Dangos 2790 canlyniad

Royal notification of jurisdictions and authority granted to the Lord President or Vice-president and the Council in the Marches of Wales to investigate fraud by county officials, perjury, libel and private legal actions [c. 1620]; a list of general grants of official positions and crown lands in North Wales and Montgomeryshire, [1660x1670]; and reasons for appointing customs officers in the ports of Cardigan Bay, [post-1662].

Certificates of entitlement to poor relief in Llanaber, 1711, and of settlement at Meifod, 1744; a list of people in the townships of Abertanat and Llynclys to be removed out the parish [Llanyblodwel]; and apprenticeship indentures of individuals from Tredderwen and Selatyn, 1749.

Papers relating to Oswestry charities and school, 1635-1772, charities in North Wales and Shropshire, 1644-1855, charitable donations by John Owen of Penrhos, 1814-1823, and schools, 1841-1863.

Volume containing: papers concerning a charity in the will of Sir Nathaniel Lloyd of Aston to benefit the poor of Oswestry and Whittington, of which William Owen was a trustee, 1740-1753; a certificate granting a blind woman admission to the almshouses at Oswestry, 1690; observations on the history of Oswestry by the town recorder, 1635; documents relating to the administration of Oswestry Free Grammar School, especially malpractices by the trustees, [c. 1707]-1772; abstract from a deed of Thomas, Lord Arundell, 1424, and an agreement on behalf of Dame Margaret Owen, 1700, showing rents issuing from properties in and around Oswestry; abridged copies of the borough charter granted by Charles II in 1673; and names of Shropshire tenants in an ejection suit, [mid-17 cent]. Separate from the volume is a copy of a letter from the Bishop of St Asaph concerning Nathaniel Lloyd 's charity, 1757.

Papers relating to various charities in North Wales and Shropshire, dated between 1644 and 1855, including those in Caernarfonshire which benefited from the wills of Henry Roberts of Caernarfon, 1644, and Jane Owen of Wrexham, 1736-1748; printed accounts of a charity for the relief of widows and orphans of clergymen in the diocese of St Asaph, 1764, 1797; a printed report and regulations of Shropshire Infirmary, 1798, 1835-1855; extracts copied from church benefaction tables and the wills of Penelope and William Owen (both made 1670), concerning Oswestry almshouses; information on Margaret Godolphin 's charity to set up apprenticeships; and 'legacies and benefactions' for the poor of Selatyn, 1802-(Watermark 1824).

Letters exchanged between members of the Maurice and Owen families of Clenennau and Brogyntyn, and other correspondence from friends or associates in Wales and England, together with a number of important official documents deriving from county administration in Caernarfonshire during the Tudor and Stuart periods, 1485, 1573-1698. Many of the early letters and papers, 1580-1622, relate to the joint deputy lieutenancy in Caernarfonshire of Sir William Maurice and Sir John Wynn, showing their preoccupation with the raising and organisation of militia troops for the defence of Caernarfonshire and for despatch to Ireland. Other topics include Sir William Maurice's position as deputy vice-admiral of North Wales and the protracted civil lawsuits in which he was engaged. The collection also constitutes an important historical source for the conduct of the Civil War in North Wales. Items from that period primarily concern Sir John Owen and his brother, Col. William Owen, Royalist commanders at Conwy and Harlech respectively, and their subsequent treatment under the Commonwealth and Restoration, 1643-1666. Many of the letters from 1678 to 1698 reveal the life of Sir Robert Owen, his debts, estate business, cultural interests and attachment to the Jacobite cause, together with contemporary political news. Apart from individuals already mentioned, prominent correspondents include the Privy Council of Elizabeth I, mostly through Henry Herbert, President of the Council in the Marches of Wales, 1587-1600; Sir Henry Johnes of Abermarlais, 1605-1616; Ralph, Lord Eure, 1607-1617; members of the Brynker family, 1603-1681; the Wynn family of Glyn and Sylfaen, 1625-1697; the Anwyl family of Park, 1636-1693; Charles I, Prince Rupert and Prince Maurice, 1642-1647; Lord Byron, 1644-1648; John Williams, Archbishop of York, 1645-1646; George Twisleton, 1649-1660; the Godolphin family of Abertanat, 1658-1698; John Gadbury, 1679-1688; and Edward Lhuyd, 1696-1697.

