Dangos 2887 canlyniad

Memoranda concerning:. (1) The expiration of the lease of the lead mines granted to Sir Richard. (2) A copy of the lease of Kilkeymes, Denbighshire, to Moris ap John Gruffith for 31 years; inquiries to be made regarding the reversion of the same. (3) The loan (for a reward to one of the clerks) of a book of 'views' of north Wales in the Court of Wards at Westminster, promising to return the same in six months. (4) The encroached lands in north Wales. (5) The date of the survey of the lordship of Denbigh. (6) The statute of limitations. (7) A writ of diem clausit extremum issued about 4 Eliz. to find out what children Owen Tudyr had. (8) The sale of lands in Denbighshire.

Complains that although suspected of being a delinquent he has been pricked sheriff for Denbighshire. It has lately been declared that should one holding a place under the Commonwealth be suspected of being a malignant, such a one incurs the penalty of forfeiture of his estates. Is afraid to hold the office until he knows how he stands in the repute of the Major-General.

An affectionate letter expressing a desire to see Wynn and his wife at Chirk.

Writ for the return of two members for Denbighshire.

Col. Carter desires that the election may be at Denbigh. The writer told him that Sir Owen had fixed upon Ruthin as being more in the middle of the county. The writer hopes that Sir Owen will adhere to Ruthin. The Major-General was to be at Wrexham last night.

His father [Simon Thelwall] desires that the forthcoming elections may be held at Ruthin, and that one of his sons may stand for Denbighshire in the next Parliament.

Col. Jones assures Sir Owen of his readiness to stand for the county, but desires that the election may be held at Wrexham as most of his interest lies in Bromfield and Vale, and the Major-General [Berry] believes it to be a convenient place, there being a troop of horse quartered in those parts, in case of disturbance.

Acknowledging the return of deeds relating to the mortgage of Plas Newydd, which Griffith had sent for Sir Owen's inspection.

Congratulating him on his expectations of an heir.

Hopes to come to Gwydir by way of Hawarden, where he will spend the night at Mr Cratchley's house, and Kinmel.

Has lately lost his wife. Refers to a certain lease which Maurice Wynn wishes to acquire.

Desiring him to pay the enclosed account by Robert Williams, the bearer.

They have brought in a Bill for a fast, the title whereof is 'A Declaration of the Lord Protector'.

Col. Madryn does not come to Conwy till night. Would have Hugh Wynn's help in the matter of the parole, to beg a remission for his personal appearance at Caernarfon.

With regard to the composition of sequestered estates; Lady Herbert and her sister Grosvenor are confident that they shall have the fifth part of their personal and real estate, though their husbands are not admitted to composition. Henry Wynn is at Watstay; the house there is ordinary but the situation good, and the writer has not seen its equal in Wales.

Hearing that they have seized £5 from Sir Owen Wynn on lands in Llanrhaeadr, and 50s. from his son Richard on lands in Llanrwst; it is hereby certified that the said lands have already been cessed in full charge, to the amount of eight horses and money proportionable, and they are therefore desired to forbear to call upon them for any more. Signed: Tho. Madrin; Jeff. Parry; Will. Stodart; Rich. Edwards; Robert Evans.

Letters are generally opened and in times of such confusion it is hard to forbear saying something of the times. The city has these eight days been in a very desperate condition. The apprentices have petitioned the Lord Mayor to have a free Parliament; this nettles the soldiers; both sides are highly provoked and several persons have been slain in the streets. There will probably be a great and tumultuous rising.

See NLW MS 9065E/2211.

Has petitioned the Lord Chief Justice for forbearance in the matter of a fine which her cousin Richard Thomas must pay as heir to his father. Hopes cousin Sir Owen Wynn will speak to the Justice on her behalf. The writer signs herself 'your truly loving niece.'. Overleaf, in a different hand, are a few lines referring to the same subject.

Letter from the Commissioners of Array at Ruthin to Richard Wynn, Lady Wynn, and her trustees. Order by Col. John Carter, Sir Thomas Myddelton, John Wynn, Will. Parry, Charles Goodman, and Thomas Holland, to provide one able and serviceable man and horse, with arms, to he left in the custody of Richard Wynn of Gwydir, together with one pound in money for service.