Dangos 2523 canlyniad

William Morys's wine was delivered to Mr Justice and her ladyship his wife and was thankfully received. At first he did not know William Morys but Mr Justice Leighton who was there commended William Morys and Mr Justice then remembered that one of William Morys's daughters learned to play the lute and virginals where his daughter learned. John Thomas will do nothing to ease William Morys in Harry Lloyd's matter. William Morys is ill-advised not to pay the money and discharge himself.

Perceives from William Moris's letter to Henry Johnes's wife that William Moris is displeased with him. Would be very sorry to give offence and if William Moris [ ] brothers that complains of Henry Johnes, wishes to be allowed to answer before being condemned, for he could wish for no better justice than William Moris. As for Llanbadarn, William Moris will find Henry Johnes constant in his promise, and Henry Johnes will bring his counsel's opinion for he desires nothing but to be squire of it after William Moris's days. As for his sister Ann Mortimer, entreats William Moris's patience; she will come with Henry Johnes soon to do her duty to William Moris and their mother. Entreats William Moris's good opinion of him; it will not be long before he comes. Has sent money by his cousin Roland Greifit and will bring the rest himself. His cousin spoke to Henry Johnes about the house in Caernarvon; William Moris shall have anything Henry Johnes has.

Received a letter to-day from his cousin Sir Harry Johnes, saying that he and William Morris have arranged a meeting at Llanbadarn Fawr on Tuesday 22 Sept. to settle some controversies between them. Had appointed long before a commission to survey to be held on the same day at Pennal, Merionethshire, which is likely to continue until the next Saturday if not longer. Has already had the county summoned and witnesses from distant counties served, and cannot delay the execution thereof; requests William Morris to postpone the meeting until the following Saturday, to be held at Richard Pryse's house at Gogerddan, where he will willingly use his best means to obtain some 'good ende' between them to the liking of both. Request for a quick answer so that he may send to Sir Harry Johnes.

Has received a letter from the Privy Council to the high sheriff and justices of the county requiring to be informed of the names, additions, quality and places of all the freeholders in the county by [ ] at the furthest; encloses a copy thereof. Requests William Maurice's assistance with the names and additions of all the freeholders in the commote of Eifionydd, William Maurice's limit. Sir John Wynne promised to send a note of the names of those in Creuddyn, Nantconwy and Isaf by Palm Sunday, and William Thomas has written to the justices of the peace of Llyn to do the same for those three commotes and to Sir William Glynne in Uwchgwyrfai. Has also written to them to be at Caernarvon next Monday for further conference; William Maurice's presence or advice will greatly avail for the county's good. The word 'quality' in the letter admits various constructions; all should agree as nearly as possible for the county's good. 'Pauca sapienti'. Partly torn and faded.

Has received William Maurice's letter by his man Robyn; William Maurice seems discontented with Henry Johnes's sudden return from London the last time. When Henry Johnes sees him shortly, will tell him his mind and the reason therefor. As for William Maurice's money, will send his man John ap Ieuan between now and next Monday or Tuesday with as much as he can get; William Maurice shall have the rest with interest 'at Sainct James next.'.

Has received William Moris's letter in which William Moris asks for payment; has sent £100 by the bearer and William Moris shall have the other £100, with interest, as soon as possible. The county is bare of money at present and Henry Johnes knows William Moris would not have him make a bad bargain. Refers himself to William Moris's consideration; knows William Moris cares for his well-doing and does not desire to hinder him, nor does Henry Johnes wish for William Moris's loss. As for Llanbadarn, will [?attorn] the tenants to William Moris for his own payment and that of Henry Johnes's grandmother if it amounts to so much. Will give more for taking them and altering the days. Rather than anger William Moris will refer himself to him and will be with him about 26 June to do his duty to his mother and to end all matters in good sort. William Moris should be his own [ ? ] rather than that Henry Johnes should give him cause to 'law' with him; Henry Johnes would strain himself to the utmost before giving offence to his mother. Will bring with him the easements and all writings he has relating to anything William Moris had from him. Entreats William Moris not to be offended; Henry Johnes will satisfy him when he sees him.

