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Since the Merionethshire Sessions draw near the writer humbly implores his Worship's good advice as to what he is to do in his own cause, and to whom he must address himself for counsel. Has been beaten by his adversaries and is threatened by two more. 'What course ought I to take ... to right myselfe. I doe humblie crave your Worship's good advice ... with my praiers to God Allmightie for your Worship's happie and speedy returne.'.

By his Lordship's command sends enclosures to be communicated to the deputy lieutenants of the county, that they employ according to the King's command fit persons for collecting (the subsidy) and to dispose of it for the public good.

Has received letters from the Privy Council for mustering and training in Wales and the Marches; encloses a copy. Desires the recipients to see that service effected at the most expedient time and place for the service and the ease of the county, and to certify William Compton thereof so that he may attend in person, unless hindered by urgent occasions. Does not doubt their care and diligence therein. Postscript: Expects a certificate from them at a convenient time so that he may certify the Council.

W[illiam Compton, Lord] Compton, from the Court at Whitehall, to his friends Sir John Wynn, kt and bart, Sir William Morris, kt, Sir William Glynn, kt, Sir William Thomas, kt, and John Gruffyth, esq., deputy lieutenants for Caernarfonshire. The late Lord Gerrard, late Lord President of the Council of Wales and the Marches and Lord Lieutenant of the same, appointed Mr William Gerrard the bearer, muster master of Caernarfonshire, and allowed him for the execution of the office, the fees, allowances and sums of money heretofore usually taken by the muster master, upon the allowance of the deputy lieutenants thereof. But although he has now been muster master of the county for a year, he [William Gerrard] has received no fees or allowances therefor, and has therefore desired William Compton's letters in his favour, which just suit William Compton cannot deny. Therefore requests the recipients to pay him the fees and allowances for a year for his place.

William [Compton], Earl of Northampton, Lord President, Ludlow Castle, to the late deputy-lieutenants of Caernarfonshire, Sir John Wynn, Sir William Maurice, Sir William Thomas and John Gruffydd of Llyn. Whereas there was a mise of £400 of late years taxed and levied in Caernarfonshire, intended for some service in Ireland, which money it is alleged remains in the hands of the deputy-lieutenants or some of them, and not any as yet employed, and whereas it is the President's desire to give the country all the ease he can in their mises and taxes, and not to suffer them to be pressed and charged with any more than mere necessity shall require, he has thought good to write to them in that behalf, as hereafter he intends to signify unto all other counties within his lieutenancy. Requires them to be careful and heedful that no other mise be imposed or levied for any service until the said £400 be disbursed. He means that whensoever the country shall be charged to make provision for arms and furniture, that the said £400, or so much thereof as shall be needful, shall be employed and disbursed without any new imposition upon the country. Further requires that if any part of the said mise be unpaid unto any of them within their several limits, either by the parties assessed or by the collectors, then 'you the then deputy lieutenants take order, every man within his limit, that the same be presently paid'. Postscript: If there be not present order taken for the disposing of this money to the country's good it will be begged of the King as in other countries it has been.

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.

Covering letter with No. 356. He hopes that their late mustering within their several divisions has already made so good a preparation that now 'some small addition of your care and industry for supply of the defects' will make a speedy performance of His Majesty's pleasure declared to the President in the Council's letters. Copy enclosed. He expects their certificate by the last of March.

Eliza Cadwallader. Henry ap Hugh and John ap Hoell, two of the tenants of Botevin, Caernarfonshire, have been suitors of the lease of the said village. The lease is now granted to them, both of the part of which they are tenants and of the rest, to the use of all the other tenants. The suit was painful and chargeable and by order of the Court of the Exchequer Chamber Rowland Owen who had an interest in part of the township is to have £40 by way of composition, to be paid equally by the tenants. Requests William Morris and Eliza Cadwallader to call the tenants together and according to the terms of their lease and a rate set down by Mr Baron Gent and Mr Auditor Hanbune of the tenancies to require them to contribute to the £40, those who refuse to appear before William Cecil next term.

