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Received a letter from his mother from which he understands she wishes to come to this county for a time and that William Maurice intends to go to London next term. If all other things are 'correspondent' and to both their liking, is pleased for her to have his house during her stay as she desires in her letter. William Maurice, on his return from London, may come by and ride to North Wales with her. Were it not that his wife is very near her time and also somewhat sickly, would have come to them himself, but will meet her on the way. When she comes 'let some discreet personne be sent beforehand to provide against her cominge'.

Thanks for William Maurice's letter and news. Concerning their meeting at Pwllheli, wrote to William Maurice yesterday by a messenger by whom he sends also a letter to Sir Thomas Smyth, which he asks William Maurice to sign. Seconds his former desire and asks William Maurice to be at Pwllheli by 11 o'clock on Wednesday at the latest. Hopes William Maurice will acquit John Gruffyth that there could be no-one more willing for what might be for the county's good than himself; expected his forwardness therein to be respected by a similar readiness to observe the suddenness of their warning. Is now resolved to remember himself and not to rely on others' courtesies any longer. Has already taken order for levying the mise in his limit and will not be found wanting in his duty. Finds William Maurice inclining to the same course of safety, and is telling him of his determination, but William Maurice may do as he thinks fit.

Ralph [Eure, Lord] Eure, Hunsdon House, to his friends Sir John Wynne, kt and bart, Sir William Moris and Sir William Thomas, kt's and John Gruffith, esq., deputy lieutenants of Caernarfonshire. Received the recipients' letters of 22 Feb. on behalf of Mr Hugh Lloyd for the place of muster master for Caernarfonshire. Since he is well-known and approved by them, willingly allows his election, and wishes them accordingly to admit him to the position which former holders of the post have held; presumes he will endeavour to deserve no less. Understands it is desired that payment of the fee be made at Michaelmas, when the year ends, rather than half-yearly. Recommends this, as he refers matters of greater moment, to their discretion, himself allowing and confirming what they think fit. Copy.

Is glad to hear of William Maurice's safe return. Received William Maurice's letter and has agreed with the carrier for charges for William Maurice's trunks. With the rest it weighs [ ] for which he was paid 17s. Did his best that he should use William Maurice well on the price of the carriage but could prevail no better. William Maurice shall receive by the bearer the nails listed below. Enclosed with an account for nails totalling 3s.5 and a note: There is no tax for saddlers in town.

Inform William Mores, in the cause in which restitution was awarded to him upon the non presenting of a traverse on an indictment, that the order is that he permit Owen ap John to mow and make the hay and reap the corn growing on the premises, and to set them up in stacks, there to remain until the next Sessions, when they will take further order therein.

William Maurice's man Hugh ap John asked John Gruffyth to send William Maurice the warrant because the latter intended to follow the same course as John Gruffyth. Could not however say which warrant John Gruffyth meant, whether the one for the musters or that for the later mise. Sends both, asking William Maurice to sign those for the musters and return them by the bearer, and to assist John Gruffyth at Pwllheli on the days specified, namely 17, 18 and 19 Aug., for the execution of the service commanded according to present directions within the limit. Will attend William Maurice similarly when called upon.

Has broken the house of Owen John ap [?Ieuan] ap Robert and has committed him to gaol as appears by the commitment which is with the court bailiff, Hughe ap Harry. Requests William Moris's mercy to his poor estate. As for the writ of outlawry, if it pleases William Moris to agree with the poor man, will venture the outlawry.

Upon coming to London found a strange alteration. The Earl of Somerset is committed to the Dean of Westminster, with Sir Oliver St John appointed as his keeper, and Lady Somerset is confined to Lord Knollys's house, great with child and near her time. Mrs Turner, a gentlewoman of Lady Somerset, is committed to the sheriff of London. Whiteackers, a gentleman of the Earl of Somerset, is committed. Weston, a fellow preferred by Mrs Turner's means to the lieutenant of the Tower, was appointed to wait on Sir Thomas Overburie when he lived a prisoner in the Tower. This man was examined and confessed to have received by the hands of some of the above named three or four sorts of poison which he gave Overbury, of which he died; [Weston] had for his reward £200. This fellow is indicted for poisoning him [Overbury], and upon his arraignment stands mute and refuses ordinary trial. Time will discover more. Mallory and Massy are competitors for the bishopric of Chester. Massy is too strong and has taken a better way. Finds Mallory's business 'slubred', but will to his best to make it fair again, which he fears will be a great and difficult work. Henry Rowlands shall receive the scarlet by Rowland ap Robert. Commends himself to his cousin Mrs Rowlands and to the Dean, Archdeacon and Chancellor. Endorsed: 'Rowland White, as to the poisoning of Sir Thos Overbury'.

