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Title deeds, dated between 1527 and 1765, mainly of the Moreton Hall estate, situated mainly in Weston Rhyn, Ifton and Daywell, but also including property at Oswestry.
They include the marriage settlement and related documents of Sir John Trevor of Morton and Gaynor Wynne, 1634-1639; prenuptial and postnuptial settlements of Margaret Trevor and Edward Hunt, 1652-1653, 1658, containing conditions for the payment of John Trevor 's debts and mortgages by Anthony Hunt of Fernhill; various conveyances to the trustees of the marriage settlement and to Anthony and Edward Hunt, 1653-1656, 1665; a surrender of title by Anthony Hunt to his son, Edward, 1658; mortgages, 1670, 1679, 1701, and a deed of sale of parts of the estate by Edward Hunt, 1701; family settlements of Edward Hunt and his son of the same name, 1702, 1705; schedules of aforementioned deeds and duties payable, 1632-1702; the will of Margaret Hunt, 1705; a mortgage and other documents concerning securities by Thomas Seed and his wife, Mary, heiress to Edward Hunt, 1736; subsequent leases and assignments of mortgage, 1740-1751; and further deeds relevant to Margaret Godolphin 's purchase of Moreton, afterwards called Margaret Hall, 1760-1763. The file also contains a schedule of deeds for properties in Weston Rhyn and Daywell, mortgaged to Margaret Godolphin in 1758.

Thanks Sir William and her ladyship for his cloak. They shall not be forgotten in his prayers, who is Sir William's daily 'beadesmane'. The corn that Sir William wrote for to Mr Thomas Gwyne shall be made ready with expedition when the writer confers with Mr Gwyne's wife, for he knows that they are both willing and ready to please Sir William in everything. This wet weather is unseasonable to dress corn and the sooner Sir William sends the more care they will take for providing his purpose.

The tenor of his last letters was not so distasteful or unreasonable as to bring back so bitter an answer, requiring only William Maurice's gentle forebearance for a time. There was no such undutiful disobedience to William Maurice's lawful authority in levying the mise, or the King's will and pleasure to that imposition, as William Maurice unjustly suggested in his answer. Thomas Owen's letter is, if William Maurice peruses it more fully, 'all the harme it expressed'; he made bold, like a blind bayard, to remind William Maurice of some public opposition thereto, which causes others of more tractability to be the more backward. William Maurice shall find that all Thomas Owen's late tenants, now tenants to Sir Thomas Middleton, conformed with Thomas Owen's advice and persuasion and as ready to pay it as any of William Maurice's, which Thomas Owen thinks deserved William Maurice's gentle forbearance, money being scarce, rather than his 'bitter snapp' to his poor nephew, who endeavours to be as little trouble to him as he can, and as faithfully forward to do him any pleasure or service he can, as any kinsman he has. A word or two on behalf of the bearer, Thomas Owen's hired servant, whose father has been a very long time in durance. 7s.6 of this mise was cessed a long time ago on him and his mother, being only poor of stock, but who held lands in their own occupation. But since the first of May last they demised all the lands to two other men, who since dwell there and occupy the lands. They had 2s.10 cessed on them since May last and duly paid it. In this regard they humbly pray William Maurice's gentle consideration to their poor estate and specified case.

Presuming on William Maurice's kind disposition, has detained a certain sum in his hands, for which he finds William Maurice expects present payment, or he will put Henry Johnes to further charge than Henry Johnes thought William Maurice would put one who had been so little trouble to him. If William Maurice continues his intended course, as Henry Johnes hopes he will not, considering the many great sums he has received from Henry Johnes, William Maurice will more than hinder Henry Johnes than at first that little could please him. Now is a dear time to provide money and Henry Johnes has parted with great sums and craves William Maurice's forebearance. William Maurice shall find him as unwilling to be asked a penny by any man as now he is unable to satisfy William Maurice unless he much hinders himself. If he is driven to that extremity, must attribute it to his fortune to be no more esteemed by those who should by nature better care and further his good. But does not doubt that William Maurice will have a feeling consideration of his occasions and give him some further time without charge to provide the money; he shall find Henry Johnes thankful for it.

