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Has received by the Oxford carrier his uncle's letter enclosing another from Lady Thomas wherein she seemeth to complain that her son wanted a chamber and many necessary things including a suit of apparel. Concerning the chamber, the writer took order at his coming away that her son might be admitted to his, where he might have continued if he had been willing, but having a mind to be alone, he removed to another chamber which was then void and which 'happily' he could not obtain hereafter when he would have it. Mr Dr Price was and is very careful of him. The writer brought him from London a suit of apparel of good black stuff with lace upon it. Understands that Sir William Thomas [his father] comes up to London before the holidays when he shall perceive that there is no such cause for grievance on his son's behalf as he suspects. Thinks that his mother sent him £5 by the carrier, but of that there is not a word in her Ladyship's letter. Has received by the carrier 40s. from William Maurice for which he thanks him. Will account for it and other things when he comes to the country, which will be a fortnight before Christmas. In the meantime, Mr Dr Price, to whom William Brynkir is much bound, keeps him there. He has no news from London more than William Williams can relate. Postscript: There was a casket found this week of my lord of Somerset wherein was found four score thousand pounds worth in jewels. The casket was delivered to Sir John Cotton, and he is now committed. There were found in the casket, letters from my Lord of Northampton to the Earl of Somerset, and other letters from the Earl to his Lady before they were married. What will come of them yet is not known.

William Bulkeley and Humffrey Kynaston to Richard Derwas, Richard Lloyd, Margaret Gryffyes, Margaret Lloyd, Anne Cowper, Margerye Derwas, Edward Jones, William Cureton and John Derwas. The writers are authorized by the Marcher Council to take evidence by commission and to summon the above to meet them at the house of Watkin Kyffin in Risnant, co. Mont., on Wednesday 26 May at 9 a.m. The cause is between Hugh Penryn, Humffrey Lloyd, Jeffrey Penryn, gentlemen, relators, and Hugh Derwas the Elder, Thomas Huntbache, Hugh Derwas the Younger and William Derwas, gentlemen, defendants.

Eliza Cadwallader. Henry ap Hugh and John ap Hoell, two of the tenants of Botevin, Caernarfonshire, have been suitors of the lease of the said village. The lease is now granted to them, both of the part of which they are tenants and of the rest, to the use of all the other tenants. The suit was painful and chargeable and by order of the Court of the Exchequer Chamber Rowland Owen who had an interest in part of the township is to have £40 by way of composition, to be paid equally by the tenants. Requests William Morris and Eliza Cadwallader to call the tenants together and according to the terms of their lease and a rate set down by Mr Baron Gent and Mr Auditor Hanbune of the tenancies to require them to contribute to the £40, those who refuse to appear before William Cecil next term.

Covering letter with No. 356. He hopes that their late mustering within their several divisions has already made so good a preparation that now 'some small addition of your care and industry for supply of the defects' will make a speedy performance of His Majesty's pleasure declared to the President in the Council's letters. Copy enclosed. He expects their certificate by the last of March.

William [Compton], Earl of Northampton, Lord President, Ludlow Castle, to Sir Francis Eure and John Jeffryes, Justices of the Great Sessions in Caernarfonshire, Anglesey and Merionethshire. Complains that diverse sums of money levied for the service of His Majesty in the counties of Wales still remain in the hands of the deputy lieutenants and other gentlemen. Orders them to make a diligent inquiry into this matter and to report to him. Copy.

William [Compton], Earl of Northampton, Lord President, Ludlow Castle, to the late deputy-lieutenants of Caernarfonshire, Sir John Wynn, Sir William Maurice, Sir William Thomas and John Gruffydd of Llyn. Whereas there was a mise of £400 of late years taxed and levied in Caernarfonshire, intended for some service in Ireland, which money it is alleged remains in the hands of the deputy-lieutenants or some of them, and not any as yet employed, and whereas it is the President's desire to give the country all the ease he can in their mises and taxes, and not to suffer them to be pressed and charged with any more than mere necessity shall require, he has thought good to write to them in that behalf, as hereafter he intends to signify unto all other counties within his lieutenancy. Requires them to be careful and heedful that no other mise be imposed or levied for any service until the said £400 be disbursed. He means that whensoever the country shall be charged to make provision for arms and furniture, that the said £400, or so much thereof as shall be needful, shall be employed and disbursed without any new imposition upon the country. Further requires that if any part of the said mise be unpaid unto any of them within their several limits, either by the parties assessed or by the collectors, then 'you the then deputy lieutenants take order, every man within his limit, that the same be presently paid'. Postscript: If there be not present order taken for the disposing of this money to the country's good it will be begged of the King as in other countries it has been.

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.

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.

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.

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.'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.