his wife is very near her time and also somewhat sickly, would have come to them himself, but will meet her on the way. When she comes 'let some discreet personne be sent beforehand to provide against her cominge'.

If William Maurice still continues in his former [opinion] and thinks a general muster should be held, is ready and willing to join him, as long as it is at Pwllheli, with both of them present, but dealing severally within their limits. If it is to be held, desires it may be on Wednesday or Thursday in Whit Week; wishes to know William Maurice's 'certaine resolution' by the bearer.

About 1 Feb., Mr Moris, vicar of Llanbeblig and Caernarvon, in William Moris's name and his own, commenced a suit in Bangor and put in a libel against an old widow, a tenant of Andrew Brereton's and sometime of Lord Puleston, William Moris's father-in-law. The libel challenges hay tithes from the widow for this year, but Andrew Brereton will tell William Moris the truth of the matter, as three of the widow's sons, one of whom is the bearer, are ready to depose over a book. There is an accustomed tithe from the meadow to the person of Llanbeblig and the vicar thereof, and every year it was duly paid without any controversy. This last year the widow's sons duly and justly tithed the meadow leaving every tenth where it fell, some in water and some out. The tithe men came to the meadow to gather their tithe; finding the widow's sons there making up their hay out of the water and seeing their tithe in the wet ground, they were unwilling to wet their feet, but, being townsmen, had rather wet their bellies with good ale and made a motion to the widow's sons that they should have a certain piece of the meadow standing in dry ground for all their tithe thereof. Two of the younger brothers answered that they might not grant them the parcel of meadow but said, "You may go to our elder brother (who is the bearer) and speak with him", whereupon they did. Upon much entreaty, he granted their request for other years. The parcel of ground was given for the tithe; now it was a bargain. The widow's sons were to mow and cut the parcel of meadow within three days after, but it fell out that they mowed it the same day, and presently came foul weather. The tithe men, busy in the Quarter Sessions, neglected their hay and the spoiling thereof. When they came to make it up as their own, one of them, Harry ap Robert ap Hughe, said "I will never take the pains to gather it but had rather claim Bangor for my help". 'Well ther the hea was left in the ground by ther own neclegence'. Sometime after Harry ap Robert came to Andrew Brereton and complained about the widow, Andrew Brereton's tenant, about the tithe, whereupon Andrew Brereton called the widow and her sons and they answered as he has written. Meeting with this Harry, Andrew Brereton told him the widow's answer. Then he was willing to take two horse loads of hay for all tithe but since it was a bargain between them the widow would not give any more but her due. Now the vicar has only the third part of this; a 'pown' of hay was sold then for 14d., [?recte 24d.] so for the value of 8d. he troubled an honest woman to Bangor and has already made her spend more money that the tithe came to. Requests William Moris not to show himself in the matter but to write to the Chancellor to stay it from further proceeding. If the vicar stands, does not doubt that he will be overthrown. It rather proceeds from some other spleen than for hope of gain in the matter. Every year Andrew Brereton tithes the corn himself for fear that there should be any want, but has no part in the hay; hereafter as long as he is in the ground, will see that also tithed. Has troubled William Moris with a long relation of a small matter, but thought good to acquaint him with the matter at large. See also No. 469.

Finds by the bearer, William Morice's 'alieswoman', who was wholly directed in that match by Owen Vaughan's late wife, William Morice's kinswoman, that she holds herself wronged by Gruffith ap Richard and Robert ap Richard from William Morice's neighbourhood; Owen Vaughan refers to her own relation the manner thereof. Some part of that estate is common to William Morice as he best knows. But since she is unwilling to have any dealings in law with William Morice, Owen Vaughan, as he would be ready to do for William Morice within his quarters if required, must entreat William Morice to give her satisfaction and contentment from himself and the other parties by a friendly arbitrable end, such as may answer the equity of her demand, so that she is not forced to use the law. She will be very thankful and Owen Vaughan will be ready to acknowledge the same or any kindness William Morice does her. Commits her and her cause to William Morice's good consideration.

John Gruffyth and William Maurice are required by the latest letters, which William Maurice received yesterday, to a further care of the King's service, that according to former directions no necessary provision be found wanting. These frequent admonitions leave them 'unexcusable'; it behoves them to be slow no longer in their strict duties, lest they be overtaken unprovided. Asks William Maurice to write to him by the bearer giving his assent to the subscribing of his name to John Gruffyth's warrants and to whatever else may be requisite for the furtherance of the service. Will be most willing for William Maurice to have similar liberty with John Gruffyth's power to assist him.

