Dangos 2523 canlyniad

Letters from her nephew, Francis Godolphin.

Includes letters from Robert Hoblyn, 1738-1755, some of which concern execution of the will of Ellen Godolphin, 1754, Evan and Margaret Lloyd of Bodidris, [c. 1698]-1703, Susanna Lyster, 1761, and Henrietta, Duchess of Newcastle-under-Lyne, 1749.

Almanack for 1676 containing medicinal recipes, copies of birth, baptism and burial entries of the Corbetts of Battlefield, 1629-1659, and accounts of timber and grain, 1675-1676, 1718-1719.

Minutes of meetings of an anti-papist club entitled the 'King 's Head Club', 1678-1681, and of the 'Castilians' at Oswestry, the latter listing Sir Robert Owen and Sydney Godolphin among the members, 1679.

Journals of a tour through Greece and Turkey, 1837, April 8-July 23; wrapper of first volume shows distances travelled in Greece and relevant page numbers.

Covering letter with No. 18. Request to carry out the orders therein contained, discharging all who were servants of noblemen when they were first received into the trained bands, but retaining those that became servants after their appointment until Henry Herbert be informed. With regard to the letters previously sent concerning the making of certificates of the force of the county according to a 'plattforme' sent for that purpose, Henry Herbert is surprised not to have received an answer thereto. They are at fault; Henry Herbert sends them a warning and encloses a 'plattforme' so that they may 'redelier' complete what is required of them. Let them know also, as was instructed in the letters but is as yet undone, make certificates of the 'martiall men' in the county.

The Privy Council (named), at the Court at Whitehall, to [Henry Herbert], Earl of Pembroke, President of [the Council in the Marches of] the principality of Wales and Lieutenant of the counties of Wiltshire and Somerset, and of the counties of Wales and the Marches. Henry Herbert, as Lieutenant General of the counties of Somerset, Wiltshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Hereford, Monmouthshire and the principality of Wales, has received various orders for mustering, arming, arraying and organising the forces of the counties in his charge, both 'on horsbacke and on foote', wherein last year he was active in his labours, both personally and through his deputies. But now the winter and spring are past, and summer well advanced, and nothing has been done to renew the former orders to make ready the forces of the country, as is essential. The Queen, who is most anxious that her whole realm be made ready without delay to withstand enemy attacks, commands her Lieutenants that all directions given last year or in previous years for viewing, mustering, arraying, arming and making ready the forces, namely for horse, foot and pioneers, and for provisions of powder, match, carriages etc., be diligently renewed. Where there was last year, or is now, a lack of men, armour, weapons, horses, powder and munitions or other necessities, they should by supplied. Let Henry Herbert by his authority assemble forthwith the justices of the peace whom he has already used in this kind of service or now thinks fit to use, to arrange for the county forces, namely horse and foot, with their captains and other officers, to be instructed to be ready at convenient places on one or several days soon, to be fully equipped, viewed and mustered, Henry Herbert or his deputies to muster them at suitable places where least inconvenience is caused to the people. Whereupon let there be replaced any captains, officers and soldiers of those put into bands last year, who are missing for any reason, and let all the forces be put into bands under captains and officers with 'furniture of all thinges warlyke' such as was formerly directed. For detailed instructions the Council refer Henry Herbert to former directions for equipping the people, who are to be armed on horseback and on foot, the provision of stores of powder and munitions, the watches in the county, the maintenance and guarding of beacons in the usual places and all other things generally appertaining to a Lieutenant's authority, in order with the assistance and advice of chosen justices, to organise the country, maintain peace and suppress riots and rebellions. Because of the expense to the country of maintaining many people in training as was done last year in some places, the Council refers this matter to Henry Herbert's discretion. Henry Herbert should see that at the musters the men are able to use their weapons and to have suitable armour and weapons, the horses and riders to be well-equipped and ready to serve therewith, after which the Council, anxious to keep down the costs, think that there should be no training. The musters should be taken at several places and times such as are suitable and least awkward for those who travel there. Postscript: Request for a certificate of the forces in his charge, as was required last year. Copy.

