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Has motioned before his livery cloak, in remembrance of his old service to Lady Maurice and to them both during his life, not for profit but as the gift of the giver which he would esteem a treasure to his comfort. Upon receipt thereof by the bearer, will come to William Morryce to acknowledge his duty and is ready upon command to do what service he can.

Presumes that he need not enforce his wants - which are many - since Owen first engaged himself with the writer by a free contribution to 'my voiage' not five years since. His wants are much increased by this 'visitation' in London where the writer has been forced to ride it out all this year for lack of money. He has been slow in his demands, since he has often expected Owen up in London as informed by Lord Powis and others. He also directed some letters to Owen at the end of the last Easter term with the bill enclosed. The post assured him that the letter would be delivered in a few days at the house of Owen's brother to be sent with speed to him. 'But all men render you soe noble and just in all your actions that the letter could not (have) come unto you without a faire returne'. Asks for an answer by the next post or other means addressed to the writer's house in Drury Lane within three doors of the Red Bull, almost over against the Cock Pit Play-house.

Sir. Captain Hutton got into Chester safely with the money and ammunition. The writer conceives that the enemy is quitting Wales. Mr Hope sent word that there is but Shipley and Charter left at the Leach near Chester. They are all drawn over the bridge to the suburb: there are a few left to clear the country of their own men. 'Sir, you wold doe well to send Mr Carlton to mee or some other to give you further notice of the enimies departure. If you cann conveniently come yourself where I shall bee glad to see you and to drawe downe this way with what force you can. So leaving all to your discrecion, for nowe is the time.'.

He was at the parish church of Ffestiniog on the previous Sunday in the place that belongs to his master, Sir Robert Owen, and one Hugh Lloyd of Plas Mini put him out. Lloyd told the writer that it was his place. Of this he gives her notice, so that she may do her will in that business.

Asks his brother to employ his interest with Sir William Compton for Lieut. Roger Arthyr, Lieut. Edward Evans and Capt. Thomas Lloyd that they may receive their share. Asks his brother to buy a falcon or tercel for Sir William's 'suivant', Corbett, who was pleased to oblige the writer with £3. The writer would not willingly - Corbett having refused the money - but in fine things to make him a return. Services to Mr and Mrs Thorne, Mr Vaughan, Col. Robinson and Mr Tom Jones. Their sisters present their services.

Sir Vincent Corbet having very much obliged the writer, he knows not how to return thanks equal to the kindness but by giving him a hawk. Asks his brother to be pleased some day to take Sir Vincent and Mr Jhones to view the hawks, and when they - not knowing of the writers request - have liked one, his brother is to bestow one on Sir Vincent, in the writer's name. Be it 'faulcone, or laverett, or canard, or a cast of tersell'. His favour was £3.

No sooner had he parted with Wynne's company than he hired a fellow to go to John Owen, but he knows not whether he went there or not. Asks Wynne to send a messenger for John Owen tomorrow. If the writer should send unto him it may be there would be (no?) notice taken at Clenennau. If Wynne can make it up to £30, Owen would be very much his servant.

Her mother gives her a choice as to whether they shall send for her, or allow her to come in a coach to Chester or Salop. If she has enough money to spare for her coach hire and other charges, she is to let him know her resolution by the next post. PS She is to make good use of her short time. Services to relatives and friends.

William Owen, at Llanddyn, to his daughter, Jane Owen, at Mr Robert Bussye's house next door to the Golden Bell in Drury Lane. Has received her letter wherein he learns that her mistress has not yet received the bacon. He cannot understand why she has not heard from Evan Jones by what carrier it was sent. But he thinks it must be Jones's negligence in not giving orders for it to be sent to her house. But he believes she must have had it ere this for all his carelessness. He intended to send her mistress one of Mr John Roydon's great cheeses, but he was disappointed since Roydon only made six or seven last summer, and those he had disposed of before Michaelmas, and to send an ordinary cheese was not for the credit of their country. PS Her mother sends her blessing and informs Jane that she is on her last quarter at school. Desires her to be very laborious and careful and to make good use of her short time, and to think of her credit and theirs. They look for improvement in her carriage, learning and breeding when she returns to the country. Services to her Aunt Fauconberge and Aunt Jones, to Col. R. A(nwyl), Capt. Challoner, Col. Ellis Lloyd, Mr David Lloyd and the rest of their friends.

William Owen, at Llanddyn, to his daughter, Jane Owen, at Mr Robert Bussye's house over against The Bear in Drury Lane. Good Jany. Understands by her letter that she is well. Her mother and little brother and the rest of her brothers and sisters are well. Wishes her to be careful in her employment. PS Services to relatives and friends. Her mother sends her services to Lady Littleton and Sir Thomas.

She may come to Chester before midsummer. She need not stand upon a week's time, but pay the whole quarter. If she has an opportunity to come, her sisters, Ellen and Frances, will be at the fair. Her mother bids her buy a pillion cloth as well as the side-saddle. PS Services to relatives and friends. She is to borrow money if necessary from Richard Anwyl.