There has been a matter depending in Rhuthun Court between the bearer and one Elissa ap Robert of Trergest, who undertook to pay the bearer £4, as the latter says. Understands that William Maurice has 'a hande' over this man, and therefore, since he knows much money will be spent in this suit before the debt is lost, desires William Maurice to mediate an end between them for his [Sion Parry's] sake. The debt was of one Humfrey Roland for whom Elissa ap Robert undertook to pay. Whatever kindness William Maurice will do the bearer herein, Sion Parry will acknowledge it as done to himself and will rest thankful and ready to requite it.

There is a matter in variance depending in the town court of Rhuthun between Robert Owen's neighbour Robert Davies of the town and his uncle Ellissey ap Robert, William Maurice's neighbour. Because he heard that William Maurice has heretofore had the examination of the case, entreated both parties to refer the matter to him again, not doubting that he will make a better end than either of them can attain by law. Assures William Maurice that he knows that Robert Davies was wronged at the beginning though not by Ellissey ap Robert. Begs William Maurice to cause an end thereof to be made by the parties that ought to relieve Robert Davies. In so doing William Maurice will do a charitable deed.

In William Maurice's cause against Sir Richard Price, the latter is dismissed without any charges since he had his lease to show in court. He was bound to pay Sir Harry, and although he was returned by Sir Harry to pay William Maurice, he was bound to pay at Abermarlais as it appeared from his lease. Besides they had Sir Harry's letter causing him to pay a [...] of London and that man's acquittance to show that he received the money by Sir Price to the use of Sir Harry Jones. Mr John opened the cause and pleaded a long while, which prevailed to the worst. William ap William could not help it; there was no defeat in anything that lay in him to do. Touching William Maurice's direction for William ap William to join in commission with Mr Williams, it could not be done without preferring a bill in the Exchequer Chamber. Told Mr Oliver Mores about it but could not see how such a commission might be had unless both joined to sue out such letters from the Council of the Marches of Wales. Richard Anwyl mad[e] motion in Chancery for a better answer against William Maurice, Mr Owen and Mr Elic [sic] Brynkir and so the matter was referred to the report of Mr Welritch of Lincoln's Inn, one of the masters of Chancery. So William ap William retained Mr Jeffrey who drew up William Maurice's answer but notwithstanding anything he could do, William Maurice is compelled to make better answer. Will bring William Maurice a copy of the exceptions which they laid against him. Had to pay for copies of all those books since William Maurice has them at home. Has no news for William Maurice except that the Lord Chief Justice is disappointed of his place and Sir Harry Moumticue the recorder of London is sworn Lord Chief Justice. As soon as Lord Cook heard, he took his horses and went to the country. Delivered William Maurice's letter to him and he enquired how William Maurice did. One of the masters of Chancery, whose name was Sir John Tindall, was shot with a pistol while going from his coach to his chambers in Lincoln's Inn by an old man of 60 years with whom he dealt very hardly; the old fellow hanged himself in prison. Has no more to write except that he means to cause Mr Jeffreys to make motion touching ffryth and brynkock, but the latter is not willing to make any before William Maurice's presence.

As William Maurice respected Robert Vaughan's father while he was alive, entreats his love and furtherance for Robert Vaughan and his. Knowing how highly his father regarded Gwen verch Ieuan, except that she yielded to match with Robert Vaughan's uncle, her last husband, at the motion of Robert Vaughan's mother, is at this instant pressed to desire William Maurice to allow her by his means to enjoy her own in quietness, and that all suits or dislikes shall be brought to a loving end. Would by this bind her to pray for William Maurice and Robert Vaughan to rest thankful.

The bearer, David ap Robert's son, requested her to write to William Morice on his behalf, asking William Morice to commend him to the bishop of Bangor. He is a very good scholar and will deserve William Morice's commendation. Asks William Morice for her sake to deal as effectually as he can for him, because 'he is one I wishe very well unto'.

