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Ticket of Madam Jane Owen at the theatre in Oxford, 1672.

The volume is concerned exclusively with the theatre, containing copies of poems and articles published between 1796 and 1824, together with critiques by Frances Morres Gore, 1812-1824. It includes an account of a riot at the opening night of Covent Garden in 1809, in protest over increased admission charges.

A long letter giving legal opinion. He has read the enclosed injunction and finds that it extends not only to the quiet possession of the complainants but also of their tenants, which is very unusual and indeed contrary to the rules of Chancery published by Lords Whitlock and Keeble, which rules are not contradicted by the late ordinance for the regulating of the Chancery. But these lands, he perceives, are not in question: the only thing in question is the mountains concerning which Owen makes a query - whether that being open at the time of the bill exhibited and not three years enclosed, Owen may not interrupt the complainants' tenants from enclosing? The writer thinks he may, for the injunction does not extend to give any other possession than they had at the time the bill was exhibited and three years before, which possession of theirs was not in severalty at either of those times .

Understands that William Maurice has written to Hugh Davies requiring 30s. of Thomas Bodvell, which William Maurice alleges Thomas Bodvell passed his word to him for one John ap William ap Hugh, late constable of Dinllaen, which William Maurice utterly mistakes. It is true that Thomas Bodvell wrote to William Maurice entreating him to forbear with John ap William ap Hugh for as much of the mise as was unpaid in the constable's hands as long as possible, because he knew the constable to be out of money at the time. Similarly William Maurice had written to Thomas Bodvell on behalf of William Gruffith ap Rees of Llecheiddior, to bear with him for William Maurice's sake, which Thomas Bodvell did and is as yet unpaid. Procured the constable to pay 40s. because Thomas Bodvell had written to William Maurice on his behalf. If there is any more due to William Maurice remaining in the constable's hands the mare is sufficient of him to make satisfaction at William Maurice's demands.

Release in respect of the trust estate of Thomas Borough by John Charles Burton Borough and others to Mrs M. J. Ormsby- Gore, 15 March 1861, and account book, [c. 1861?].

He has shown the enclosed to his cousin Griffith who is satisfied with it. Asks that it be shown to the gentlemen of his limit, especially to those who have contributed. No doubt they will conclude that their half-crowns have been as well bestowed as some gallants have formerly disposed of a like sum in London to other uses. In Lord Bulkeley's hand: The writer has taken the boldness to snatch the pen from his brother's hand in order to vouch for what Thomas writes.

Is sorry to learn that Owen has not enjoyed good health of late. The Lord Lieutenant has told them that by reason of that indisposition Owen has resigned his commission as colonel in Caernarvonshire. That is a 'general trouble' to all men who have the happiness to be acquainted with him, especially if the King's affairs require the prudence of his experienced conduct. They were asked to proceed to the election of a colonel, and Owen will observe from the enclosed subscribed letter to the Lord Lieutenant that the employment has fallen upon Sir Richard Wynne. Desires him to assent to so worthy a choice by subscribing the same letters. Desires another letter enclosed from the Lord Lieutenant to be sent to his cousin Griffith, but if Owen has not 'a sudden convenience' he may return it.

Inform William Mores, in the cause in which restitution was awarded to him upon the non presenting of a traverse on an indictment, that the order is that he permit Owen ap John to mow and make the hay and reap the corn growing on the premises, and to set them up in stacks, there to remain until the next Sessions, when they will take further order therein.

The writer understands from his brother that Wynne scruples to pay the tithes of Llanfihangel-y-Traethau and Llandecwyn though they be his brother's by right, and by sentence of the Court of Delegates. Wynne not only withholds his own tithe, but advises others not to pay. The writer is content, according to the conference they had in London, for the Sheriff to distrain his own share in his own hand, until good Mr Wynne and the writer have further conference together. But gives notice that he will save harmless and guarantee the security of all such as shall pay his brother or his representatives. PS Friendly greetings and thanks for good entertainment. Best wishes to Mr Sheriff of Caernarvon. Will not be short in all he has promised touching the disposal of the tithes.

Discharge of Sir John Owen on parole. They are desired in the name of the Lord Protector to suffer Sir John to pass to his own house there to abide quietly and to go about his lawful occasions without any let or molestation.

Is moved to recommend to William Morris, as sheriff of Merionethshire for the coming year, a gentleman to be undersheriff. Is induced to do so by the good report he has of him; is otherwise sparing of letters or recommendations in these cases. The gentleman is one Evan Lloyd, who is 'verie sufficient' in learning and knowledge to perform the office. Will give William Morris such security for his safety as will satisfy William Morris. If Thomas Egerton's request prevails with William Morris so that he accepts Lloyd as undersheriff, will take it kindly and return the favour. On the letter and the dorse are pencilled notes.

