Dangos 839238 canlyniad

T6/108/23.
Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol: Abaty Margam, Aberafan.
Darlledwyd yn gyntaf: 27 Tachwedd 1977.
UID: PCRA032A.
Sgript wedi'i deipio.
Sgript camera teledu BBC ar gyfer Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol: Abaty Margam, Aberfan.

The constables take no care for the mending of the highways and have not done so these many years. The writer warned the inhabitants of our township last year in church to be ready upon a day appointed to mend a foul puddle by the parson's house. Did the like another Sunday, but none came but the writer's man and one or two others who did nothing for want of more help. And the constables and people are so careless that they will do nothing without some straight command from some of the justices of the peace. Requests William Maurice by warrant under his hand to command the constables to do therein according to the form of the Statute, and to appoint overseers of the work and to present all such as make default and do not send men and tools meet for the work. If Mr Vaughan be here, the writer will put his name to the warrant ... 'the more hands be to it the better will move the constables and the people to be stirring'. The bridge called the Bont Vechan is 'at one end where four rayles come from Merionethshire which will be but a day or two's work to put them to it'. But there are great holes made by the water at the further end of that bridge, which must be mended to avoid great danger. Rowland, William Maurice's man, has promised to bring home a load of timber to [m]end the bridge of Llanstyndwy. Hopes that William Maurice will care for these affairs and of the commonwealth, and God will reward him and the people will pray for him.

Apologies for the hasty execution of the commission of subsidy which was late in coming into the hands of William Thomas's cousin, Griffith Jones, without consulting William Maurice and other commissioners except such as were ready in place to subscribe 'upon the sudden'. They were 'fain' on Saturday and Sunday at night to hold unto it until it was twelve o'clock at night by their watches, and to be well content to lose their suppers before the High Collector's bond was taken ... and they could not close the books and make up their certificate until it was Monday at night ... The collector took infinite pains in the business so that it held him day and night without respite or rest for he was fain to write three long estreats on parchment ... the collector's bond and the certificate letters to all the commissioners, ten warrants to summon the meeting, ten more warrants to have the subsidy rated and ten schedules thereunto annexed, so that 'there is upon you five shillings to my cousin, Griffith Jones, as the rest of the commissioners have paid or are to pay'. William Thomas disliked that Mr Ellis Brynkir, Mr Humffrey Meredith, Mr Richard Evans, and others of their friends were left out of the commission. [The commissioners included William Thomas, his cousin Griffith Jones, William Maurice, Sir John Wynn, Mr William Williams of Vaynol, Mr Chancellor, and Mr Arthur Williams]. The fault of this omission to be imputed to Sir Richard Wynne who in this as in other things has neglected what was expedient and requisite.

Understands that William Maurice has lately been drawn to agree with his arch-adversary, Owen Ellis, on all suits between them. Though this is likely to but nine days' wonder in the country 'yet doth it give us good cause of wonder indeed that are so deeply engaged to maintain suit with him, first begun by yourself, and are now plainly by you forsaken and left out of the treaty'. Protests that this is not the right course, even with strangers, much less with persons so near in blood. William Maurice, indeed, has taken the thorn out of his own foot to put in 'ours'. Francis Eure loves peace though he be no partaker of it himself, and therefore he is glad that William Maurice is at peace. But he must not blame the others if upon his example they show themselves hereafter as reserved as he has been. They will not shrink from the burden of defending themselves, though they neither have confidence in him, nor will they now be able to 'lean to any wall or back beyond Trayth Mawre and Trayth Bychan'.

Writes on behalf of the bearer's landlord that William Maurice may bind the latter's adversary to the peace. He is very troublesome and has beaten and wounded the bearer and his wife several times. Will bring the dedimus when he comes up himself next week.

Sends by the bearer the money which John Brynkir received in South Wales. Hopes that the suit between him and Sir Harri Jones is at an end, and that he will have no need to travel to London as often as he has done of late. Her son, William Brynkir, had promised his money to a man of Lleyn before William Maurice's letter arrived; nevertheless he has disappointed him in order to help his uncle. His corn at Caernarvon lies unthreshed by reason of women's unquietness. Humphre Bodurda' [Bodwrdda] wife is very angry because she can have no straw. They threshed but one little rick in all. Prays him to buy some hops and wick yarn to make candles. Sends a note of what money she has and has not received. She has seven pounds of her own money in the house and was fain to disburse it for things needful. Mr Richardson has sent for money and she has sent him three pounds. Postscript: Prays him to buy some onions since there are none to be had for money. Also a dozen little 'sasers' [saucers] and some 'bauket'. Has no token to send him but her blessing and her daily prayer. The gloves he sent were too small for her.

