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Letters to Col. William Owen and his wife Mary, 1634-1670. Correspondents of note include Richard Anwyl discussing, among the more common topics, the post of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, other royal appointments and the union of Scotland 1669; George [Griffith], bishop of St Asaph, on appointing a suitable vicar and schoolmaster at Oswestry, 1664; Owen Griffith on hostility to the Dutch, seizure of commodities and a frigate accident in London, 1667; and Robert [Morgan], bishop of Bangor, on a preferment to the living of Llanegan in Llyn, 1669. Other correspondents include Thomas Mackworth, 1663, John Mordaunt, 1655, and Penelope Owen, 1634, and further, general topics are: events in parliament; estate business in Shropshire, Penychen and Hitchin, 1655-1669; sequestration of the estate of Sir John Owen, 1659; the taking of stone from the demolished town walls of Oswestry, 1668; and obtaining a college place for William Owen the younger.

Letters to Sir Robert Owen, 1681-1697, notably from William Price of Rhiwlas on a dispute over title to lands in Gest, [1682x1687]; George Twisleton on reports of an attack on Anglesey by Irish rebels, 1688; and John Wynn of Melai soliciting political support for his nephew, Griffith Nanney, 1680. Further correspondents include William Lloyd, bishop of St Asaph, Edward Samuel (in Latin), 1693, and others on personal matters; a financial agreement with Catherine Anwill and settlement of the Cemais estate, [1689x1698]; the introduction of stamp duty, 1694; litigation relating to lands in Oswestry and Brithdir Mawr, 1681-1682; parliamentary news, 1691; loyalty to the Crown; anti-Catholic riots and imprisonment of the earls of Salisbury and Peterborough, [c. 1688].

Letters to Elizabeth Longueville (née Owen), 1724-1743, and her husband Sir Thomas Longueville, 1735, with occasional outgoing correspondence. Items of interest include a family letter from Rev. Lewis Owen, describing the house at his new living in Barking, 1734; a legacy debt, 1724; an equity case and bill of costs relating to redemption of a mortgage and Elizabeth 's claim for interest, 1726; descriptions of French palaces and the ancestral seat of the Longuevilles, 1735; the Longuevilles' marital separation, 1735-1739; and a pedigree of Jones of Castellmarch, 1743.

Includes letters from William Price of Rhiwlas, 1711-1754, Thomas Rowlands of Caerau, 1744-1752, George and Peter Shakerley, 1734-1756, and Stephen Sleech describing the death of Henry Godolphin, 1732.

Letters from her brother, Francis Godolphin, which include a description of Handel at Oxford, 1733, a tour of Europe, 1736-1738, and the death of Henry Egerton, Bishop of Hereford, 1746.

Correspondents include some of Mary Owen's children, and Ann Owen of Ynysmaengwyn on family difficulties and events surrounding a shipwreck in Aberdovey, 1739-1756.

Letters to Ellen Owen, 1785-1801, concerning the sale of the house in Conduit Street, London; her assistance to French emigrants taking refuge in Britain, 1795-1801; the application of a clergyman for the livings of Llandyfrydog and Aber, 1788; coach travel to Windsor; Watkin William Wynn 's birthday and the Royal British Bowmen at Wynnstay, 1787; and a draft letter by Ellen Owen concerning financial liability for repairing a wall.

Letters to Beatrice ('Mima') Ormsby-Gore, fourth Lady Harlech, 1913-1943, from her mother, Lady Salisbury and mother-in-law, Margaret, third Lady Harlech, on family visits and social activities, 1913; from her husband, William George Arthur Ormsby-Gore, while on his official duties abroad, vividly describing the topography and culture of Egypt and Palestine, 1916-1918, North America, where he encountered President Roosevelt, 1939, and Lisbon, where he met Salazar, 1940; and an invitation from the minister of town and country planning to Lord Harlech to serve on the Commission on National Parks, 1943.

The file includes correspondence from Maurice Fitzgerald, 1842, Owen Arthur Ormsby-Gore in Amherstburgh, 1840, William Richard Ormsby-Gore, 1833-1855, Sir Henry Hardinge, 1855, Sir Frederic Madden, 1833, and Lord Mostyn, 1858.

