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Parochial returns (arranged alphabetically by parishes) for the whole diocese, containing the answers of incumbents to questions asked by the bishop.

Received enclosed letters from Sir John Wynne yesterday night; it seems there is something 'feared of the state'. Sir John Wynne will be at Caernarvon on 26 March; asks William Moris to be there likewise without fail so that they may certify together.

Ralph Eure has been previously directed to take from convicted recusants and others known to be recusants and ill-affected in religion in the county, all armour, weapons and warlike equipment found in their houses or belonging to them, and to keep it to be disposed of as the occasion requires. The words 'ill affected Religion', being general and subject to various constructions, have caused uncertainty in various counties as to the King's meaning therein; he, with the Council's advice and the opinion of the country's chief judges, explains it thus. His meaning is to deal not only with convicted recusants but with any who may be suspected of ill-affection in religion, including those who do not attend church frequently to hear divine service without a just cause such as sickness or some other impediment, those who for the last three or four years have not received communion at least once a year and those who have wives, children or servants who are recusants, non-communicants or otherwise known to be popishly affected, or have an extraordinary number of retainers or tenants who are recusants or non-communicants. Those being persons whom the King and state have reason to 'hould in jealousy', the Council, at the King's command, requires Ralph Eure to deal with them as he was directed in former letters to deal with convicted recusants. Refer Ralph Eure to the said letters, assuring themselves that his care and endeavours will equal the King's good opinion of his loyalty and willingness to serve him.

Her duty remembered to William Maurice and her ladyship with commendations to her aunt Brincker and the rest of their friends. Mrs Owen wished her to come to the country but Francis Ridgway's husband was not willing because her brother [...] and some of his friends have let him have stock and he is set up again. Hopes they will do as well as before. Let William Maurice not be angry that she does not come. Hopes to see William Maurice in London next term; he will be well pleased with their course.

Ralph [Eure, Lord] Eure, Ludlow Castle, to his friends Sir John Wynne, kt, bart, Sir William Moris and Sir William Thomas, kt's and John Gruffith, esq., deputy lieutenants of Caernarfonshire. Covering letter with No. 280. What Ralph Eure cannot attend or perform in person rests on his deputies. The letters express the King's care for the general good rather than any immediate known cause of danger, but such frequent directions as Ralph Eure has received in three letters over the last two months, must proceed from extraordinary causes, especially when they are so general, and in the case of the musters, throughout the kingdom. When the ill-affected or suspect, such as the Papists, should be disarmed for fear of danger, so the loyal should be equipped for their own safety. Recommends this service, which is important and admits to delay, to their care and swift performance. If any are obstinate, being insensible of the inconvenience that may be or neglectful of their duty or the deputy lieutenants' commands, let the latter proceed against them at their own discretion or bind them over to answer for their contempt before Ralph Eure. Let the deputy lieutenants use their authority according to the trust reposed in them and the necessity of the service. Hopes former directions have made good provision for things of this kind; any lack in the persons of the men or their arms, horses and equipment or the store of match and powder must now be supplied. Requires the captains of the bonds [sic for bands] to be summoned before the deputy lieutenants with their companies, both horse and foot, and that the muster masters be there, attending also to the allowing or disallowing of arms. Leaves to the deputy lieutenants' choice the day, place and manner of the musters, whether all in one day or in one place, but the time must be between 12 and 17 March so that Ralph Eure may have their certificates before 28 March; must return his own certificate, which must be particular with regard to defects and supplies, by 31 March. To press the deputy lieutenants further would be to doubt their diligence; yet cannot but say that his former directions have not produced due satisfaction. Their own discretion and the enclosed instructions will show them what is requisite. Authorises them fully to act in his absence; let them discharge this duty in fitting manner.