William Bulkeley and Humffrey Kynaston to Richard Derwas, Richard Lloyd, Margaret Gryffyes, Margaret Lloyd, Anne Cowper, Margerye Derwas, Edward Jones, William Cureton and John Derwas. The writers are authorized by the Marcher Council to take evidence by commission and to summon the above to meet them at the house of Watkin Kyffin in Risnant, co. Mont., on Wednesday 26 May at 9 a.m. The cause is between Hugh Penryn, Humffrey Lloyd, Jeffrey Penryn, gentlemen, relators, and Hugh Derwas the Elder, Thomas Huntbache, Hugh Derwas the Younger and William Derwas, gentlemen, defendants.

Has received by the Oxford carrier his uncle's letter enclosing another from Lady Thomas wherein she seemeth to complain that her son wanted a chamber and many necessary things including a suit of apparel. Concerning the chamber, the writer took order at his coming away that her son might be admitted to his, where he might have continued if he had been willing, but having a mind to be alone, he removed to another chamber which was then void and which 'happily' he could not obtain hereafter when he would have it. Mr Dr Price was and is very careful of him. The writer brought him from London a suit of apparel of good black stuff with lace upon it. Understands that Sir William Thomas [his father] comes up to London before the holidays when he shall perceive that there is no such cause for grievance on his son's behalf as he suspects. Thinks that his mother sent him £5 by the carrier, but of that there is not a word in her Ladyship's letter. Has received by the carrier 40s. from William Maurice for which he thanks him. Will account for it and other things when he comes to the country, which will be a fortnight before Christmas. In the meantime, Mr Dr Price, to whom William Brynkir is much bound, keeps him there. He has no news from London more than William Williams can relate. Postscript: There was a casket found this week of my lord of Somerset wherein was found four score thousand pounds worth in jewels. The casket was delivered to Sir John Cotton, and he is now committed. There were found in the casket, letters from my Lord of Northampton to the Earl of Somerset, and other letters from the Earl to his Lady before they were married. What will come of them yet is not known.

Was last week at Bangor, and, with others of the Chapter, William Brynkir was drawn by his Lordship to bestow a benevolence of a double tenth, towards the maintenance of the wars in Bohemia, which for the writer's part comes to £5.12.8. Has promised to send them to Bangor on Monday next. He has gone to diverse that were to pay him money at mid-summer to help him for so much at this time ... but could not receive one penny. Asks his uncle for a loan. His Lordship wished the writer to remember his kindest love to her Ladyship. His Lordship used the 'nurse' and the writer's cousin, Ric' Vaughan, very kindly. The 'nurse' sat next to him at table, and he made very much of her.

Best uncle and most dear godfather. Has received William Maurice's loving and comfortable letter. Mr Owen, the writer's tutor, received 40s. Concerning other charges William Maurice shall know about them from the tutor and from Brynkir. Has but one pair of sheets. Cannot be without two pair. Nothing else is wanting 'for which I do hope and assure myself the Lord of Heaven will recompense you whom I do daily desire most humbly so to do'. Has written to John Williams to London about some books, and hopes they will be provided soon for indeed they be very needful. Mr Owen has brought him two or three, and the writer has bought some in the second hand. Would not take three times as much as he paid for them. Besides he has bought other necessary things which he will subscribe with the 10s. John left for him. If he can spy any booke which he thinks would delight William Maurice, either for matter or method, about 'astronomie' or anything else, he will by God his grace send it to him. Feels he need not be very tedious to his uncle since William Maurice shall understand his tutor's mind about everything. But he would desire his dear uncle to do after the tutor's letter as near as he possibly can for in truth he is a very kind man. Wishes his sister Mrs Margaret Morris to be thanked for the token she has sent him. 'Though the token was great I do twenty times more accept her great good nature and remembrance of me'. There follows a long list of College expenses including prices of second-hand books.

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.

