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Is sorry Wynn imputes his passionate letter to ill-nature, which proceeded only from suspicious poverty. Is bound to Wynn for three things:. (1) Persuading his father to send him [the writer] to Cambridge;. (2) Writing to his tutor about his scholarship and fellowship;. (3) His interest in the writer's portion. Begs that he may have that money in Easter term. That the writer's nature is not intemperate those that have ever known him do know, being dull and melancholic in constitution; if he has committed any folly, begs Wynn to pardon it. Signs himself 'the most woeful John Williams'.

Money matters and conveyance of lands in Llysvaen. Uncle Ellis Wynn has vowed never to deal with Sir John again and complains to everyone of the way in which he has been served. Thanks his father for the great care he has taken of his wife.

Thanking him for the present of venison. A party in the House would drive the King upon precipices and introduce a Commonwealth once more.

Has yet too good an opinion of his loyalty, to think Bulkeley would have given his [the writer's] protection [to Captain Rich?] had he thought the ship had been employed as it now is. Cannot understand, especially as this town was then besieged, why Bulkeley returned the [captain's] cannon and tackling upon a licence produced from Mayor Thropp and the merchants of Chester, when he [the captain] had entered into bond with Bulkeley that the ship should not depart without leave, first obtained under Byron's hand and seal. The truth is, Bulkeley is much abused by people whose interests are far different from his, and whose counsel, if he follow it, will cause his actions to appear rebellious to others. Among the number is Sir Robert Eyton, who is employed on the island as a spy. The bailiffs of Beaumaris have, he hears, declared themselves rebels and therefore ought to be secured. Sends an order and hopes that, notwithstanding his contempt of former orders, he will be careful to obey the same, and so show himself worthy of the trust reposed in him. Hears there is a design to disarm all strangers and expel them from the island. If there be any among them whose loyalty he suspects, upon proof made thereof, he will do well to clear the island of them. If this be offered to those who for loyalty are forced to forsake their own homes and take sanctuary amongst them, there can be nothing more inhumane and barbarous or which can show him more disaffected to the King, and his cause.

With reference to the reversion of the receivership granted to Col. Whitley, the writer has already informed the latter that Wynn has commissioned Eyton to treat with him. Presumes Wynn has a note of the bailiffs of Bromfield. Humphrey ap Robert Wynne has only a copy of the rent-roll of Abinbury Manor in Bromfield. Desires that the collection of the same may be postponed till he sees Wynn, as there is a slight mistake in the charge. Presumes also that Wynn has the accounts of all the Welsh sheriffs. Computation of the royal revenue. This day it was ordered that the coffins and bodies of Cromwell, Bradshaw and Ireton should be removed from Westminster Abbey, drawn to Tyburn on a hurdle, and, after being exposed there for some time, buried under the gallows.

Complains of his letters, which are fitter to be answered by a scold at Billingsgate than by a person of quality. Wishes he would not consort with bad companions and ill-advisers. Reminds him that she is his mother, as nobly born as himself. Now that Mr Cheadle has married her he is her son's equal, and cannot be his servant. Rebukes him for going to the mayor with his complaint, a thing his grandfather did before him with more reason. Besides, he has not his grandfather's strength of will and power of ruling, but is young and weak in every way. In coming out of church he should have offered Cheadle the place in front of him, next the mayor, for he is high sheriff now and his [Bulkeley's] father-in-law. Let him ask Ro[wland] White whether, when his father was sheriff, the Lord President, on coming there, took the sheriff's place, although White had been his footman and owed him his preferment. His abuse of Cheadle to the Lord President and others will only harm himself. Cheadle is as near to her in her affections as her son, and whoever wrongs one, wrongs both. Advises him to restrain his venomous tongue. Refers to his brother, whom he set against her, but who is, poor boy, now punished for his disobedience. Prays he will not be reserved for a worse end. Although his brother almost killed Cheadle, yet the latter sought no revenge but sought to persuade him from going beyond seas. Pious reflections on his offence in the sight of Heaven.

Letter congratulating her on Sir Owen's succession to the title and estates. Note: Dorothy Powell was the daughter of Edmund Williams of Conwy; she married, first, Captain Hugh Williams of Wig and, secondly, Sir William Powell.

Is sorry to hear of his bad health. Complains of the scarcity of bread.

Letter of condolence upon the death of her father. Begs her not to hurt herself by grieving. A very affectionate letter.

Account of her father's illness. Says she fears he cannot last long.

Gives an account of the visit of the sheriff and pursuivant from the Council of the Marches, and of their distraint of Sir John's goods.

Verses in Latin composed by Robert Wynn of Gwydir at the Commencement at Cambridge. He was a son of Sir John Wynn and died young. Printed copy.

Instructions with regard to a Star Chamber suit against John Gruffith of Llyne, in which Sir John Bodvel is concerned.

Has endeavoured to persuade his father to increase his allowance, but fears he will not give a fitting sum. This country is hard, therefore let him be wise, wary and a good 'housbande' and reap content thereby. His brother shall be sent up about Michaelmas, but to some other Inn.

With regard to the writer's hopes of a living. The Bishop of Oxford will do the feat with my Lord Halifax, who governs that board. Business of a mortgage. Has paid W. Sheldon £15. The Warden would have him take the degree of BD, but Dr Jane does not apprehend the necessity, for it would cost £40.

Has often been warned to remove from Plas Issa, his nephew's house, which he has now quitted. Is driven to live in a very narrow and solitary house in Caernarfon. Has not the means to pay the rent thereof. Expected to have been 'cherished' by his nephew, Mr Richard Thomas. Misses her brother, Edward Williams, who took care to help. Begs her assistance towards an increase of livelihood.

These sad times have divided friends. Begs him to pay certain moneys to Lady Trevor and she will get Sir George Probert, who married one of her grandchildren, to call on Wynn. The Receiver sent a warrant for rent due at Lady-day, but the writer sent answer that not a penny had been received here for fines.

Arranging about the transaction of some business between his son-in-law, John Pugh, and Owen Wynn. Mutilated.

'A sudden occasion hath snatched me out of the country before I could come to pay that devoir I owe to that noble knight ... My journey is for London ... where I shall not only take it as an honour but be devout in his service. I beg that you will intercede for me that ... he would contrive some moderate course whereby that hundred of Nant Conway may, in some measure, b[e com]formable [to the] laws ...'. Mutilated.

Letters are generally opened and in times of such confusion it is hard to forbear saying something of the times. The city has these eight days been in a very desperate condition. The apprentices have petitioned the Lord Mayor to have a free Parliament; this nettles the soldiers; both sides are highly provoked and several persons have been slain in the streets. There will probably be a great and tumultuous rising.