Robert ap David ap Robert of the parish of Cricieth, a neighbour of William Moris and the bearer hereof, calls his wife to co-habitation. She has fled from her husband, probably having little comfort from him, to her brother and mother, and has taken with her all that remains of a hundred pounds' worth of goods which they had at their marriage. Although her husband does not have a house for her, she must by law follow him and be at his disposition, which is grievous, and as William Moris may see, miserable the more so because of the husband's wretched state. Her brother and friends will say that they keep her to prevent her begging, but she has, of his and her own, cattle, 20s. a year and other things, as the husband will say. The husband humbly petitions William Moris to call the parties before him and 'to order him eyther keeping or portion - considering his case and weakness'. If Henry Moston called her in, it would cost her more than would content the husband, who gives William Moris God's blessing and says he [William Moris] has pity and compassion on the distressed. Postscript: Although the 20s. a year comes from her previous husband, 'bad is her lucke', for by right of law it is her husband's. 'Women may not be their owne carvers'. Endorsed: columns of numbers.

Received today a letter from the Lord Lieutenant with a copy of one sent to the latter by the Privy Council; encloses a copy of both. The bearer has been instructed to take back a copy of the certificate of John Wynn & William Maurice; for that purpose he will stay a fortnight with Sir Richard Bulkley. John Wynn intends to be at Llanfrothen on Wednesday of next week to join with William Maurice in the certificate. Requests William Maurice to look upon the old certificate 'for it was of your Doing' so that the same may be written.

Has sent a letter by his cousin Mores Lewis to the Lord Lieutenant, with a copy of the agreement between John Wynn and William Maurice and the justices of the peace to lay the mise and the reasons why the lay was necessary, as delivered by John Wynn & William Maurice to the justices of the peace; has kept copies for William Maurice. Has requested the Lord Lieutenant to direct a commission to William Maurice & John Wynn for the speedy levying of the mise, and to bind to appear before himself any who oppose it. Will have an answer in the holidays; sent also a remembrance to 'mr messenger'. Meanwhile has determined to have the mise cessed and delivered to the collectors in every quarter of his limit, which in effect has already been done, and then to leave the gathering until they receive the commission and the new sheriff is established in office. In the interregnum of the sheriffs the gaolers will neglect to 'Receve or keep narowly' those whom John Wynn & William Maurice commit, which John Wynn will see to when the new sheriff has taken office. Then 'will we go Rowndly in land' with the levying, and gather it in a fortnight. Commends the same course to William Maurice. Has cast the accounts which he will bring to the 'quarter sises'. William Maurice may have at Conwy as much powder as he could demand for the mise, for John Wynn has some just come to Chester. Postscript: Request to see the mise presently cessed and delivered to the collectors.

Since Richard Bulkley last came to Cheadle, his kinsmen, having the same need as it seems William Maurice now has to use horses, begged him so earnestly that he has been obliged to give two away since the beginning of Christmas. Is at present therefore only partly equipped for his own use, for continual attendance and daily sending of his men, which will admit no delay, since his occasions are many, have worn out a number of horses and made them unfit for the saddle. William Maurice's silence and Richard Bulkley's forgetfulness are the reasons why William Maurice has been wanting for a horse for so long. But once Richard Bulkley's business is over, which he expects it will be shortly, he will not forget William Maurice 'for one to serve your turne', as at present he is unable to do.