Has written by the post with directions to the post-master at Conwy. Cannot understand why they have not been received. Since the business was not great, the miscarriage is of so much the less consequence. Mr Meredith Price commends the enclosed paper. The present letter is being sent by Mr Rowland Vaughan who promises to be careful in conveying it. Is confident it will not miscarry. Knows that his cousin expects news whereof he can give no particular account but in the general. Tempora mutantur and all things are become new. The hopes of this present Parliament are great but as yet no act is passed. Divers grievances are put in and it is supposed divers delinquents (faded) suffer. But all are at a stay until the great business of the Church is settled and some grand offenders come to their trial such as the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland - whose day is assigned for next Wednesday - and others. There is great notice taken of papists, and their ways narrowly looked unto. Knows that Owen has heard of a commission Lord Worcester had last summer - to which the Council was not privy - for the same and other practices in their Catholic cause. His Lordship together with Sir Percy Herbert are sent for to give account. The office of bishop is like to continue notwithstanding the petition of fifteen thousand Londoners and others who petitioned against the branch and root thereof. But a select committee is appointed to examine and find out those who are faulty - as is supposed most of them are - who shall not want condign punishment. The judges are now in play. Judge Barclay is already accused of high treason and committed to the Black Rod. The rest will follow. 'And I believe by this time doe wish they had provided shipps with theyr owne money and lett the subject alone and doe as my Lord Finch did'. The writer's brother, James, is well and so are the rest of the Caernarvonshire gentlemen. He is bound to appear when he is called on, but the House is busy about matters of greater weight, so that the committee to which that business was referred sits not this month as is supposed. He will acquaint Owen with what news he hears.

His lordship insisted on sending the bearer with a letter to William Maurice to know his mind concerning William Brinkir's proceeding in the Llaniestyn business. For his own part, would not for any good in the world seem to draw William Maurice to anything against his will; has always found William Maurice herefore readier to help him than he can ever requite. Told his lordship William Maurice was disappointed of a great sum of money so that he could not help William Brinkir as William Brinkir's matter to fee lawyers and procure sergeant's opinions next term requires. If he has possession as he hopes, the benefice will be worth £100 at least between now and Michaelmas. Would rather have William Maurice manage his fortune than any other even if he had thirty pounds less than from another, but would not have William Maurice strain himself for what he cannot conveniently do for the living. Asks William Maurice to write his mind calmly to his lordship and 'let it fale out as it may deus providebit'. Told his lordship William Maurice had done nothing in his conference with Mr Jones except in relation to his lordship, but he expected mention to have been made thereof in the writing or William Maurice to have informed him by letter. Mr Chauncler is at his benefice in Denbighshire; Mr Jones goes away next Thursday.

Sent first ten hogsheads of which four are good, four reasonable, one brackish and the other brine or salt water itself. As for the four kilderkins of butter, William Maurice told him to reserve one for himself for his trouble and costs. Has sent two, and Edmund Gruff[ith] answers for the third. Rees ap Ieuan keeps two or perhaps more but is only allowed one. When in Bangor, spoke to his lordship, who 'standeth muche' on his jurisdiction. Told him William Maurice would not abridge anything due or belonging to him and he should have his share of what was found, namely 'Aquavita' and bad beer, which he said he would accept and gave commission to William Maurice or his assign, so that the 'faltering fellowes' who angered his lordship in this are foiled in their purpose. Has reserved one small hogshead of beer, fully made up, to be sent to his lordship if William Maurice is willing. If he is not, he should inform William Beake by Wednesday, for Beaumaris fair is next Thursday and William Maurice intends to see his lordship on his journey there or back. If William Maurice does not wish the hogshead sent there, William Beake will send it to Pwllheli with the boat that brings William Beake a butt of sack from merchant Tuder. The boat gives him trouble and he wants one to use at his own convenience. It disheartens him that when the things were being loaded on Sunday, Mr Gwyn prowled towards the boat and when William Beake came went away, and others did as they would. But would not wish to meddle unless he could be as well provided as those who oppose with boats, pikes and other necessities which he would not want if the boat were ready. The boat is overloaded with other things and six empty casks remain. William Beake will make good account for them as money is owed for wages and help and this may discharge them.