Received William Maurice's letter late on Saturday 4 Nov. Has fulfilled the business therein commanded by William Maurice as nearly as he could. The time was short for William Maurice's bill in chancery against William Lewes Anwyl and Hugh ap Edward and for William Maurice's other process against Robert ap John ap Humffrey. Brought them to Mr Humffry Lloyd, William Maurice's proctor, who could do nothing until the Monday ten days after the receipt of William Maurice's letter, for there was no court day before. He will then do what he can therein. As for the presentment and his confession, which Dr Lloyd had, put them in court and an excommunication was granted, but before it was sealed, Dr Rydle, who sits under the vicar general in that court, received a letter from Mr Puleston of Emrall on behalf of Robert ap John ap Humffrey and by that means it was stayed. Mr Brynkir labours what he can in that behalf. Cannot tell William Maurice to how it will prove. William Maurice's cause against Sir Richard Bulkley is to be tried next term as William ap William has written to William Maurice in former letters. They sued out a writ of destringas a decem tales and that is returnable on 30 Jan. at the Exchequer bar as aforesaid. If William Maurice follows Mr John Lloyd's directions he will not fail to be at the trial himself for his own credit. Has no other news to write to William Maurice but what he and Mr Brynkir have written before except that the Lord Chamberlain is committed to the tower and Sir Thomas Hawart to the Fleet for some speeches he uttered. Sir George Moor is lieutenant of the Tower, Lord Pembroke, as men think, will be Chamberlain and Lord Essex Master of the King's Horse. This is the rumour; does not know how it will fall. As for the cause against John ap Hoell ap Owen and others, calls on William Maurice's attorneys and counsellors daily. William Maurice asks the price of spices; both pepper and sugar have risen. Pepper is 2s.8 a pound and sugar 17d. or 18d. Postscript: The sheriffs' names are these: John Lloyd of Rhiwaedog for Merionethshire, Mr William Gruffith of Caernarvon and Hugh Lewes ap Hoell ap Ierwerth of Anglesey.

Understands by the bearer, Ralph Eure's servant Robert Winne, that William Maurice seeks to vex the latter by a multiplicity of causeless suits, and unjustly, as he alleges, disturbs him in the possession of those lands which William Maurice knows and acknowledges he lately recovered by order of law, and that William Maurice in Robert Winne's absence has ploughed up some of those lands. Either Robert Winne must rest satisfied to be prejudiced in the right of his inheritance or otherwise in the defence thereof, breach of the peace and the hazard of further mischiefs is likely to ensue. Though Ralph Eure could interpose his authority for the prevention of both of these courses, and judicially order it, he had rather that on his motion and out of respect for him, William Maurice as deputy lieutenant and Robert Winne as his servant will in some friendly manner compromise the suits and differences between them, since they are such near neighbours and kindred, to friends chosen by both of them; Ralph Eure will willingly become umpire if they differ. Until William Maurice accords thus, or Ralph Eure receives an answer from him by letter and knows his resolution, asks William Maurice to cease both his suits before Sir Daniell Dunne, since the parties between whome 'those broiles' were are now by Ralph Eure's medication agreed, and to forbear these violent courses which Robert Winne complains William Maurice attempts upon his land. In this Ralph Eure cannot but inform him that he expected a more befitting respect, if not towards Robert Winne, yet towards Ralph Eure, from William Maurice. Having formerly endeavoured an end in the differences between them and settled a peaceable course, Ralph Eure had thought before William Maurice had undertaken these suits of charge (will not say vexation) in London, and these forcible entries here in the country, that William Maurice would either have acquainted William Maurice with his purposes, or have made known to William Maurice that the occasions were offered by Robert Winne, wherein Ralph Eure could have presently ordered Robert Winne to make satisfaction, if he had been faulted. Will not further urge this until he hears from William Maurice.

When William Maurice wrote to John Lloyd on behalf of a friend of his for half the bailiwick of Ardudwy, had referred to his deputy the appointing of all his officers in Merionethshire, but upon receipt of William Maurice's letter stayed his deputy from appointing any bailiff in the commote until William Maurice chose Uwch Artro or Is Artro. Asks William Maurice to send his friend to John Lloyd's deputy to be bound with sufficient sureties. Postscript: Would like William Maurice's company at the next Great Sessions. Asks to be commended to 'my Good Ladey', John Lloyd's uncle Mr Robert Brynkir, his aunt Brynkir and the rest of their friends.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.