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Has furthered William Maurice's business 'here' [in London]. William Maurice will receive a dedimus potestatem from Chancery in the suit of 'Gwyne'; the dedimus from the Star Chamber was not sealed when the bearer left, and W. Jones did not make haste because the retinue is at [ ]. Intends himself very shortly to bring the dedimus and the quominus, neither being returnable next term because there will be no appearance. Put in a bill in William Maurice's matter in Chancery against Edwards, and no one appeared; he cannot have an attachment if no-one deposes. The bailiffs have not returned the habeas corpus. Let William Maurice send word if they have not proceeded against him; if not, W. Jones will send another with [ ]. Hopes to hear from William Maurice next term and refers all other matters to the bearer's report. Postscript: The bearer will deliver W. Jones's bill of charges for William Maurice's suits this term.

The Privy Council (named), at the Court at Nonsuch, to [Henry Herbert], Earl of Pembroke, Lord Lieutenant of Wales, for the justices of the peace and sheriffs within his lieutenancy. An act was passed in the last session of Parliament for the relief of many poor men hurt and maimed in the service of the Queen & the country who are thereby disabled from working for their living. Its execution is committed to the justices of the peace, & to the constables of every hundred and the churchwardens of every parish in each county. The justices are therein required to execute the act at a general quarter sessions to be held in the county two months after the last day of Parliament, until which time Parliament has paid the men a weekly allowance which will cease when the act takes effect. Reminder & request to observe the statute and arrange relief for those who deserve it, in accordance with the will of the Queen & the realm, in christian manner and for the encouragement of the Queen's subjects. Let them confer & study the statute and discharge their duties duly in observing the times arranged for meetings, appointing officers and receiving collections, so that those who bring warrants may receive their allowances without trouble and without slackness on the part of the justices. Let registers be kept of those relieved. Copy.

[Henry Herbert, Earl of] Pembroke, at the manor of Ticknell near Bewdley, to his friends John Gwyn of Gwydir, William Morris and Hughe Gwyn Bodvell, esq's, and the rest of the justices of the peace in Caernarfonshire. Covering letter with Nos 61 and 62. The letters give clear instructions for procedure. Let them send their reports to the Council of the Marches, and Henry Herbert will have them forwarded to the Privy Council. Endorsed: Note signed by John Wynn of Gwydir, that he received the letter at Caernarvon 12 July 1593.

John Wynne of Gwydir, deputy lieutenant of the northern part of Caernarfonshire, and Robert Wynne, Thomas Vaughan, Hugh Hookes and Maurice Kyffyn, esq's, justices of the peace in Caernarfonshire residing in the said limit, to [the Privy Council]. Have received directions from the Earl of Pembroke, the Lord Lieutenant, to make enquiries as specified in No. 65. Having met at Conwy on 8 Feb., jointly certify the council, from the certificate of the bishop of Bangor, enquiry of chosen men, most familiar with the country and best-affected in religion, and from personal knowledge, that they know of no gentlemen's sons of this limit overseas during the last seven years. Copy, upon which William Morris has added the following draft in unrelated paragraphs here rearranged. 1.William Maurice, esq., deputy Lieutenant in the south part of Caernarfonshire, and Hugh Gwynn of Bodvell, Robert Brinkir, Ieuan ap Hughe ap Madog and Robert Madrin, esq's, justices of the peace living in this limit, met the [...] Feb. at Pwllheli, and by the enquiry of chosen men, most familiar with the county and best-affected in religion, and from personal knowledge, certify to the Council that they know of no sons of gentlemen of this limit sent overseas within the last seven years to learn languages or for any other reason except for those fighting in the Queen's service or who are in trade, other than in this catalogue of names. John Thomas Owenn, a scholar of Oxford and an orphan, not suspected of recusancy while in this country, is reported to have gone with a son in law of a Dr Coranus of Oxford who obtained a licence for them both. Where he went and his present whereabouts are unknown. 2.Two sons of a gentleman of the limit called Owenn David Lloyd, by name John and Griffith are both believed to be overseas and are suspected of being Papists. One left about twelve years ago, the other eight years ago. As far as is known, the father is not a recusant, but they thought it right to search his house [as specified in No. 65] which was done on [...] Feb., but nothing was found. Do not intend to bind Owen David Lloyd to appear before the Council, unless the Council so wishes. They send also a catalogue of names of those whom they have learned are absent from this part of the shire and not employed in the Queen's service or in trade, even though they have been away for more than seven years. Hope the council will realise their good intentions, even though they exceed their directions. 3.It is uncertain whether Robert Pughe and John Owen ap David ap Cadwallader, who were fugitive recusants more than twelve ago, and whose families are in this limit, are overseas or not. They thought it right to search their houses [as specified in No. 65], which they did on Feb. 22, but found nothing.

