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Was placed muster master in Caernarfonshire four years last past by the Earl of Pembroke, the Lord Lieutenant of Wales. He was accordingly admitted by the deputy lieutenants, the justices of the peace and commonalty of the shire. He has supplied the place since, till now by suggestion of one Richard Gwynne the place has been declared void and Gwynne has obtained the Council's letters of admission of the said place 'and into other places more, in all which he can very hardly attend to perform his duty'. Humbly petitions to be restored to the said place. Copy. See also No. 184.

Has 'a mind to be towards Lady Warwick'. Desires William Maurice to write to her once more to this effect inasmuch as the writer was in great suit in the Court of Wards for his lands and so driven to trouble and charge. He desires her ladyship to speak to the Lord Treasurer on his behalf. Asks William Maurice to send the letter to him 'tomorrow'. What other business William Maurice may have of his own he is to send word by him that comes. He prays also for the loan of William Maurice's 'truncke' saddle to carry his trunk to Oswestry with John Lake and it shall be safely conveyed back.

Was not at home at his messenger's return with William Maurice's letter. So he could not possibly accomplish the contents by sending any men by Monday night. Notwithstanding he sent presently abroad to apprehend such as were written for, as also such as he thought fit. But he could do no good, for the rumours went through the country that supplies must be had presently, whereupon such as were pressed and those that were fit to go were conveyed out of the way. Notwithstanding, his brother Madryn and he have sent one of Llanvihangel [Bachellaeth] and another of Bodvean, which he bound by recognizances to appear before William Maurice at Clenennau, and also one John ap Morgan of Llannor who was pressed by Richard Sayer who also was charged to come. Sends 40s. by the bearer according to William Maurice's letter. Could not well spare more at present because he disbursed certain money lately. As occasion serves he will not be defective.

Has received William Maurice's letters. Proceeded therein according to directions so far as shortage of time afforded them leave. Constables and collectors cannot be called together in so short a space. Did therein what they could. Purpose to effect this service at private musters, every commote by itself. The sooner it is taken in hand the better. Has been their common custom to be very careless until the very instant time of service - the cause of great disorder and defect. In danger of displeasure as by reason of the last defect they were subject unto. Asks William Maurice to consider some good course for the future. Their travail in the furtherance of the last service was altogether a small purpose 'yet truly the payns we endured therin with many reproachfull speeches and causelesse scandales objected was intolerable'.

Is afraid that William Maurice has been misinformed or else is not thoroughly acquainted with the case now like to fall in variance about Gruff' ap Retherche's land in Trevlys. Otherwise fame and report of William Maurice's good dealing would be false and abuse done to the owner thereof by William Maurice's folk would not be practised. Has requested the bearer to certify William Maurice of all her right in the close or land. Advises a better course which would stand better with common justice and William Maurice's private credit.

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.

Prays for a meeting at Caernarvon on Monday by 10 or 11 o'clock. The occasion may as much serve William Maurice as himself. It may ease him of greater journeys, and if his occasion do so require he may return the same night, as Henry Rowlands means to do. Desires to be certified of William Maurice's resolution by the bearer whose return he looks for this day by night. If William Maurice happens to be from home, so that the bearer must travel further to seek him that he cannot return that night, Henry Rowlands will venture his readiness to be at Caernarvon. Loving friend and kinsman.

Morris has insinuated in his letter some cross whispering for the election again. They cannot do so but that they will disgrace Henry Rowlands and themselves greatly. Has his warrant for anything he did. Indeed he must tell William Maurice that he was fain to be very earnest with Mr Jones. Mr Gwynn has since been there. Henry Rowlands told him of the muttering but found no averseness in him. 'When Mr Jones cometh home I doe of my love wishe you to take all kindly as I well knowe that you are full of humanityie that I need not so advise you. And for his frends yt is no wisdome to carie any hand over them'. Has written to William Maurice's factor, Cadwaladr Owen, to reserve him eight barrels of Portugal salt but at the price the country had it. If it be more, he will take up to twelve barrels. Desires it to be safely kept in some room in Pwllheli until some boat come his way. As for the money, William Maurice can send for it at any time.