R[obert Cecil, Earl of] Salisbury, at His Majesty's house at Whitehall, to his friend Sir William Maurice, kt of the shire for Caernarfonshire. So little care has been taken lately for the speedy collection of the 'ffifteenes' granted to the King by the last Parliament, that the accounts are far short of expectation, the main reason therefor being that the knights of the shires did not appoint collectors before 12 Feb. as required by the statute. Warns William Maurice in friendly fashion out of duty and for advancing the King's service, of this omission, and requests him according to the statute either to nominate collectors before that date or to certify the Chancellor before 1 March that he has not done so, so that upon timely notice further order may be taken as convenient.

Has sent £120 by the bearer. Since he had to send his brother Herbert to Oxford and is behind in receipts from tenants and farmers, this being the 'most bare and needye yeare for money' that he remembers in these parts, is compelled to presume on William Maurice's love and borrow £40 of William Maurice's money for a while; will send it in a fortnight. As for his acquittance from William Maurice last May, did not ask for it when they last met because of William Maurice's sickness; request to send it by the bearer.

Received William Moris's letter in which he speaks of Henry Johnes's father's will. Knows what it is, but the words in William Moris's let[ter] should not be sent to a man of Henry Johnes's position and Henry Johnes would give William Moris a min. for them except for his duty to his mother. In regard of that will be patient and let William Moris consider the cause he gave Henry Johnes to speak with kindness. Will do what is fitting for William Moris's le[tter], otherwise will 'wayel' it lightly, for he is not to be 'thetrent' [threatened]; no words can make him stoop to any man living but rather die. Is sorry for his uncle Morris's death. Postscript: Remembers his duty to his mother and friends; wishes well to his cousin Dorothy 'goyd' on her marriage. Request for his grandmother's acquittances for payments made. Slightly torn.

The petitioner for 50 years and his ancestors for many years before him have been tenants of the King and his predecessors in two parcels of ground, called coed keven and coed y Garreg vawr, part of the [township] of Gest, Caernarfonshire, at a certain yearly rent. The suppliant about 20 years ago took a lease for 26 years for the parcels from Sir William Mores, the King's 'ffermor' of the township, at a certain rent; he permitted the suppliant to enjoy it for 20 years but about six months ago, and at various times since, has vexed the suppliant in the Court of Exchequer at Westminster for supposed trespass on the parcels and often interrupted the suppliant's possession therein and chased and impounded his cattle feeding there. In further wrong to the suppliant, understanding that he came to answer his suit, William Mores had him arrested at two actions and he was committed to the Fleet and the 'counter' without just cause and to his hindrance. William Mores, one of the King's deputy lieutenants in the county and of great command and ability, threatens to beggar the suppliant with long and tedious suits of law for the lands, which are all the living he has to maintain himself, his wife, children and family. [He] has grown poor and aged and is unable to follow his cause in law with so great an adversary, though his title is good. Begs Robert Cecil to refer the examination of his cause to the Justices of the Great Sessions for the county, and that they, on proof of his title, settle the possession of the premises in him according to equity, and make an end thereof by the assent of both parties, or else certify who's at fault and the suppliant ... Copy.

Has received William Maurice's letter by his cousin Roland Grefit, saying that Henry Johnes's grandmother has 'departed this meserubell wordel' [world]. Is sorry, but God's pleasure must be done. Regrets that he cannot be there himself to perform the part of a dutiful grandchild; would have been there with all his heart if he had had time to make himself ready. Will come to do his duty to his mother and confer with William Maurice within a fortnight at the latest. Refers the rest of William Maurice's letter until they meet, which shall be soon. Requests William Maurice to excuse Henry Johnes to his mother until he comes to answer for himself.

