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Order by General Mytton granting protection to the person and estate of John Price of Derwen, Denbighshire.

William Salusbury at Denbigh Castle to John Salusbury and Thomas Wynn, collectors and assessors of the mise for the parish of Llanrwst, Denbighshire. Order for levying a sum of money for the maintenance of 300 men and a troop of horse. Mutilated.

Has yet too good an opinion of his loyalty, to think Bulkeley would have given his [the writer's] protection [to Captain Rich?] had he thought the ship had been employed as it now is. Cannot understand, especially as this town was then besieged, why Bulkeley returned the [captain's] cannon and tackling upon a licence produced from Mayor Thropp and the merchants of Chester, when he [the captain] had entered into bond with Bulkeley that the ship should not depart without leave, first obtained under Byron's hand and seal. The truth is, Bulkeley is much abused by people whose interests are far different from his, and whose counsel, if he follow it, will cause his actions to appear rebellious to others. Among the number is Sir Robert Eyton, who is employed on the island as a spy. The bailiffs of Beaumaris have, he hears, declared themselves rebels and therefore ought to be secured. Sends an order and hopes that, notwithstanding his contempt of former orders, he will be careful to obey the same, and so show himself worthy of the trust reposed in him. Hears there is a design to disarm all strangers and expel them from the island. If there be any among them whose loyalty he suspects, upon proof made thereof, he will do well to clear the island of them. If this be offered to those who for loyalty are forced to forsake their own homes and take sanctuary amongst them, there can be nothing more inhumane and barbarous or which can show him more disaffected to the King, and his cause.

General Thomas Mytton to all commanders and officers, by land and sea, whom it may concern, and especially to the Commander-in-chief at Beaumaris. Order for a pass for Capt. Stephen Rich to proceed to Caernarfon with his ships, the Rebecca and the Rupert.

As they were not invited thither to use hostility against any in this island, so they cannot withdraw without a special order from their general. No hostile act has hitherto been committed against the Parliamentary forces and they hope none will now be committed, having assurance of protection from my Lord Bulkeley. It is herewith desired that the gentlemen of the country shall meet and confer about anything that may tend to the public advantage, and that they may receive assurance of protection during their stay on the island. Underneath: Same date. Beaumaris Castle. Col. Richard Bulkeley to Col. Roger Pope, Col. John Jones, and Thomas Edwardes. Their coming thither in so inconsiderable a number argues protection promised. This place is commanded by him, who is resolved to maintain it until an honourable peace. His desire is, therefore, that they remove their men immediately from town and island, in order to avoid hostile acts. With regard to their own persons, and those of their servants, no discourtesy shall be shown them during the conference.

Desiring that the meeting at Llangefni may be deferred till Fnday, the 12th inst. What their intentions are may be seen from the enclosed paper of agreement between them and Gen. Mytton's commissioners. They desire that things may be fairly and openly debated in the face of the country, and concluded by public suffrage.

Is fully informed that, in the dead of last night, Rich landed some of his men at Lleiniog, to supply that fort with ammunition, arms or other necessaries, and that, upon coming yesterday into the town, he behaved very uncivilly, threatening the people with burning of houses, cutting of throats, and other words of dangerous consequence, to the great terror of the inhabitants; and that some of Rich's officers came to Friar's House and abused a gentlewoman of very good quality; all of which is looked upon as an absolute breach of his engagement to Bulkeley under his hand for the cessation of acts of hostility, and a disadvantage to the island. Mutilated.

Can by no means consent to his passage to Caernarfon unless he will engage under his hand to use no act of hostility towards the island. Having done so he may securely stay where he is until the treaty is over on Saturday, the 13th inst.

Has not come with any hostile intention, but will, in all things that agree with his repute, correspond with Bulkeley's wishes.

Has been commanded by General Mytton to wait on him at Caernarfon, either with his own ship or the Rupert. Mytton has sent Rich his pass for that purpose. Is now come in a friendly way to wait on the General and desires either to be allowed to pass or to remain until he hears further from the General.

