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Writes on behalf of the bearer's landlord that William Maurice may bind the latter's adversary to the peace. He is very troublesome and has beaten and wounded the bearer and his wife several times. Will bring the dedimus when he comes up himself next week.

Sends by the bearer the money which John Brynkir received in South Wales. Hopes that the suit between him and Sir Harri Jones is at an end, and that he will have no need to travel to London as often as he has done of late. Her son, William Brynkir, had promised his money to a man of Lleyn before William Maurice's letter arrived; nevertheless he has disappointed him in order to help his uncle. His corn at Caernarvon lies unthreshed by reason of women's unquietness. Humphre Bodurda' [Bodwrdda] wife is very angry because she can have no straw. They threshed but one little rick in all. Prays him to buy some hops and wick yarn to make candles. Sends a note of what money she has and has not received. She has seven pounds of her own money in the house and was fain to disburse it for things needful. Mr Richardson has sent for money and she has sent him three pounds. Postscript: Prays him to buy some onions since there are none to be had for money. Also a dozen little 'sasers' [saucers] and some 'bauket'. Has no token to send him but her blessing and her daily prayer. The gloves he sent were too small for her.

Has done her best to get him money and cannot prevail. Rowland Griffith is going to Llanbadarn, and on his return she will provide what she can. Wishes to know whether her son, Richard Evans, can stand William Maurice any help by coming to London. Her leg has grieved her sore this three weeks so that she knows not what she does. Her old servant, Hugh ap John, is dead a fortnight before Christmas. Postscript: Lady Maurice and Jane Awbrey send their commendations. They all had a solitary Christmas by reason of his absence.

William Maurice wishes to take up what little money the writer is to receive in London, which is a small kindness in respect of that infinite bond of love by which the writer is tied to his uncle for his great kindness at all times. Has borrowed £16 from a friend, and has arranged for it to be repaid out of the money by his brother and his cousin, Rowland Gruffydd. William Maurice is to receive all the writer has with Mr Warren, which is £29. Desires William Maurice to give Warren half a piece for his kindness. Asks that his cousin, Mr Rees Williams, of the Falcon in Paternoster Row, and Mr Roger Jones, of Bow Lane, shall have £3 a piece. The rest William Maurice can pay the writer at his leisure.

Mr Lewis Anwyl is very 'forward' to have his writ executed in Braich y Ddinas, and posts all this week to the High Sheriff and Owen Gwynne. Came that day to R. Lewis's house, where Owen Gwynne kept the court, with a letter from the High Sheriff to that effect 'at my peril'. So tomorrow Owen Gwynne has promised to meet him at Dolbenmaen. If William Maurice would see fair play, begs him to send tomorrow morning, to Dolbenmaen, to instruct the writer therein, for he must not any further delay.

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.

He has spoken with Lady Eure about the proceedings against Owen Ellis. She says she has no money to go to trial 'excepte you will helpe her or els goe yourself'. She agrees for William Maurice to have the premises during his life-time and to bequeathe them to whom he will until such time as he shall receive his charges. An answer as to the course he proposes required within three weeks. Mr Oliver Morris was not at Oswestry but sent his man. The dedimus potestatem and processes are ready ... William Maurice shall have them at Bala Sessions. George Williams must pay £5.3.0 for them. Wishes Mrs Brynkir to know that Sir Francis will call at Brynkir on his way to Caernarvon. Family affairs.

Asks William Maurice to wait for payment. Will bring the money himself in a fortnight's time. Hopes William Maurice will not think the worst of him. But for his business he would be oftener with William Maurice and his Lady Mother.

Understands that Lady Maurice has influence with the Bishop of Bangor. Asks their assistance by writing on behalf of this young man, William Lloyd, to be admitted to the living of Llangefni. He is a son to a sister of the writer's wife. His learning is not much, but he is a distinct reader, and for life and conversation of the best sort. The writer will undertake it upon his credit, for Lloyd has lived with him in household, teaching his children three or four years.

Asks whether William Maurice means to proceed against him at the next Merionethshire Assizes for the glebe land in Llanfihangel-y-Traethau. Requests that the trial be deferred until the next assizes following, by reason of some earnest business the writer has. Meanwhile he hopes that they can better end the matter amongst themselves than the trial of law will end it. 'Your poor kinsman'.