Has troubled him to find a place in service for her daughter. Since she has not heard from him as expected, she has now placed her elsewhere to greater charge than the writer's ability extends to. She claims a cow from him. Whatever he send, for beggars must be no choosers, will be accepted with great thanks. If anything is sent to Cefn Trevor at this time it will be faithfully transferred to her. See also No. 395.

Has a daughter who is destitute of a place to serve. She is a reasonably good needle woman and has been awhile with Mrs Corbett, Sir James Price's daughter. She is now with her mother, Mrs Corbett having departed from the country. Requests his Worship to write on her behalf to Lady Travers to ask if she need any such, or, if she need not herself, to secure a place with some gentlewoman or other of her acquaintance. The writer's daughter is 16 years age, and well able and willing to attend to any gentlewoman in her chamber. If his Worship's leisure serves she would gladly have his letters with this bearer. See also No. 395.

Would understand whether William Maurice and the writer's cousin, Mr Robert Vychan, are of the same mind as William ap Robert ap Richard and the writer, 'and if you be so determyned I will meett you full out, as please God, for his will be done'. It is not the best way to come in the night unless there be assurance of some of the company in the town, for in the night time none of the company can be placed aboard. Mark this course. In the day time the manner is that many do make merry and drink. 'If you stay till Tuesday somewhat late, our company being aboard, then we both with other gentlemen will repayre near the shippe and the captayne with the master will come forth to the shore to make merrye as he hath donne with Hughe Gwyn either day. Then so many as will be in the shippe of oure men may contende with them till that we from the shore may them helpe'. If the writer's cousin, Mr Robert Vychan, may have a score of these men to make merry in the town on Candlemas night, then it would be best that night to apprehend 'those' and to deal with the rest as they may. If William Maurice 'sets' tomorrow night, being Monday, he should set from home when it is first night, and so will the writer. If William Maurice stays until the next day, asks to be certified of the time and place. Postscript: Gruffydd will have in company with him at least 20 or 24.

As heretofore William Jones has been spokesman for Mr John Griffith, his brother in law, so now he makes bold to renew the same suit unto William Maurice. Is fully persuaded that, if occasion requires, William Maurice will show kindness and courtesy, and will give good testimony of the continuance of his love for the father, though he be dead, in regarding his son after him. As at first it is kindness to grant, so secondly it is acceptable to have swift performance.

Has sent the gowns with the petticoats and a note from the tailor of his reckonings, also a note of the particulars of everything. Trusts that William Maurice likes the cloth from Mr Lloyd. Has sent patterns, some from Mr Lloyd and some from John Langley's brother. Has received of William Maurice's man, the bearer, £4.20.0, of which has been paid to the tailor, the rest he has kept for himself. The tailor says that he has used William Maurice very well in the price of making and has had care about the measures. Hopes that if any fault be, it may easily be mended. If the French 'bodyes' be too large or too small they may easily be mended. If William Maurice does not come over shortly, prays him to remember that Bartholomew Fair is at hand. See also No. 185.

Does not wish his tenant to abuse William Maurice's tenant of Oerddwr. Gruffydd Wyn will straightly out of hand admonish him to the contrary or he shall not be his tenant there any more. Trusts that William Maurice will likewise admonish his tenant, Lewis Thomas, so to use himself towards 'my tenant of Cwmkloche'. Has not heard of any great variance there between any tenants for meers or otherwise until Lewis Thomas's coming to Oerddwr. Is prepared to subject the meers and bounds between the two tenements to the decision of honest and indifferent men.

