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Has received William Morris's letter and is glad that William Morris has agreed with William Lewys's cousin John Owen and that the marriage is to proceed. William Lewys and his wife must be excused from coming to it because William Lewys's trunk has not arrived, otherwise they would willingly have come. As for the ship, advises William Morris not to trouble the county but to take as much as is in sight; thinks Sir Richard Bulkeley has taken the guns and some masts. William Morris shall know the truth thereof soon; time is short and William Morris cannot tell him now. ? Has not been with her since William Morris was there and cannot give him any more information. William Lewys's wife will send Edward ap Ieuan. Excuses himself for not coming and wishes to be excused to Mr Brinckir and his aunt Mrs Brinckir.

In order to reduce Ireland to peace from the continuing rebellion there, which is to be suppressed by force, since other peaceful means are obstinately refused, all bands there, especially of foot, are to be reinforced, which requires men to be levied from various parts of the realm, equipped with armour and weapons, sent there and placed in the defective bands. In the Lieutenancy of Wales and the adjoining counties let numbers as specified in an enclosed schedule, signed by the Council, be levied and put in order. Let the men be well chosen, able, and equipped with armour and weapons to serve in the foot bands in Ireland. Henry Herbert should appoint suitable men to see them levied, equipped and safely conducted to the harbours specified in the schedule, where they shall be received and transported. As for the cost of the coats and conduct of the men and their leader, has ordered that upon arrival at the port they be supplied with transport, food and money for their conduct in the usual proportion to the length of their journey. Note of examination by John Wynn.

[Henry Herbert, Earl of] Pembroke, Wilton, to his friends John Gwynn, Gwedir, and William Moris of Blisir, esq's, deputy lieutenants of Caernarfonshire, and the justices of the peace of the same. Covering letter with No. 148a. Urges diligent performance thereof and requests to be certified of their proceedings.

Two points are referred to the muster masters: the sorting of the arms and the method of training. As to the first, a company should be equally made up of armed men and shot, the armed men to be all pikes except the officers, and the shot to be at least half, or if possible two thirds, muskets, and the rest arquebuses. Care should be taken what men are put in each kind of arms, the strongest and best to be pikes, the strongest and squarest to carry muskets and the smallest and nimblest turned to the arquebuses. Above all should be considered a man's aptitude to use the arms; the muster master might see the same men using several arms before assigning them to one kind. The method of training should be that quickest and most easily learned, and most useful for all types of service. Each company should be divided into three squadrons, each squadron into as many files as the number will bear, and each file into fellowship. The chief file of the squadron should be led by the corporal, the second by his deputy and the rest by the best men of each squadron. The company, thus divided, must be taught three things, - 1) to carry and use arms, 2) marching and motions and 3) understanding and obeying directions of the drum or voice. (1) Arms should be carried smartly and ready for use. Pikes are used in making or receiving a charge. In the first, the soldier learns to withstand horse, in the second, to meet the enemies' pikes, where the skill is in knowing when and how each man and rank should push. In the teaching of the use of shot, the soldier must learn how to present his piece, take his level and how and when to fire his volley with the rest of his rank. This is the sergeants' task; they should teach the shot to use their arms and lead them unless a superior officer is appointed. The old method of firing volleys, namely, that all the shot in one battalion fire simultaneously, is to be condemned, for those behind either risk shooting their companion through the head or overshoot and waste their shot, and the volley once given, the enemy advances without hindrance. Instead of this kind of volley, which only, 'serves to make a great Crack', the first rank only should fire its volley, and then, if the battalion is marching, stand, so that the second rank passes through to shoot its volley, then the third and following ranks similarly. If the battalion is stationary, the first rank should fire, then fall back, to be replaced by the second then the third and so on. Thus the volley is continuous and the enemy never free from hindrance. This is easily done if the shot open their files. (2) In the teaching of marching, when every man knows his place and can observe his file and rank in a plain march there is no difficulty in this or in cantermarching, if the leaders of the files are well chosen and each man watches the one before him. If there is any disorder, the officers, watching and each being in his place, can easily right it. The places of the officers are as follows, the captain at the head of the troop and the lieutenant in the rear, except in a retreat, when the captain should be in the rear and the lieutenant at the head, and the sergeants on both sides going up and down to see the soldiers keep their rank. Teaching motions is added to the teaching of marching for there are many such involving no marching or changing place, only turning to the right, the left or around. This is necessary should the enemy charge on either side or from behind. Other motions involve changing place from one rank to another when some move and others stand still. Such motions are doubling ranks or files in order to make the flanks or fronts greater or smaller according to the enemy and the ground. Another motion to be taught involves the movement of all but no marching, namely opening and closing files, which is of use for one rank to pass through another, in counter-marching, or to draw the troop quickly to move one way or another. (3) The soldiers, being taught to know the sound of the drums, must observe not only what the drummer does but what time he keeps for they should march more slowly or quickly accordingly. Taught to march by the drum, so by the voice he is taught other motions. It is best to accustom him to one word which once learned will serve as a direction. The following were used in training the Queen's army at Plymouth [list given]. For most of these words no better can be chosen, but the choice of words is not so important as their constant use; yet the same words should be used generally throughout the troops, or even throughout the army, or it will cause confusion.