Covering letter with letters of the Privy Council containing directions for stopping excessive prices for grain in all counties and an order book made by the Queen's authority for the same purpose. Request for the diligent execution thereof in Caernarfonshire.

Is in need of money and asks for that due to him from William Morris, otherwise would be forced to borrow a large sum. Must send £200 to London within a fortnight otherwise would not trouble William Morris. Request to consider John Langley and to send the money, thereby making John Langley greatly obliged. Had hoped that William Morris would be here by last term. If William Morris does not send the money, will be forced either to go in person or to send his man to William Morris next week. Hopes to be saved this, because of the foulness of the way & the length of the journey. Postscript: John Langley's brother Rowland 'thinketh gret unkydnes' of William Morris for not sending the money for the cloth sent to him by Rowland, which should have been paid for at Michaelmas. Request for payment; Rowland paid for it out of his own purse, thinking to have in William Morris a good customer.

Has received since his departure two letters from William Moris, both to the same effect and courteous far above his deserts. How can he, a poor gentleman, deserve that a man of William Moris's standing should make him head of so ancient a house and honour him with such a gracious living and a gentlewoman so fair and good. Can only be grateful and await the opportunity to show his thanks. Could he but match William Moris without harm to his estate, her person and William Moris's friendship would blindfold him to any consideration of wor[l]dly wealth. Since that is not the case, must take careful consideration both for his own sake and her good and that of William Moris. At the first conference, no offer made by his friends, however large, was accepted. It was broken off with the condition that if a second meeting were held in the country at midsummer, at the wish of William Moris and Thomas Owen's cousin, the previous offers should not be mentioned, but matters should be freshly debated through the mediation of friends. Feels himself wronged in William Moris's last letter, in which William Moris bids him be constant and refers to a former promise. Thomas Owen's liking for the lady is unchanged, and William Moris refused the previous offers. If the promise referred to is the one made by Thomas Owen before Mr Henry Lloyd, Mr David Roberts and others to be there at midsummer to settle the matter, Thomas Owen intends to be present, if William Moris is of the same mind. Will proceed no further in the matter, but refer it to the meeting; meanwhile leaves the disposition thereof to William Moris. The reason for Thomas Owen's delay in answering his cousin's letter and those of William Moris was that he intended to send Henry Hughes, the bearer of William Moris's letters, to confer with William Moris & in other business in Wales. Hughes said in a letter that he would return in less than a month and offers his services. Is still awaiting him and fears he has offended William Moris; is now obliged to send by other means, as he might have done originally. Hopes that William Moris will take no offence. Wrote to his cousin Elin; perhaps William Moris will be displeased. But it is Thomas Owen's way to look on the dark side; if a solution is found he cannot then be accused of ill dealing. Will not spare himself in the dear matter of his marriage. Hopes there is nothing in the letter at which William Moris may take exception.

Encloses Nos 77-9. There is need for haste and the county is large; time would slip away in the arranging of a meeting. Has therefore decided upon a plan of action and informs William Maurice thereof so that he may act likewise, unless he finds some inconvenience in it, in which case he may follow the best course, and John Wynn will follow him, for he is unwilling to be directed in the performance of the Queen's service. The bearer can tell William Maurice anything omitted in this letter. Has appointed Monday June 30, for the holding of musters at Conwy for his limit, before himself and the justices of the peace. Four of every parish are to appear, and fifteen out of these to be chosen for the five commotes. Intends to arm them with county equipment as follows - seven armed pikes, three muskets and five calivers. Time does not permit holding a cess or a mise for the equipment - this may best be done at the assizes when they are all together and at leisure. Has sent to Chester for cloth for the liveries. William Maurice & John Wynn must provide £20 each to take the men to Chester and provide them with necessities; for sums in excess of that, credit must be used. Let William Maurice inform John Wynn by June 30 what day his men will be at Conwy, so that John Wynn's soldiers may travel with them. Will appoint one of his men, discreet and trustworthy, to lead his men; let William Maurice do likewise, for though the justices of the peace are jointly responsible, any discredit would fall on John Wynn and William Maurice alone. Because they live near Chester, their men must be there first. Adds William Maurice's name to his [John Wynn's] warrant; let William Maurice place John Wynn's on his. William Maurice must be responsible for his men, and John Wynn will do the same for his. Let William Maurice send a written promise to this effect. Postscript: They have many enemies. Let William Maurice see his underofficers do not bribe the county or William Maurice and John Wynn will be blamed. John Wynn's warrants are directed to the constables, in some places jointly with others of special trust.

