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Means to seat himself near Chester as soon as possible. Thanks for the offer of any of his houses not in lease, but does not know which to choose from, not knowing which are in lease, and can only name Brinmoell, Havod Rhiske and Coytmor. If his brother means to offer him such a lease as he once offered, the writer will have none. Money matters with brother Richard and others. 'You may burn or delay the letters which I wrote to Sparke on your behalf.' Encloses Mr Martyn's letters touching the lease of Penmachno; warns his brother against making use of Morice Lewys, who is a 'hollow-hearted dissembler.' Has taken a house in London. Will let Woodford go altogether. Received 'your' letters by Owen ap Ievan Wyn.

Terrier by William Lloyd of the lands wherein he entered, in the names of John Gruffith of Caernarfon, esquire, and William Gruffith his son, and upon which he executed and delivered livery and seisin to Thomas Wyn ap Edmond and Rees David Lloyd, gents, attorneys to John Wynn of Gwydir, esquire. Which lands are situate within the townships of Llanfair and Dwygyfylchi, within the commote of Uchaph and county of Caernarfon. In defining the boundaries mention is made of 'criavolen' tree [mountain ash] and a 'polled round oak.'.

'We have perused the examinations taken concerning John Hooke, esquire, committed to the common gaol upon suspicion of treason; and, because we have further information of his behaviour at the time of the actual rebellion, these are to require you to cause bonds to be taken for his appearance on the first day of next term'. Printed in Acts of the Privy Council, N.S., vol. 31, p. 245.

Schedule of expenses in connection with the recovery of certain tithes in the Consistory Court of St Asaph, at the instance of Master Edmund Merrick, Doctor of Laws.

Deposition of Owen and Richard Edmund with regard to the Survey of Llanfair and Dwygyfylchi. In the autograph of John Wynn of Gwydir.

Pleadings in the Court of Wards and Liveries, in the matter of Ivan Powell, plt., and Edward Williams, deft., for trespass on 12 acres of ground called Mynyth-y-vedow, Rhos-y-maen-bras and Cunderwennith; claimed by reason of a lease from the Queen who granted it to the plaintiff for want of livery sued out by William Morgan, the heir of the land.

'Matters and cases to be propounded by my cousin Jhons, in the matter of Sharpe and Robert Gwyn and Rd. Merricke, in Chancery. First show him all the state of the case, what is said for you and against you. Then learn how to marshal your cause that only that which makes for you may go forward, and that which is against you may be hindered, viz. - that your witnesses be examined only on such articles as they do make for you.' Details of the dispute concerning the tithes of Tybrith, and of the tenure thereof by Parson [Robert] Salusbury and, after his death, by Dr [Henry] Jhons. Robert Gwyn, farmer to Sharpe, [Peter Sharp, DD, sinecure rector of Llanrwst, 1602-1616] gathers the Queen's money of tenths and subsidies.

Concerning the appearance of the defendants in several suits. Mr Sharpe's interest comes in the next Court. Mr Doctor Meyrick the plaintiff hath been Chancellor and therefore the Registrar and his proctor may favour him. Other legal advice.

Is given to understand that Robert Wynn's son Ellis was murdered by William ap Thomas ap Humphry and Anne verch Jhon his wife, on the 7th of November last past, and that the murderers, in respect of their friends and kindred, are not apprehended; so that they are harboured by the Sheriff's tenants and friends, and are seen openly in market towns in the day time. If such be the case, begs him to consider how much it concerns the breach of the peace of the land and what a plague it threatens to the country where such vipers are harboured, and what dishonour it will bring on him [the Sheriff], besides discredit and the plague of God both on him and his posterity. Will be glad if this remembrance quickens him, but more glad if zeal does the same. Hopes that the Sheriff will not fail herein or Zouche will be compelled to prosecute him.

Directions concerning a suit for the recovery of the tithes of Tybrith, with an account of what the writer has already done in the matter.

Has delivered Wynn's letter to Mr Dolben at Bangor, who could not return answer because he had to attend my Lord [Bishop] into church. He thinks it best not to offer the value of the tithe or the inhabitants will doubt of Mr Sharpe's title, and weaken the same. The writer told Mr Dolben that the inhabitants had seats in the church's burying place, and that all ecclesiastical functions were used in Llanrwst; advises Wynn to see that this is so, for the pleadings are fuller on this account.

Has received his letters of the 28th of last month wherein complaint of him is made by Robert Wynn. [See NLW MS 464E/235]. William ap John Humphrey killed the plaintiff's son in a fight, hand to hand. That the offender walked in the markets afterwards may well be, for the market towns are far from the writer. Though named Sheriff before, the writer only received his Commission 28 January last, the date of Zouche's letters; the reason of his receiving his Commission so late was, that having taken an extreme cold or rather a popular disease, 'Kyke a murr', in 'daying' between friends in the Xmas holidays at Conway, he was fain to send to my Lord Keeper for a new Commission to take his oath. That the murderers were harboured amongst Wynn's tenants and friends is more than he knows or is persuaded will prove true. Cannot deny that the offender is his kinsman, but he that is dead was as near in blood (by the mother), and no kinsman is more sorry than the writer. Protests that he never favoured the murderer or any other notorious malefactor. If the murderer walk within Wynn's office he shall find neither favour nor support; but the country is wide, and he that standeth in danger of law may long escape the officers' hands. Concludes by protesting his innocence; means to wait on Zouche the latter end of next term.

'Because it is not to be doubted that this continuance of Her Majesty's indisposition of health has given occasion to the multitude, and especially to those that are of evil and unquiet dispositions, to raise and disperse many bruits and rumours ... Although we are assured that the better and wiser sort of men will govern themselves with such discretion and judgment as is meet ... We have thought it very expedient ... to require you to take some extraordinary care at this time, so far forth as may appertain to your place and quality, both for the suppression of all uncertain and evil rumours concerning the state of Her Majesty's health, or of ought else thereunto appertaining, and for the prevention and redress of all unlawful assemblies, actions and disorderly attempts that such rumours may breed there in the country about you. Assuring you that, as Her Majesty, by whose authority we do this, lyeth with good sense and memory, and thanks be to God, with good hope of perfect recovery and amendment, so, if it shall please God to afflict your state with such an inestimable loss and cause of grief, you shall be truly and timely advertised thereof from us, to the end that we and you and all others that truly love the State may, in unity and common amity, join together in all such courses as may preserve, both in public and private, the peace and tranquillity of the same. And, in the meantime, what contrary reports or rumours you shall hear divulged, you may assuredly hold to proceed either from ignorance, levity or evil affection ...'. Copy. See Acts of the Privy Council, N.S., vol. 32, pp. 493-494.

Papers numbered 246-546 (passim), to be issued to readers as NLW Film 1030.

Desiring them to weigh the contents of his letter, whether to disfurnish those who are recusants of all furniture of war or not, as they think best. Protests that the desire of a peaceable government and the due execution of the law is all he seeks; to neglect which would be the overthrow of the commonwealth and of private estates. Only seeks their sovereign's safety. Hopes God will not punish them by depriving them of so precious a jewel; and, because they are assured by letters that there is good hope of her recovery, thinks it would not be amiss, with the advice of every Bishop, to have general prayers in all the churches. Would have their opinion in the matter. Endorsed: 'My Lord President's letter, with a copy of the Lords of the Council's letters [see NLW MS 464E/240] in the time of the Queen's sickness.'.

Papers numbered 246-324 (passim), to be issued to readers as NLW Film 1030.

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.'.

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.

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.

'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.