The Privy Council (named), at the Court at Richmond, to [Henry Herbert], Earl of Pembroke, Lord President of the Council of the Marches of Wales, and lieutenant of the same. Directions were given for the money for the coats and arms for the men levied in the Welsh counties of Henry Herbert's lieutenancy to be sent to London by 31 Jan. As yet only money for the 50 men levied in Radnorshire has been sent, and some sums paid to the mayor of Chester, as shown in an enclosed note. Are surprised by the slackness shown by those counties that are a month behind with their money. Require Henry Herbert to give a sharp direction to the deputy lieutenants thereof diligently and swiftly to have the money collected, if this has not been done, and sent to London as directed. In case of further delay, must call them to stricter account.

A commission was directed to William Maurice and his cousin John Wynn of Gwydir, esq., as deputy lieutenants of Caernarfonshire, or in their absence, to the justices of the peace, to levy 100 men in the county for the Queen's service in Ireland and to see them conducted to Chester. William Maurice caused a general muster to be made at Caernarvon, the county town and situated in the middle of the county, on 26 Aug. John Wynn appointed a muster for the greater part of the county at Conwy, the same day, so that they could not both be present, according to the tenor of the commission. John Wynn appointed a muster for part of the county and William Maurice for the whole of the county, as commanded by the Lord Lieutenant [who commanded also] that both should be present. But John Wynn refused to join with William Maurice and countermanded the general summons. Therefore there was greater appearance at Conwy (where are the ablest men in the county); John Wynn had over 200 able men there, of whom he chose only 50, half the number, adding that William Maurice should not have any from that part of the county to make up the other 50 which he urged William Maurice to find, and if William Maurice took any he would discharge them, although William Maurice had a general summons made and for want of John Wynn's presence was forced to call on the justices to aid the service and to use all means to procure appearance. But the general muster had no more than 24 suitable men, and was driven by warrants and the sending around of the sheriff and justices to seek more, to the hindrance of the service and cost of the county of keeping together the number and the rest as they came. In the end was compelled to accept many unfit for service, and delivered to Ellis Maurice of Clenennau, gent., the leader, 50 soldiers, able and sufficient men, for service in Ireland according to the commission. Was unable to fill the number conveniently as he wished, for the reasons stated. The men are not equipped with clothes and armour, with which they are to be supplied at Chester by the Queen, except only for swords, which the leader has been commanded either to provide at Chester or to allow money therefor to the captain to provide in Ireland, with the rest of the arms.

Covering letter with No. 176. Request and command Richard Vaughan in the Queen's name to carry out the instructions therein contained with all speed and diligence as duty requires. Will answer for failure at his peril. Postscript: Think it best for effecting this service that Richard Vaughan should see that in his town there is every night [illegible] and well-affected men to the state to see the Queen's peace kept and for suppressing tumults, scares, rumours and unlawful assemblies.

