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Instructions for taking Sir John's sons to St Albans. When he comes to St Albans he is not to place them at an inn, but at Mr Gibson the schoolmaster's house. He is then to go to his cousin Cadwalader Tydir, and to desire his help in placing the children. At Coventry let him lodge at the 'Panier' and enquire there of one Mrs Tallons, who was midwife to Sir John's daughter-in-law, [wife of his son John], and bring word what day of the month and time of the night Eleanor Wynne was born. Ask Thomas Tydir, Cadwalader's brother, whether he can spare the young countryman he has with him to be Sir John's gardener. Other matters.

Receipts of John Beeston, receiver to Sir Richard Bulkeley, farmer of the Prise Wines in the Port of Chester, for rents on the farm of the prisage of French wines, with the names of the merchants, their ships and cargoes.

Four receipts, in the sum of £6 6s. 8d., from Thomas Trafford, the King's receiver to Cadwalader Lewis, collector of the King's mises, for mise money levied, in the commote of Penllin, co. Mer. One receipt is signed by David Speed, the deputy receiver.

Receipt from Edward Bishop for some jewellery sent from John Bayly, at the hands of Owen Wynn of Gwydir. Underneath is a note by Andrew Smith, goldsmith at Temple Bar, stating that the jewels are not worth £46. Witnesses: John Robyns, William Wynn of Gwddwglase.

Receipt by Robert Lloyd, on behalf of Sir Owen Wynn, to Hugh Pennant of Bighton, for various deeds and writings enumerated.

Reasons why the sentence against Sir John Wynn, in the Council of the Marches, should be suspended and the cause re-heard. Two copies.

Reasons delivered to the Earl of Exeter on behalf of Lady Wynn, widow of Sir John Wynn, kt, eldest son of Sir John Wynn, bart, of Gwydir, to induce and move the said Sir John, her father-in-law, to make some recompense for the loss of her jointure. Complains that she never had any of her husband's personal estate, being deceived thereof by a pretended will, not yet authentically proved. Sir John has gained very greatly by his son's death, and has the estate to settle upon his second son. See NLW MS 9055E/697.

'Exceptions against the reasons, or rather, the allegations setting fourth the necessity for keeping the Great Sessions, etc., at Caernarfon, showing the insufficiency and invalidity thereof in severall particulars.' The writer brings forward several considerations to show that Conwy is better fitted than Caernarfon to be the place for holding the Great Sessions.

Understands from Sir John's letter that the company of horse is defective, both in number and equipment, because divers gentlemen, with great estates in Caernarfonshire, are excused from their charges on the score of residence elsewhere. Desires, therefore, to be informed whether these gentlemen (such as Sir Richard Bulkeley, Sir Thomas Mostyn and the rest) have hitherto been charged within that shire, according to the custom of the country and to former usage. In which case, he desires that the proportion shall be continued, if not augmented. Approves of the extension of time given by Sir John to those defective in armour.

Questions put to the receiver-general for north Wales [in the autograph of Maurice Wynn of Gwydir] touching the yearly receipt for north Wales, which Mr Trafford receives. What is the Receiver's place worth? What did it cost Mr Trafford? What are the charges in the execution thereof? Appended: Answers to the above in the autograph of Owen Wynn. There is paid yearly into the King's Exchequer £1,300, and to the Prince's Council in Fleet Street £4,600. 20s. porterage is allowed by the King in every £ 100; 40s. by the commission of Fleet Street for every pound [sic]. The profits of the Receiver's place amount to £243, of which £41 is spent in diet and riding. Trafford paid Sir Hughe Beeston £1,100 for it. When the commission ends, there will be an abatement of at least £25 for porterage. Memorandum: that they paid in £500 to the King in June, and £700 in November, and clear all the rest in March. If means be made to stay the money unpaid till March, as was wont before Prince Charles was created, then the use money for the loan to the drovers and the Shrewsbury men, besides the £200 yearly, will add £200 more if well managed. The bailiffs for the quit-rents in every hundred are but matters of pleasure to 'your' friends' servants. This man is in arrear near £2,000. Gabriel Marshe offers to buy both the office and the house and land; the house and land are valued at £80 per annum and they ask £2,000. Memorandum: no man can buy it because it is subject to all arrearages from the King. The Deputy-Receiver has £30. The Auditor bears the charges of both at Conwy, and the Receiver all in Wrexham. It is usual to leave two or three hundred pounds in super from this year till next. Memorandum: that Sir John Owen offers Plas Teg to be sold, which comes to £ 80, and has already given the deer to Mr Dutton of Hatton, the sheriff of Cheshire.

