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Draft warrant to the sheriff and officers of Denbighshire, for the apprehension of Owen ap John Owen, gent., Thomas Owen, gent. and William David, parties to the murder of one Hugh ap William ap Richard Smyth, constable of Llanrwst.

Denies that he has complained of Wynn's unkindness, though it has been inferred that both Wynn and my Lord Bishop of Bangor wronged the writer in word, though what the speeches were he could never hear. Is now not only satisfied but beholden to Wynn for sending this gentleman to give the writer satisfaction. 'On going to London, I will be as ready to yield you reason, as you have been willing to right me.' Signed: H. Danvers. Endorsed: 'My Lord Da[n]vers' answer to my letter.'.

'Being come very lately to the City, I understand that you are informed that I spoke injurious words of you at Bangor, 28 March last, when you passed through en route for Ireland. We are such strangers to one another that we may meet in one dish and not know one another. I have heard you named as one of great ability for your good service to Ireland. I have had the breeding of a gentleman, and am free from drunkenness and frenzy and am entering the first part of old age. My former life shall witness (amongst those that know me) that I used not to be lavish in words ( especially in their absence) towards my very enemies. What should move me then to do the same to you, being neither known unto me for good nor ill? That I committed the Bailiff of Conway for letting you pass (without further certainty than he brought from you) I justify, having great reason moving me thereto. What was spoken, was spoken publicly at the table in the presence of the Bishop and the rest of the justices of the Peace and principal men of our county; I have entreated this gentleman to deliver, of his own knowledge, what passed there. Had I known this before I came out of the country I had brought a certificate from the Bishop at whose table it was.'. Copy.

Petitioner is parson and rector of Llanrwst and Robert Gwyn his farmer. Edmund Meirick, doctor-at-law, parson of Corwen, claiming the tythes of Tybrith in Llanrwst as belonging to Corwen (though distant from Corwen 14 miles) interrupted the possession of Sharpe and his farmers there. A suit in Chancery was begun, 43 Eliz., against Meirick. Meirick in turn brought a suit against Gwyn's underfarmers at the Council of the Marches and got possession of the tythes. The matter was appointed to be heard by Mr Tyndall [John Tyndall, Master in Chancery] and Doctor Legge in the Rolls, the 19 May last, whereby possession was awarded to Sharpe and Gwyn. Since when great suggestions have been made by Meirick's friends to Tyndall and Legge, that they have referred the same to the censure of your Lordship, to gain the next crop of tythe corn and hay. Petitions to have a speedy second hearing of the cause. Note follows in the autograph of Lord Keeper Egerton: '4 Junii, 1603. Mr Baron Saville, I pray you call Mr Tindall and Mr Legg unto you, and take full hearing of the cause and order it according to justice and equity. But do it so soon as conveniently you can, before August draws near. Tho. Eg.'. Annexed:. (A) Another copy of above, with the following note, by the Lord Keeper: 'If there were a former sale I would understand what reason hath moved the Master of the Court to change that they had done. Tho. Eg.' The other half of the page is a copy of John Tyndall's report to the Lord Keeper. (B) 1602, April 22. Ludlow. Copy of Order in the Council of the Marches for the appropriation by the said Edmund Meirick of the tithes of Tybrith ucha and issa without let or interruption from the defendants Robert Vaughan, Richard ap John ap Jevan, Peter Sharpe and Robert Gwyn, until the said defendants shall recover the same in the Court of Chancery. (C) 1603, May 19. Resolution referring the hearing of the above cause to this 'honourable court' [Court of Chancery ?]. (D) 1603, June 7. Resolution, by the Court of Chancery, that the defendant shall bring an action for trespass against the plaintiff, Peter Sharpe, in the office of Pleas in the Exchequer. And possession of the tythes to be, in the meanwhile, stalled with the plaintiff, upon bond.

Notice from Sir John Savile, Baron of the Exchequer, at Sergeants' Inn in Fleet Street, to Mr Tyndall and Mr Doctor Legge. 'It hath pleased the right honourable the Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England to refer the hearing of a cause between Peter Sharpe, Bachelor of Divinity and Robert Gwyn, gent., plts, and Doctor Merick and others, defts, unto yourself and me, to be done so soon as conveniently may be, as by the petition and his Lordship's subscription, you may perceive. Wherefore I pray you to be with me in my chamber in Sergeants' Inn tomorrow.'. Signed: Jo. Savile.

Is sorry to understand that the bearer, his servant George Salisbury, holding the place of muster-master in Caernarfonshire, is so slenderly rewarded for his service that he cannot, without Zouche's letters, receive that allowance at the usual times as heretofore he hath done, which Zouche marvels at, having, in his letters, entreated them to give Salisbury their best help in the performance of this service which he finds more backward than otherwise; for although it may be alleged that they live in a most happy and peaceable time of government, yet it is fit for them, in times of peace, to be provided against times of war. They are, therefore, required to take some such order to satisfy this bearer in respect of such monies as are due to him for his service as muster-master, together with such entertainment as he has hitherto been accustomed to, without giving him just cause of complaint, so that he may be better encouraged to perform his service cheerfully. They are further required to certify the names of such as refuse to make such payments.

Statement in the matter of Thomas Price v. John Wynn of Gwydir, in the Star Chamber, with the opinions of Sir William Jones and Thomas Harris as to whether an action upon the case will lie against Thomas Price.