Warrant to make proclamations in parish churches, chapels and other 'convenient' places within the bailiwick to all within the county who are cessed or appointed to bear arms or to be trained, to appear on pain of death on the days, times and places hereafter stated. Those appointed to bear arms are to do so, or to deliver money to their captains for the provision thereof according to the rate laid down; those who are to serve are there and then to be trained, mustered and handed over to their captains. Defaulters are to appear before the Council in the Marches of Wales. The captains are to be warned to appear; the presence of the Sheriff and his deputy, with the return hereof, is also required. Postscript in the hand of William Maurice: Those appointed to [illegible] should also be summoned. Endorsed (1): Details of musters, by commote, namely Cafflogion and Dinllaen, Wednesday 20 Dec. by 8 o' clock at Caernarvon, Eifionydd and Cymydmaen, Thursday 21 Dec. at Caernarvon, Uwchgwyrfai, Friday 22 Dec. and Isgwyrfai, Saturday 23 Dec. Endorsed (2): In the hand of William Maurice, Musters in Aug. [15]89, by commote. Uwchgwyrfai at Llanllyfni, Thursday 21 Aug., Cafflogion, Cymydmaen and Dinllaen at Nefyn, Friday 22 Aug. and Eifionydd at Dolbenmaen, Saturday 23 Aug. Endorsed (3): Thomas Madryn, sheriff of Caernarfonshire has received the warrant and directed similar warrants to the bailiffs of the commotes. Request to call the bailiffs to report on the execution thereof. Erased: at Conwy, Caernarfonshire, Thursday 21 Dec., by 8 o' clock. Interlined and erased: Carnarvon.

Aware of the ships and men being assembled abroad, the Queen wishes to safeguard against an invasion. Various subjects have in recent years withdrawn from lawful obedience in that some have refused to go to church; they cannot therefore be trusted as good subjects. No invasion would be attempted without the hope held out by the fugitives and rebels abroad concerning the recusants. In such doubtful times recusants should be restrained so that they give no assistance to the enemy, and the enemy has no hope of relief from them. Command to ascertain the number of recusants in his lieutenancy and their quality and ability, to commit the most obstinate to suitable prisons and to place the rest, 'that ar of value and not so obstinate', in the custody of some ecclesiastic persons or other well affected gentlemen, there to remain at the charge of the recusant. Instructions to give details of the recusants and 'howe they ar bestowed'. Copy.

Has received William Morris's letter of request for a horse for service, but will not spare one at present for any money, for more is expected of him than of many others 'on horseback'. The Queen could not take it well if in this time of danger when every good subject must do his utmost in her service, Richard Bulkley sold any of his horses, having kept them at great charge in time of peace. Would never have put himself to such charge but to show his duty and affection to the Queen, resolved long ago, 'not therein gevinge place to eny to goe before me whosoever in her servis in the feeld'. Hopes William Morris will bear with him in denying this, which he cannot spare.

Covering letter with No. 25. The matters to be performed by the deputy lieutenants are of high importance and to be accomplished with speed and care. Negligence and delay are dangerous to the state because of the peril of the time, and unworthy of the deputy lieutenants' position. There are sufficient directions in the letter enclosed - further instructions from Henry Herbert are needless. Their proceedings in the shires will now show how worthy they are to hold their authority and how loyal to the Queen. Endorsed in a different hand: Carnarvon of Pouder di. laste. match 250 weight Conway of pouder i quarter of a last. match 250 weight.