William Lloide, 'from Morgan Richardes house', to William Maurice, esq. His master [John Wynn] has sent him to deliver letters re a muster to William Maurice and the sheriff [Richard Vaughan]. Since William Maurice had gone to Caernarvon and the time of his return was uncertain, thought it best to go to deliver the same to the sheriff. Hopes to find William Maurice at home upon his return. If he had a good horse, would have ridden to Caernarvon, but decided to go first to Llyn in order to lose no time. Fifteen men are required from the county and the letters are addressed to the sheriff of Caernarfonshire, and to John Wynn and William Maurice, late deputy lieutenants; they are signed by the Queen. Another letter, from the Privy Council, [directs that] the men should be at Chester by 20 May. Intends to be with William Maurice tomorrow afternoon as soon as he can leave the sheriff. Postscript: Has no way to seal the letter.

The Privy Council (named), at the Court at Greenwich, to their friends [John Wynn] the high sheriff 'for the tyme being' of Merionethshire, the late deputy lieutenants and the justices of the peace of the same. At the time of the last levy in the county, the Queen believed she would not have to lay any further charge from Ireland on her subjects again so soon, or for a long time, since the success of the war against the rebels in Ireland gave (and still gives) hope that they would soon be suppressed and the country reduced to peaceful obedience. However the treacherous rebellion, now 'brought to a broken and desparate fortune', relies only on the help and support of foreign aid from the Queen's enemies; is informed of numbers of men who have either already arrived or are soon to arrive in Munster from Spain. The enemy's designs must be encountered in the same way; where they help the rebels, the Queen must strengthen her subjects. Has therefore ordered a levy of 5,000 men from various counties, towards which number she requested in recent letters 25 men from Merionethshire. The recipients are therein referred to the Privy Council for any further direction necessary; can only 'renne' [sic] previous frequent admonitions to choose suitable men, in particular, not to press 'loose persons or vagabonds' who have always been the greatest hindrance and cause of poor success to the Queen's service. The men are to be levied quickly enough to be at the port of Chester by 9 Aug.; there they shall find shipping and food for their passage and a place to live prepared for them until they embark. Let them be placed in the charge of a suitable person of the recipients' choice to lead them with care and diligence to the port, safely and in orderly fashion, and there to hand them over to a person chosen by the Privy Council to take charge of their transportation. The conductor and soldiers should be given an allowance for the journey at the usual daily rate of 4s. and 8d. respectively. The conduct money, and the allowance for coat money (at the usual rate) will be paid at the Exchequer to any person appointed by the recipients, who, upon receipt by the Council of a certificate thereof, shall request repayment. Arms and clothes of the soldiers should also be seen to; these may perhaps be more conveniently prepared with speed in London and sent to the port, than provided by the county, partly because the service requires great speed and partly because the extraordinary arming and clothing of the soldiers costs more than the allowance demanded from the county, the extra cost whereof the Queen, for the ease of the county, is willing to defray herself. The Queen in her letters directs the county, instead of arms and clothes, to collect and send money at the rate of £3.10.0 a man, i.e., 40s. for clothes and 30s. for arms. Let it therefore be collected and sent to Sir Thomas Tasborough, kt, one of the letters of the Exchequer, by 9 Aug. Request for performance hereof; also let tripartite rolls be made as usual of the number of soldiers, one to be sent to the Council, another kept and the third given to the leader. Postscript: It is said in the letter that the arms and clothes will be ready for the soldiers at the port. Because of the difficulty of carrying arms to Chester have instead directed the arms to be delivered to them upon arrival in Ireland. They shall receive the clothes at the port as previously arranged.