Letter to save their country from a bloody war, let them send one, two, or more gentlemen to Parliament to procure the best terms they can for the island. Let Lord Bulkeley and the gentlemen of the island cause Captain Evans's company to be put into the castle of Beaumaris by nine of the clock on Saturday morning next, while all those in it are to march out, with passes, so that they may live, quietly in their own houses. Lord Bulkeley, with four servants, to be governor there until the further pleasure of Parliament; none to go into the castle till Parliament's pleasure be further known. As many strangers in the island as desire his pass shall have liberty to go to their own country. If these terms be refused, Mytton will desire the well-affected in the island to join with him in besieging the castle, and the estates of those within the castle will be sold to maintain the said siege. Promises to use no hostility against the island till he hears what is resolved upon by Parliament. Underneath:. 1646, June 14. Articles of agreement by Col. Roger Pope, Col. John Jones and Thomas Edwardes, esq., commissioners appointed by General Mytton, on the one part, and Lt-Col. Robinson, Dr Robert Price and Major David Lloyd for and on behalf of Col. Richard Bulkeley, on the other part, for further explanation of Gen. Mytton's propositions concerning the surrender of Beaumaris Castle [see no. 1799]. Annexed: Another copy of Mytton's letter, as above.

Articles of agreement by Col. Roger Pope, Col. John Jones and Thomas Edwardes, commissioners appointed by General Mytton, of the one part, and Lt-Col. Robinson, Dr Robert Price and David Lloyd, on behalf of Col. Richard Bulkeley, of the other part, for further explanations of General Mytton's propositions. Signatures of parties. Endorsed: 'For the surrender of Beaumaris Castle; this is the original.'. Appended: Copy of above. Printed in Philipps, 'Civil war in Wales', vol. 2, pp. 312-313.

It is concluded by those whose names are subscribed that they will intercede with the General for three months' protection for strangers inhabiting Anglesey, provided they give no cause for offence to Parliament during their abode. Signed: Jo. Jones, Rog. Pope, Tho. Edwardes.

Sir Henry Mervin, during his lifetime, was informed by Bulkeley about a certain island. Since Sir Henry's decease the writer has communicated the knowledge of that business to a noble friend of hers who is very desirous to speak with him. Hearing that Bulkeley is a prisoner and fearing lest, when he obtains his freedom, he will go beyond seas so that she will not know where to find him, she earnestly enjoins him to come to see her when he obtains his liberty.

Complains that his wife has left him, and suspects that she has gone into Wales. Desires that her movements may be watched, as she has gone without his consent. Has written to Gen. Mytton for a letter on his behalf to the commissioners of both kingdoms.

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Family matters. Says he has gone through a sea of troubles. His difference with his wife is referred to two friends. Hopes that John Mostyn and himself, who were Parliament men, will have the benefit of this vote.

Concerning a lease of Llanbeblig made to his servant Edward Lloyd, who died in the Bishop's debt, having paid but one year's rent. Thanks him for hospitality at Gwydir. Best service to his revered Metropolitan [Archbishop Williams], to whom the writer owes more than he can repay. Cannot send a copy of the lease, as it is in London with his son Sir Orlando. The note which his Grace of York sent was either lost when the writer was taken prisoner, or taken away when his house was rifled.

Order to General Mytton, or to the chief officer commanding the forces in north Wales in his absence, to quarter troops in the garrison towns of north Wales by 15 Jan., according to enclosed rules and directions; the commission officers to engage their words to the respective inhabitants for the discharge of the soldiers billeted upon them. Dated at Windsor.

The order of 24 Jan. supposes that all soldiers in north Wales are to be disbanded. The gunners, matrosses and marshals in the castles are to be retained, as well as the old establishment at Beaumaris. This order is directed to General Mytton, or to the chief commander Col. Carter, who have nothing to do with disbanding. The order should have been addressed to the three members sent down to see to this disbanding. Let the commissioners send a copy of the order to Col. Carter (retaining the original), and a fair copy to Col. Jones to be imparted to the other two members. The order of 27 Jan. extends only to that part of the standing army which is on free quarters till they are paid. This order cannot apply to north Wales, where no part of the standing army is quartered. The country will not bear the continuance of the horse and foot upon them. Let the disbanding be done according to the proposals and model drawn up at Ruthin, and £1,000 raised to disband the horse and foot; also to consider the following particulars at their next meeting:. (1) Why they recommended 100 or 80 men to be garrisoned in Caernarfon, being a vast number and the place inconsiderable, especially with 100 in Beaumaris enough to protect the two counties?. (2) Why in their first orders they mention Conwy as standing with an indefinite number, which Col. Carter particularises to be 150, which, joined with the 100 at Beaumaris, 80 at Denbigh, and 60 at Red Castle, amount to three times as much money as the contribution of north Wales?. (3) How any of these garrisons can be paid by the country?. Copies of these orders should be sent to Hugh Williams and Mr Wynn, together with the resolutions at Bangor and these letters.