Ffeil Clenennau letters and papers 277 [RESTRICTED ACCESS] - John Wynn, Llanfrothen, to [Sir William Maurice],

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.