Thomas Glynne has hitherto sought the place of deputy lieutenant in hope of the continuance of William Maurice's amity towards him 'as formerly betweene yourselfe and my father ... by which how muche good the countrye found I leave to be aenounced by you livinge and his prayse in the grave'. Now understands that William Maurice is drawn by those who neither love his credit nor their country's quiet to observe his own glory and that only for the private ends of those who make show of fidelity. It was always William Maurice's plausible custom to muster Evionydd and Uwchgwyrfai as his own limits, and the writer doubted not that William Maurice's care had still continued that they might have reserved that limit to themselves. 'Alas is it not a shame in suche an unseasonable time to trouble the whole limit to goe to Caernarvon. I assure myselfe it proceeds not from you but from the instigation of those whome I formerly mentioned. Certainly the election of Knight of the Shire should proceede from the free will of the freeholders accordinge to the statute and by His Majesty's proclamation ... and not from the threatts of these musters, the ende whereof will not prove auspicious unto them'. Asks for his request to be granted ... which proceeds from no other respect but care of William Maurice's reputation and Thomas Glynne's love of his neighbours whom he must defend against the malice of those who seek their trouble. Let it please William Maurice therefore to write by the bearer to the constables to recall the warrant for mustering Uwchgwyrfai and Evionydd until the writer's commission to come home which is under seal. At which time he will by William Maurice's directions perfect whatsoever may be thought amiss. This being granted he will ever honour him as a worthy uncle and best friend.

According to his promise, sends £20 by the bearer. Because he had promised to pay he sold his cattle before the fair to a drover who sold them again at the fair for £5 and odd money more than he had paid Thomas Glynne for them. This the bearer can testify for the fair was very good. For the rest of the money for which Thomas Glynne is bound the bearer shall make William Mores a note, or else Thomas Glynne will make William Mores such assurance as William Mores thinks sufficient when they meet. Thomas Glynne requests William Mores to deliver the bond to the bearer as promised.

Thomas Holder, Richard Brett, George Tieke, James Hoare, Commissioners for Collecting the Tenths of Prize Goods, etc., on behalf of the High Admiral, at London, to Sir John Owen, Vice-Admiral of North Wales. Ask him according to the instructions of the High Admiral whether Owen will undertake the collection of the tenths, etc., in the ports which are within his vice-admiralty, and to reply speedily to Thomas Holder, at the African House in Broad St, London.

The bearer, Peter Davidson of Flushinge, has asked them to inform William Maurice of his manner of dealing in these parts, which has been honest and just. Although he made suit against several of their countrymen recently for certain goods lost on the coast, and the Council's letters were earnestly on his behalf and he is well befriended in London, whereby he might have troubled several of this country, his honesty was such that he dealt very [...] and in such good sort that they have cause to commend [...]. Now they understand from Peter Davidson [...] a ship [has] come in at Pwllheli, touching which he has directions from certain merchants of London [...]. Refer him and his cause to William Maurice's consideration; they would requite any favour shown him. Torn and stained.

Received a letter from his mother from which he understands she wishes to come to this county for a time and that William Maurice intends to go to London next term. If all other things are 'correspondent' and to both their liking, is pleased for her to have his house during her stay as she desires in her letter. William Maurice, on his return from London, may come by and ride to North Wales with her. Were it not that his wife is very near her time and also somewhat sickly, would have come to them himself, but will meet her on the way. When she comes 'let some discreet personne be sent beforehand to provide against her cominge'.

Has received a letter which signifies that it came from 'you' although it has no name. Reports on a variety of legal and financial matters. The writer asks that he be looked upon as a person who not only actuates with all vigilancy, but who is summoned to great charges and disbursements exceeding the interest of his correspondent's moneys. Touching the £90 transmitted to France, the writer has taken order for repayment of it. He was never acquainted that it was his correspondent's intention that the money should be for the use of Mr Waring. 'I pray entreat Mr Waring to find some other way ... You shall receive a box with 11/2 lbs of tobacco for yourself and a watch for Mr Tannett the mending whereof cost me 10/-. Wishes Mr Rice Tannet to he reminded of £4 which the writer lent his son, John, and £3 which Ned Jones of the Seal did furnish him with but 'pray let not your nephew John know hereof'. The watch and tobacco are sent by Powell. They are barren of news. Mr Rich who married His Highness's daughter is dead ten days since.

Has thought fit to give an account of Owen's business. With much ado they have it referred from Worcester House to the Committee of Instructions which ordered that Owen's business be referred to two counsellors to review the writings and for them to inform the Committee what title Owen has, and meantime the sale of it has been stayed. The writer has got the same order for Mr Vaughan. Asks that the latter send papers and directions. There were two soldiers who would have purchased Owen's estates, but it is stopped now until the counsellors inform the Committee what title he has.

The record and papers relating to the recipient's trial between Simon Waters and Lloyd are being returned to him in a white box directed to Gabriel Wood. Has acquainted him with Holden's demands of £1,000 for the whole debt. Now he demands £1,300. Asks for directions in this matter. The writer has received the moneys from Paris.