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Lady Mary Kemeys to Sir Charles Kemeys. Reference to the fact that Sir Charles was left out of the list of new justices, whereas Mr Rumsie was not; details concerning the employment of servants.

John Romsey to Sir Charles Kemeys. Account of his visit to his sick daughter at Bristol; reports that the Bishops of Bristol [Trelawney] and Bath and Wells [Ken] had gone to London, probably to discuss the propriety of their ordering the reading of the King's Proclamation in the churches; a fleet of about 25 Dutch men of war had been seen on the coasts, but without committing any act of hostility, and some of our own ships were fitting out; occasions for war were easily found, especially as the King had required by proclamation all his subjects 'out of their sea service', and the States General had made it death for any captain or officer 'to deliver any who have listed themselves in their pay'; it was reported that the Dutch Ambassador had memorialised the King that the Princess of Orange, as next visible heir to the throne, should be represented by proxy when the Queen was taken to bed for the delivery of her child; but writer does not believe there was any suspicion of foul play; the Princess Anne and her husband had arrived at Bath the previous night, but their late arrival with no great train showed that they wished to avoid any popular reception; prays him to be cautious when he writes stating that 'colts, corn and hay will be good themes for our present occasions'.

Mrs Elizabeth Walker to Sir Charles Kemeys. Complaining of the ill-usage of her husband by Sir Charles in the matter of a debt Walker owed him.

John Romsey to Sir Charles Kemeys. Reference to Lady Pembroke's business coming up in Chancery on the following day; matters of a social and personal nature.

Lady Mary Kemeys to Sir Charles Kemeys. Thanks him for the news he had sent her, though all of it had been contradicted except that about Mr Oglethorp; refers to expenses in London and the payment of bills; her brother Harry had done the maddest thing, which would prove much to his disadvantage when her father died; mentions the dishonesty of Robert ffriers, who had cheated Sir Charles so often in his service and would betray him to anybody for enough money to buy a quart or two of brandy; she was longing to get home and sends her good wishes though 'they may not serve you so much as Lady Mary's will'.

John Romsey to Sir Charles Kemeys. Reference to the acquittal of the Bishops and to a rumour that Sir John Powell would be removed from the King's Bench.

John Romsey to Sir Charles Kemeys. He had received a letter from the Duke of Beaufort, saying that he was not to be included in the lieutenancy either in Glamorgan or in Bristol; he and Sir Charles were seemingly understood to be on the same side; protests that he had done all in his power to serve the Crown; reference to the distress caused him by the illness of his daughter; reports that Admiral Herbert 'had taken a desperate frolicke' and had gone to Holland without the King's leave.

John Romsey to Sir Charles Kemeys. Expressing his thanks to his sisters and Lady Kemeys for their kindness to his daughter Mary.

John Romsey to Sir Charles Kemeys. Reports a meeting of some prominent gentry of Monmouthshire at Tredegar to discuss the representation of the county in the impending election; Sir Trevor Williams and Mr Morgan were proposed for the County and Mr Arnold for Monmouth; but it was argued that if Sir Trevor was elected a lengthy debate would ensue in the House 'before he can have his liberty', as a result of which a voice on 'the great matter' would be lost; Romsey proposed that someone should be chosen who was sure to be present; the same objection applied to Arnold, but the two Morgans were opposed to him on other grounds and strongly favoured Sir Charles, as the only means of uniting all interests and so procure a future peace; urges him to burn the letter.

Lord Jeffreys, Lord Chancellor, to Sir Charles Kemeys. Thanking him for his public appearance on his daughter's concerns; references to the living of Vaynor in his gift, which would be acceptable to one of Sir Charles's dependants; he would be pleased if Sir Charles would continue in the station he had been with reference to Lady Charlott's estate.

Marquis of Worcester to Sir Charles Kemeys. Speaks of the confusion of the times; he would like to meet to discuss matters; they must find a way to bring Troy and Ruperra together.

Marquis of Worcester to Sir Charles Kemeys. Arranging a meeting when they would discuss his father's orders about the militia; refers to evidence to be given before the King's Council concerning the Prince's birth; no news of the landing of the Dutch, but the King expected them every day; the News Letter states that the Prince of Orange does not touch at all the business of the Prince of Wales.