Anne [Dudley, Countess of] Warwick, at the Court, to her friend Ellice Price, doctor of civil law and one of the Queen's Council. Remembering the kind and friendly disposition, which Ellice Price has shown towards Lord Leicester and her late husband, hopes she may beg for its continuation, for which she will be not unmindful to give the best return in her power. Has, along with some of her friends, chosen Ellice Price to be joined in commission with others of her officers whom she sends down about the lands there. Desires his assistance in the execution of the service which she believes by his means and those of the rest, may be brought to some conclusion that answers her expectation. 'As also those of the Countrey have cause to the like them selves behooulding unto you, for that ffrendly and indifferent course which they finde therin houlden, and for avoyding of their further Trouble in thaccomplishment hereof.' Hopes for his friendly regard for the carrying out of this matter which is of such importance to her. Is ready to requite him to the utmost as the occasion shall offer. Postscript: 'Post Script written with her owne hand'. Since Ellice Price has always hitherto been employed in this service and is the only man of whom special account has been made, Anne Dudley, thinking no less of him, expects the better dispatch of her business. Copy.

Covering letter with No. 43. Request to carry out the instructions therein contained.

Has sent with the bearer the certificate to the Privy Council, done verbatim like last year's. Wyllyam Mauryce should not return it without the Lord Lieutenant's knowledge, showing him that a mise was cessed of £300 by consent of the justices, which would have put their country in a state to answer this proposition, and that William Williams has so persuaded the country, that they will pay nothing but by coercion. To the collectors they deliver distresses and say they have no money. This is general throughout the shire and his lordship should be acquainted therewith, so that he may see the cause of the obstinacy punished and either write to the country or do as he thinks best to 'worke the multitude to conformity'. John Wynn had rather 'fle hogs' than deal with the multitude which begins to respite. Let Wyllyam Mauryce advise himself wisely. There is no resistance in John Wynn's limit, but distresses and no payment. The reasons for the cess are laid down in John Wynn and Wyllyam Mauryce's letter to the Lord President a year ago. Sends also John Wynn and Wyllyam Mauryce's answer to his lordship's letter, and their accounts signed and sealed by John Wynn as required in the letter. Let Wyllyam Mauryce amend the receipt of the mise as required. Encloses also his cousin Robert's letter, David Lloyd Draper's indenture, and William Lloyd's accounts, so that Wyllyam Mauryce has everything of John Wynn's to answer his lordship at all points, for finding a sum unlevied he will impute it to their fault. Has therefore sent everything relevant, hoping Wyllyam Mauryce has the same. Request to keep them safe. Cannot find the old commission. Has drawn up in both their names certain articles against William Williams for Wyllyam Mauryce to present his lordship. Let Wyllyam Mauryce make any additions he can. Has no money to spare at present for the loan which Wyllyam Mauryce requests. Money has never come in so slowly as this year because of bad markets; also John Wynn has lately sent all he had for some business in London. Postscript: Nov. 3. Unless his lordship takes a severe course with William Williams, let Wyllyam Mauryce ask him to discharge John Wynn & Wyllyam Mauryce from the lieutenancy. John Wynn will ask to be freed unless they may have things in due order; he fears the 'after clap' in such a great cause. Upon Wyllyam Mauryce's directions, has promised the bearer ample favours to conceal nothing of what Williams [sic] Williams told him. Wyllyam Mauryce must put him on oath before his lordship and if he is honest 'you shall have William Williams forthe cominge. Styk to him now and therys no way to faell'. John Wynn's cousin Robert Wyn, his lordship's man, will assist Wyllyam Mauryce as he can. 'Remember this nothinge sow nothinge Reap'.