Is very sorry that he is compelled to write, for he is unable to come himself as he wished, to salute Thomas Chamberlen at the Marches as general chief justice for Wales, though he is sorry for his departure. Informs Thomas Chamberlen of two 'harde accidentes' which happened to William Maurice in Ludlow when he met Thomas Chamberlen and Sir Frances Euere, the present justice. Firstly, William Maurice in good faith and hope of good dealings as promised, 'comprimetted' the matter he had in law against his neighbour Robert Wynn to the order of the Lord President, Sir Richard Lewkener and Sir Harry Toneshede who never came together to hear him. All that was done was before the Lord President only, with Thomas Chamberlen and Sir Francis Ewer present. William Maurice disclaimed his submission of any trial except before Thomas Chamberlen, the then justice, in the county, as Thomas Chamberlen knows, and the President then seemed to give it over to Thomas Chamberlen, which William Maurice hopes Thomas Chamberlen remembers. But in William Maurice's absence the President and Sir Harry, who had never heard his cause, made this award, charging William Maurice most unjustly with the payment of 20 marks of money and barring him from seeking remedy by law except in the county and that also partially tying William Maurice and leaving him [Robert Wynn] free for a second trial of the cause. Has sent the award by the bearer to show Thomas Chamberlen; if the latter has leisure to peruse it, would be very glad. The second harde happ' was to be bound for his kinsman Rowlande ap Elisse with the latter's son-in-law for a sum of £50 imposed on him, to save from further punishment. The son-in-law promised to discharge William Maurice but did not. Process came from the sheriff upon his bond for £29 which should have been paid at Midsummer. William Maurice was then in London and now sends the money, desiring Thomas Chamberlen's favour that it may be accepted for this payment; will bring the next himself in convenient time. Postscript relating to Sir William Maurice's dispute with Robert Wynn. Draft, in the hand of Sir William Maurice.

Wishes to be remembered to William Maurice, her ladyship and his father and mother. Has no leisure because of the messenger's haste to write to them. Hopes his father has recovered from his sickness and that they are all well at Clenennau. Came up to London hoping to have something of the Lord Chancellor after the bishop of Bangor's death, but it was all gone and promised a month before he came. Lord Pembroke wrote a very earnest, kind letter on William Brinkir's behalf to the Chancellor about Aberdaron, and spoke most effectually in William Brinkir's hearing to Sir John Egerton to move his father that William Brinkir might have it, with a promise of far greater kindness for any friend of Sir John's if it stood in his lordship's power to perform it. The Lord Chancellor had already given his promise to one of his own chaplains and could not recall it, but he told William Brinkir that he would willingly please him thereafter in anything he could and that he would satisfy his lordship therewith. Dr Williams of Rhuthun and Dr Lewis, who was with William Maurice at Clenennau, and one Dr [Lewis] Bayly, who once lived with her ladyship at Abermarlais, stand for 'our' bishopric. It is not yet known who will have it; will write to William Maurice as soon as he hears of any certainty. Has no news to write. Postscript: A stationer of London sent this book, which is a speech by the King, to William Maurice. Saw no-one to bring it down before now.

Is 'most wonderfullye' wronged by Mr Bailiff Thomas without cause, for he will not allow Eline David by him or to do what God has assigned her to do to maintain herself and her children. Is now in despair because he moves and entreats all the town and country not to buy with Eline David the commodity which God has bestowed upon her. When Eline David paid for a room to burn lime, he caused her to be expelled and put out, and further interrupted Eline David from making a kill where Mr Sheriff appointed. To make a full rehearsal would be too tedious to trouble William Morys; no-one comes to her to buy except Mr Sheriff. Began to make a kill which was no small charge to her and he charged her not to finish it for he knew of no authority which she or her husband had. Begs William Morys to support her and to do whatever he thinks good for she has a hundred pecks of lime at Llanfaglan and Caernarvon and cannot sell one since he causes many to say that she has none. Is likely to lie in 'lurche' without William Morys's help and God's assistance.

Received William Moris's letter by his [Henry Johnes's] cousin Roland Grefid on 25 May. William Moris says in his letter that he will as yet call Henry Johnes his good son; hopes to give William Moris no [...] to conceive otherwise of him. William Moris said if Henry Johnes did not pay him, he would be drawn to give him another name; Henry Johnes's name is well known, and he hopes not to give William Moris cause to forget it. Will content William Moris shortly with all possible speed of the money he owes him. William Moris threatens to sue him - William Moris will only hinder Henry Johnes and do himself no good by making Henry Johnes spend his money in law. Will make as much haste as he can to pay, and therefore entreats William Moris not to put him in suit, for he will find Henry Johnes's dealings honest with him. Begs William Moris to let few words [ ] between them, being father and son; desires William Moris to let Henry Johnes's letter prevail with him and entreats his patience for this time. Is glad that William Moris had a good day against Sir Rigard Bulkey. Let these few words serve William Moris's turn for this time.