Legal business about execution of a commission. Has done his best for the bearer in making him a petition and preferring the same to the whole Council at the table. The same is sent by the Council to the justices of the peace for Caernarfonshire desiring them to continue his stipend of 20s.. The letter, a copy of which is enclosed, is subscribed by Mr Justice, Sir Henry Townshend, and Sir Francis Eure.

Wishes to be remembered to various members of the family. Sir Harry Johnes is committed to the Fleet for breaking the decree. A messenger has been sent by the court for Thomas Jones and Watkin Morgan who are to pay their rents and arrears. The rest of the tenants are to pay their rents at Llanbadarn Fawr and not at Abermarlais. Sir Harry now sues William Maurice's bond of a thousand pounds and has been served with a subpoena to stay his proceeding. Progress of suit against Owen Ellis in the Star Chamber. He sends daily to her Ladyship for agreement but she will not yield to him. Concerning the lease for fishing he will move Sir Thomas Trevor and Sir John Walter herein with a letter under his master's hand. As for the quarries, William Maurice shall have his patent next term ... it will cost £8 as the secretary told the writer. As for the cloaks he was fain to go to his master's old friends, Mr Prat, and there took up eight liveries and a cloak for the footman. The cloak, though somewhat coarse, is the best he has. The writer has put his hand to the bill conditionally, so that his Worship may agree when he comes up to London himself. As for the spices and sugar loaf, he has no money to pay for them but will do what he can therein. He and Rowland Gruffydd entered into bond with one Mr James Medlecot, merchant tailor, for £40. Morris Jones received £20 and her Ladyship the other £20, so that the writer received not a penny. Sends two new books by the bearer. Has also sent two quarts or more of 'sallet oel' by the Oswestry carrier, Robert Floyd. His master should cause someone to inquire for the same at Mr Blodwell's shop. He cannot say when he will be home because her Ladyship is to go to Northamptonshire for two or three days and then she will come home. She has done her best endeavour in William Maurice's causes 'soe did wee all: ut apparet'. Has spoken with Morris Jones for money to buy Mrs Anne a hat but he complains that he wants money himself. The writer is not acquainted with any hat-seller and therefore wonders whether he can be trusted. Paper and both kinds of wax will be sent with the cloak. Morris Jones and Humffrey Jones are cold friends, but the writer could not tell Morris Jones that William Maurice means to have a lease of Aberglaslyn 'for they be both fiends and foes for anythinge I know'. Owen Ellis cannot abide honest Rowland Gruffydd and the writer. Rowland was very rude with Sir Henry Johnes about William Maurice's money, and so likewise was Morris Jones. But Mr Price, Sir William Thomas's son-in-law, railed against Rowland Gruffydd, Morris Jones, and the writer. He is against William Maurice tooth and nail and is very 'yelle' both in his discourse and carriage teste Henrico Bodvell armig. Sir Ffoulk Grevell's letter to Sir John Walter (delivered by the writer) did much good in their cause against Owen Ellis. Sir John Walter will be himself in place at the next hearing to see that the Prince shall not be wronged.

Sends the bearer, Elissa Pugh, his servant, with a letter of attorney to receive that £100 which is due to the James Price in May next, to be paid at the Church of Llanaber, Merionethshire. Prays William Maurice to pay it. Wishes to be remembered to his aunt, Mrs Anne Brynkir, and his cousin, Mrs Jane Awbrey.

Gives thanks for all kindness. Promises on his own and Mr Harbert's behalf that William Maurice shall have notice of the time they send their money to Abermarlais, so that his Worship may send his man there with their messenger to receive the money.

Kind commendations, etc., saving that Lloyd did not come and see William Maurice as he came from the assizes. Entreats him to read over and pen an indictment. Wants 'this man' indicted of perjury the next term when the matter comes to hearing at Serjeants' Inn in Chancery Law. It will much disgrace Owen Ellis's cause. John Lloyd replies. Has read the indictment which is carefully and painfully drawn up. Likes not the recital of the statute and therefore has omitted it. Other suggestions for improving its form.