Is glad to hear of William Maurice's health and 'increase of creditt'; may the first continue and the other augment. Since a messenger was coming to William Maurice from Brynkir, William Beake writes to say that Mr William Thomas, Mrs Gaynor and their family are well, as are all William Maurice's friends. In view of William Maurice's long stay in London, since he may have some leisure, reminds him of his commission for the admiralty, not only to suppress Rutherch ap Richard's commission but also to obtain a new one for whomsoever he thinks fit; also to sue forth the registrar's commission to Mr Edward Gruffith late feodary. If William Maurice is willing since Edward Gruffith is old and not always able to travel, let him join William Beake with him 'et eorum atteri'. Unless William Maurice speaks to Gwynne, the Admiral's men, who has deputed Richard ap Robert Wynne and Kadwalader, and take order with him either for the office for friends of William Maurice, or for his letter to them, William Maurice to show them and Gwynne to inform them that they are not to cross William Maurice, it will be of little avail. Nothing has happened yet which might be profitable, but might do so suddenly. He is the son of Robert Wynne of Holyhead, William Maurice's kinsman. William Thomas was at the Council with the Lord President, who received him honourably. Endorsed: Notes in the hand of William Maurice.

Cannot show their gratitude except by acknowledgement of William Maurice's goodness to them, unless William Maurice proposes some office in their power to perform, in which he would find them as dutiful as his own children. William Maurice not only entertained Elizabeth Awbrey in fatherly manner but also, seeing their slender stock, supplied it with his own, a token of his care for their well-doing. Were it not for his 'troublesome office' this year, William Awbrey would have come before this to do his duty to his mother in law and 'to repaye words in lieu of your reall bountye', which he will shortly do.

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.

In William Maurice's cause against Sir Richard Price, the latter is dismissed without any charges since he had his lease to show in court. He was bound to pay Sir Harry, and although he was returned by Sir Harry to pay William Maurice, he was bound to pay at Abermarlais as it appeared from his lease. Besides they had Sir Harry's letter causing him to pay a [...] of London and that man's acquittance to show that he received the money by Sir Price to the use of Sir Harry Jones. Mr John opened the cause and pleaded a long while, which prevailed to the worst. William ap William could not help it; there was no defeat in anything that lay in him to do. Touching William Maurice's direction for William ap William to join in commission with Mr Williams, it could not be done without preferring a bill in the Exchequer Chamber. Told Mr Oliver Mores about it but could not see how such a commission might be had unless both joined to sue out such letters from the Council of the Marches of Wales. Richard Anwyl mad[e] motion in Chancery for a better answer against William Maurice, Mr Owen and Mr Elic [sic] Brynkir and so the matter was referred to the report of Mr Welritch of Lincoln's Inn, one of the masters of Chancery. So William ap William retained Mr Jeffrey who drew up William Maurice's answer but notwithstanding anything he could do, William Maurice is compelled to make better answer. Will bring William Maurice a copy of the exceptions which they laid against him. Had to pay for copies of all those books since William Maurice has them at home. Has no news for William Maurice except that the Lord Chief Justice is disappointed of his place and Sir Harry Moumticue the recorder of London is sworn Lord Chief Justice. As soon as Lord Cook heard, he took his horses and went to the country. Delivered William Maurice's letter to him and he enquired how William Maurice did. One of the masters of Chancery, whose name was Sir John Tindall, was shot with a pistol while going from his coach to his chambers in Lincoln's Inn by an old man of 60 years with whom he dealt very hardly; the old fellow hanged himself in prison. Has no more to write except that he means to cause Mr Jeffreys to make motion touching ffryth and brynkock, but the latter is not willing to make any before William Maurice's presence.