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My Lord has received Wynn's letters and sent them to Sir John Hybotts, to desire his advice therein. But Sir John being away from home, my Lord moved Mr Justice therein, the rest of the Council being then absent. My Lord will move in the matter when the rest of the Council are present. Has taken pains to look up the Commission that Mr Doctor procured for the county of Merioneth.

Business matters. Refers to the minority of his son Edward Mytton.

Wynn's father and all his friends are in good health. His father was sore displeased that Wynn came not home with David ap Res Wyn, and is like to turn the said David from his tenement unless he can be persuaded otherwise . Warns Wynn to be careful of his health and to keep company only with them of good report. Advises him to travel from London to Oxford or Cambridge for the sake of his health, if the sickness be extreme. It is reported that Wynn's cousin Mr. Williams has sent out a new Commission of the Peace and that he is Custos Rotulorum in the same. If this be so let Wynn get another for his father. The Quarter Sessions will be at Carnarvon on April 11th.

Whereas one Richard Vaughan, more busy than wise, hath advertised 'your' Honour that Doctor Elis has cessed £400 on the inhabitants of Merionethshire, which surmise is most scandalously untrue; the truth of the matter is this, that the gentlemen and freeholders of Merioneth, fearing their inheritance might be touched in some respect or that some exactions, impositions and customs should be laid to their charge, appointed four gentlemen of the country to be suitors to 'your' Lordship; and it was agreed to by all but Vaughan, that a mise of £300 should be cessed and levied upon the country, whereof £80 should be given to the suitors towards their charges, that is, £20 apiece, and the residue delivered to certain gentlemen to keep until occasion required. Which Order was fully agreed upon by all the justices of the Peace, gentlemen and freeholders of Merionethshire at a Quarter Sessions held in January last past. When the said Vaughan was not made one of the suitors, he began to sow slanderous reports of Dr Elis. They think themselves greatly abused by the said Vaughan.

Understands that some of the gentlemen of the country, especially them of Llynn, do mislike the order set down at Caernarfon. Advises him to bring them to one mind and to try 'whether the country will be contented to give authority to one in every commote to come up to London and join together to conclude about their country's business; or else to select 2 or 3 persons for every commote, who will number 25 or 31 persons or more, to be a corporation (as it were), not only to be a council for the body of the whole shire, but to appoint a certain number, as they shall think fit, to be suitors to prosecute their causes ... until the matters now in question be established ... Or if none of these will serve, but that the country will harp upon Mr Rees Thomas, John Wynn ap Hugh, you and me, we will not neglect our country's affairs.'. Puleston's answer is added: The gentlemen of Evionethe mislike the order taken at the Quarter Sessions in 2 points:. (1) Because the suitors have orders to deal with all matters connected with the country. (2) Because they are contented to pay mise for the Commote of Evioneth, according to their offence and agreeable to the presentment of enclosures of commons, so that they shall not be charged with the offences of other Commotes, and not to be rated according to the Prince's Mise.

Thanking him for favours which he is not able to return. Does not mean to 'double' with so honourable a personage as 'my very good lord', and so friendly an advocate as 'Your worship' nevertheless the Llyne, Evioneth and Isgorvay men were continually repugnant to this service and did greatly repine at the writer's forwardness. 'Wherefore of policy, this last Quarter Sessions, I passed the matter over with silence, thinking that when they saw me negligent they would be forward, wherein I was deceived.' Will advertise Hughband as to names of the principal 'contradictors.'.

Both Mr Yeale and the writer questioned Wynn's son John as to why he discontinued his studies and lost his time, and young Wynn doubted whether his father could continue him in his studies here. Mr Yeale counselled him to tarry for a time. Wynn's son has bestowed his time here well of late, notwithstanding long sickness. [Probably the Henry Johnes DL, referred to in Baker, History of St John's College, Cambridge, p. 420].

Would have had Mr Turbridge himself suitor for Llanvair, so as not to have offended Mr Lloyd of Yale, who is a good-natured 'gent.' and friendly where he 'taketh'. 'I think it a very good time for you to be near my L. by reason of this vacant time; for possible it is you may find his Honour now at better leisure to be talked with.' Other matters.

