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Referring to a match proposed between John Bodvell and the writer's daughter, who is, however, in bad health. When she is restored to perfect health, Bodvell shall be welcome to come to the writer's house, when he shall know his mind further in the matter.

A very affectionate letter, expressing concern at his recent illness and advising him in the matter of remedies. Begs him to return word by the bearer, for neither his father nor mother can be quiet until they hear from him.

Marvels that the certificate from the Council has not come in. Refers to his wife's ill-health; should she journey to London it might cost her her life. She was not present at the clandestine marriage, therefore she need not be named in the pardon; neither are those who stood by liable to be fined.

His wife has been ill, but is reasonably recovered. Purposes to send one of his men to Ludlow, in the Whitsun holidays, to meet 'brother' Owen to see what may be done in their business; the certificate is come in, and they will not proceed in it till they understand what my Lord Keeper will do therein.

Whereas her Majesty's commission was lately addressed to them for the mustering and furnishing of troops for Ireland, and whereas he addressed letters to them offering to provide armour and munition which he has caused to be made, and as he has as yet received neither certificate nor answer thereto, as he has done from the 'worshipful' of this and other shires, who very thankfully accepted his offer, has therefore thought good, by reason of their slackness, to write to them to the end that, if they be minded to accept his former order touching the said armour, which he assures them is better and less costly than any that shall be bought after the rate of the Queen's prices, that they shall then forthwith levy and take up such money as is appointed for provision thereof and send the same to Ludlow, that he may instruct his officers to convey the said armour to them. Requires their answer with all expedition, because he must take up carriage to London this Bartholomew Fair.

Distance is the reason for delay in the negotiations for a marriage between their children. His wife is advanced in years and their daughters are their only comfort. Desires that Sir John's sons may live in those parts.

Order to send the original testament of Robert ap William, deceased, the plaintiff's father (in the matter of Hugh ap Robert, esquire v. William ap William, esquire) on the 8 March next, that the Council of the Marches may proceed to some determination in the said matter.

A book of account for Sir John Wynn, high sheriff of Denbigh ... the 5th day of October, 1606, a week before the Sessions. States the cost of provisions for the justices' 'diet' during the Sessions . Among the more interesting entries are the following:. Item, for 4 hoops of wheat gwyn bagh, Denbigh measure, 20s. Item, for a good hoop, Denbigh measure, of gwenith wyn bagh, 5s. Item, for a hoop and a half of fine wheat after Conwy measure, 8s. 10d, to John Tudur's daughter of Beren and the maid that came with her for apples, 2s, to the messenger who brought wild-fowl from Mr John Owen of Chester, 1s, to a woman for carrying the dishes before and after the Sessions to their owners, 9d, to Turbridge's man that brought two wethers, 1s, to Sir John Salusbury's man that brought half a dozen rabbits and a woodcock, 1s. Paid to Richard which he gave to one for going to Llanelwy for the bedding, 3d, to the man that came with the doe from Mr Panton, 2s. 6d, to the woman that helped Anne to wash, 6d. For baking pasties and pies all the week, 4s. 6d. For a woman that did wash the dishes, 1s.

Schedule of expenses in connection with the recovery of certain tithes in the Consistory Court of St Asaph, at the instance of Master Edmund Merrick, Doctor of Laws.

Receipted account of William Barwell, saddler. Overleaf, in the autograph of Paul Panton: 'Expense of a side-saddle for Miss Wynn' [sic].

'Orders, rules, statutes, directories and ordinances made the fourth of November, in the years of the reign of our sovereign Lord James, by the grace of God of England, Scotland, France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, etc. That is to say of England, France and Ireland the tenth, and of Scotland the six and fortieth, by Sir John Wynne of Gwydir, in the county of Carnarvon, knight and baronet; for the good and quiet ordering, government, directing and visiting of Jesus Hospital in Llanroost, in the County of Denbigh and diocese of St Asaph; erected, founded, endowed and established by the said Sir John Wynne, kt and baronet.' The statutes which follow are in the hand of Sir John Wynn and are divided into three parts:. (1) Fifteen clauses which concern the constitution and governance of the Hospital,. (2) Eight clauses which concern the foundation and constitution of the Free School,. (3) The last three pages are concerned with the poor of the said hospital; a portion of this part is, however, missing. See Report of the Charity Commissioners, 1837.

