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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.

William Moris has Henry Johnes in suit in London for his money. Confesses that he does 'a gredell of rong' for his money, but is himself wronged in the same way otherwise William Moris would not have been without it all this while. Would willingly content William Moris with any lands he has until he can provide the money, and if William Moris will delay his suit for next term, Henry Johnes will come himself in the first week of Lent to settle with him; for Henry Johnes knows William Moris will not be the better to put Henry Johnes in [...] and is sure that it does William Moris no good to see Henry Johnes spend his money, though the ? fault be his. This request is only for one term so that Henry Johnes may do his best to settle with him. Then William Moris shall write to Henry Johnes about the suit between Henry Johnes and his sister Anne Mortimer for if William Moris cannot settle between them, the worst is to go to law; therefore let William Moris stay his suit for this term and they can settle matters and then Henry Johnes will be with him. Has written to Sir Richart Prise to pay William Moris the money which is unpaid. Ends with his duty to William Moris and Henry Johnes's mother and begs William Moris to desire her to conceive of him as one that will be ready to perform anything she commands for he knows she will bid him do only what is best for him. Postscript: Henry Johnes's wife remembers her duty to William Moris and Henry Johnes's mother.

Presuming on William Maurice's kind disposition, has detained a certain sum in his hands, for which he finds William Maurice expects present payment, or he will put Henry Johnes to further charge than Henry Johnes thought William Maurice would put one who had been so little trouble to him. If William Maurice continues his intended course, as Henry Johnes hopes he will not, considering the many great sums he has received from Henry Johnes, William Maurice will more than hinder Henry Johnes than at first that little could please him. Now is a dear time to provide money and Henry Johnes has parted with great sums and craves William Maurice's forebearance. William Maurice shall find him as unwilling to be asked a penny by any man as now he is unable to satisfy William Maurice unless he much hinders himself. If he is driven to that extremity, must attribute it to his fortune to be no more esteemed by those who should by nature better care and further his good. But does not doubt that William Maurice will have a feeling consideration of his occasions and give him some further time without charge to provide the money; he shall find Henry Johnes thankful for it.

Craves her blessing and wishes her good health. She has written to him about the tithe lambs of Llanbeblig and other small tithes due to him there from next Easter and in May, which he is willing for her to dispose of as she wishes, and would have been willing for her to do so without sending to him for it. When he comes to the country, will confer with his 'father in lawe' about his former motion for the church and will 'yeld my self to pleasure him, as he shall thincke fytte for a further tyme in the thinge'.

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.

Has received William Moris's letter. Will do what he can to get the money which William Moris mentions for him by Mayday, and would have got it before if it were to be had; hopes William Moris will believe him. As for Henry Johnes's brother Herbert, is glad to hear of his 'well doeinge' but denies that he is behind in paying him £20 as his mother says, for Herbert is to have no more than £20 a year from Henry Johnes which Henry Johnes's father left him [Herbert] in his will and which Henry Johnes pays annually, along with what William Moris brings him in kindness to give him over and above this.

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.

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.

Has received and perused William Moris's letter from which he guesses that William Moris is loath to deal with him about Llanbeblig church. Others offered Henry Johnes £300 but he offered for William Moris to name any reasonable price, for he was willing for William Moris to have it before any other man (as was his duty). As for his mother's gelding, will send another shortly, or the price that William Moris and she think fit for such a gelding as it was. Requests William Moris to send Henry Johnes's acquittance for money paid to William Moris last May with Henry Johnes's brother Thomas Johnes when he returns home. Desires William Moris's 'absolute answere' of his intention concerning the church; Henry Johnes has told his brother Thomas his thoughts thereon. Postscript: Let William Moris think of this; Henry Johnes offers it not as a bargain but out of his love for William Moris and so hopes William Moris will think of him. Endorsed: Accounts in the hand of Sir William Moris.

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 sent his father in law [William Maurice] a letter about Llanbeblig church, which he will wish to discuss with him and to let him understand that Henry Johnes is very willing for him to have it before any other, if he gives Henry Johnes £160 for it. Although others have offered so much more, William Maurice shall have it if he wishes, and as for payment, shall pay one half now and the other next May. Desires the recipient to keep this price to himself and not to let William Maurice know of it till 'the latter end', William Maurice offers no price at all in a way.