The Queen, discussing with the Council the security of her realm, asked them how the forces of all her counties in the realm, both horse and foot, are known to be in good condition and well equipped. They were unable to give her an answer except that they 'hoped well thereof', since last spring all her lieutenants were especially instructed to take views and musters either personally or through their deputies of all her forces in their lieutenancies. But they were commanded not to draw the people to general musters because of the approaching harvest, and the Council has not received certificates from the lieutenants as they expected. Also the Queen considers that her forces may be greatly diminished and armour and weapons be wasted or decayed because of the intermission of musters and the change of men by death or renewal [?removal] and that because of God's goodness and the Queen's navy on the seas and her army in Ireland have prevented the King of Spain's army and navy (though they were very great) from approaching the coasts of the Queen's dominions all this year, perhaps many subjects have been led to a kind of security and have neglected to keep their forces in a convenient state. But the King of Spain has this year made great preparations, building new ships on all the northern coasts of Spain and in the quantities of food, ammunition and clothes for a great navy so that (unless God prevents him) he may be expected next spring or summer to make a great attempt with his navy and mighty armies against England and Ireland. The Queen therefore commands the Council to inform all her lieutenants hereof and to order them now before winter, especially in the next month before the term begins, to cause general musters to be made of all horse and foot appointed to be equipped and put into bands. Let Henry Herbert 'all busines sett aparte' quickly send his usual orders to cause musters to be made of all the forces in the counties of his lieutenancy in the best manner possible and according to former instructions, to which he is referred. Let all defects of captains, officers, soldiers, horses, armour and weapons be remedied before winter so that there is nothing wanting before next spring. Let him send books of the musters to be made before the middle of Oct. to the Council, so that the Queen can see the same before the end of Oct., as she wishes to see what strength she may count upon to withstand the proud forces of the enemies of her kingdoms, countries and subjects. Postscript: Two matters are also to be attended to. No captains of foot are to be discharged of any horse with which they were before charged, and none are to be excused service for being retainers to any person. Copy.

Has joined William Morrice with some of her friends in commission for dealing with the tenants relating to the lands in that country. Does not doubt William Morrice's friendly and best efforts in the execution thereof and hopes that the country will, in this manner of proceeding with them, have good cause to thank him in respect of the favour shown them, which otherwise they are unlikely to find, if it is not now accepted, as they should well perceive if it came to any other's land, and that to their further charge and trouble. Let him make every effort for the quicker & more effectual accomplishment thereof. William Morrice will perform Anne Dudley a good kindness in the execution of this service, and he shall find her not unmindful to require the same, as she has always done hitherto. Postscript, probably in Anne Dudley's own hand: Has grounded her business on William Morrice's sound and good advice. Wishes her officers to continue in the same way and that the people under William Morrice's command may be dealt with so that their good conformity be an example to the rest.

Thanks for William Morryce's readiness to offer his service to supply the place of the stewardship of Chirk, but has already disposed of the place, and hopes some good effect will result therefrom, according to the trust she has reposed; must make a trial thereof. Wrote recently to William Morryce by her officers, whom she has sent with commission to those parts about the encroachments. Asks William Morryce to give them his best advice for their better proceeding, which she hopes and believes she will find 'in a more extraordinarye sort' by his means than by any other there. William Morryce will always find her ready to requite him and his as the occasion is offered.

Have reason to doubt that the general number of men, armour, horse and equipment are in due order for the defence of the realm, either in Henry Herbert's lieutenancy or in other counties. It is likely that there is a lack, both of numbers of men, by death or removal, and of their armour, weapons and equipment. Request Henry Herbert to choose a suitable time this summer to assemble all the forces under his charge in convenient places and to take a general view and muster of them and their armour, weapons and equipment. Where there is any defect, let him have it supplied, beginning of next term. If anyone who is able to do so refuses to contribute towards such supplies as are necessary and have been assessed for completing the number and proportion required or for any other common charge concerning the force of the country, Henry Herbert should cause bonds to be taken of them, in sums of money to the Queen's use, to appear before the Council to answer their contempt. Henry Herbert should inform the Council beforehand of the characters and offences of such persons. Copy.

Has lately received so many commissions from London and other business that he is unable to come to the Quarter Sessions. Hopes William Mauryce will supply the place of both of them in dispatching the country's affairs. 'You see owre enemyes sleep not Drawynge ther maxims and stratagems from the fowntane of Suttelty and chappell of yll Cownsell.' John Wynn & William Mauryce must take heed to their doings and not omit anything. Let William Mauryce direct a warrant to William Williams to come to the Quarter Sessions to show his armour, and also to Williams' tenants and followers in the parish of Llanllechid. John Wynn's clerk will attend William Mauryce with the muster books. If Williams 'Refuse no more but? go and certifye', the muster master must serve the warrant upon him personally. If nothing is done now touching the mise let it rest for ever. The bearer, John Wynn's tenant, has often asked John Wynn for a letter on his behalf to William Mauryce assuring John Wynn that neither had he given William Mauryce cause for offence nor would meddle in his father's matter but that only (lest he should be a witness on his father's side) he was made party to the suit which he protested that he would not so that he might rest quiet. Because John Wynn did not know to what degree the bearer offended William Mauryce he refused him. If the bearer's fault has not been great and his submission may give William Mauryce ease or no harm, John Wynn will be his surety that he shall do no more.