A manuscript copy of the 'Rules and Directions of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament concerning the examination of all such as shall be admitted to the Lord's Supper within the Kingdom of England and Dominion of Wales'; contained in an Ordinance of the 20th of October, 1645, with Questions and Answers concerning the same. Printed at London, 1653'. Incomplete.

Sign manual warrant of James I to the aldermen of the town of Ruthin, confirming a signet letter (dated 6 May, 2 Jas. I) addressed to the steward and recorder of Ruthin [Eubule Thelwall], charging him to maintain the ancient customs, liberties, privileges and jurisdictions of the lordship of Ruthin in as large a manner as formerly, it appearing that the town of Ruthin is an ancient free borough town. Dated at Greenwich. Attested copy.

Being in a course of physic he cannot write as he would. Has therefore imparted his thoughts and his request to the bearer, and hopes that my Lords Lindsey and Willoughby, and my Lady, will deem him worthy of their respect. It is many years since he had the honour to be known to my Lord Lindsey. Note: 'Nath. Birch' must be an error as Dr Birch's first name was Andrew.

Has seen his brothers in their school at St Albans. The method of teaching is so profitable that Sir John will think his money well spent. Brother Maurice in London looks so well that, far from being a weakling, he is like to prove the hardiest of them all. It is reported at Northampton House that brother Richard will marry 'in the country'.

Asking for money to pay the tutor and other charges which, by reason of his brother's illness, are very high. Had already sent a letter by cousin John Powell concerning the same. Hopes to get a fellowship next year. Their master has bestowed a very fair chamber on them, with presses, tables and other furniture.

Robert Owen of Bodsilin, father to Sidney's servant John Owen and kinsman to Sir John, has a suit depending, concerning his title to certain lands, which is to come before Sir John at the next assizes at Caernarfon. Begs him to favour Owen's suit.

Referring to his request touching the induction of Rowlands, the Bishop can return no positive answer. Although Mr Prichard did foolishly run away from Conwy, the Bishop must convene and convict him if he cannot give full satisfaction.

Perceives from Sir John's letter of the 25th past and 12th present, that he has had some conference with their countryman Mr Owen about placing Sir John's son at Amsterdam, but whether with an Englishman or a stranger he does not write. Their countrymen and almost all English merchants there are what we term interlopers, that is, men trading into that and other countries contrary to the privileges granted to the Company of Merchant Adventurers; would not advise Wynn to place his son with a merchant. Has not in his time known any youth so placed. It is true that they do take their own countrymen for 4 or 5 years with 6, 8 or 10 pounds allowance yearly, but such young men are those who, having been brought up under their parents (who are either merchants or shopkeepers), are more fit for business than the English, for he does not think that any English youth is able in one whole year so to learn the language as to be fit to serve a stranger. Is persuaded that his son has no mind to be a merchant, unless he has altered since his being here. Would advise Sir John to put the young man to something he likes. In answer to Sir John's enquiry: Amsterdam (as well as other towns of the Netherlands) desires to draw the trade of merchants to itself, and therefore suffers merchants of whatsoever country to be as free in its town as its inborn people. Only handicraftsmen may not pursue their trades unless they are free, or as they term it, burghers; but this freedom or burgess-ship may be bought for a very small sum, in some towns 4, in some 5, and in some 6 pounds, English money.

Private business matters. It is expected that the chief men will pay their benevolences, although the meaner sort from the Welsh counties will not. Mr Morgan of Llantarnam and Sir John Vaughan have sent £100 apiece. The King had a dangerous fall from his horse a sennight ago.