Particulars of law-suits. John Evans is the man who gives the greatest comfort at present. He and Sir Hugh Lewis and Sir Evans are of the same mind. William Jones and his wife and family are not a little offended because they cannot get their legacies. Uncle Owen Gruffith delivered the 20 marks to Uncle Doctor Yale. As for his father's accusation of extravagance, the bearer will tell him that the writer has not bought one rag since he came to town, he will also tell what trouble his father's business requires. His father need not fear lest he dress like a courtier, for he has no money to go courtier-like. Means to continue in the Temple and live on the little his father will allow him, and when that is finished to come home. As for his wife, although her father promises that she shall remain with the writer without charge; yet, because it is his father's liking, the writer is content to have her remain at Gwydir altogether. Sir Richard Bulkeley is to marry [Sir Richard Bulkeley was a member of Queen Elizabeth's household. He married, as his second wife, Mary, daughter of William, Lord Burgh, or Borough, of Gainsborough] .... Borow's daughter, one of the maids of honour ... he is in great favour. The Queen ... will have the marriage in Court. She ... to solemnize and celebrate their espousals, affirming that the world shall know what was her affection to those [who are her] servants. He will bring her home to Beaumaris in Lent, as he told the writer himself. Her name is Mary. Moris Jones will not deal in the matter of the Clerkship of the Peace and Thomas Brooks is not a fit man to execute the charge. Mr Martin has made the writer large offers for the same. Uncle Owen Gruffith can testify what trouble the writer had in Mytton's matter, also how greatly he wants a bed with furniture thereto. This document is much mutilated.

Complains that a kinsman and late servant of hers, Jevan ap Thomas ap Kynric, having killed one William ap Rice with a blow from a stone, Jevan Lloid ap David ap Meredith and William Lloid his son conspired with Piers Holland, a malicious enemy of her house, to have her said servant indicted for wilful murder together with one Jevan ap Tudyr as accessory. Her father-in-law Mr Salusbury of Rugge, Mr Thomas Salusbury of Denbigh, and the rest of that crew, promised to be his friends, so that he yielded himself to the law. Having led him as a bear to the stake or as a lamb to the butcher's stall, they now not only leave him destitute of all aid, but have written to Mr Fowllke Lloid, and other of my Lord's officers, to write to my Lord of Leicester to aggravate matters. The evidence in his defence will prove to be but manslaughter, and the surgeon will, upon oath, verify that he died rather of God's visitation, or for want of good keeping, than of the hurt. Besides, the man slain had upon him a good pike fork and a long dagger, and was a stronger man, and her kinsman and servant had but a dagger, and was driven back to a hedge where he found a stone under his feet. Desires Wynn to solicit the aid of her good friend Sir John Hughband in the matter. Her poor son [Wynn's brother-in-law], little Thome Salusbury, will be filled with great perplexity, for he was his father's man and hers, and one whom he tenderly loveth. She is but a woman, foolish and fond, but he [Wynn] is wise, discreet and conversant with those who can best instruct him. Note by Thomas Brook: 'I pray you write unto me your pleasure touching the books of the Quarter Sessions and whether I may have them or not, paying you xxs. for every Sessions.'. Mutilated. [Katherine Wynn or Catherine of Berain was the third wife of Maurice Wynn of Gwydir. John Wynn was the son of Maurice by his first wife].

My Lord [of Leicester], in Salusbury's matter, is ill-dealt with. Was there not a flat promise to his Lordship that either the ward should be delivered to him or the little Park? The one they have not done; why are they urged to do the other? The one moiety of the Park is my Lady's, the other her children's. Does not doubt that my Lord may soon compass the whole. The Park is never likely to be brother Salusbury's, although they take him for a cloak and shadow. All that lies in the writer's power to do, he will do for my Lord. Relates how my Lord Chancellor of Ireland, travelling towards Ireland (having belike some authority from my Lord) dealt with my Lady as to what they would be contented to give my Lord for his interest in the ward. My Lady was content to ratify what her son-in- law John Salusbury thought fit, and both he and my Lord Chancellor came to an agreement. Wynn's father was called upon to assent and subscribe thereunto, which he did [because the ward was to marry his daughter]. The letters were immediately dispatched to his Lordship at Buxtons. My Lady thereupon exclaimed that they had conspired against her and her heir, and rode to Buxtons, accompanied by Sir John Salusbury's executors, John and Thomas Salusbury. What she and the executors promised, my Lord, I know, doth well remember. When the writer was at Buxtons with his Honour [Leicester] he told him [Leicester] then that my Lady would not stand to her promise. His Honour replied that she should first repent it. Refers this cause to his Honour to judge whether he has offended or been wrongfully accused.