The Privy Council (named), at the Court at Whitehall, to [Ralph Eure], Lord Eure, Lord President of Wales and Lieutenant of the Counties of Wales and the Marches. The peace enjoyed since the King came to the crown has bred security and neglect of necessary provisions for war; suspect there has been a great decay in the arms and equipment requisite in a well ordered state for continued peace. The ease of timely provision thereof since it causes less expense and trouble may induce every man to equip himself as necessary to serve the state and prevent the inconveniences which follow neglect. But the times are such both in respect of the recent boldness of the recusants and other causes requiring a ready supply in this behalf, that the King has commanded the Council to order a general muster and survey to be made and certified of the armed forces of the realm and any defects therein to be supplied, which command should be swiftly executed since it is intended not only for the safety of the realm but also to ease each man's trouble which would be much greater if it were left to a sudden necessity. Require Ralph Eure to have a general view made of all the forces, both horse and foot, and to have notice taken and enrolment made of all the numbers, trained and untrained, and especially to see the trained bands made complete, replacing officers or others who are dead, unsuitable or have gone away since previous musters with suitable men such as freeholders, 'ffermors', owners of land or householders. Let him also have defects of armour, weapons and equipment repaired and the numbers of horse, doubtless much deficient, if not increased, at least made as complete as hitherto with arms, equipment and horsemen. If any persons excuse themselves from this duty upon pretence of being servants of the King or any nobleman or peer, or thereby seeks to avoid the charge of providing horses, arms or equipment as charged, let Ralph Eure see that no such persons be exempted except those known to be the King's ordinary servants in court and household servants to noblemen. Others who are only extraordinary or retainers should be charged at the musters and other public services like others of like ability and should send arms and equipment or horses as charged, to be viewed with the rest of the counties. At the general view, it will be expedient for those charged to find arms and others fit to be charged, to be ordered to show them at the musters. Hope the justices of the peace will not be sparing in sending horses, equipment and servants to the musters, but rather do so eagerly for the furtherance of the service and as an example to others so that the musters may be taken with as little trouble to the country as possible. Each division should be mustered apart so that men do not have to travel far for their assembly or continue in the service for longer than necessary. But this abuse has been found hitherto when the musters have been so divided, that some persons, not having provided arms and equipment as charged, have borrowed them from others to serve for their view thereby themselves avoiding the charge. For the prevention thereof the musters in the several divisions should be taken all on one day if possible, otherwise Ralph Eure should take the best order he can for the redress thereof. It was ordered in former directions that in certain places a quantity of powder be kept as a store with match bullets and other provisions for a carriage, always ready for service, which the Council suppose are defective. Require Ralph Eure to have the store supplied and kept serviceable. Let him charge persons of suitable ability in the counties to repair the decay and replace what has been used as necessary, and let him see the store kept in the shire towns or such other towns as he thinks suitable for its safe keeping and not in a dangerous place subject to surprise by ill-disposed persons. Further require him, since the beacons in the counties have been long neglected, to see them quickly repaired and made ready to use if required. Lastly let all directions for the good order of the forces or otherwise concerning the strength of the country be observed; let him have special regard thereof and certify the Council without fail by 1 April of the views and musters, showing the defects, how they were supplied and all other proceedings relating to the service.

Ralph [Eure, Lord] Eure, Ludlow Castle, to his friends Sir John Wynne, kt, bart, Sir William Moris, Sir William Thomas, kt's, and John Gruffith [of Llyn], esq., deputy lieutenants for Caernarfonshire. Copy of No. 278.

As promised, sends William Maurice the news received from London. The Prince died not of any wrong done to him by the physicians, as was believed, but of a surfeit during his disease, which was not long. He patiently thanked God in prayer for his visitation. The King, eager to see him in his perplexity, was dissuaded by the Council, who urged him to ride to Theobalds and to stay for a while, which he did until the time of his departure three days later. He is generally lamented. John Wynn's father is 'stayed' by the Lord Chamberlain for ten days after the term to be a mourner. Only earls, barons and baronets mourn. The cause of John Wynn's cousin Pierse Griffith is dismissed from the Court of Wards and the possession of the land settled in the other party. Sir John Egerton's cause was heard in the Court of Wards and a case made of it which will not long be undecided. Mr Needham is likely to be dismissed from that court and to be undone, for it is thought there is no hope for him to prevail. This is the last news John Wynn has heard. Could not but write to William Maurice, having found such a convenient messenger, although he was in haste to meet a gentleman this morning and ready to take horse. Postscript: Does not know whether the marriage proceeds. The Palgrave's title is: 'The high and mihty Prince Fredericke, the fift by the grace of God Counte Pallatyn of the Rhein, Duke of Bavaria: Elector of the same, vicar therof, etc.' He was born at 'Amberg' in his upper Pallatinate on 16 Aug. 1596. Found this 'intituled' above his picture.

Ralph [Eure, Lord] Eure, Ludlow castle, to his friends Sir John Wynne, kt, bart, Sir William Moris, Sir William Thomas, kt's, and John Gruffyth [of Llyn], esq., deputy lieutenants of Caernarfonshire. Covering letter with a letter of the Privy Council. Requests their careful execution thereof. Jealousies that the state conceives are not so mean or on such uncertain grounds that they should be neglected or not prevented. Whatever arises from gentlemen in their places or is expected to arise in the county which should be suppressed, they are enjoined to do so. Wishes to be informed of their proceedings either during his stay in Ludlow or in London, so that he may duly inform the lords of the Privy Council.

Deeds collected by W. E. R. Allen relating to premises in the parishes of Crinow and Lampeter Velfrey, Pembrokeshire, 1753-1850.

Was yesterday at Clenennau as he promised, to distrain for the £10. 'Prissed' four oxen and delivered them to the pricers, who undertook to answer the prices. Sends the bearer to William Maurice, desiring William Maurice to give him the £10 as promised. Does not doubt William Maurice's performance; must otherwise return, for he cannot settle his account without them. Endorsed: Accounts in the hand of Sir William Maurice.

Papers, 1871-1921, largely comprising historical and other material by, or collected by, Evan Owen which relates to the Welsh Baptist churches in Liverpool and surrounding districts, together with material relating to the temperance movement in Liverpool and surrounding districts, and to Baptist churches and the temperance movement in other parts of England and in Wales. Also included in the collection are essays on theological subjects by Evan Owen; letters, 1877-1921, addressed to Evan Owen; and material relating to Susannah Owen, wife of Evan Owen.

Received William Maurice's letter that day and wrote an answer. Cannot answer William Maurice about the business between him and William Jones's cousin until he sees the letter, but will come for a meeting with William Maurice on Wednesday if he can, or if not, very early on Thursday. William Maurice writes that Sir William Thomas will be with him on Wednesday, William Jones knows him to be good-natured enough to stay a little if William Jones cannot come on Wednesday.