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Understands he was put out of the commission of peace for John Roberts's outlawry. Hoped William Maurice had satisfied David Roberts and kept the process which was once in his custody, which, if not returned, could not be certified over to the Lord Keeper against William Thomas. There remains now no way but to confer with David Roberts, who has come to William Maurice, and for William Maurice to use his credit with him on William Thomas's behalf, which he does not doubt can accomplish more than £20. Let William Maurice pay him the interest until Michaelmas and then rely on William Thomas's credit; promises to pay it then. Meanwhile, because William Thomas's credit depends on it, let him pay David Roberts from his or William Maurice's money, if no other way will do. Will stand to it and keep William Maurice harmless; David Roberts should acknowledge payment which William Thomas expects he will do at William Maurice's instance if William Maurice showed him William Thomas's letter. David Roberts would, if asked, do more for William Thomas than lend him £20; William Thomas says 'bona fide' without flattery, that he may use William Thomas far beyond that mark, poor as he is. Upon their love, this is how William Maurice must deal with him for the credit's sake. He knows how careful William Thomas was when it was not a matter of credit. William Maurice must do this, as he loves William Thomas; if the worst came to the worst, William Maurice knows his loss and William Thomas believes that for his good William Maurice would spend more than £20. William Maurice must pay David Roberts and see William Thomas put in commission again, and not inform Lady Warwick of any outlawry which he knows William Maurice is too discreet to do so. Refers the matter to William Maurice's discretion; knows William Maurice will do for him as he would for William Maurice in the latter's absence.

Apologies for the hasty execution of the commission of subsidy which was late in coming into the hands of William Thomas's cousin, Griffith Jones, without consulting William Maurice and other commissioners except such as were ready in place to subscribe 'upon the sudden'. They were 'fain' on Saturday and Sunday at night to hold unto it until it was twelve o'clock at night by their watches, and to be well content to lose their suppers before the High Collector's bond was taken ... and they could not close the books and make up their certificate until it was Monday at night ... The collector took infinite pains in the business so that it held him day and night without respite or rest for he was fain to write three long estreats on parchment ... the collector's bond and the certificate letters to all the commissioners, ten warrants to summon the meeting, ten more warrants to have the subsidy rated and ten schedules thereunto annexed, so that 'there is upon you five shillings to my cousin, Griffith Jones, as the rest of the commissioners have paid or are to pay'. William Thomas disliked that Mr Ellis Brynkir, Mr Humffrey Meredith, Mr Richard Evans, and others of their friends were left out of the commission. [The commissioners included William Thomas, his cousin Griffith Jones, William Maurice, Sir John Wynn, Mr William Williams of Vaynol, Mr Chancellor, and Mr Arthur Williams]. The fault of this omission to be imputed to Sir Richard Wynne who in this as in other things has neglected what was expedient and requisite.

William Thomas, Caernarvon, to Sir William Maurice, to his loving father-in-law. He is glad of William Maurice's safe return from London. He expected him in Caernarvon to go to Conwy Assizes on Sunday and Monday last. Since William Maurice did not come, William Thomas is sending him a copy of the Privy Council letter (No. 365). The original is with Sir John Wynn in Conwy. The foot of the letter is very imperfect, for Caernarvon is joined with Haverford West [Hereford West in document] as supposed to be in Pembrokeshire. Imagines they meant the town of Carmarthen which notwithstanding is the chief town of Carmarthenshire which is always omitted, and so are Flintshire, Radnorshire, Breconshire and Montgomeryshire.

Sends a man to desire Owen's help to send £250 to London. The money will be sent on Monday night to wherever Owen may appoint. He had hoped to send them now, but a neighbour from whom he is to receive £100 is at Shrewsbury, but will return on Saturday at furthest. Would like a copy of the last order, that he may understand it fully, and be enabled to answer the enclosed letter from Esquire Roberts's agent (No. 749), the drift of which he does not understand. Most affectionate nephew to his most honoured uncle.

Forasmuch as Pwllheli, being a market and haven town and frequented by many gentlemen of good sort, has but one wine tavern licensed to draw wine therein, and does not draw a tun of wine, not within three or four years, in respect that 'they' would rather utter their ale and beer than their wine, and at such an unreasonable rate as is not fit is should be, because they know that there is never any other in town, entreats William Maurice's good help and furtherance to procure a licence for one John Owen, of Pwllheli, who is the writer's man, to draw wine within the said town. The writer will pay William Maurice for the licence when he comes home.