Has procured a new commission concerning the encroached lands which is appointed to sit at Bala for Merionethshire from March 14-26. Instructions for the summons of the country are directed to the bailiffs, with the order for their delivery to the parties to whom they are addressed; request for William Morrys to sign them. Similar warrants are also sent forth for Caernarfonshire, where the same commission is to be executed, the delivery of which John St John has entrusted to his 'cosen Mostyn'. Request for William Morrys's friendship, advice and assistance, for which John St John is already greatly beholden, to be continued with William Morrys's presence and aid in the execution of the commission. Promises gratitude and reward. Leaves other circumstances until his officers travel to the country when they will attend upon William Morrys. Postscript: Request for delivery of the enclosed letter to Mr Cadwaladr Pryce.

The bearer, John Fumeaux, a poor Frenchman, came to the French ambassador complaining that William Moris arrested his ship, which was loaded with salt and going to Ireland to fetch corn, of which he had proof and passports. William Moris, though he saw these, nevertheless stopped him, and sent away all his men. It is strange that one put in trust to do justice should molest a poor stranger from greed to get his goods and make him good prize, with no other cause than the lie written by William Moris to Dr Caesar. The ambassador has credit with the Queen to have justice done upon his request. William Moris cannot make the ship a wreck nor good prize, - it is in good condition and neither Spaniard nor Leaguer; he has no cause but his greed for money. Writes by command of the ambassador, who requests William Moris to deliver the ship and goods without any 'chargee paying', otherwise the Admiral will not believe William Moris's words. Let William Moris use his discretion and not trouble the poor man otherwise the Ambassador will show him what authority he has on poor Frenchmen's rights. He does not seek to molest anyone, but cannot suffer to see poor men vexed who are the King's subjects. Let William Moris act so that he can answer for himself when questioned.

After writing his previous letter to William Moris, heard from the sheriff of Caernarfonshire that the bishop of Bangor was summoned and would be at the assembly of the justices in Carnarvon. The sheriff had therefore delayed giving a general summons for tomorrow [Nov. 13], but being bound to appear in London he [? the bishop] was to ride there yesterday morning [Nov. 11] and had not sent the letter and writ of dedimus potestatem to William Moris. Richard Bulkeley sent to his cousin John Griffith for the letter Richard Bulkeley had written to William Moris the night before but Griffith answered yesterday that the letter had gone to William Moris before Richard Bulkeley's man arrived, although he was there before ten o'clock. Richard Bulkeley sends this messenger to warn William Moris to 'staye your travaile' tomorrow, since the rest are not informed according to the contents of the sheriff's first letter to Richard Bulkeley. Richard Bulkeley will be at Carnarvon on Nov. 20 according to William Moris's letter and expects William Moris to be 'here' on Thursday Nov. 16, the date appointed for the assembly [in Anglesey].

Thanks for William Morrys's kindness and frequent attention to the furtherance of John St John's causes, particularly with regard to the election of the sheriff, in which affair, John St John, being unable to follow the Court, has used his friends and received 'fayer and courtlyke answerres', without however any great effect. Hopes for Mr Wynne Brynkir's preferment for Caernarfonshire, although the same nowe lately been crossed. But for Merionethshire Lord Pembroke so favours Mr Cadwallader Aprice that some of John St John's friends have refrained from soliciting for anyone else, upon the promise that John St John will be well dealt with by him. Next year John St John will do his best for William Morrys's cousin Mr Rowland ap Eliza [being hopeful to join Lord Pembroke by that time]. No-one seeks the chamberlainship of North Wales; will try therefore as he can, without hindering greater causes, to oblige anyone whom William Morrys wishes. John St John's own ?suits with Caernarfonshire men have this term had several hearings wherein he hopes they have gained nothing but a little time to make merry this Christmas. Trusts next term will finish those causes.