Letters to George Ralph Charles Ormsby-Gore, third Baron Harlech, 1862-1938, from his wife, family, friends, political acquaintances, military personnel and several individuals whose sons were killed in service with the Welsh Guards. Topics of interest are: political representation of Merionethshire; the Unionist party in Blaenau Ffestiniog, 1910-1912; army appointments, including the recipient 's command and eventual resignation from the Welsh Guards, 1915-1918; government military policy and army life during the First World War; travel in China; renovations to the grave of Owen Arthur Ormsby-Gore in South Africa, 1926-1928; the economic life of pre-war Canada, 1910; the military and political career of William George Arthur Ormsby-Gore in Egypt and Palestine during the First World War and later in the British cabinet; family history relating to Sir George Seymour and to Gore monuments in Ireland; research on a painting of Charles II; history of the coastline at Harlech; liquidation of the Ardudwy Farmers' Association, 1912; formation of Talsarnau Co-operative Society, 1914; a church appointment in Shropshire, 1937; and the transfer of Criccieth Castle to H.M. Office of Works, 1932-1933.

Correspondents include Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, 1916, William Ashton, 1916, members of the Egerton family, 1905-1915, Horatia Erskine, 1915, Hugh, fourth Earl Fortescue, 1926, and Margaret Ethel Ormsby-Gore, 1862-1882.

William Beake, although having received process under the Great Seal to deliver up the Queen's records relating to the Custos Rotulorum of Caernarfonshire to the present holder of the position, puts the matter off on to William Maurice; between them, the records are withheld and neither accomplishes his duty. Wonders at this, for they both know that the records are the Queen's, not to remain with any private man, but with the Queen's appointed officer. Request to deliver them without delay, upon threat of legal action.

By letters of the Lord Lieutenant, is instructed that the assessors and collectors be called of the last two mises in Caernarfonshire, levied to equip soldiers from the county to serve in Ireland and with the Earl of Essex and the Lord Admiral in Spain. Direction to summon the said assessors and collectors to appear before John Wynn on 3 Nov., bringing a copy of the assessment in every commote, town and liberty and a record of the collections made, so that an account may be taken and a levy made of the remainder uncollected, whoever refuses to be summoned to appear before the Lord Lieutenant.

The Queen, informed of preparations by the King of Spain for an attack on her dominions, and that he has already launched a number of ships, considering the safety of her kingdom, directs the Lord Lieutenants of all the maritime counties and these thereto adjoining, to have the forces of horse and foot there viewed, mustered and put ready to withstand enemy attacks. In other counties of the realm also views and musters should be taken of horse and foot so that the Queen may know the whole forces of the kingdom and dispose of them as required. Request therefore to have the enrolled forces of horse and foot in all the counties of Wales and in Shropshire, Worcester and Hereford, viewed and mustered, and defects which have occurred since the last certificate through death or lack of armour or equipment, supplied, and to certify the Council thereof by 22 Nov. at the latest. Henry Herbert has been directed to provide powder, match and bullets in every county; they are not yet certified thereof. Because of the doubtful times, request that the quantity be increased; the powder ordered will be delivered to Henry Herbert's appointee to be bought at reasonable rates by the Queen's officers who supply the Tower of London. None of the principal gentlemen of the counties shall leave, but remain at home, ready to serve the county and relieve their neighbours; they should be directed to equip themselves with armour, weapons, horses and other equipment according to their ability for themselves and their servants. As well affected gentlemen should be armed, so arms should be removed from the ill-affected. Let Henry Herbert take into his custody the armour of all recusants in the counties and their horses or geldings which are fit for service, and give them to more trustworthy men to use for the defence of the realm, the horses to be kept at the owners' charge. In such times certain people are often 'lewdly disposed' to spread malicious rumours; if Henry Herbert hears of any, let the authors thereof be sought and committed to gaol, and let the Council be informed so that they can punish them further as is convenient. Those who provide horses should be commanded to keep them in their stables, ready for service. Request for performance of these directions.

The Quarter Sessions for Caernarfonshire is to begin on 4 April; wishes a muster to be fixed for 12 April to view [...] and horse according to the conversation of George Salusbury and William Maurice. Let there be command for appearance so that George Salusbury can certify the Lord Lieutenant of the county's dutifulness and readiness to serve the Queen.