Would gladly have attended William Morys at Clenennau but has to hasten home since the time of his attendance at the term is approaching. Sees no impediment in proceeding in the intended division of Harlech marsh but the claim that William Morys made to part thereof in the right of his lands in Llanfihangel. Does not know what certificate the other gentlemen, to whom the Lord President has written, will agree upon. Requests William Morys either to certify his lordship in writing or to go to him to satisfy him in such reasonable sort as William Morys thinks good so that his intended motion may take good effect for the settling of the marsh.

The Privy Council (named), at the Court at Whitehall, to [Ralph Eure], Lord Eure, Lord President of the Council in the Marches of Wales or in his absence to his vice-president. The King is informed that Lord Maxwell, who, being convicted of treasonable practices and conspiracies against the King and state, broke prison a few years ago in Scotland and fled overseas, embarked a few days ago at Bordeaux in France on a Scottish ship from Glasgow for Scotland or Ireland as supposed. Since it is very likely that because of the recent storms he will be forced to put into some harbour or creek in Ireland or on the coast of Wales, they have ordered the Lord Deputy of Ireland to have diligent search and enquiry made for him and likewise despatch this to Ralph Eure with all possible speed letting him know that it is the King's pleasure that he should take similar care with all diligence that a speedy search be made for him throughout that country. If he is apprehended, he should be sent to London, a prisoner, with as much speed and safety as Ralph Eure conceives to be fitting for one whose person is of the greatest consequence to the state. Copy: Subscribed: 'Hast Hast Post hast for life'.

Crosses in all ages have been the quickest means of men's recognition of their folly. Humbly acknowledges that Owen ap John's disordered tongue was the cause of William Maurice's offence. His heart is oppressed with heaviness since William Maurice, having heretofore 'experimented' Owen ap John's faithfulness and readiness in any service towards him or to his benefit, because of which some of Owen ap John's neighbours have always borne spleen against him, and having now used Owen ap John's best time, now seems upon a small dislike to punish Owen ap John's old age. As this grieves Owen ap John, so it is an occasion of joy to his neighbours whom he crossed, who take a 'complacemente' in Owen ap John's durance - a grateful requital of all his former service to William Maurice. The consideration of Owen ap John's folly and obstinacy towards William Maurice makes the former send these lines as messengers of his distressed case to show with submission his grief to William Maurice's compassionate heart and charitable conscience. Prays William Maurice to pour the oil of his mercy and comfort into Owen ap John's wounded heart as he expects the same at God's hands. Exposes himself to William Maurice's mercy; he that shows mercy shall find it. Owen ap John's poor estate is a thing of nothing to William Maurice; let William Maurice accept his prayers, which are of more value than wealth, and Owen ap John's submission for his fault. To forgive is the noblest kind of revenge; blessed is he that bears a revengeless heart and commiserates with his neighbour's extremity. Whoever does not show love and mercy grievously injures these attributes of God's majesty. Let William Maurice set his heart justly towards Owen ap John and end all difference in the court of his good conscience. Sighs and heaviness prevent Owen ap John from giving further direction to his clerk. Let William Maurice's heart be opened with the key of mercy to receive Owen ap John's submission, as the grave is open for his 'decayed carcase' soon to inhabit it. It is the way of all flesh; old age and white hair are the harbingers of death. Let William Maurice weigh Owen ap John's case, for they are of an age, and let Owen ap John's prayers like angels make William Maurice's way ready to heaven, and William Maurice's mercy be to his eternal praise. The remembrance of a good deed will never perish. Rests in hope of a comfortable answer.

Was yesterday at Clenennau as he promised, to distrain for the £10. 'Prissed' four oxen and delivered them to the pricers, who undertook to answer the prices. Sends the bearer to William Maurice, desiring William Maurice to give him the £10 as promised. Does not doubt William Maurice's performance; must otherwise return, for he cannot settle his account without them. Endorsed: Accounts in the hand of Sir William Maurice.