Answers to Wynn's nine reasons for desiring a lease of the rectory of Llanrwst. The original is in the Library of St Asaph Cathedral. See "Letters of William Morgan, bishop of Llandaff and afterwards of St Asaph, translator of the first Welsh Bible, 1588, and Richard Parry, bishop of St Asaph, editor of the second Welsh Bible, 1620: reproduced in facsimile from the originals in the library of St Asaph Cathedral and in the Cardiff Public Library" (privately printed, 1905). Printed in Yorke, Royal Tribes of Wales, 134-135.

Accuses the Bishop of ingratitude. Commences: 'Hominibus ingratis loquimini, lapides.'. Present location of the original unknown. The letter is printed in History of the Gwydir Family (1878 ed. p.x) and in Yorke, Royal Tribes, p. 136.

Business with Mr Solicitor in connection with Thomas Price's Bill in the Star Chamber. Does not know where to borrow money for Wynn. Has a judgment of £300 against Tho. Price, and if he comes here Martyn will lay it upon him. Other money matters.

Respecting John Wynn's request for a lease for three lives on the rectory of Llanrwst. The original of this letter is in St Asaph Cathedral Library. Reproduced in facsimile in Letters of William Morgan and Richard Parry, 1905. Printed in Yorke, Royal Tribes of Wales, pp. 139-41.

Respecting the suit with Thomas Price. Process is gone forth from Mr Osburne's office for debts due to the late Queen. Received my Lord Bishop's answer before the bearer left London. Wynn shall receive the Bishop's answer in a long letter sent to the writer. Particulars of the matter with Doctor Merricke and other business.

Thomas Martyn's bill of costs, with a note appended of what is still due thereon, in the matters of Price v. Wynn and Sharpe v. Merrick.

Sends the writ of execution upon the decree in Chancery. Has got Mr Sergeant Harris's hand to the note. Sends a copy of Doctor Merricke's Bill against Wynn. My Lord Treasurer's letters do not charge Wynn by name for payment, but all the Lieutenants. Hoped that Mr Skinner would move my Lord Treasurer for a messenger to bring up the then Sheriff and Wynn's co- Lieutenants; but, if the messenger comes to Wynn, let him not come up, for the writer will satisfy my Lord on receipt of Wynn's true answer and reason. Has heard nothing of Humphrey ap Rynalt nor has he any of his books to his knowledge; but, now the term is ended, will bestow time to look whether he has any. Burgonye [Burgundy?] glass is wont to be at 21/2d. the foot, Normandy glass costs 4d. a foot with nothing abated, as the writer's neighbour, Mr Dalbye, tells him; he is the only merchant for all London, where they pay 6d. a foot and not a penny abated. Wynn is much beholden to Sir Richard Bulkeley for his good report of him to Mr Solicitor.

Concerning the business of a lease. Conveyances are dearly rated and at present are sales, not leases. Has received no money of Mr Ellis Wynn.

Hears that he has taken order for the gathering of the tithe of Llangustenyn and desires him to send the money. Knows it is worth twice as much. Desires him also to have the tithe of Bodescallan gathered in kind, for Wynn's cousin, Hugh Gwynne Gruffith, has written that he will tithe it in specie this year. An incomplete transcript of the original letter in Cardiff MS 4.57 (Phillipps MS 16063), printed in facsimile in "Letters of William Morgan ... and Richard Parry ..." (1905). The letter is also printed in Yorke, Royal Tribes of Wales, p. 142.

Complains that Wynn has employed Mr Budd in carrying out his business, and that Wynn's rewards would have been better bestowed on the writer than on Mr Budd. If it were not for Wynn, the writer would cross him and take it away from him, for Mr Suckling, my Lord Treasurer's secretary, will tell the writer of anything that passes in that country. Other legal matters. Sir Richard Bulkeley retained Mr Solicitor in a cause in the Exchequer; whereupon Mr Solicitor spoke of Wynn, and Bulkeley praised Wynn's courage and sufficiency; what his ancestors were and what fortunes they left, declaring that the charges in the Bill were false and slanderous. Praises Bulkeley's conduct in the matter; Wynn must choose whether to thank him or no, for he does not know that the writer has told Wynn.

Explains that his long silence came from his unwillingness to trouble Zouche (otherwise busied in managing great affairs) with mere salutations and compliments. Sends him particulars of a foul murder committed upon one of Wynn's tenants, a constable; has apprehended three of the principal offenders, and issued writs for the apprehension of the rest. His Lordship's rumoured coming into their country was the cause of his delay in sending the certificate. Copy.

Having heard that certain persons have been committed to Ruthin gaol in connexion with the murder of a constable in those parts, who, notwithstanding the heinousness of that barbarous act, are suffered to go from house to house at their pleasure; this is therefore to require that greater care be taken of them and that they be committed to 'straiter' prison.

Complaining that the bearer made believe that he would be gone out of London in two days. Made haste, therefore, to write to Wynn and his brother Richard Gwynne, but afterwards met the bearer in Fleet Street and taxed him in the matter. Cannot hear of a carrier for Wynn's glass; there are seven firkins. It is easier for Wynn to find carriers coming up, for in London they ask an excessive price. Normandy glass is not for Wynn's country nor for any high place; it is weaker than the other and will 'canker' in a short time. The other is cheaper and stronger. Do what he can they will deceive the writer when he buys the Normandy glass; it is also very scarce.