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Copy of signet letter for the apprehension of Sir John Wynn and for the levy of a fine of 1,000 marks imposed upon him by the Council in the matter of John ap Evan Conway. If he refuse to make payment, let him be bound in the sum of 2,000 marks to appear before the Council to answer for the fine, and in default of payment let distraint be made on his lands.

Mr Sheriff of Caernarfonshire came to Gwydir on the 21st of the month, with the pursuivant, and, finding the doors locked, returned to Llanrwst through the fields. He found nothing but the £40, as in the former sequestration. Truly Mr Sheriff took great care for Sir John in the business, and sent word before coming. The writer does not doubt that another order of sequestration will be granted and that Sir John's plate and money will be taken according to the directions in Sir John's last letter, which he only received the day the sheriff came. However, all the cattle have been driven from the demesne and every house locked. The sheriff of Denbigh has deferred his visit till the last of the month, so that they stand in fear this side of the water until the other sheriff has done his work.

Is glad of Sir John's safe return, esteeming his health and credit more than any pains or expenses. Desires him to accept his good-will by paper, since he cannot deliver the same by mouth as other men do. When Phillip of Macedon received the tidings of his successes, he cried out to the gods to send him one small misfortune. In like manner Sir John's adversity, whether right or wrong, is God's doing and but a trifle, and his friends will rejoice that the epilogue proves more comfortable than the prologue.

Uncle Edward is in London and like to be dismissed from Chancery. Mr Panton is disposed to hold him in law. Justice Chamberlain is like to be their judge. Overbury was with the Lord Chancellor for the place, but afterwards withdrew. Neither Sir Edward Bromley nor Sir Henry Elverton will move for it. Some speech about John Davies, but small hopes that he will gain the place. William Williams is in London, and hopes to obtain a place with the next judge, or, failing that, with Sir Francis Bacon. He hopes to be recommended by one Henry Piers, an old servant of his, now secretary to the present Lord Deputy.

Mr Secretary will do Sir John all the favour he can with the Lord President. Relation of an interview with Lord Eure, who had favoured Sir John so much in the Court of the Marches. My Lord will do what he can in the matter but after deliberating with his Council it was not considered that the matter lay in his power, Sir John having bound himself to the King's use for the money. Mr Secretary and Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer will both speak to him. There is no good to be done with Peter Broughton and Sir John Pagington in the business. Somerset and his lady are to be arraigned on the 23rd and 24th of this month.

The rectory of Llanfair is disposed of. Would know Sir John's pleasure respecting Llanrwst. Could lease it for £140 per annum, but will not do so before offering it to Sir John.

Printed in Pennant, 'Tours in Wales' (1883 ed.), vol. 3, pp. 369-371. References to the meanings of certain words in the inventory are to be found in 'Notes & queries', series 2, vol. 10, pp. 469 and 518.

Referring to the match proposed between his son and Sir Henry's daughter; seeing that the young man has a great affection for the gentlewoman, Sir John will go very far in the matter of the jointure, but not to incongruities.

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.

Heard yesterday that Justice Prowde is dead and that Mr Littleton is to succeed him, which Sir John must take heed of, for neither Sir Richard Lewknor nor justice Barker was as malicious towards Sir John. Others say that Sir Francis Eure will be removed to south Wales, because his chief means of living comes from his wife's lands in Caernarfonshire, and the law does not suffer a man to be judge where his living is or where he was born. They say also that Mr Jeffreys will be Chief Justice in North Wales and will be friendly to Sir John. Has dealt with the miners; the chief dealers have promised to come over to Sir John in March to see the mine. Advises him to make much of them, and to bargain with them in such a way that both parties will come to an agreement.

His master, the Lord Keeper, is well disposed towards Sir John, and stayed one who would have put him out of the commission of the peace. Mr Jeffreys informed my Lord that Sir John is in his circuit, whereupon he expressed his respect for Sir John, and desired Mr Jeffreys to convey his commendations.

Hearing of my Lord Chancellor's death, Sir Richard did not deliver Sir John's letters to cousin Williams or Thomas Edwards, but repaired to cousin Gerard of Grays Inn. Mr Jeffreys has been made justice upon the death of Justice Prowde. My Lord Keeper has a great respect for Sir John and asked Jeffreys whether he was in his circuit. The writer desires to content his father in the matter of his marriage, and will use all the speed he can, for the need of money is a hindrance to them both. The plate was delivered to my Lord Chancellor by brother Maurice, at Christmas . Has been sworn Gentleman of the Privy Chamber with Sir Gilbert Gerard, my Lord's eldest son. Sir Henry Portman, who married my Lord of Derby's daughter, has been put aside. My Lord Gerard will be at the Marches about Easter, having special instructions from the King to make but four Lieutenants in each shire. Since the match with Mistress Bainton was broken off they have used the basest and unworthiest language of Sir Richard and his father. Has been to Sir William Slingsby with Sir John's letter, who returns answers from my Lord of Exeter and my Lady Cave.

Has paid 51s. for the beaver hat and band, which he sends by the carrier leaving London for Bangor. Begs her to send him money to buy a cloak, for his father is so hard and allows him so little, and he has had his present one these three years.

At Sir John's request has examined Thomas ap Richard, who confessed against himself, but would give no information against his companions. Jeffreys will acquaint Mr Justice Chamberlain with the particulars, that he may take better notice of the prisoner.

His kinsman Robert Thelwall, the bishop of Bangor's agent in the Llanvayer business, has shown him a letter in the bishop's own hand, dated 2 Oct., in which he states that Sir John has no inheritance in the tithes, that his pretended lease was but a counterfeited deed and that his [the bishop's] son, a Master of Arts and Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford, is to be inducted into the living. My Lord President is very sick, and not likely to travel to Ludlow this term.

The bishop of Bangor and William Wynne have searched the records at Conwy for a certain lease. The bishop's niece Mistress Wynn (aunt to the writer) will not give the bishop the notes he requires touching some annuities. The bishop, in great heat, applied to the King, and cared nought for my Lord Chief Justice of Ireland and others, for he says that 'my' uncle Richard Wynn's son is his villein. Note: Sydney Wynn, wife of Sir John's brother, Richard Wynn of Glasfryn, archdeacon of Bangor (d. 1617), was the daughter of Sir William Jones, lord chief justice of Ireland, 1617-1620.

Requests Sir John to meet him at Conwy to confer with him with regard to a joint trust in the matter of the will made by Sir John's brother [the archdeacon].

My Lord [Keeper Bacon] is much beholden to Sir John for the plate, and especially for the favour of studying his books. Mutilated.

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

Note of the value and extent of the Manor and Forest of Gisburn near Skipton, co. York., containing six thousand acres by standard measure, and four thousand by the large measure used in Yorkshire, and divided into three-score tenements or thereabouts, in enclosed ground, without common, with no freehold, and tithe free. Every man has limestone in his tenement, which would make it very fertile. The yearly value of both manor and forest amounts to £845.