Encloses copies of letters received that morning, and a letter from his master [John Wynn], saying that he has received the original letters for Merionethshire and has heard that the Caernarfonshire letters are coming, of which he wished William Lloide go to inform Richard Vaughan and William Mores. Since speed is required of the commissioners, in this service, John Wynn thought that William Lloide, in his master's name, should join with William Mores and Richard Vaughan, as they did the last time, to arrange to rate and levy a sum of money in the county. But William Lloide did not know how many men are to be levied from the county, and has sent a messenger to John Wynn to find out; upon receipt of the answer, will come to Richard Vaughan and William Mores to do as requested. Meanwhile sends by his cousin Thomas Hughes, the bearer, copies of the Merionethshire letters so that Richard Vaughan and William Mores know of the service and may have men pressed in churches tomorrow, if they wish. Thus they and their men from the upper end may meet at Caernarvon a week to-day with John Wynn and the justices of the lower end and the men may be mustered together and sent, and the indentures made. If Richard Vaughan and William Mores have already received the Caernarfonshire letters, they, of the upper end, may send John Wynn copies and meet, agree on a sum of money and have it levied. John Wynn and the justices of the lower end, on receipt of Richard Vaughan and William Mores's letters or copies thereof, may likewise meet and settle on a suitable sum for equipping their half of the men. Is commanded by John Wynn's letters to have men pressed in the commotes of Isgwyrfai and [Arllechwedd] Uchaf, and means to go to arrange with the constables for the performance thereof. Intends to return tomorrow night; by then is sure to have heard from John Wynn. Would also like to hear of Richard Vaughan and William Mores's decision and asks them to let him know so that he can inform his master whether either of them has received the original letters. The time is too short for them and John Wynn to wait to hear from each other. Richard Vaughan and William Mores, upon receipt of the letters, should put them into execution. Postscript: An estimate of the costs 'to sett out' 25 men for the service, made by William Lloide:. Money to be sent to the Exchequer to equip the men, at a. Rate of £3.10.0 a man. £87.10.0. Press money and 'the waste thereof'. 20S. Conduct money at the rate the last men had, for. 6 Days' march. £5. Conductor's fee. £10. Taking the money to London. £10. Extraordinary charges and waste in the collecting and. 20S. to make up the defect of the last and for the. Indenture and discharge at Chester. £16.10.0. Total. £130. If fifty men go from the county, the sum should be doubled. Has sent a similar estimate to his master, whose opinion William Mores shall hear and who would be glad to know William Mores's.

Forty soldiers were levied and equipped by Caernarfonshire last July for service in Ireland. The county paid for their coats and conduct money, amounting to £12 at the usual rates, and also paid £18 for the coats and conduct of 70 men levied in the county last Oct. at the same rate for similar service. They request satisfaction for both sums, amounting to £30. Request Thomas Sackville, who is authorised by the privy seal of 23 April 1601 to pay from the Exchequer such sums due for the Queen's service, to see the first sum of £12 paid to the bearer, William Maurice, late deputy lieutenant of the county, and also the sum of £18 by virtue of the Queen's privy seal of 6 Oct. These letters shall be his warrant. Endorsed: Notes in the hand of William Maurice of the coat and conduct money disbursed by the deputy lieutenants of Caernarfonshire for the Queen's service in Ireland in Jan., May and Aug. 'last', for which they request satisfaction.

Command upon receipt of letters by the Council in the Marches from the Privy Council, to attend the Council in the Marches on 23 March, bringing a note of all sums of money levied, gathered or received in the county for coats and conduct money since 1 June 1598. The recipients should be informed what sums of money have been received by them or their assigns within the same time for coats and conduct money from the Treasury or any person appointed to pay it at the ports. They must declare to what uses any money received has been put, and, having appeared, should not depart without permission, on pain of their allegiance. Let the recipients inform others whom it concerns of the contents of these letters. Endorsed [by R[ichard] Lewkenor]: The bailiffs of Conwy are commanded to send these letters in haste to John Wynn of Gwydir, sheriff of Merionethshire. Endorsed further [by John Wynn]: Received 11 March and delivered to William ap Ed', [?constable], to be sent.

Has been chosen by his lordship to be Marshal of North Wales and receiver of 'his lordship's tenthes' there and has appointed a deputy. Hopes William Maurice will be the deputy's friend 'in all honest causes' and not allow him to be 'over pressed' or wronged. His lordship commanded Owen Wynn by word of mouth and by his patent to look into all things that arrive there, take them into custody and sell them, always making account to his lordship for his part and delivering to William Maurice his due. It is Owen Wynn's place and no-one else's to seize anything that arrives and inform William Maurice. Hears that Rytherch ap Richard 'is verie busie in manye thinges' that do not concern him; is surprised that William Maurice lets him be so forward if he meddles with anything belonging to Owen Wynn's place. If it is true, will make him repent. Would like William Maurice to back the deputy - it will not be out of William Maurice's way. The deputy shall not be wronged if Owen Wynn can help it; will try all his friends in England before that should happen, while the deputy behaves like an honest man. If the deputy abuses anyone, Owen Wynn will willingly have him punished. Requests William Maurice to show himself the deputy's friend for Owen Wynn's sake as William Maurice's kinsman. Postscript: Hears that Rytherch seized a wreck and is very surprised that William Maurice allows this. Wishes to know if it is true, for Rytherch has nothing to do with such things. Request to see it put right; awaits William Maurice's answer 'by the fyrst that cometh to London'.