Particulars of an interview with Mr Salusbury at Harden in the matter of a settlement of lands. Mr Salusbury rides from Harden in company of 2 judges to Bridgnorth Assizes to meet Sir John Hubande. Advice with regard to his son's conduct; he is to attend daily upon his lord and master until he knows he is in as good a credit as he was, or else his countrymen will endeavour to work his undoing if they can.

Desiring instructions in the matter of pressing 67 men.

His mother wishes that he should join with Wynn in the matter of the lease . Would rather deal with Wynn than with Sir Reinallt the priest.

Hearing that Thomas intended to come to his house yesterday, the writer sent a messenger lest Thomas should come, during his absence, about the furtherance of my Lord's service. Thought it best to leave my Lord Bishop of St Asaph to go himself to visit his clergy in Flintshire. Returned yesterday from Denbigh, to a friend's house Sir Ellis, the parson of Llanthoged, being a nigh neighbour unto Mr Kyffyn, Sheriff of Caernarfonshire. Is ready to meet Thomas at Llanbeder, in the Commote of Issaph, Tavarne y groes or the town of Conway; will warn others to be there also, but fears few will come save the Sheriff, the writer, Thomas Wynn ap Richard, Henry ap Jevan Lloyd, and such like. Penryn will ride to the Council lest a process be served upon Merionethshire men by the Sheriff; he dwells about 24 miles from the writer. Mr Lloyd of Yale is very sore sick, and Mr Thomas Salesbury, as is reported, has ridden to London, and Mr Salesbury of Rug is busied. Has sued all the processes at Oswestry and opened the process of Merionethshire and sent to the Sheriff declaring that he [the writer] and others therein named were ready to assist. It is reasonable that the Sheriff of Caernarfonshire, being the Chief Commissioner, should somewhat travel for the execution thereof. 'And I would not advise you as my dear son not to take all the care and charge upon your back for I see in end we cannot or we are not able to bring the service to such perfection as my Lord and his officers doth look for. I, as a father, and you, as a son, will do what we may do to the uttermost, wishing others, according to the like trust reposed in them, to put their helping hands to the furtherance of the said service.' Cannot see that the Commissioners can meet before the day or days aforenamed, because they are many in number, some dwelling far distant from the others . Is ready to meet Thomas on Monday next in the morning at Llanbedr, together with the Sheriff, Thomas Wynne ap Rice and Henry ap Jevan Lloyd. It were not amiss that Thomas, knowing how many of the Commissioners are in Caernarfonshire, should take a copy of the processes and execute them against some of the persons; it is impossible to have it served at one time against such a number or multitude of persons, having not so many Commissioners to serve the same. Fears very few of the Commissioners of Denbigh will be at the serving of the same. 'Assuredly, if I had been as you I would have sent the Commission forthwith to the Sheriff (as I did to the Sheriff of Merionethshire).' The Council of the Marches will write to my Lord, for their own discharge, that the Sheriffs and others have not or would not serve the processes. God help the Sheriff who is and will be ready to do as much as in him may lie. The Council will remove shortly to South Wales. 'The Commission hereinclosed is sent to you again.'.

Concerning the payment of a large sum of money by Wynn to the writer's daughter.

Has been with Mr Doctor Jones, who stayed him from serving the process on Robert Lloyd, and who thinks that as the parties mentioned in the libel are dead, they cannot proceed against Lloyd in the Arches, but must first proceed by a Writ of Bastardy. Gives a list of various causes then at issue. Duty to John and Robert Wynn and Thomas Vaughan.

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