Her mother and her little brother are well, and so are the rest of her brothers and sisters. They hope that she will be a good girl, careful to serve God and dutiful and diligent in her schooling. She must learn to cypher, to perfect her handwriting, to learn on the virginals, to learn French and dance, and if she learns to sing it will help her voice. Their services to Aunt Tanat, Cousin Elin and Cousin Mary. The like to Aunt Ffauconberge, Aunt Lucy Jones, Cousin Francis Lloyd and the rest of their friends. PS She is to inquire for Capt. Robert Challoner and to tell him that he broke his promise in not coming to the country. When she next writes she must write as he does now (that is, on a single sheet with the address endorsed) for if she laps one piece of paper in another the post will make him pay double as happened with the last letters. He will send her money as soon as he can. Services to Uncle Richard Anwyl and his Lady. She is to send the 'safeguard' home with Aunt Tanat's servants.

Her mother wishes her to provide all necessaries for the journey which will be about midsummer. As far as her money reaches she must buy herself a side-saddle and furniture. If the money does not hold out she can bespeak a gown and riding suit of Mr Daniel Faucett, the tailor in St John's Lane. She must send for him and cause him to send her brother Robert a stuff suit and let him make it big enough for him. It is to be sent to Wrexham with all speed. Since Owen is in mourning for his cousin William Vaughan, he requires nothing from the tailor. She must likewise desire him to send her mother a sad-coloured riding suit. PS Harry ap Robert, of Rhydonen, or William Griffith will come for her. Her mother wishes her to go once into the Queen's chapel. 'I need not tell you to beware theire doctrine or Presbitterian.'.

The recipient's mother, brothers and sisters are all well. The writer's last letter concerning what she is to learn in school was misunderstood. He meant only to learn what the school teaches for her needle and other works which she is to look after, for she will grow too old to learn hereafter. Therefore she is to make the best use of her time. As for her music, he did not mean her to burden herself with diversity of music, but only to keep herself to the virginal and to practice her hand with the viol, which is all he desires at present. PS Her father and mother send their services to her aunts, to Col. Lloyd, Col. Anwyl and her master and mistress.

[William Owen, son of Sir John Owen and nephew of Col. William Owen]. Understanding that she has received £100 from Sir John Carter, he asks that she be pleased to let him have them by the bearer - Mr Evan Jones. Sends acquittances for previous payments. PS Legal business, re Mr Lloyd's writings at Montgomeryshire Assizes. Received a letter from Cousin Richard Anwyl on the Thursday night of assizes week - but it came too late being dated a month before. Would have waited upon her himself but he has to be on the guard at Wrexham for a fortnight.

Two original envelopes containing receipts of George Ralph third Baron Harlech, Henry Arthur Ormsby Gore, Seymour Ormsby Gore, Alfred M. Egerton, Emily Fortescue Countess Ebrington and Lady Mary Egerton, 1904-1905, for legacies received under the will of William Richard, second Baron Harlech, and portions under the Ormsby Gore family resettlement of 1881, together with a list of the trust funds, Inland Revenue forms for legacy duty, 1905, and a letter to Longueville and Co., 1922.

Accounts of the executors of the late William Richard Ormsby Gore, second Baron Harlech (d. 1904), showing stocks and shares, the estates of Tetworth and Derrycarne, debts and funeral expenses, assets and deductions together with Inland Revenue assessment forms for estate duty, 1904-1908, a list of securities sent by the London Joint Stock Bank Limited, 1904, letters to Longueville and Co., 1904-1909; and receipts for personal legacies including a gold watch previously given to the deceased by Sir George [Francis] Seymour, 1904-1905.

Accounts of the executors of the late William Richard Ormsby Gore, second Baron Harlech (d. 1904) showing cash in the house and various bank accounts, funeral expenses, legacies, debts due to and from the deceased, expenses for carrying on Glyn, Brogyntyn, Chesham Place and Tetworth, trustees, mortgages, insurance, taxes, stocks and shares, solicitors, etc. and income, 1904-1909, with a statement showing the amount of estate duty payable by the executors of the will to the trustees of the Brogyntyn settled estates in respect of the portions for the younger children, charged on the English and Irish estates.

Be pleased to understand how the business between Sir John and Mr Holden stands. About eight years ago Sir John and Mr William Owen were outlawed at Holden's suit upon a bond of £400 for the payment of £200. Two years since, when Mr Owen Wynne was sheriff, an outlawry was delivered to the deputy-sheriff by an agent of Holden's. By inquisition it was found that Sir John was seised of lands to the value of £100 to £200. Since which time Ellis Hughes, the under-sheriff, was prevailed upon not to file the inquisition until last Hilary term. Meantime William Owen preferred a bill in Chancery against Holden, and doing little good thereupon Holden has now transmitted the outlawry and inquisition to the Exchequer and has got a levari facias directed to the Sheriff of Caernarvon to levy all the cattle on the ground before found. Owen's counsel has advised him not to stir in it until the beginning of next term. All their opponents will do now should be easily overthrown. Thinks that if the sheriff were not 'our' friend the cattle should be put out of the way for a time. Holden's agents have another bond of the penalty of £1000 for the payment of £500 which they intend to put in suit against Sir John at the next Caernarvonshire Sessions. All the witnesses to the bond are dead and they will never be able to prove it. 'In the interim make under-sheeriffe your friend and you shall not need feare any disturbance of your or your tenants' cattle'.

He was testator to no deed or anything of that nature, but as to the main business he understands that Mr Wynne's sister or successor paid Mr Humphreys what money Robert Wynne has received of Mr Humphreys, which was a considerable sum of about £300; and Mr Humphreys had £700 more by him to pay off the purchase. The payment should put an end to all controversy. Mr Humphreys will be at the writer's house next week if she has further commands in the matter.