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Has had word that Sir Francis Cottington is returned to England, but no news yet of the writer's son Richard. Refers to a certain parson who endeavours to spread scandalous reports concerning the writer's brother, and hopes that my Lord of Bangor will have the fellow removed.

With regard to a trespass made by William Prythergh Rees ap Hugh Lewis (with 21 others) upon a cottage formerly used by Sir Richard Bulkeley as a fish-house, which was pulled down by the intruders. In a letter written from Spain by one Woods to his father is a Welsh sentence touching the Prince: 'May r bud yn mund yn Erbyn I din gida y mister ar marques.'.

Has sent a precept to the sheriff to have the Commission for Pious Uses proclaimed at the cross at Caernarfon.

Bulkeley's solicitor, Thomas Cheadle, has brought down a letter from Mr Fotherley requesting payment of some money as ordered by the Court of Wards. The letter is in Mr Fotherley's hand as the writer was present when it was delivered to Cheadle. Begs Wynn therefore to pay the amount. Underneath: A postscript by Lady Ann Bulkeley desiring Wynn not to be backward in carrying out her son's request. Appended: 1623, Nov. 7. Thomas Fotherley to Sir John Wynn, kt and bart, Sir John Bodvel, kt, and Owen Wynn, esquire; acquittance in the sum of £50, part of a sum ordered by the Court of Wards to be paid to the said Thomas Fotherley.

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Replying to the latter's request for his opinion concerning the custom in north Wales, whereby a widow claims the moiety of all her husband's goods. Appended:. (A) A copy of a statement, by Thomas Savaidge, Robert Heathe, and Thomas ffotherley, on behalf of Richard Bulkeley, esquire, grandson of Sir Richard Bulkeley, deceased, of the differences which had arisen between the said Richard Bulkeley and the Lady Bulkeley, widow of the said Sir Richard. (B) 'The true state of the cause dependinge in Parliament by bill for the Lady Mary Bulkeley against Richard Bulkeley, esqr., her grandsonne.'.

Thanks his father for the £100. He will trade with this privately, 'hugger mugger', for he is ashamed to put it into his master's hands because it is so small a sum. Complains that their trade is so poor that it is not worth following. His master's judgement in buying, too, is poor. Asks for a piece of Welsh (white) cloth to be sent out with a view to selling it here. Account of trade conditions generally and of the war in the Palatinate. Bands of starving soldiers infest the country, ill-fed and ill-paid, whilst the Emperor's troops are in good order and condition. The princes of this nether part often consult together but have done nothing of note. Indeed, their first business is to get drunk. In this Germany carries the 'bills', because from highest to lowest it is considered the usual thing for men at feasts to become 'cup-shotten.' The lower part of the country is more given to it than the higher. The language of north and south differs somewhat. High Germans are more inventive and no nation can come near them in mechanical arts. There was one who made a cup out of a small peppercorn and within it stowed 500 cups of his own making. The cities of Nuremburg, Strassburg and Augsburg have become great through mechanical trades, such as clocks and toys, and can produce ironwork goods in far shorter time than in England. They do it all by mills and the hammer, whereas we do it by hammer alone. In husbandry, however, they do not approach the English, who rack their rents so that the poor tenant must strive all he can to pay. The German holds a great deal of land for little or no rent, but his landlord has such power that he can take away all his lands and his life too, if so he pleases. The writer would recommend the use of mills to saw timber in England, were it not that it would hinder the employment of poor men.

Particulars of negotiations with my Lord Keeper for a match between the writer and my Lord's niece. The writings of the lands in Yssaphe must be sent up, together with my Lord's bond, in a little box in Sir John's desk in the Upper House, near the buttery door. Some of the writings are in the black trunk at Gloddaeth. There is speech of a general pardon to come forth before Friday, and warning is given to attorneys of the Star Chamber to put Bills into court with speed, or the general pardon will wipe all away. Will take one out for Sir John, and one for Sir John Bodvel, that will wipe out all business in the Court of the Marches. A lamentable accident happened lately at the French ambassador's house in Blackfriars. On Sunday noon the [25] Oct. (their 5 Nov.), a great number of Papists were gathered in that house to hear one Drury, an English priest, lately come over from Brussels, preach. This man was thought to exceed any other Papist in learning and holiness of life, and was come over in hopes of toleration. His text was the parable of the two debtors, and the words 'and he shall not come forth until he has paid the uttermost farthing.' The French Catholics being denied the chapel in that house went to a vast garret in the uppermost part of the house, and the priest having scarce opened the text, the floor of that garret broke with the weight of the people and fell and so did the next room. A hundred persons, men and women, were slain outright, besides a number hurt. The Papists give out that this was a massacre made by the Protestants. Three or four ladies were slain; the rest were mean people.