Regrets that William Moris was unable to be at the Assizes as he had intended. Is in urgent need of money, and William Moris promised by 'bartellmewtyd' to pay the rest of his debt and interest because of John Langley's forbearance. William Moris must pay the reminder, namely £8.0.12, before Bartholemew Fair, since John Langley is bound to pay a large sum and counted on William Moris's money. Earnest request to send it, or John Langley will be greatly inconvenienced and forced to send for it. Hopes he will be saved the long journey. William Moris writes that the total is less than John Langley wrote in his previous letter, as John Langley's note would show. After John Langley delivered the note, William Moris's man Hugh ap Ric[hard] had of him one and three quarter ells of soft taffeta and soft lace for the cape and three yards of tawny Billiment', which came to 8s.10. Added to the former bill it makes £8.0.12; with every penny William Moris has paid allowed for. Request also for 20s. due to the tailor, who is very urgent for it, and will not pay money owed to John Langley before he receives payment. Request for the money; were he not in need of it, would not trouble William Moris. See also No. 416.

[Henry Herbert, Earl of] Pembroke, Wilton, to his friends John Wynne of Gwydir and William Moris, esq's, deputy lieutenants for Caernarfonshire. Covering letter with letters of the Privy Council referred to in No. 86, received by Henry Herbert on 29 Aug. Although they will not be able to fulfil the instructions within the time specified, let them use all their endeavours to accomplish them fully as soon as possible. What they do must be certified by their word; let them therefore show themselves worthy of the trust reposed in them, being particularly chosen above others. They should make, as they used to, two copies of their certificate, one for the Privy Council & the other for Henry Herbert. Request for diligent execution of their instructions. Subscribed: Note of receipt on 9 Sept. 1595 and examination, signed by John Wynn.

Last June 1,006 men of the Welsh counties were ordered to be armed and put in readiness to be sent to Ireland upon demand. [Each county was to provide the following numbers:-] Montgomeryshire, Caernarfonshire, Cardiganshire, Radnorshire, Anglesey and Merionethshire, 46, and Glamorgan, Pembrokeshire, Breconshire and Monmouthshire, 35. Let the same numbers be mustered anew and their defects supplied with new or abler men, to be ready to leave upon one day's warning for Chester where there will be suitable persons to take charge of them and transport them to Ireland. They should be given coats of good material, which are lined against the winter. Money will be delivered to persons appointed by Henry Herbert at Chester for the coats and conduct. Request for diligent performance of the instructions, as there may shortly be need of the men.

The Privy Council (named), at the Court at Richmond, to [Henry Herbert] Earl of Pembroke, Lord Lieutenant of Wales and of the counties of Somerset and Wiltshire. Continuing the beacon watches during the winter will be troublesome to the inhabitants of the counties under Henry Herbert's jurisdiction. Since there is no reason why they should not cease for some time, let Henry Herbert order them stopped until 1 March. Clergymen who are able to equip horse and footmen according to their livings, as they did in 1588, may have armour, equipment and weapons but no able men to use them. Let such men be chosen to be equipped therewith, and to be mustered and trained with the rest. Postscript: Let those responsible for horse keep the horses in stables ready for service. Let the billmen change to pikes and the bowmen to muskets and calivers. Copy. Endorsed: No. 93a. 93A. 1595, Nov. 11. [Henry Herbert, Earl of] Pembroke, Baynards Castle, to [John Wynn and William Maurice, deputy lieutenants of Caernarfonshire]. Covering letter with No. 93. Request for execution.

Thomas Wilkes, London, to his friends William Morrice and John Gwinn of Gwydir, esq's, and the rest of the justices of the peace of Caernarfonshire. The bearer, Richard Peake, served in the wars as a sergeant in Capt. Goodwyn's company and about a year ago sought relief under the statute for [the relief of] injured soldiers from the recipients. They, having allowed another soldier, who served only as 'a gentleman of a Companie', £15 a year, allowed the bearer, an officer, only £4 a year, which he can only obtain with 'great trauayll and longe attendaince'. Request for 'a more charitable consideracionn' of him. Postscript: Urges the [allowance] of the bearer, recommended as a worthy man, to be increased, and to be paid at a fixed time and place, so that he is not compelled to 'wander up and downe' for it.