Has done her best to get him money and cannot prevail. Rowland Griffith is going to Llanbadarn, and on his return she will provide what she can. Wishes to know whether her son, Richard Evans, can stand William Maurice any help by coming to London. Her leg has grieved her sore this three weeks so that she knows not what she does. Her old servant, Hugh ap John, is dead a fortnight before Christmas. Postscript: Lady Maurice and Jane Awbrey send their commendations. They all had a solitary Christmas by reason of his absence.

William Maurice wishes to take up what little money the writer is to receive in London, which is a small kindness in respect of that infinite bond of love by which the writer is tied to his uncle for his great kindness at all times. Has borrowed £16 from a friend, and has arranged for it to be repaid out of the money by his brother and his cousin, Rowland Gruffydd. William Maurice is to receive all the writer has with Mr Warren, which is £29. Desires William Maurice to give Warren half a piece for his kindness. Asks that his cousin, Mr Rees Williams, of the Falcon in Paternoster Row, and Mr Roger Jones, of Bow Lane, shall have £3 a piece. The rest William Maurice can pay the writer at his leisure.

Mr Lewis Anwyl is very 'forward' to have his writ executed in Braich y Ddinas, and posts all this week to the High Sheriff and Owen Gwynne. Came that day to R. Lewis's house, where Owen Gwynne kept the court, with a letter from the High Sheriff to that effect 'at my peril'. So tomorrow Owen Gwynne has promised to meet him at Dolbenmaen. If William Maurice would see fair play, begs him to send tomorrow morning, to Dolbenmaen, to instruct the writer therein, for he must not any further delay.

William [Compton], Earl of Northampton, Lord President, Ludlow Castle, to Sir Francis Eure and John Jeffryes, Justices of the Great Sessions in Caernarfonshire, Anglesey and Merionethshire. Complains that diverse sums of money levied for the service of His Majesty in the counties of Wales still remain in the hands of the deputy lieutenants and other gentlemen. Orders them to make a diligent inquiry into this matter and to report to him. Copy.

He has spoken with Lady Eure about the proceedings against Owen Ellis. She says she has no money to go to trial 'excepte you will helpe her or els goe yourself'. She agrees for William Maurice to have the premises during his life-time and to bequeathe them to whom he will until such time as he shall receive his charges. An answer as to the course he proposes required within three weeks. Mr Oliver Morris was not at Oswestry but sent his man. The dedimus potestatem and processes are ready ... William Maurice shall have them at Bala Sessions. George Williams must pay £5.3.0 for them. Wishes Mrs Brynkir to know that Sir Francis will call at Brynkir on his way to Caernarvon. Family affairs.

Asks William Maurice to wait for payment. Will bring the money himself in a fortnight's time. Hopes William Maurice will not think the worst of him. But for his business he would be oftener with William Maurice and his Lady Mother.

Understands that Lady Maurice has influence with the Bishop of Bangor. Asks their assistance by writing on behalf of this young man, William Lloyd, to be admitted to the living of Llangefni. He is a son to a sister of the writer's wife. His learning is not much, but he is a distinct reader, and for life and conversation of the best sort. The writer will undertake it upon his credit, for Lloyd has lived with him in household, teaching his children three or four years.

Asks whether William Maurice means to proceed against him at the next Merionethshire Assizes for the glebe land in Llanfihangel-y-Traethau. Requests that the trial be deferred until the next assizes following, by reason of some earnest business the writer has. Meanwhile he hopes that they can better end the matter amongst themselves than the trial of law will end it. 'Your poor kinsman'.

Legal business about execution of a commission. Has done his best for the bearer in making him a petition and preferring the same to the whole Council at the table. The same is sent by the Council to the justices of the peace for Caernarfonshire desiring them to continue his stipend of 20s.. The letter, a copy of which is enclosed, is subscribed by Mr Justice, Sir Henry Townshend, and Sir Francis Eure.