The King thinks it expedient for the reinforcing of the garrisons in Ireland which in time of peace were weakened, to have ready a competent number of soldiers to be taken from some of the maritime counties and others most suitable for transportation to Ireland against such time as the King gives directions therefor. The Council sent letters date 30 June 1613 to Ralph Eure for numbers of foot as set down below, of the ablest men, not in the trained bands, to be prepared and made ready in the counties named and to cause them to be provided with armour and weapons such as are usually used for the service of the kingdom so that they may be ready to receive allowance for coats and conduct whenever the King uses them. The Council, while not doubting that Ralph Eure has had due care and regard as behoves him in a business of such importance to the King's service, lest anything be conceived to the prejudice of the service by intermission and length of time, have thought meet to renew their former directions and to require Ralph Eure to cause them to be executed in all points, not knowing how soon the King may make use of their service, and swiftly to give order to his deputy lieutenants for this purpose, sending them a copy of the letter. Endorsed: The numbers required from each county: Worcestershire, Shropshire, 150; Herefordshire, Carmarthenshire, Breconshire, Denbighshire, Caernarfonshire and Montgomeryshire, 100; Cardiganshire, Radnorshire, Flintshire, Merionethshire, 50. Copy.

Will be very willing at Roger Mostyn's request to show his servant any pleasure that shall lie in him. As for this matter, he has already promised the poor widow that was the tenant (for he seldom removes any tenants except upon great occasion) the 'tennement' saving that he provided that if he sold it he might dispose thereof at his pleasure. If it please Roger Mostyn's servant Ellis ap Hughe he shall have it at Roger Mostyn's request before any man and 'better cheape thenn it standeth mee in'. Thus he may please Roger Mostyn's man at Roger Mostyn's request and keep his word with the poor woman. Draft.

Desires William Maurice's favour on behalf of Ellis ap Hughe of Penllyn, Roger Mostyn's servant, who holds certain lands adjoining his as William Maurice's tenant. Wishes William Maurice to allow him to remain his tenant, paying yearly the same as others. Is hopeful William Maurice will not deny such a reasonable request. The fellow will remain very thankful to William Maurice and Roger Mostyn will be ready to further William Maurice's desires however he may. Leaves his request to William Maurice's consideration. Endorsed on No. 301a.

Has sued out on William Morice's last letter four processes out of the Exchequer and sends them by the bearer, along with a note of the charges thereof and of other disbursements since William ap William's departure. All business goes forward well. Postscript: The bill of costs against John ap Howell ap Owen is drawn up and ready to be preferred against the day the Lord Chancellor appoints. Let William Morice keep the book in the county which will save much ado to find the records. William Morice shall receive by the bearer the commission to examine witnesses between him and Robert Wyn ap John ap Humfr' and others. Begs William Morice's pardon for his writing, for he has very sore eyes. Endorsed. Has caused appearances for all four defendents in the office of Exchequer and as yet the plaintiff has not declared. Will have good costs if there is no declaration by the first of Dec.

Has no news to write since his coming to Oxford, but must let William Maurice know that he has heard since his coming up that all the rumours in the county concerning the great armies beyond the seas are not so, for the party who wrote the pamphlet did it 'in an humor to gull the worlde'; the little 'angle' is committed to Newgate for his pains, and is likely to endure grievous punishment. Yet it is certain that one Marcus Spinola, a peer of the King of Spain, has a company of men about to invade a town in the Low Countries to which his master pretends a claim. The report of the flying serpent in Sussex is 'meare fabulous'. Doctor Price, principal of Hart Hall, remembers himself to William Maurice. Hopes after 'Haloutide' to meet William Maurice in London, when he will inform him further of his conference with his kinsman who is to be person of Cricieth.

Sends what abstracts he had of 'Cessementes' of arms in the commote. They are both 'rente' [torn] and the notes may be difficult for William Maurice to understand since they were only set down to aid William Glynne's memory with a word of French here and there when anyone behind him cast an eye on the page. William Maurice shall receive them as they are. There follows a copy of the abstracts in Sir William Maurice's hand. The information is arranged by parish.