Has received William Mauris's letter by Robine Lloyd. Will do her best to accomplish all his wishes therein about Harlech Fair. William Mauris's tenants complain for money because the weather is so extreme. Has not yet received the money from her cousin John Wyne of Bodruon; her cousin Rowland Griffith sets forth for South Wales today, the 24th, and she charges him to do his best to get William Mauris's money without fail. As for the garreg velen, set half the tenement to Cadwalader ap John as he says William Mauris promised; he will refer to William Mauris for the rent. The other half they keep until William Mauris comes home. As for cevene a meicedd, no-one dwells there yet, for the fellow who intended to come there took a great dislike to see it so decayed. Her cousin Moris Johns come to London; she will be very glad if William Mauris can agree with him and wishes it with all her heart, for the place is good and convenient. The award has come home by John Thomas Wyttre and is with William Mauris's lady. The report is that it is not of William Mauris's side as he is to blame to trust any of them. 'My lady' and Anne Wen Brinkyr's cousin Jane Griffith are well, but William Mauris's brother Robert has not been half well since William Mauris went away. Anne Wen Brinkyr's daughter Margret Brinkyr was today brought to bed of a girl. The bishop of Bangor is not half well. Mr Williams the owner of the great ship at Barmouth went home a week ago, and Anne Wen Brinkyr had £23 worth of corn, wine and cloth from him. Was eager to pay him before he went, which he had before the time appointed. He means to return soon. Postscript: Sent to her cousin Roberd Lloyd to see if he would provide William Mauris's money against Robin Lloyd's coming down. William Mauris shall know more from Anne Wen Brinkyr by Robert Lloyd of other matters. Asks William Mauris to remember to buy sugar, [ ], pepper and currants. There are enough raisins to be had for 3d. a pound at Barmouth.

William Maurice has commenced a suit against Gruffydd Hughes in the Exchequer for the glebe lands of Llanfihangel y Traethau, which Gruffydd Hughes's predecessors had rightly and duly recovered against him, as Gruffydd Hughes was informed. But finds, having lately enquired of the proceedings in that business, that the jury had no sufficient evidence to find for Gruffydd Hughes's predecessors all the lands which they did, though they had good evidence to find them all except some part of Erw y Sain. If Gruffydd Hughes had understood this sooner, would not have stood in his present proceedings in law, but would have been ready to join William Maurice in a commission or any other method upon which they agreed to find the truth of what is due to each of them. Is now willing and ready to do so, if William Maurice likes that course and will stay his suit so that there are no more proceedings therein, in the hope that they may agree otherwise. Upon William Maurice's return from London, will attend him wherever he pleases on the last notice. Knows William Maurice does not desire the travail of Gruffydd Hughes's body or the expenses of his money in suits of law, but only [to obtain] his own, which God willing, he shall have at Gruffydd Hughes's hands without suits upon true information. Is persuaded that they will easily agree when they meet. Marginal comments in Sir William Maurice's hand.

Thought good to draw up his award between William Morris and Ralph Eure's servant Wynn the more speedily, since he sees death and sickness taking away some of their society, having visited Sir Richard Luckener to Ralph Eure's great grief. Since William Morris relied principally on Ralph Eure, the latter thought good to perform the office of a friend which he owes William Morris and in which he will continue. Prays William Morris to 'contynew yor love with my servant hereafter' so that there are no unkindnesses or unfitting suits between them; challenges William Morris by his faithful promise.

Has acquainted Mr Justice and Sir Henry Townshend with William Morryce's letter and if William Morryce will observe the time the two Justices may be present at the hearing of his cause (which Ralph Eure desires). William Morryce must not fail to be at Ludlow on 24 March so that it may be heard on 25 or 26 [March]. Let William Morryce observe this otherwise neither Ralph Eure nor the Justices will have time all summer to end this business. Let William Morryce give notice to Ralph Eure's servant Winn to that purpose, though Ralph Eure has written and sends a note enclosed to him. Postscript: Let William Morryce deliver this letter 'tymly' as directed to give him notice of the day of the hearing.

Have appointed Monday 18 March to mediate the differences between William Maurice and Robert Wynne, which William Maurice has 'comprimitted' to them. Let William Maurice therefore note the day and be ready with such evidence as he thinks fit and necessary to satisfy the writers touching the matters in controversy.

Has motioned before his livery cloak, in remembrance of his old service to Lady Maurice and to them both during his life, not for profit but as the gift of the giver which he would esteem a treasure to his comfort. Upon receipt thereof by the bearer, will come to William Morryce to acknowledge his duty and is ready upon command to do what service he can.