In most respectful and tender manner wishes to be remembered to William Maurice, Lady Maurice, Mrs Jane Gruffydd, Mrs Anne, Mr and Mrs Brynkir, and lastly Mrs Jane Awbrey. 'But I most not be oblivious lest I should be taxed with obtusnes but most needs be mindful of spllendidious and resplendent Countesse Nancie, and to remember likewise my commendations to Mr Ievan Owen, also Countesse Nancie's gentleman'. George Williams's horse miscarried at Birmingham because he was very filthily pricked at home and not well shod. Was compelled to hire a horse from Birmingham to go to London and to leave his own horse there very lame. The matter concerning quarries is to be tried on Monday next. Other legal business. Of current news, Sir James Price of Ynysynymangwun's [Ynysymaengwyn] Lady died on July 1st, 1622. Sir James prepares for her funeral. Lord Cook in the Court of Wards is quitted for fifty thousand pounds arrears ... of Hutton's lands due to the King. The report is that the great match goes forward. The King was last week at Cottam to see the navy. The great Turk, as the current goes at the exchange, and all his evil issue are murdered by a great Bastam. John Pugh has gone beyond the seas and as the report is here he was discharged from his troubles: two others of his name, the one at Gravesend and the other at Dover, were taken in his stead ... but Thomas Ellis will pay them sound charges for their trouble. John Pugh might have good charges if he had been advised, for Thomas Ellis could not bring witnesses to prove that he hurt Robert ap Humphrey. The business between the gentlemen of Caernarfonshire in the Star Chamber is hotly pursued on both sides, and it is reported that some of the Griffin's side used some indecent speeches about the Lord Keeper, which provoked him to more anger than he himself was inclined. There are some twelve to be created in nobility: Crandfield, Lord Treasurer, to be Earl of Coventry; Mandevill, late Lord Treasurer and now Lord President, to be Earl of Carlisle; Lord Digby, though he be from home, to be Earl of Bristol, and Lord Doncaster to be Earl of some other place. John Horton is dead ... 'take upon you nothinge that John Horton is dead but to Rowland Gruffydd and Mrs Anne; advise them not to tell it in the house for some busiebody will tell Marie Horton. Doe not leave this letter in your chamber upon the table. I have a reason to saye so'. There is a shrewd petition against Sir Henry Jones delivered to the Lord Keeper ... knows not exactly what it is ... unless he or somebody else for him will prevent inconvenience he shall be out of the commission of the peace being custos rotulorum. Mr Brynkir is well ... William Maurice's token has been delivered to him. Many are asking for William Maurice. More legal business. Lady Bulkeley's solicitor came to the writer to entreat peace 'and I answered him of the abuse that Mr Humffrey Jones and Boulton did in procuring me to speak unto you for agreement'.

His master is now very sick and Morris Williams is afraid that he will never recover his health again. Thinks that George Williams is displeased with Morris Williams because he has sent no letters. Has sent three by the Oswestry carrier, which apparently have not been received. As for the money, his master had it half a year ago. Thanks for the tokens sent him, and begs to hear from him the next term. Wishes to be remembered to his mother and other friends at home.

Encloses a proclamation touching the 'breaking' of parliament and a book wherein subsidies are granted. There came lately to Ludlow an order from His Majesty for a speedy gathering of a subsidy. Legal business.

Has sent William Maurice all his business viz. nisi prius against the Chancellor of Bangor and the other against John Price ... Sends also a proclamation of rebellion addressed to the sheriff and an order for an injunction staying the carrying away of mill stones from the quarries until the cause be decreed in the Exchequer Chamber ... Trial against Sir Henry Jones could not proceed before the first sitting of the Lord Chief Baron at Guild Hall the next term because the actions are laid in London. Sends answers of John Griffith and Rowland ap William, also a copy of the depositions of the last commission between William Maurice and Sir Richard Bulkeley and John Meredith. He has no news except that the Dean of Westminster is made Bishop of Lincoln and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England. He took his oath on Wednesday last, and the Bishop of Bangor is committed to the Fleet for some presumptuous 'tenents before the King at Greenwich on Sunday last was fortnight'. His Majesty before his going on progress reconciled with William Maurice's old friend Sir Edward Cooke and his lady and caused them to lie together that night as it was reported. Postscript: Let not George fail to come by Richard Anwyl to take directions if he be sent to Bridgnorth, and that speedily.

Has been very sick whereby her wants are increased and her means of release lessened. Beseeches her good father, in the tender bowels of fatherly affection, to have compassion on her present misery and the distressed estate of her poor children who are like to perish unless he extend a charitable hand to support them. Although she has never deserved any good from her father, begs him to afford her relief and that speedily. Has neither food nor clothes nor ability to pay for house room. Her misery is at its highest pitch and her ruin at hand. Having some hope of her father, she is a little refreshed with comfort, otherwise she would despair and die. See also No. 455.

Encloses a commission between Sir John Walter and Sir Richard Bulkeley which William Maurice can execute where he thinks fit. Mr Justice Warburton inquired how William Maurice did, and was sorry he could not be of help. Other writs have been sent by George Williams.