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Having occasion to ride with his eldest son who returns to Cambridge next week, requests William Maurice to send the residue of the customs money which is 20s.9. The total was £6.3.9 of which William Gruffith received £3.3.0, and allowed 40s. which he borrowed from William Maurice. Money is scant with William Gruffith, and 20s. now would please him more than 40s. another time, otherwise would not have troubled William Maurice.

Congratulates Owen on the apparent hopes he has of comfort from Lady Owen who he understands is in a brave and thriving condition. Reminds Owen of a former kindness in trying to arrange for the writer to become his neighbour in Oswestry. But at that time Mr Evans was not provided for, although he had a promise of another thing more suited to his genius and inclination, which he hears is now adoing if not already done. Has also been informed that the Bishop and the Town have come to an accommodation about that school's concern and that Mr Evans is to quit that employment very suddenly. If all this be true and the Bishop and the Town think fit, the writer can now comply with Owen's former kind motion to serve his friends in that troublesome and thankless employ to the best of his capacity.

Has received Owen's letter by his cousin William Madryn, and finding it impossible to receive the moneys with that secrecy enjoined upon him, forbore to call for them out of the hands they were lodged in. But upon inquiry into David Glynne's receipt, the writer discovered that he had - being very necessitous - spent no less than £10 of the said £50. The writer rattled him and told him that he had rendered himself incapable of further trust and the public service could not long suffer by his unfaithfulness, for he would in the end smart for it. The other five pounds were promised, but the writer doubts his performance. To avoid further extravagancies, the writer has ordered Mr Robert Evans to receive the £40 and to bring them to Owen. He also sends 50/- being Owen's rent for the old Shire Hall. He also knows that Owen will be pleased to pay Robert Evans £53.15.0 in silver, otherwise 50 guineas, to the writer's use; he will say no more about it, being sufficiently possessed with Owen's just and honourable dealings.

The writer has with much difficulty stayed Owen's trusty old servant, Morrice Griffith, thus long in town, being impatient to make so long a stop where there is usually so much good fellowship. Hopes Owen will excuse his servant. The writer asks pardon for having been so bold as to add Owen's name to a letter written by Mr Bulkeley and the writer in answer to Mr Secretary Bennett's letter a copy whereof is kept for Owen's perusal in town, having no time to transcribe the same at present. The substance thereof is that they returned a written letter of John Williams to his Honour that he may be pleased personally to compare the said letter with the late intercepted (letter) which the writer and Bulkeley still believe to be his, all circumstances therein making it out very apparent. They examined Morrice Griffith, Jeffry Parry, and Marke Lloyd, interrogating them severally whether they knew the handwriting which was sent by Mr Secretary. All of them upon oath declared that they did not believe that written paper to be the hand of John Williams, and indeed none that knows his handwriting very well can imagine it to be so, because his guilt did direct him to alter his usual and common character lest it should be too near to the intercepted letter. Cousin Bulkely and the writer did parole the prisoners until the Quarter Sessions which will be the 12th of next month at Caernarvon where he hopes Owen will be to resolve further thereon and to settle other public affairs. They further humbly submitted the consideration of Edwards and Williams to his Honour's wisdom, they themselves being verily persuaded that Edwards full well knows the author, adding thereunto their innocence as touching any of the least spleen and malice in us concerning them as they cunningly give out, but that only their zeal, duty and loyalty encouraged them to hasten to his Honour what were discovered to be practised among such dangerous nonconformists. Acknowledges Owen's letter and is sorry that Owen lays that command aside. And since the writer finds others intent upon that employment, he shall readily comply with them, they being far better able to undergo the public care and expense thereof than the writer. Indeed it is more that time for the writer to learn that prudent lesson not to struggle for that which brings no other advantages with it but expenses and charges. Is informed that a little boat of less than a ton came lately to porth Nygull in Llyne, which is laid up and preserved. The writer would like to have it as it may be fully valued: it may be of some service to him. But does not press the request if Owen's own proper occasions may make use of it. What Owen may be pleased to do therein, his order to Cousin William Spicer will be observed. Respects to Lady Owen and his pretty cousin Nelly. The moneys are to the full paid to Owen's servant Morrice Griffith.