Let William Mores not be offended that Henry Johnes has not sent him his money by the bearer as expected; this is because his Cardiganshire tenants are not to pay him until 20 days after St Luke's day [18 Oct.], as the bearer, to whom Henry Johnes has shown the leases, will say. After that will pay immediately without fail; will also send payment to his grandmother, as she demands and whatever else is required to discharge himself with regards to every other point of William Mores's last letter. Endorsed: Note in the hand of Sir William Maurice.

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.

Has received William Moris's letter in which he seems to be angry about his money. Confesses that he wrongs William Moris against his wish, but wishes him to understand that money is scarce 'in this contry', and that he does not 'bruk' wilfully with William Moris but will pay as soon as possible. As for the rest of William Moris's 'loument' which is unpaid since last Michaelmas and all other payments due from Henry Johnes, William Moris will find that Henry Johnes will content every man as nearly as he may. Concerning Llanbadarn, William Moris will find Henry Johnes as good as his word in anything concerning William Moris, and honest, however William Moris conceives to the contrary. Will meet William Moris at Llanbadarn a fortnight next Friday 20 Jan., at night. Postscript: His wife remembers her duty to William Moris and Henry Johnes's mother.

Has received William Moris's letter chiding him for many faults; will see William Moris and Henry Johnes's mother at home a fortnight on Saturday. Request to excuse him until then when he will discharge himself.

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.

Hearing that his mother is 'somwhat diseased' thought it his duty to send his servant the bearer to see them, hoping and praying that she will make a full recovery. Has heard by report, though not with any certainty, that William Maurice expects Henry Johnes to meet him at Llanbadarn next Monday or Tuesday. Since his wife has been brought to bed of a girl and is still very ill, cannot do this, but begs William Maurice's patience to postpone it for a fortnight, by when Henry Johnes hopes she will be stronger. Will send William Maurice's money by Monday next by his man John ap Ieuan. Endorsed: Accounts in the hand of Sir William Maurice.

Most Honoured Sir. For many a year Owen had nothing more in his wishes than some good occasion of seeing those parts whereby he might gain the advantage of renewing that happy converse and friendship they had so long since contracted. He has come thus far, but is not allowed the great enjoyment he so long courted and so often promised himself. His restraint, he is certain, is not unknown to his correspondent, and that it is upon no score of guilt, but a general thing wherein many innocents besides are concerned, else Owen would not have ventured on this address lest his correspondent might have apprehended danger in the receipt. They are all obliged to the Governor's civilities, who allows them what liberty they can reasonably desire. Owen presumes upon a very great boldness in reminding his correspondent of a former promise, often and very seriously made, that Owen should command a buck whenever he came to Cheshire. The manner of his coming cannot, he hopes, weaken the intended obligation. Owen would not have pressed him to the performance but that they are there forced to solace one another, thereby to lessen the thoughts of their confinements. Through Owen he will by this favour oblige many gentlemen who sharing of his bounty will join in frequent remembrance of him. Owen has so great a zeal for the preservation of ancient friendship that he will be afflicted until he has some happy overtures of gaining signal testimonies.

Desires that £25 be paid immediately to Mr Thomas Jones, the King's girdler, under the King's Head Tavern, which sum will be repaid by the writer.

Most dear Wife. Has written to her divers times, but doubting of the receipt, since she sent him no answer, he once more ventures to write and to tell her of the misfortune he had before Bristol where he was unfortunately shot through the right side of his nose, out under the left ear, through all the jugular veins and mouth, and did bleed extremely so that everybody thought he had been choked. But good God be praised he is in pretty good state if it does not turn into a fever. Hopes to recover his bodily health shortly, but his wound will be long. Her son has put him unto charge for he has seldom been well since he came thither to Owen. 'I have nothine to send unto thee nor thy daughters for I cannot stirr abrode.' The King coming yesterday to Bristol and passing by the army and seeing Owen's colours asked Prince Rupert whose they were, who answered that they were Owen's: the King turned his horse suddenly and called to one of Owen's officers who came to him. 'I hope in God your Colonel is not dead': 'Noe and please your Majesty he is some thinge dangirously hurte': 'I praise God for his life and desir is recoverie'. This was spoken before all the court and army which is sufficient for any soldier and a great favour from a king in the field. 'Before Owen left Oxford the King gave him the place of Vice-Admiral of North Wales and it carried in spite of all opposition. Dear heart 'fare thee well'. PS Services to his cousins of Brynkir, Stymllyn and Wern, and all about: to Mr Ellice, Griffith Ellice, Robert ap Rees, Ellice Maurice and Braich y Bib, and they of Trevan. Asks to be commended to 'Jammy baich'.