Is glad to hear of William Maurice's health and 'increase of creditt'; may the first continue and the other augment. Since a messenger was coming to William Maurice from Brynkir, William Beake writes to say that Mr William Thomas, Mrs Gaynor and their family are well, as are all William Maurice's friends. In view of William Maurice's long stay in London, since he may have some leisure, reminds him of his commission for the admiralty, not only to suppress Rutherch ap Richard's commission but also to obtain a new one for whomsoever he thinks fit; also to sue forth the registrar's commission to Mr Edward Gruffith late feodary. If William Maurice is willing since Edward Gruffith is old and not always able to travel, let him join William Beake with him 'et eorum atteri'. Unless William Maurice speaks to Gwynne, the Admiral's men, who has deputed Richard ap Robert Wynne and Kadwalader, and take order with him either for the office for friends of William Maurice, or for his letter to them, William Maurice to show them and Gwynne to inform them that they are not to cross William Maurice, it will be of little avail. Nothing has happened yet which might be profitable, but might do so suddenly. He is the son of Robert Wynne of Holyhead, William Maurice's kinsman. William Thomas was at the Council with the Lord President, who received him honourably. Endorsed: Notes in the hand of William Maurice.

William Maurice has forgotten Maurice Gruffythe's instructions, especially his first article; omits the rest until their meeting. Must inform William Maurice of an abuse committed by Pwllheli men against the Queen and her Court of Admiralty - hears William Maurice is vice admiral in these parts. A ship of a hundred [tons] at least arrived on the coast, a Spaniard by all men's judgement, and certainly known to be loaded with Spanish goods. Maurice Gruffythe's cousin William Gruffythe, brother of the 'toppe' of Maurice Gruffythe's kin whom Maurice Gruffythe esteems above the rest, thought to do the Queen great service in apprehending such enemies and with a company of young gentlemen, kinsmen and friends of William Maurice and Maurice Gruffythe, undertook the voyage therefor, but they were crossed and prevented by men of Pwllheli from having a bark for the service, and failed therein. If they are presented and accused before the admiral, does not doubt that they will be punished according to their deserts. William Maurice knows Pwllheli men have always been aiders and assisters of pirates and are now apparently favourers of enemies. Now Maurice Gruffythe hears, 'they doe aledge that they were lett passe from gest befor, the which can not excuse them for any offence commytted by them, for those gentlemen dyd take them for frenchmen and tooke nothynge of them but what was geven to the pylate to gyde them to a ffayre rode and soe thos gentlemen nothynge culpable to theyr offence'. Now it is said that by some accident one of the Spaniards or strangers is hurt and dead and a great matter is intended in Pwllheli concerning the same. Begs William Maurice to see that his kinsmen and friends are not wronged; the other party is a Spaniard or stranger and from a country where many Englishman have 'miscaried' without any law or revenge. Had Maurice Gruffythe been at home, they would not have escaped as they did. Begs William Maurice's favour in justice, and does not doubt to have it for his friends, as if for himself. Hopes to see William Maurice 'here' shortly and wishes to know the time so that he may be at home. Postscript: Requests William Maurice to come as soon as possible.

Has not forgotten his promised furtherance for [ ] or Wyllyam Maurice's former requests, with regard to which he informs [ ] of two things, one that he is determined to leave [ ] and the county, the other that Sir Richard Lee and Anthony Trappes, or Anthony Trappes alone, intend to be at [ ] about next Whitsun without fail, when Anthony Trappes will do his best to place Wyllyam Maurice to his content. Let Wyllyam Maurice think of his 'decayed medowe' for it must rule all. Hears that Wyllyam Maurice and others are determined to exhibit a complaint to the King [ ] the castle; wishes them to delay in case it hinders the other matter. Postscript: Has married a gentlewoman who will not let him live at [ ] by whom he has a 'fayre gentleman's howse' and £50 a year with household stuff and plate. Torn.

