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Eighteenth century transcripts, by John Williams of Llanrwst, of four letters by Bishops William Morgan and Richard Parry to John Wynn and Thomas Martin, and one from John Wynn to Bishop Morgan. The letters have been given the notional calendar numbers 268, 270, 276, 291 and 338 (reflecting the positions of the descriptions in the chronologically arranged printed calendar), but numbered I-IV and unnumbered by John Williams the transcriber. On the fly-leaf of the volume are notes by the transcriber concerning the Charity School at Llanrwst in 1766, with an extract from Sir John Wynn's will, dated 16 Nov. 1614. 13 Ff.

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.

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 a dispute as to a tythe; discusses the judge's opinion on the merits of the case. Cannot answer Wynn's query as to whether the defendant must personally answer if Mr Sharp's interest be put in the next court.

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.

Until receiving his letter, had never heard of Wynn's refusal to subscribe to his certificate, but conceives no worse of him than that he is a very wise and sufficient gentleman. The subscription of a man from their country would not further the business neither would it be hindered by the absence thereof. Is far from imagining that a gentleman of Wynn's place and worth flatters him or expects benefits from him. Has no means to afford the same, for, as Wynn truly writes, the Bishop has little enough to support his own estate. Is very sorry to hear Wynn's hard censure of his predecessor [Bishop Morgan]. The original of this letter is in Cardiff MS 4.57 (Pillipps MS 16063). See "Letters of William Morgan ... and Richard Parry ..." (1905). The letter is printed in Yorke, Royal Tribes of Wales, pp. 142-3.

Appointing a meeting at Ruthin to discuss his proposed match with Wynn's daughter Mary. Has sent their rental to his uncle Kyffin, desiring him to bring the same to Wynn.

Thanking him for his letter reporting the joyful news of Master Bulkeley's success against that old viper Lewes ap Owen.

Has occasion to stay with Mr John Win of Gwydir and wishes Sir Richard could have made his acquaintance at Carnarvon, had not sickness prevented him. Negotiations for buying a grey gelding from a Mr Bowser for £25.

Respecting land belonging to Edward Owen.

Cannot come over to, see Wynn and his wife [Sir Gilbert's sister], and sister Salusbury, owing to his father-in-law's death. Would confer with sister Salusbury respecting the offer of cousin Edwards.

Recommends the bearer as gaoler, who is careful, vigilant and able to give good security; which the writer knows by his carriage while in the place of gaoler for this Lordship; during which he has been free of complaint from the steward who trusts him with the place. He can find 8 or 10 sufficient freeholders of £20 or £30 lands. Was persuaded that Wynn would choose Denbigh to settle his gaol in, rather than Ruthin, but the writer's brother, Edward Wynn, said that Wynn was indifferent in the matter.

Memoranda [in the autograph of William Lloyd?] of expenses in various law-suits between Sir Thomas Myddelton, Thomas Price and Robert Salusbury.

A note confirming the latter in the possession of Y meini hirion in Penllyn.

Excusing himself for not coming to stay at Gwydir on account of business. Hopes to come to Gwydir when he has any 'playing' days. Received a letter from Sir John in Ruthin, on behalf of a young man who is usher there, for a 'thing' [living] which cousin Harry Johnes had already begged for a Mr Lloyd, a Bachelor of Divinity.

A friendly letter: thanks him for favours received.

Mr Morgan is content to part with Trefrew. If Sir John has a fit man let him present him next week, for the 4 of September the Bishop must go to Denbigh and from there to Gresford to physic. Underneath, in Sir John Wynn's handwriting, are memoranda of business to be done.

Is willing to surrender Kay gwyne, for it will not quit cost at the rent now paid, so long as it bears but hay and grass. John David ap Howell will acquaint Wynn that Krug in Llanvayer will soon come into the writer's hands, and he will then be provided with hay in Koydalen.

The cattle have been delivered at the writer's house. Money matters. My Lady Cave is gone to Stamford and all things are well. Young Beeston is a suitor to 'your' sister Nell. The writer has hurt his leg and cousin Rich. St John is his surgeon.