Is sorry that the weather together with the abundance of rain should be so excessive as to deprive him of kissing Owen's hands at Pwllheli. When the waters are laid and the weather more calm he will wait upon Owen at the place and time appointed. They may reasonably expect a summons from the deputy-lieutenants of the other end of the county to meet to consider several matters relating to the King's service. If any such come to Owen, asks for his commands by the bearer or some other. Sends by the bearer a merlin, as he supposes it to be, which if it be otherwise Owen will have to excuse an ignorant falconer. It came from Ireland with a single bell, and was taken to Aberdaron and kept there a fortnight with a worse falconer than the writer, where his train was broken and bruised. He hopes it will prove well. Services to Lady Owen and to his cousin William Owen who, as he is informed by the bearer, is with Owen.

Thanks Owen for his kind and friendly letter of condolence. Prays that God will enable him to undergo with Christian patience what is laid upon him ... and hopes that Owen will never have occasion personally to meet with the least affliction.

Last night in bed he received the Lord Lieutenant's letter. This morning he sent the Lord Duke's letter to his cousin Wynne, and would have communicated the same to his cousin Williams Meillionydd had he been at home. Owen may put the writer's name to any warrant that may be judged necessary. He is now ready to enter into his litter to pay respects to his cousin Glynne, having not been on horseback these five years past. Supposes he may meet Owen at Glynllifon on the following day.

Noble Sir. Lord Bulkeley and his brother, Mr Thomas Bulkeley, had left Caernarvon before Owen's letter reached that place, the first for Anglesey and 'my cousin of Dinas' for Gwydir. Owen's letter was dispatched forthwith to Sir Richard Wynne to be communicated to the deputy lieutenants of those parts, and the writer did further give assurance of his readiness to attend Owen to any place 'they' should upon consultation resolve upon to expedite His Majesty's service. The writer has ever since daily expected a summons from Owen or them, which without doubt will be very sudden. Howsoever the writer, God willing, will attend Owen at Pwllheli by nine on Monday morning, and bring along with him Captain Griffith. If in the meantime anything of moment comes to the writer's knowledge he will hasten to let Owen know of it. He will cheerfully give obedience to what further commands Owen shall be pleased to lay upon him. All here present their respects to Lady Owen and Sir John. 'Your obliged cousin to love and serve you.'.

The enclosed letter from Sir Henry Bennett shows how necessary it is that they meet speedily to return their answers. Asks him to appoint a meeting out of hand and to acquaint Cousin Bulkeley and Sir Richard Wynne thereof. Owen will find by what Mr Secretary ordered John Williams to write that 'he did counterfeite his hand as I can easily make itt out'. Prays Owen to keep all the papers safe and to bring them to the next meeting. Respects to Lady Owen and his cousin Nell Owen. PS He received the letters at 2 pm the 19th inst.

Encloses a letter from his cousin, Thomas Bulkeley, dated at Baron Hill and subscribed by Lord Bulkely, and another from the Lord Lieutenant. Also sends a letter from Mr Secretary Bennett addressed to Thomas Bulkeley, Owen and the writer, and also a copy of that security which Williams and Edwards entered into in London. After perusing all these with Lord Carbery's letter, asks that they be brought to their next meeting in Caernarvon on Shrove Tuesday next. His respects to Lady Owen and his pretty cousin Nelly.

Is glad to know of Owen's safe return from Salop. Sends with the bearer the enclosed printed news. Understands that since all the other commotes are raising their subsidies - that is the two latter payments - Owen has ordered the re-collecting of what falls on Eifionydd, which is to be paid at Caernarvon on the 12th at the house of Robert Meredith into the hands of John Owen, the drover, or to his order there. In the raising of the two latter subsidies the writer recommends to Owen's consideration one Robert Evans who lately has lost his wife, which has left six children motherless. Respects from himself and his wife to Lady Owen, and their joint loves to his pretty cousin Nelly.

His cousin Bulkeley informs him that the meeting is arranged at Caernarvon on Monday next, the nineteenth instant. Hopes Owen will be there as there are several matters touching the public service fit to be considered. In confidence that Owen and other persons of quality will be there, the writer will attend.

Thanks him for the return of the papers he lately sent him (No. 732). Notes that Owen intends to be at Caernarvon on Monday next to meet Col. Robinson. Hopes that his health will not be impaired by the journey, so that on Shrove Tuesday, the 23rd instant, Lord Bulkeley, Sir Richard Wynne and others may have his company at Caernarvon, since there are many things to consider including the reassessment of the two latter subsidies, all of which will be much furthered by his presence. If the weather proves as bad next week as it has been this week, however, 'I hope to find you there that thereby you might avoyd a double journ(ey)'. Respects to Lady Owen and his pretty cousin Nelly.