Ralph [Eure, Lord] Eure, Ludlow castle, to his friends Sir John Wynne, kt, bart, Sir William Moris, Sir William Thomas, kt's, and John Gruffyth [of Llyn], esq., deputy lieutenants of Caernarfonshire. Covering letter with a letter of the Privy Council. Requests their careful execution thereof. Jealousies that the state conceives are not so mean or on such uncertain grounds that they should be neglected or not prevented. Whatever arises from gentlemen in their places or is expected to arise in the county which should be suppressed, they are enjoined to do so. Wishes to be informed of their proceedings either during his stay in Ludlow or in London, so that he may duly inform the lords of the Privy Council.

Understands that William Moris sent an 'atagement' [attachement] upon Henry Johnes and some of his tenants in Cardiganshire to the sheriff. Desires him to stay the atagement till Henry Johnes comes to speak with him which will be very shortly after the holidays, if he does not meet with him in London next term. At their meeting, will content William Moris for what shall be found due. Entreats William Moris's stay till then and he will find Henry Johnes very [...] to content him. His wife is ill and has kept her bed ever since a little after Christmas.

Does not deny that he has from time to time received the greater part of this mise 'by peacmeales', but cannot say the money 'had such vertue to remayne still in the same state without alteringe the propertie comminge in that sorte as it did by litle and a litle'. Must reasonably answer for what comes into his hands, but any money received has come to him so lately that it did not need to be called for so soon by William Maurice, for the matter did not concern him [William Maurice] privately, nor yet hindered him. Only he calls William Thomas to account and none of the other lieutenants who have better reason to do so; if William Thomas never received good from William Maurice, yet the latter ought not to oppose it. Means the use of the 'Countrey - money' which William Thomas might have for a certain time as long as others who have more reason to call him to reckoning than William Maurice tolerate it. Does not mean to have remittance of a penny of the mise money due; for 'it standeth me only upon to discharge the same and noe body els'. Though he cannot have acquittance without performance, expects forbearance, especially from his friends, which makes him take the matter more unkindly at William Maurice's hands. Will as willingly take William Maurice's ware, namely powder, match and bullets, and pay him therefor in convenient time at William Maurice's convenience, as he would elsewhere of another, but to do it 'upon the sudden' or when the money has just been received, or is not even yet received in some places - thence proceeds his complaint. If William Thomas had the money he received (which shall duly be used for the purpose it was raised for), would send it to William Maurice, for he expects to gain only a little by it and does not intend otherwise but to 'cope' with William Maurice, having leisure to look about him. But perhaps if it were William Maurice who had received this money, since he has already some ammunition and had other occasion to ride to London, William Maurice would have been well content to perform this business at the best opportunity and it would have been a good while before William Thomas would have summoned him to it. So delivers his grief, wishing that he had the money to content William Maurice and ease himself.

Since his previous letters for the general musters and arming of the county, received also the enclosed for the disarming of known Papists and ill-affected persons. The necessity of the times and frequent directions may assure William Maurice and John Wynn of the necessity of these services. The directions issue from the head and body of state; their execution rests in William Maurice and John Wynn's hands. In so general a service no member should be exempted; therefore this particular has formerly been recommended to William Maurice and John Wynn's care and diligence. Hopes it was then well performed, so it is again recommended to their care. Let them not fail the trust committed in their wisdom and good affections, wherein hopes neither partiality nor negligence will prejudice their discretions or this service. Let them return a certificate to Ralph Eure so that he may give the state such satisfaction as is required by their letters. Let them take this business with the former services into their best consideration, both of them being of great consequence.

Has no news to write since his coming to Oxford, but must let William Maurice know that he has heard since his coming up that all the rumours in the county concerning the great armies beyond the seas are not so, for the party who wrote the pamphlet did it 'in an humor to gull the worlde'; the little 'angle' is committed to Newgate for his pains, and is likely to endure grievous punishment. Yet it is certain that one Marcus Spinola, a peer of the King of Spain, has a company of men about to invade a town in the Low Countries to which his master pretends a claim. The report of the flying serpent in Sussex is 'meare fabulous'. Doctor Price, principal of Hart Hall, remembers himself to William Maurice. Hopes after 'Haloutide' to meet William Maurice in London, when he will inform him further of his conference with his kinsman who is to be person of Cricieth.