File Clenennau letters and papers 685. - William Hatfeilde, at Newry, to Sir John Owen at Clenennau,

Ever truly honoured Sir. Colonel Mark Trevor tells the writer that he has a goshawk which he intends to present to Sir John in discharge of his former promise and testimony of love. The writer did not see 'her' for he conceives that 'she' is at the house of Colonel Hill. But Trevor assured the writer that 'she' would be ready within fourteen days. Humbly requests Sir John to let the writer know how he would have 'her' conveyed to him. If a messenger is sent over Sir John shall have a cast or two of 'merlions' from Trevor by the same hand. Had 'she' now been ready 'she' could have been sent by Richard Wynn of Beaumaris 'who passed this weeke from us over in John Smythe's shipp who brought over to us slates for buildinge, but that opportunity lost I well know not how to sende her you but as you shall please to directe'. Captain Kinaston has newly gone for England with hawks, so the writer understands not now of any other messenger. They have heard there to their no little grief of the extremity of Sir John's sickness, but to their hearty rejoicing of his safe and good delivery. When Sir John writes the speediest way is by post to Holyhead, so to Dublin, thence to Newry to post-master Butterfeild who will safely convey the letters to Green Castle where the writer resides. PS The writer's cousin Dic Price presents his humble service. The writer also heartily entreats from Owen a couple of good and staunch spaniels that may win their credit in Ireland.