Encloses a copy of a letter from Dr William Meiricke to John Wynn with names of the clergy of the county, and their charge. Conferring with the Justices of the Peace, has found unwillingness to press men without warrant, though it is for the Queen's service. Some have volunteered, & John Wynn has sent their names to Dr Meiricke; this is all they dare do without further warrant. Expecting such a warrant which will doubtless come, retains eight men 'to serve that torne' so that neither the county nor himself be troubled with further assemblies. Has armour at Chester only for his own purposes. Had not thought that William Maurice had 'any extraordynarye care' for his brother in law whom John Wynn would not have sent if William Maurice had written because he is 'chardged with children'. The men shall assemble at Conwy and travel thence to Chester on 1 April, so that John Wynn and William Maurice's men may go together, though John Wynn's men could be ready sooner. Let William Maurice's men arrive on Wednesday night.

Has conferred with the justices of the peace and his co-lieutenant; they are all reluctant to press men without the Queen's express command and authority. For without such a warrant they might stand in danger with regard to the law. Made known William Meirick's needs in the county and four men volunteered to serve with William Meirick's horses and equipment; they have been sent to William Meirick. Unsigned copy sent to William Maurice.

Covering letter with letters of the Queen requiring a certificate to be made of all the forces in the county. Request for the execution of this service.

Covering letter with No. 127a. Request to execute carefully the instructions therein contained. Copy, attested by John Wynn.

The Privy Council (named), at the Court at Whitehall, to [Henry Herbert,] Earl of Pembroke, Lord President of the Council in the Marches. The Queen is informed that a Spanish fleet has been seen off the coast of England; it is uncertain whether they are heading towards this country or Ireland. She has therefore given authority and commission to the Earl of Essex who has arrived at Plymouth with the navy that accompanied him on his recent voyage, to follow the Spanish fleet, fight it by sea or land and repulse it. The Earl should be assisted with a further number of men the better to withstand the enemy's attempts and to frustrate their purposes, and has authority to demand of Henry Herbert further aid and supplies of men from the Welsh counties such as he thinks necessary. Request Henry Herbert as Lord Lieutenant of Wales to have such numbers of able and choice men in the Welsh counties as by former directions were appointed to serve in Ireland, made ready to be sent without delay upon direction from the Earl of Essex under the conduct of some suitable person to the nearest place of embarkation; let Henry Herbert see them furnished with armour, weapons and other equipment and provided with food. Upon being certified by Henry Herbert of the extraordinary charge for levying, conducting and victualling the forces, the Council will see made the customary allowances for such services. Considering therefore the difficult time and the necessity that these services be expedited by all means, request Henry Herbert to do his utmost to see the Earl furnished according to his directions with the best forces, and to certify the Council of their numbers, equipment, port of embarkation and leaders.

[Henry Herbert, Earl of] Pembroke, Ludlow, to his friends the deputy lieutenants, [Hugh Gwynn], the high sheriff and justices of the peace, in Caernarfonshire. Covering letter with No. 133; such important services must not be neglected. Let them (as becomes their offices) consider and accomplish with expedition the instructions therein contained. Needs not stress the inconvenience of any 'slakenes'. Requests certificates of their proceedings as specified in the letter.

According to William Maurice's letters has done his best in all William Maurice's suits. Encloses the charges and how they stand. 1. Touching Sir Henry Bagnall's action against William Maurice, Mr Brynkyr and Mr Lewys, they were outlawed before Thomas Martyn heard, but procured the attorney to take a [ ] and have time to answer until next term. Let William Maurice send instructions. 2. As for the suit of Mr Leonard Baker and Mr Thomas Adrewe against William Maurice and Mr Brynkyr, returnable this term, was forced to plead a delay until next term. Then William Maurice may have the actions confessed to save charges and a stay of process until the Easter term, and William Maurice and Mr Brynkyr can take no harm until next Michaelmas term. 3. In Edwards's recovery against William Maurice the outlawry in the Common Pleas is discharged and satisfaction acknowledged. Mr William Thomas must plead the pardon and have satisfaction acknowledged for him next term if he wishes. 4. Thomas Bankes the hosier had sued William Maurice to an outlawry for £40; that is also reversed and deferred until next term. 5. Leonard Baker and Thomas Andrewe had sued William Maurice and Mr Brynkyr to an outlawry last Easter term. That was reversed for them both and next term they may declare if they will for bail is put in Court for them both. 6. Eva verch Meredith by Mr Blodwell had got a judgment entered against William Maurice for £300 but by Thomas Martyn's labour thinks she and Mr Blodwell will lose their charge and begin again if they 'list', for they will lose the suit in the Common Pleas and the King's Bench. 7. The outlawry after judgment against them at Sir Richard Bulkeley's suit was not discharged in Mr Antrobus's book but upon a search being made of the accounts, Thomas Martyn had a note delaying the process of outlawry and next term William Maurice may have satisfaction entered and the pardon pleaded and discharged for about four nobles. Refers all other matters to the bearer's report.