Received William Maurice's letter and John Williams the prisoner's petition to William Maurice. Has considered the Council's letters [No. 127a] and finds they refer to those who have hitherto returned from the Queen's service in Ireland as well as those who do so in future; therefore finds John Williams Nt 'bayleable' by William Maurice or John Wynn until they hear from the Privy Council. Showed John Williams all courtesy at the latter's appearance before him for having examined his passport, told him it was insufficient discharge, showing him the commission, requesting a copy of the passport and John Williams's submission to the Lord Lieutenant or Privy Council and promising to send them without bias; but John Williams refused, saying that John Wynn had no authority since he [John Williams] was an officer and would come out shortly whether John Wynn wished it or not. Thereupon John Wynn was obliged to commit him. Since then John Williams appealed to William Maurice, William Maurice must hear his case. If it be found that he should be freed and that John Wynn wronged him, John Wynn will make satisfaction; if otherwise John Williams must do so to John Wynn's authority. Is willing to join with William Maurice at the assizes in asking for John Williams's release, in such a manner as the judges think William Maurice and John Wynn may act within their authority. Although John Williams makes John Wynn his oppressor in his petition, John Wynn believes an impartial observer would believe that John Wynn took only necessary and proper action. William Maurice does nothing without John Wynn's knowledge; John Wynn will act likewise. Returns John Williams's petition for William Maurice to answer according to this letter. Let William Maurice get a copy of the passport and send it to John Wynn. As far as John Wynn remembers from his first reading of it, believes John Williams was to return to his former place; he did not do this for almost two years without any sickness or other cause being known to his neighbours. Regards William Maurice and John Wynn's cousins at Bryncir.

Is unable to visit William Maurice at Clenennau at the beginning of this week, but sends the bearer to enquire what day William Maurice rides through Ffestiniog or Bala; if he stays the night at either, will then meet him and stay the night with him. Presumes it is too long for William Maurice to ride from Clenennau to Llangollen in one day, and that he will stay the night. But if William Maurice means to pass through without staying, let him inform writer, and also if he rides through Bala or 'Spytty' [Ysbyty Ifan], and he will be waiting. Note [in the hand of William Maurice]. Will be at Bala on the night of Tuesday week, 14 Feb., and will meet there Henry ap Ieuan Lloid there.

Schedule of the numbers of men to be levied in the counties of Wales and the Marches, namely:. Monmouthshire and Glamorgan, 100, and Worcester and Shropshire, 150, to be conducted to Bristol and over to Ireland by Capt. Henry Poole. Denbighshire, Caernarfonshire and Montgomeryshire, 100, and Flintshire and Merionethshire, 50, to be conducted to Chester by Sir Richard Trevor. Carmarthenshire and Breconshire, 100, and Cardiganshire and Radnorshire, 50, to be conducted to Milford by Capt. Frances Merocke. The total number of men is 1,200. The Council recommends the gentlemen named to lead the men to the ports specified in the schedule; they leave the rest to Henry Herbert's discretion. Note of examination by John Wynn.

Had directed the warrant for his limit before receiving William Maurice's letters; the general assembly is to be on Tuesday 11 July, the muster for Isgwyrfai the next day and that for the four lower commotes the following Friday at Conwy. Supposed that the men of William Maurice's limit would also be there by then, to be sent forth and handed over to the leader on Saturday 15 July. If William Maurice thinks he can be ready by then, let him send word soon so that John Wynn as he promised may warn Sir Richard Trevor to be there on Friday night. Does not feel he can draw his end of the county to Caernarvon 'being so roughe wayes and so farre off'. The men must be handed over at Conwy, so 40 miles' travel will be saved for the county and William Maurice may be there to watch what is done; John Wynn's health does not permit him to travel to the upper county. Thinks William Maurice would be harsh to draw all his limit to Caernarvon, and would only hinder himself, for he could not do it all in one day, and then the county 'will shipp awaie and stay noe longer for you. Remember howe they served you at Cales voyadge'. Thinks it would be better for William Maurice to muster the three commotes of Llyn at Pwllhelli on Monday 15 July and come to Caernarvon that night or early next morning. There he could summon Eifionydd and Uwchgwyrfai to be mustered on Wednesday, when John Wynn musters Isgwyrfai. On Thursday, John Wynn, William Maurice and their men could go to Conwy, muster the rest on Friday and hand them over on Saturday. John Wynn's coats and equipment will be ready at Conwy on Thursday night; so should be those for William Maurice's limit, so that they receive no more 'chekinge' letters that they lend their men 'like Roges'. John Wynn will advise William Maurice as best he can but will not interfere with his limit or alter the partition of the limits. Has Henry Herbert's letter allowing their division of limits; William Maurice and John Wynn shall not answer for each other's defects. In John Wynn's limit men run away to other counties when musters are rumoured; to prevent this John Wynn has sent the constables to press fugitives in every commote. Deals with those men likely to run away with the press money as they are dealt with in London, i.e. placed in Bridewell or Leadenhall. Those who cannot give sureties for their appearance are committed to the castle; commends the same course to William Maurice. Postscript: William Maurice suggested the Quarter Sessions for their conference, but sufficient warning could not have been given. Only those who had business there would be present, and they would be few at this time of year. Also John Wynn's health would not allow of two journeys so close together. Let William Maurice bear with him with regard to travel, for the way is rough, unpleasant and long and John Wynn is sickly.