With regard to the treatment of the plague and various remedies and preventives for the same. Sir John's last letter to my Lord Keeper, concerning the match proposed between the writer and the Lord Keeper's niece, was well-written, but Wynn and his brother have added somewhat thereto.

Refers to Lord Keeper Williams's promise to help the Wynns' friends after preferring his own chaplains. Mr Piggott may stand upon his own right in spite of Dr Davies's claims to his living. Let him not, therefore, yield 'a iott' to him. Cousin Rowland Pugh has promised to assist Piggott. Money matters. Sends a viol and book of songs for Mary Bodvel. The writer's brother, Sir Richard by means of my Lord Buckingham, got Tom Mostyn knighted at Theobalds on Saturday last. Sir John's apothecary, Mosse, is dead of the new disease.

While at Caernarfon fair the writer met the wife of the new sheriff, Ellis Brinkir, who took exception to the letter which Sir John had written to Sir William Thomas concerning the appointment of a friend to the deputy shrievalty. Advises Sir John to write to the sheriff himself, in order to procure the nomination of his friend.

Is glad his father has at last written to my Lord, although the latter was much displeased thereat. Has sent a horse for breeding. Fears they are to have a long war.

Has deputed cousin William Wynne of Dwygyfylchy to solicit the Bishop on Mr Prichard's behalf, but my Lord is resolved to bestow the archdeaconry on his son. The writer cannot send Mr Prichard's gold home, but desires Sir John to tell him that his business has been urged to the utmost. This promise was given: that if the Bishop's son refuse it, Mr Prichard shall hear more. Complains of a violent attack of colic. My Lord of St Asaph is reported dead. Would have Dr Williams advertised thereof, that he may take some means for the rectory of Llanrwst.

The great mortality amongst Sir John's servants causes him to think of death and of how to dispose of his goods. Admonishes his son to be good and liberal to his poor tenants, who have lived well on his land, and to reverence his mother and leave her part of the demesne, for Sir John repents that he has not left her more. Should his servant William Thomas be taken, he knows not where his son shall find another to direct his affairs. Sir John's sons William and Henry are provided for, but not poor Maurice and Owen. Owen is fittest to live in the country and manage the estate when the eldest son is in London. Instructions with regard to money matters. Finds Sir William Thomas a faithful friend; desires his son to help him should his estate be reduced, for there are many kinsmen but few friends.

Sends a copy of the Council's letters. Sir Peter Mutton has their support as burgess member for Caernarfon. Thomas Williams deceived them, by withdrawing from the knightship, but has nominated Thomas Glynne, who has the support of Mr Coytmor and the Llyn men.

Encloses four processes for contempt. William Thomas Williams is persuaded Sir John cannot recover his debt by law. Sir Robert Needham is appointed Vice-President, and is gone to London with Sir Thomas Mostyn.

Sends the coat. The tailor would hardly believe Sir John was so well set, and so broad in the shoulders. This tailor works for Sir John Savill of Yorkshire, who wears his garments just like Sir John, so that there is hardly a tailor in London that can fit him. My Lord Keeper has cleared himself of the Bills brought against him. One Morley, a woodmonger, is fined £1,000 and the pillory, for false information against my Lord. The king respects him now more than ever. Encloses the last message of both Houses to the king; as well as the king's declaration by which he makes a show of war. The Earl of Dorset died last Easter day, drinking in an ordinary to the damnation of all Papists. The writer's brother has been promised a lease of the Greenwax, as well as of the chantry lands in Caernarfon. Mr Rouse at the Pipe Office (sometime their Auditor's man) has the dealing of it. Desires his father to invite Lady Whitlock to Gwydir, and says that her son-in-law, Tom Mostyn, when in drink, complained that she undervalued all their kindred and that there was scarce meat enough in Wales to put in their mouths.

Expressing gratitude at the favours shown him by his grandfather. Has obtained a place for John Powell in his college, in accordance with Sir John's desire.

Desiring him to melt all the ore into lead, despite his former letters to the contrary. The 70 tons should make at least 30 tons of lead, for which he hopes to find a market on coming over this summer.

Referring to the marriage treaty with France and to the war in the Palatinate.