H[enry Herbert, Earl of] Pembroke, Hereford, to his friends John Gwynn, Gwedir, and William Maurice, esq's, deputy lieutenants of Caernarfonshire, and the justices of the peace of the same. Was informed in June that sums of money assessed and levied in Caernarfonshire for the provision of equipment of war, were not used therefor but either kept by the deputy lieutenants or put to their private use. Requested to account for the money and its use the deputy lieutenants have sent him signed and sealed accounts. So that it may appear to the country whether they have been wronged by untrue complaints or the country by untrue accounts, at the next general meeting let the accounts, a copy whereof is enclosed, be published. If they are found just let all men know that Henry Herbert dislikes such 'leude' dealing as has been used against them and will see that the deputy lieutenants' 'credits shalbe repaired by their discreditts, who have causelesslie complained'. But if the accounts are injust the deputy lieutenants may feel what it is to abuse the Queen's trust placed in them. One thing not yet considered may cause the country justly to complain, but it is not the deputies' fault, namely that those appointed to levy the money in every commote have levied more than was prescribed or paid less to the deputy lieutenants than they have collected. The collectors must be called to public account, to show what they gathered and to whom they delivered it. If abuse in them is found let their punishment be seen openly; if not, those must be condemned who slanderously complained and hindered public services by seeking private and petty revenge. Is informed that many gentlemen assessed to find horses or provide equipment of War have not gone to musters to show the same particularly William Williams of Cochwillan, esq., who not only himself disobeys but also encourages others to do so. The complaint was delivered to William Williams and answered by him. He regrets his lack of duty, saying it was from ignorance not wilfulness, and has promised to obey the deputy lieutenants in the services which they can command, to show the arms and equipment appointed from him, to pay the money assessed upon him for the Queen's service and to persuade his tenants to do likewise. If he does this publicly he shall not be punished for his former contempt. There are many quarrels among the gentlemen of the county, which Henry Herbert regrets. 'For how can your myndes be united in publique defence, when they are devyded throughe pryvatt quarrells. And what hope of succour in the feild may any man have from him who is his professed Enemie at home'. The Queen's service for defence in time of danger cannot proceed if it is disobeyed because it is entrusted to another. 'All men can not be Deputie Lieutenants, some must governe, some must obey'. Such 'crosse doings' should not happen and may not be suffered. As a friend and the Queen's trusted servant, advises them to abandon such lack of clarity and to join in Christian love and neighbourly friendship for the furtherance of the Queen's service, Henry Herbert's comfort and their own credit.

The Privy Council (named), at Hampton Court, to [Hugh Bellot], bishop of Bangor, and their friends, [William Williams], the high sheriff and custos rotulorum of Caernarfonshire, Thomas Mosten, William Morryce and John Wynn. In many counties appointees as Justices of the Peace have not taken oaths such as are required by law before taking office. The Queen desires a speedy remedy. Because it is uncertain who has not taken the oath, let the recipients before 20 Nov. next or within fifteen days after the receipt of these letters arrange a sessions of the peace at the usual places and summon thereto all the justices living in the county. Let the custos rotulorum, the sheriff, and other justices appointed by a writ of dedimus potestatem require all the justices openly to take the accustomed oath for peace and the oath of supremacy, as prescribed by the statutes; they should then make due return of the writ under their lands, informing Chancery how many justices took their oaths in the sessions, so that the Chancellor may be informed without delay. If any of the justices at the sessions refuses or forbears to take the oaths, let the recipients inform the Chancellor and instruct the justice to leave office until he conforms and is newly commissioned. If any Justice does not respond to the summons to the sessions, let him be instructed to leave office until he takes the oaths, either in Chancery, or, upon giving a satisfactory explanation of his absence, in open sessions, from persons appointed by a writ of dedimus potestatem, and inform Chancery. Those failing to do this within twenty days after the sessions are to be removed from the commission of the peace. Because many are commonly in commission that are not resident in the county where they are named commissioners, let them be instructed to leave office until they are known to have taken oath in their county of residence or before the Chancellor. Some justices do not attend church or chapel or some other place where common prayer is used, and their wives living with their husbands and their sons, who live in the same house or the same county, are known to refuse to do so, contrary to the law and the vocation of those who ought to seek such offenders and reform them. Let all justices in the county be informed that any who do not attend church regularly, or whose wives living with them, or sons, over sixteen living in their father's house or in the same county, do not do so, as required by law, with the fathers knowing of their sons' recusance, should leave office, and be left out of the commission of peace during their recusance or that of their wives and sons. Let immediate notice be given thereof to every such justice in the county. Postscript: Let all named in the writ of dedimus potestatem first take the oath themselves openly at the sessions, one ministering to the other. Parliament is expected by the act from taking the oath of supremacy.