The bearer Richard Anwell, Anne Wen Brynkir's son-in-law, sent to her to know if she had anything to send to London, and lest he should think her angry with him for his marriage, she has thought good to write by him some part of her brother's business. She knows William Maurice's need of money is great. Owen Ellis provides what he can both in money and letters, especially to William Maurice's worthy friend Sir Francis Dasey, from Sir John Wine. There has been a family conference about the jury, at which her son, Ellis Brynkir, her cousin Morice Johns, her daughter Margaret, her nephew Roland Griffiths, and herself were present. Four of the jury are prepared to come to London either Saturday or Monday next. The fifth may not come because he is their friend. His name is Robert ap William Pricharde. Morice Johns thinks that Ellis Brynkir should let his wife go to her sister, Lady Eure, for advice about the jury. She will, God willing, go forth on Friday next as hard as the weather is; and on Saturday Morice Johns goes after her to Porkinton, and hence on Monday to London. A letter from William Maurice's attorney, Mr Johns, has arrived, inquiring about the commission in the matter between him and wife of John ap Richard ap Eleesa. She sent the latter to Morice Johns who has appointed a place and commissioners, and sent a note by Mr John Thomas, Coytreffe, to the Council. News about the execution of another commission at Dolbenmaen. Her cousin, Robert Griffith Lloyd, is dead, and was buried on New Year's Day. Her niece, Anne Thomas Owen, was angry because they did not go to the burial, but the weather was so extreme. Has not heard anything of the 'mile stones' from Frulude [Ffriddlwyd] yet, which is a great hindrance. Urges William Maurice to take no care for any other matters here at home, for, God willing, the writer will do what she is able till death. Sends commendations from Lady William Maurice, her cousin Jane Griffith, her daughter Margaret, her niece Jane Awbrey, and her niece Margaret Morice, with the rest of her brother's well-willing friends. Her son, Ellis Brynkir, also prays for him and would have a letter. His grandchild, Margaret Evans, humbly thanks him for her token and 'we' for our gloves. Postscript: Begs her brother not to set the tenement of Garreg Velen until she sees him. 'Take no notice that Richard Anwill is married'.

Hopes his mother never had nor shall have cause to think the writer unnatural, nor William Maurice just cause to task him of unkindness. If the Harry Johnes's good conscience has given William Maurice way so long to play upon the advantage of time, without respect unto his act and deed, he has little cause to complain. Money charges in order to protect himself from imminent wrongs, the writer holds goods well spent. With regard to the titles that his father-in-law, in his mother's right, might pretend any interest to, the sufficiency of those that dealt with Harry Johnes might give William Maurice assurance that they would not deal upon uncertainties. His filial respect for his mother is such that he wishes she would no more grieve William Maurice, for she is not so well as then she was. Thanks William Maurice for his kind dealing in appointing so 'indifferent' a place for the execution of the commission, which he will requite with the like courtesy. But is uncertain whether he can come to Llanbadarn.

Because of William Maurice's absence, the writer and his attorney, Mr John Powel, have delayed execution of the commission in issue between him and Mr Edward Price. Legal details of this business. Has suggested that the commission be executed at a house in Penmorva according to directions sent by William Maurice's sister, Mrs Anne Wynn Brynkir. If the court directs otherwise they will have to yield. The Lord President is now at Bewdley and returns before Easter to Ludlow, and is resolved to stay in Ludlow all the summer. Mr Justice and Sir Henry Townshend have gone home. They begin their circuit at Chester upon Easter Monday next. There is news that the Spanish fleet is dispersed and had no intent towards England, but is bound for the Turk's country. But for all this 'flying' news, it is good in the writer's opinion to be always ready to answer the enemy ... God make us strong and ready in true faith and otherwise with good conscience in all respects to perform the same to the glory of God.

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.

They shall do well to take a view of all the arms within their limit on Tuesday next, and what defect they find ... then to give 'tickette' to such as they think good to make up the number. Then may they the better satisfy the Lord President by the time 'they' propose to meet together at Caernarvon which, God willing, shall be upon Wednesday next.