John Romsey to Sir Charles Kemeys. He had been graciously received by the Duke of Beaufort at Bristol; he had made him deputy-lieutenant and major of the regiment there, appointments in which seemingly he did not rejoice; Sir Robert Southwell had dined that day with the Duke; he believed that the Prince of Orange had sustained such damage by the weather that invasion that winter would be virtually impossible; reports that Sunderland had parted with the King on ill terms, and had retired to a private house in Windsor, as he says, to pay his debts by penury, which he could not do as minister with £4,000 pa.

John Romsey to Sir Charles Kemeys. Congratulates him on the birth of a son [Charles Kemeys (1688-1735)]; reports that he had come yesterday from the King's Army and that Major-General Kirke and his man, Robin, had come the day before from the Prince of Orange; he thinks the Protestant religion had so many friends in the royal army that it would never be fought against; prays that God might dispose the heart of the King to compliance with his people and so avoid misery and bloodshed, especially royal blood, of which there was reason to fear, if the King persisted; there was a great army in the north, daily expectation of a rising in London, and defection everywhere; the King's army on the march from Warminster and Salisbury were being pursued by the Prince's army as they marched after them by way of Salisbury; writer's friends in Exeter had intimated that if he came there they would use him very kindly; he was prepared to assist Lewis of Penmark in the affair of the sheriff for Sir Charles's and Oliver St John's sakes. He had taken the matter up with the Duke of Beaufort.

John Romsey to Sir Charles Kemeys. Assumes that the lord he went to meet was Worcester; asks him if he wished to be one of the loyal men of Cary; he had been told it was as loyal as any town in England, 'everyman for the Prince'; he had sent him some papers, letters sent to the King by respective persons, though they had been printed.

Marquis of Worcester to Sir Charles Kemeys. He had heard from the Prince, who was still at Salisbury and had not yet reached Oxford; he hears the market people are up at Chepstole and the gentlemen will come into them, so it was a good place to meet; he was to raise the troop, as ordered, and as soon as they had reduced Chepstole they might march towards the Prince; they must repress the insolence of the garrison.

Marquis of Worcester to Sir Charles Kemeys. He is sorry that they had not his company to the Prince, but hopes to see him after these wars and rumours of wars over a bottle at Ruperra or at Troy; gives his blessing to his godson.

John Romsey to Sir Charles Kemeys. He had yesterday been informed that the King and Queen had been taken at Feversham and the Lord Chancellor made a prisoner in the Tower; he had been researching into what had happened to past Kings of England when they had been taken prisoner, and quotes 11 of the 33 articles preferred against Richard II; states that there was a precedent for those who wished the King harm; he expresses pity for the King.

Thomas Lewis [of Penmark] to Sir Charles Kemeys. Asking him to get his gold snuff box back and then send an unnamed criminal to the devil.

Lady Mary Kemeys to Sir Charles Kemeys. She had secured a house in London but had not yet got stables; she had not done anything yet about the coach, which would be better left till he came to town; she was ashamed to take the little money that was offered for the horses by his brother and sisters; the horses' diet had cost so much that, with the housekeeping, she was almost broke already; she is glad that the markets begin to rise and is sure that he would need the money because wages also grow very high; cousin North's money was soon due; Mr Raminton had sent for another £100, but her father had told him to keep within the limit of £30 per month in future; hopes that he would make what money he had to return payable to Mr Lapley, who had been very civil, as when her father had sent to him to pay Mr Gardener £100 on their account, though he had only £28 of theirs in hand, which few goldsmiths would have done, but he was a little angry when he found that their money was in Mr East's hands when he had to lay out money for them; but he was well satisfied when she had sent him Mr East's bill, which her father had kept; gossip concerning her cousin of Penmark's drinking habits and the intended marriage of his daughter; Mr Manfrid was dead in Ireland, and it was reported that Roger Pope was also dead; wishes to know if the boy had cut any teeth yet; she had sent him a cap and coat; he need not bring up another maid as the two she had did the work necessary; she had been ill since she came to town.