Mr Williams's business drawing him to Llanfrothen, the writer's wife has asked him to step to Glyn to inquire after Mrs Wynne following her long absence. Though there be no reason to doubt of a lasting good correspondence between the King and his present Parliament, the writer wishing the ancient mutual kindness between their two families to continue, requests Wynne that his interest in Criccieth and Eifionydd may go along with his when there maybe occasion. Thus Llyn and Eifionydd may follow their wonted course of joining their interests unanimously.

Delivers to her what news he has as yet received. The enemy is already come within two miles of Caernarvon. They are at Major Griffith's house for a certain and thereabouts. As for further news all those who live from Llandwrog to Caernarvon have been plundered by Lord Byron's men. Conwy is not as yet 'medled withall', nor as the writer hears is there intention to do it, so that they have Lord Byron and his men in safe hold. The writer is instantly for Bettws to meet Mr Glynne of Llifon. What further news he receives he will send present notice thereof to her Ladyship. Love to his cousins.

William Dutson and Lawraunce Prowsse, Hampton, to their friends James Beattes and William Blanche, captain and master of a prize near Pwllheli. They have heard from Richard Darvall of James Beattes and William Blanche's arrival in North Wales and of the great care they have taken to keep everything safe, which William Dutson and Lawraunce Prowsse will repay to the utmost of their powers. Desire that the ship, 'I meanne the prisse', be brought to Hampton, if there is no cause to the contrary. Instructions to speak to two of the best Frenchmen on board and promise each of them 200 French crowns if they will tell truly to whom the goods belong and where the owners live. If the goods prove to be a good prize, the French are to have the 200 crowns apiece, if carefully handled, it will no doubt be a good prize. Let the rest of the French be put ashore 'in sille garnssey or else where you may finde fitt occassion'. Have written to Mr Thomas Gwine to 'serve your tornne' for such victuals as he can provide James Beattes and William Blanche's needs, have acquainted Richard Darvall with their minds concerning Mr Gwine and read the letter to Mr Gwine. Postscript: Wish to be recommended to the ship's company and to tell them that if they come safely to Hampton they shall not want for anything within William Dutson & Lawraunce Prowsse's powers. Let James Beattes & William Blanche choose which two of the French they find most tractable and use them with courtesy. The world is so bad that they have sent only £3 by Richard to serve his turn.

Since the Merionethshire Sessions draw near the writer humbly implores his Worship's good advice as to what he is to do in his own cause, and to whom he must address himself for counsel. Has been beaten by his adversaries and is threatened by two more. 'What course ought I to take ... to right myselfe. I doe humblie crave your Worship's good advice ... with my praiers to God Allmightie for your Worship's happie and speedy returne.'.

By his Lordship's command sends enclosures to be communicated to the deputy lieutenants of the county, that they employ according to the King's command fit persons for collecting (the subsidy) and to dispose of it for the public good.

Has received letters from the Privy Council for mustering and training in Wales and the Marches; encloses a copy. Desires the recipients to see that service effected at the most expedient time and place for the service and the ease of the county, and to certify William Compton thereof so that he may attend in person, unless hindered by urgent occasions. Does not doubt their care and diligence therein. Postscript: Expects a certificate from them at a convenient time so that he may certify the Council.

W[illiam Compton, Lord] Compton, from the Court at Whitehall, to his friends Sir John Wynn, kt and bart, Sir William Morris, kt, Sir William Glynn, kt, Sir William Thomas, kt, and John Gruffyth, esq., deputy lieutenants for Caernarfonshire. The late Lord Gerrard, late Lord President of the Council of Wales and the Marches and Lord Lieutenant of the same, appointed Mr William Gerrard the bearer, muster master of Caernarfonshire, and allowed him for the execution of the office, the fees, allowances and sums of money heretofore usually taken by the muster master, upon the allowance of the deputy lieutenants thereof. But although he has now been muster master of the county for a year, he [William Gerrard] has received no fees or allowances therefor, and has therefore desired William Compton's letters in his favour, which just suit William Compton cannot deny. Therefore requests the recipients to pay him the fees and allowances for a year for his place.