Regrets that he could not see William Maurice before William Maurice goes to Parliament. The bailiffs and burgesses of Harlech deliver up to William Maurice's safe custody all the writings that they have relating to the keeping of their lands and of parts of the lands of William Maurice and many other gentlemen of Ardudwy. The charter was granted to them by Edward I and has been renewed or confirmed only once, in the time of Richard II. It has a hole in it from some accident before their time. The confirmation is to be seen at the end of it. As for the fee farm, Robert Morgan thinks it needs no confirming or renewing for there can be no better wording thereof; William Maurice knows Mr [...]'s opinion of it. The fee farm mentions payment of £22 a year, and now they pay only [£18].13.4; there remains [£1].6.8 which they have [since] the new ordinance of Wales. Therefore think it best to leave the fee farm as it is except to have the Reddendo annuatim as they now pay, namely £18.3.4; they had only this [four] marks' allowance when they lost by the tolls levied in Ardudwy, more than £10. Robert Morgan and the other burgesses of Harlech thus commit these matters to William Maurice's consideration, with a request for him to use discretion and take good counsel therein, beseeching God to prosper his journey with a safe return. Postscript: If he can procure the confirming it can only be inspeximus cartam proavi mostri [sic] Edwardi nuper Regis Anglie, etc.

Has received William Morris's letter from which he understands that his grandmother charges him with certain things; for his own part, owes her nothing but duty. As for her annuity of £50, pays her yearly. With regard to the charges which his mother makes, upon his return from South Wales, will come to do his duty to her and they will confer about everything, which he hopes will be to their mutual satisfaction. Would have seen his mother sooner had he thought he would not be offensive to her, for her blessing is a thing he esteems above all worldly treasure. His sister Anne is ill in Hereford, but as soon as she is well, which he hopes will be soon, Henry Johnes will send for her and she shall come to his mother. As for the gown at which his grandmother takes offence, Henry Johnes will buy her a new one rather than that she should be offended. Would like a note from his mother of what stuff she left behind; cannot hear of any more than he told William Morris in London. As for the small tithe of Llanbeblig, will with all his heart bestow 'hir ladishipe' until his coming there. As for the tithe which Lewis David Lloyd has taken since Henry Johnes has been there, desires William Morris to call him to account and take them for himself. William Morris shall have the refusal of Llanbeblig church on rent; hopes William Morris will not think so badly of him but that he would offer it to William Morris before any other. Refers all matters until his visit.

Is moved to recommend to William Morris, as sheriff of Merionethshire for the coming year, a gentleman to be undersheriff. Is induced to do so by the good report he has of him; is otherwise sparing of letters or recommendations in these cases. The gentleman is one Evan Lloyd, who is 'verie sufficient' in learning and knowledge to perform the office. Will give William Morris such security for his safety as will satisfy William Morris. If Thomas Egerton's request prevails with William Morris so that he accepts Lloyd as undersheriff, will take it kindly and return the favour. On the letter and the dorse are pencilled notes.

It is not unknown to William Maurice that God of his mercy called William Maurice's son, since when John Williams has taken his place, hopefully to William Maurice's satisfaction otherwise 'let me never live' as William Maurice shall see at his return which he prays may be soon. In any case let William Maurice send Griffith Davies to the Auditor for the schedules of seisins. Has sent Mr Ieuan Lloyd by Griffith Davies the 20s. promised him at Easter time for his pains on 'our' behalf. Let William Maurice take heed when he comes to Bala to enlarge Pierce Lloyd for his [ ? ]. At William Maurice's kinsman Owen Vaughan's suit upon a judgment the matter is above a hundred therefore to be eased. Requests William Maurice to speak to Mr David Robert to delay his suit against Robert Madryn late sheriff for not apprehending William Maurice's brother [ ]. Postscript: Has a great matter in hand which if it falls out well, will send Hugh Jones to William Maurice. 'JW'.