Wishes to be remembered to various members of the family. Sir Harry Johnes is committed to the Fleet for breaking the decree. A messenger has been sent by the court for Thomas Jones and Watkin Morgan who are to pay their rents and arrears. The rest of the tenants are to pay their rents at Llanbadarn Fawr and not at Abermarlais. Sir Harry now sues William Maurice's bond of a thousand pounds and has been served with a subpoena to stay his proceeding. Progress of suit against Owen Ellis in the Star Chamber. He sends daily to her Ladyship for agreement but she will not yield to him. Concerning the lease for fishing he will move Sir Thomas Trevor and Sir John Walter herein with a letter under his master's hand. As for the quarries, William Maurice shall have his patent next term ... it will cost £8 as the secretary told the writer. As for the cloaks he was fain to go to his master's old friends, Mr Prat, and there took up eight liveries and a cloak for the footman. The cloak, though somewhat coarse, is the best he has. The writer has put his hand to the bill conditionally, so that his Worship may agree when he comes up to London himself. As for the spices and sugar loaf, he has no money to pay for them but will do what he can therein. He and Rowland Gruffydd entered into bond with one Mr James Medlecot, merchant tailor, for £40. Morris Jones received £20 and her Ladyship the other £20, so that the writer received not a penny. Sends two new books by the bearer. Has also sent two quarts or more of 'sallet oel' by the Oswestry carrier, Robert Floyd. His master should cause someone to inquire for the same at Mr Blodwell's shop. He cannot say when he will be home because her Ladyship is to go to Northamptonshire for two or three days and then she will come home. She has done her best endeavour in William Maurice's causes 'soe did wee all: ut apparet'. Has spoken with Morris Jones for money to buy Mrs Anne a hat but he complains that he wants money himself. The writer is not acquainted with any hat-seller and therefore wonders whether he can be trusted. Paper and both kinds of wax will be sent with the cloak. Morris Jones and Humffrey Jones are cold friends, but the writer could not tell Morris Jones that William Maurice means to have a lease of Aberglaslyn 'for they be both fiends and foes for anythinge I know'. Owen Ellis cannot abide honest Rowland Gruffydd and the writer. Rowland was very rude with Sir Henry Johnes about William Maurice's money, and so likewise was Morris Jones. But Mr Price, Sir William Thomas's son-in-law, railed against Rowland Gruffydd, Morris Jones, and the writer. He is against William Maurice tooth and nail and is very 'yelle' both in his discourse and carriage teste Henrico Bodvell armig. Sir Ffoulk Grevell's letter to Sir John Walter (delivered by the writer) did much good in their cause against Owen Ellis. Sir John Walter will be himself in place at the next hearing to see that the Prince shall not be wronged.

Sends the bearer, Elissa Pugh, his servant, with a letter of attorney to receive that £100 which is due to the James Price in May next, to be paid at the Church of Llanaber, Merionethshire. Prays William Maurice to pay it. Wishes to be remembered to his aunt, Mrs Anne Brynkir, and his cousin, Mrs Jane Awbrey.

An account of Major Edgar William Jones, educationist, sportsman and radio advisor in religion of Barry, compiled by his granddaughter Margaret Siriol Colley, 2010.

Includes letters from J. Gwenogvryn Evans, E. Maunde Thompson, A. S. Green, Heinrich Zimmer, E. S. Dodgson (2), James A. H. Murray (3), Henry Bradley, F. Haverfield (2), Theodore Roosevelt, George G. T. Treherne (2), F. C. Conybeare, C. E. Doble, John Herbert James (3), D. B. Monro, George Goschen (Viscount Goschen), D. Brynmor Jones (4), I. Gollancz, E. W. B. Nicholson (5), Wentworth Webster (2), Arthur G. Langdon, Edmund Lechmere, Alfred L. Jones, W. R. Morfill, Edgar Jones, Alfred Anscombe (2), W. P. Ker, D. Lloyd George, Randall Davidson (2), F. C. Burkitt, Alfred Neobard Palmer, Alfred Daniell, William Boyle, Spencer Walpole, John Thomas ('Eifionydd') (2), Edward Owen (2), G. Hartwell Jones, Marie Henri d’Arbois de Jubainville, T. Marchant Williams, W. H. Preece (3), David James ('Defynog'), Fanny Bulkeley-Owen, Henry Owen, E. Lorimer Thomas, W. Hawker Hughes, Horace Hart, Goddard H. Orpen (2), Daniel Rees, Charles E. Breese (4), A. O. Vaughan ('Owen Rhoscomyl') (4), H. R. Reichel, A. Sidgwick, Edward Anwyl (2), Laurence Gomme, Henri Gaidoz, William B. Halhed, J. B. Bury (2), J. Romilly Allen, and Lewis Morris (2).

Most of the letters are from A. J. Sylvester, Principal Private Secretary to Lloyd George, to Major Edgar Jones, father of Gareth Jones. There also photocopies of the journal The Critic for 24 August 1935 which contains a tribute to Gareth Jones.