Encloses a letter from Mr George Gatacre, and adds that he agrees with Gatacre's opinion relating to those tenants who have 'a life in being' from their first grants. He asks Owen to peruse the award which Gatacre, he thinks, has very well drawn up, and to make what abatements he thinks convenient for those tenants, and they shall be complied with. The writer will himself be in London next term.

Has had a message brought by word of mouth by a foot-post (which he thought strange in regard he had it not in writing) concerning a son of Wynne's whom the latter intends sending to London. He is doubtful whether it be so or not, but if any such thing is intended, he will make any endeavour in his power for any child of Wynne's provided that he be not so stubborn a nature as his cousin Elize was. Complains of his uncle - William Lewis Annwyl - for his ill-dealing in not paying him the money he laid out for his son, though he twice faithfully promised when he was in London to satisfy the writer before he went out of town. Desires Wynne to move Annwyl on his behalf. He also lent his cousin, Robert, Wynne's eldest son, 37/- when he was in London which he never has received. Entreats him to make much of the messenger being a courtier. The strangest news has come to court: lately thirty-two cities have been swallowed by up an earth-quake in Calabria, a province within the kingdom of Naples in Italy.

Hopes to hear of Wynne's success in his journey home: is sure that Mr Meyrick would furnish him with mirth enough to pass away the time. The writer's cousin, Elize Wyn, and Mr Morris Annwyl are in good health, and with the writer's chiding the latter has quite given over tobacco taking. He has moved their lodging further into King Street - at a scrivener's house: they have a very complete chamber for 2/6 a week: in the other place where they lay before, the writer paid 4/- a week and not so complete a place. His cousin, Elize, has had his suit made very complete, and the cloak made into a coat, and new boots and a hat, and now goes very complete and carries himself very civil and decent. He tried to get a place for him, but the party came but seldom to court. Desires him to ask Mr William Lewis Annwyl to send the writer's uncle, Morris, some money with all the speed he can to buy him some clothes that he may be fit for a service. He also entreats a suit for himself: desires to borrow £200 for his preferment - for there are six commissioners chosen for the settling of the Prince's house at the beginning of May: he has had a grant of the place by means of good friends. Desires to be remembered to his Aunt who will receive by the bearer a pair of the King's gloves as a token of the'writer's service.

Having received the long schedule, finds William Maurice and his friends far charged; encloses the particulars. Knows William Maurice will do by him as he would wish William Williams to do in his place. Some say William Maurice has or is looking for a Privy Seal. If it does not come in time, expects William Maurice to do by William Williams as he did by the last sheriff, namely to enter into a bond to appear before Mr Auditor and to satisfy him, so that William Williams may present his account. Wishes to know William Maurice's will herein by his friend Mr Bailiff. Will sent Nicholas to William Maurice to see this done, and trusts to receive an answer befitting William Maurice's situation. Is ready to show William Maurice every favour and courtesy.

Whereas Sir John Owen of Clenennau was by a party of the North Wales troop brought prisoner to the garrison of Beaumaris where he has continued under restraint for the space of three weeks and upwards, these are to certify that upon the Lord Protector's special order and command Sir John Owen has been released.

He understands that assurances on Kylla and Pedeister are mistaken, for they are passed in Ardudwy Is-Artro, whereas Mr Morgan's note of agreement did assume to pass those gavells in Llanfihangel and Llandecwyn being in Ardudwy Uwch-Artro. If it be so, desires Price to hold the bond with him until such time as they may have his advice and that of others in the matter. Price's answer subscribed. Thinks that Mr Morgan has no meaning but good towards Wynne. Has looked through the assurances and has found it to be Is-Artro where he thinks there be several of Mr Morgan's patents: but the writer thinks it is good enough. He has not the patent with him, but thinks the statute helps such misprisions in patents. Having seen Robert Edwards, he acquainted him with it and told him that they should be well advised of it.

The writer's tenant has been served with a declaration of ejectment for the lands of Lecheiddior by the directions of Mr Griffith who it seems pretends title thereto. She knows that the writer's brother, her late husband, warranted them to him, and therefore she and the writer's niece now become liable under the covenants then made. He encloses the declaration so that she can take care to defend the title, for he will be at no charge therein.

Asks Owen to hear the grievance of an honest fellow, Thomas ap Richard, who is the writer's very good friend and a tenant of Mr Vaughan's of Corsygedol. He has been cheated of a pair of oxen by Mr Blodwell, a neighbour of the recipient's.