On the death of William Edwards, one of the two coroners, one Gruffith Lloyd was elected by a writ de coronatore eligendo, which was afterwards stayed by a supersedeas. Afterwards, by a writ dated April, 42 [Elizabeth], one Robert Lloyd was elected, but no return was made thereof. The answer, signed by Ry. Godfrey and Da. Williams, is to the effect that Gruffith Lloyd must continue in his office of coroner as long as the name of the other coroner is not certified in Chancery.

Questions to ascertain the opinions of the most learned physicians in London in a case of poisoning, by means of some common poison, such as arsenic or rats' bane, mixed with tobacco. Overleaf: 'Dr Cheadle, married Mr Henlie's sister which was widow to one Chetely, an examiner in Chancery.'.

Six questions, in the autograph of Sir John Wynn of Gwydir, 'touching Archdeacon Price's cause, whereof I desire to be resolved by my cousin Mr Phillip Gerard.'. Appended: Gerard's answers to the questions.

Questions put by Sir John Wynn to his cousin Parry regarding the tithes of Llanrwst, with the answers thereto annexed.

Questions, in Owen Wynn's autograph, and answers respecting the office of Chamberlain of North Wales, and the Court of Exchequer at Caernarfon. Questions :. (1) Who the Chamberlains of North Wales and their deputies were, and what was the nature of their office?. (2) What offices were in their gift in N. Wales? What Baron of Exchequer, registrar, and attorneys attended the Chamberlain?. (3) What office of sheriff was in those times?. (4) What office the ringild was then?. (5) What officers were in the Exchequer at Caernarfon?. (6) Of what nature was that court and what were the customs thereof?. (7) The manner of pleadings, orders, decrees; and whether any of these are to be seen and whether they proceeded by Bill and Answer?. (8) What writs, and whether any of these are to be had?. (9) Whether any other writs were used in the Exchequer than are mentioned in the common Register Book in England?. (10) When the office of Chamberlain began, and a copy of their Patent; as also of the sheriff and the rest of the officers of that court?. (11) What the office of justice of N. Wales was in those times? Who the first was, who his successors, and what their deputies were?. (12) What was the difference between the proceedings before them then and now?. (13) What other writs did they use then more than now?. (14) Whether the Chamberlain had a joint patent with the justice of N. Wales, and whether he meddled with any business of the justice in the latter's absence?. (15) A sight of the Nomina Ministrorum in the Exchequer. (16) Has heard of leather money in the Exchequer at Caernarfon; if any are to be had for money, begs him to procure a few of all sorts and he will give largely for them. Answers:. Sir William Gruffith was the first Chamberlain and his sons after him; his office was the prerogative of the Marches, and the Baron of the Exchequer of Caernarfon then was his register until the new ordinance was made; and the writs for summons were then, as now, out of the Exchequer. For he has a Precedent Book in print, made 16 Hen. VIII, and now in store. Besides, there was a Chancery at Caernarfon, as at the Council, with Bill and Answer . Concerning sheriffs, they were then as now, and for term of life. The ringild was but a bailiff (Itiniranti) [sic]. The writer can find none of the writs of summons. They may be amongst the records in the Exchequer with Mr Humffrey Jones; believes the nature of them will be found in the Register Book aforesaid. Cannot certify what time the Chamberlains began, or get a copy of their Patents, or of the sheriffs and officers of that court, without a search made in the Exchequer. The first sheriffs of North Wales were these, and began 2 Hen. VIII: For Caernarfonshire, Edmund Lloyd, who died within the year, and Gruffith ap Robert Vychan elected in his stead. For Anglesey, Rowland Gruffith, the ancestor of Mores Gruffith. For Merioneth, Ellis ap Mores of Cleneney. Thinks the Chamberlains meddled not with the sheriffs' office. The Nomina Ministrorum must be seen in the Exchequer. There is no leather money to be had for gold.

Questions and answers as to the nature of forcible entry and riot upon another's lands.

A request for counsel's opinion in a case about a right of way in Llandderfel, with a reply underneath signed by Henry Wynn.

Queries propounded to Mr Sergeant Moore [by Sir John Wynn] on sundry legal points in connection with the commitment of Robert ap Owen and his son. The constable being a lame man, Sir John commanded that the prisoner's son should be tied with a hand-lock, for fear he should run away.

See also NLW MS 9054E/580.

Queries as to whether tithes are payable on two friths in Caernarfonshire, the owners refusing payment, and declaring themselves within the Statute of 2 Edward VI. In the answer underneath in a different hand it is stated that the tithe corn payable on fertile land is not due from barren soil; it depends on the nature of the soil whether tithes are payable thereon or not.