According to his father's desire when the writer departed from Dol-y-moch, he has conferred with Mr Rowland Vaughan about the business. Seems to be willing that Wynne, sen., should be bound for a £100 to Margaret verch William. Vaughan is writing to him about the matter. The resolution of marching is still continued because of the importunity of letters from the Archbishop of York and others. Men and arms are expected ftom 'your' parts, together with provisions for six days' march. 'I pray bee pleased to send for the drum from the Castle, and send it together with the carabine from Tanybwlch.'.

Feels he must write, having a convenient messenger, although his cousin Williams writes of everything in particular. Has delivered the nag to cousin Williams and all the letters. The letter to Morris Wynne was delivered, and the latter told him he would endeavour to get him a place where he would better his hand a little. Has delivered his father's letter also to Robert Owen who said that he would be very glad to get him a place next term, because one can hardly get a place in vacation time. But the writer would rather have some lean place in the Court to begin with, hoping thereby to come to preferment. Would like to know whether his father would like him to board with his cousin Williams, or else abroad as he does now. Would gladly have some money to buy meat, for little will serve him. His father must not doubt that he will be as sparing as possible: and as for his father's three last advices, he hopes never to break them.

Volume containing copies of the wills of Herny Godolphin, Provost of the College of Eton, 1730, with codicil, 1731, proved 1732; Ellen Godolphin of Holles Street, Marylebone, Middlesex, 1754; Francis Earl of Godolphin, 1763, with codicils, 1764, 1765, proved 1766; Francis Lord Godolphin, with codicil, 1784, proved 1785; Ellen Owen of Porkington, 1796; and Margaret Ormsby of Porkington, 1805. At the back there are cases and opinions on the wills of Henry Godolphin and Francis Godolphin, 1785-1802.

Brogyntyn, 1698-1824, namely Sir Robert Owen of Porkington, 1696, with codicil, 1698, proved 1698; Jane Owen previously of Porkington, then of Wrexham, 1727, with codicil, 1732, proved 1733; William Ormsby of Willy Brooke [Ireland] 1737, proved 1739; Lewis Owen of Wexham, Buckinghamshire, B.D., 1735, with deposition, 1746, and administration, 1758; Margaret Godolphin of Abertanat, 1764; Francis Lord Godolphin, 1764, with codicils, 1764, 1765, proved 1766; William Owen of Porkington, 1762, proved 1767; Francis Owen of Conduit Street, St George’s [London], 1773, proved 1775; William Ormsby of Willowbrooke, Sligo, 1780; Francis Lord Godolphin, with codicil, 1784, proved 1785; Owen Ormsby of Porkington, 1804; Margaret Ormsby of Porkington and of Stanhope Street [London], Middlesex, 1805, proved 1806; Elizabeth Gore of Baker Street Marylebone, 1813, proved 1815, and part of a previous will, signed and dated 1810; and John Owen of Penrhos, Montgomeryshire, 1817, proved 1824. The file also contains the will of Hugh Owen of Woodhouse, Salop, 1764, with an official extract of the will and successive administrations, 1768 and 1773; the will of Sarah Owen of Woodhouse, 1764; and the administration of Humphrey Jones of Machynlleth, 1809.

It was on a Sunday in the afternoon that his colonel, Owen's deceased uncle, gave the writer a grant of a croft that lies adjacent to the writer's barn against the will of the Colonel's lady who was for Gabrell Edwards to continue tenant thereof, who held other crofts from the Colonel, which the Colonel declared was in respect of the writer's fidelity and good service. He said so in his parlour before Mr John Hanmer, Mr John Kynaston, Mr Richard Wynne, Mr Edward Evans, Mr James Blodwell, Mr Thomas Hanmer and Thomas Davies of Selattyn. When the writer required a lease in writing, the Colonel said 'Thou dost not mistrust mee and I am sure thou wilt not mistrust Will Owen, youre ffather meaninge'. The grant was for life, and the Colonel added that after the writer's death, it would yield him and his 40s. 'which I lett you have for 5 nobles dureinge life'. The writer has since allowed his brother-in-law to enjoy the same, and the writer has also since the grant been instrumental in saving Owen's renowned grandfather much money and trouble as Owen's Aunt Anwyl and Morris Griffith, then his servant, can inform him. Asks to be allowed to enjoy the croft according to the Colonel's intent. He will not contend with Owen, but supposes that some of the witnesses may still be living. PS Thinks that Mrs Carew may be able to remember the same.

Writ in a suit between Hugh ap [..] and David ap Thomas ap Rees the elder and Elizabeth, his wife, concerning lands in Broniarth, 1599.

Copy made in 1753 of a pedigree of Wynne of Garth in Guilsfield, Montgomeryshire, showing the descent down to 1569, originally compiled by Wiliam Llyn and added to by John Salusbury in 1677.