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A letter dated 1 December 1886 from William Morgan, rector of Llandderfel, Merioneth, to Thomas Jones, Bryn Melyn, Llandderfel in reply to a deputation to the rector, appointed at a meeting of tenant farmers and others at Llandderfel, demanding 15% abatement from the half-year's tithe rent-charge due on 1 January 1887. There is also a copy of the letter in Welsh.

Thanks him for the return of the papers he lately sent him (No. 732). Notes that Owen intends to be at Caernarvon on Monday next to meet Col. Robinson. Hopes that his health will not be impaired by the journey, so that on Shrove Tuesday, the 23rd instant, Lord Bulkeley, Sir Richard Wynne and others may have his company at Caernarvon, since there are many things to consider including the reassessment of the two latter subsidies, all of which will be much furthered by his presence. If the weather proves as bad next week as it has been this week, however, 'I hope to find you there that thereby you might avoyd a double journ(ey)'. Respects to Lady Owen and his pretty cousin Nelly.

The writer is sorry that this winter has proved so bad a season for Owen's health. Prays God to restore it perfectly to him. This bearer is sent expressly to prevent an unnecessary journey when Owen knows that the writer's occasions are so pressing. The time he has to stay at Mynachdy which cannot be above a fortnight is so short that he cannot possibly wait on Owen on the day the latter has appointed nor can he as yet assure himself of any day to do it, though he desires it very much. Begs Owen's pardon and asks that the bearer be given directions in writing. Owen can be confident that they shall be faithfully observed. Has forborne sending this as long as he could in hopes of some more news from London. PS 'I hope you have gratifyed the King's enemyes and your owne soe much as to have layd downe your commission of Colonell of the Militia as it is reported here. Be pleased to let me have your commands for London as particularly as you may thinke me capable of serving you there.'.

Encloses a letter from his cousin, Thomas Bulkeley, dated at Baron Hill and subscribed by Lord Bulkely, and another from the Lord Lieutenant. Also sends a letter from Mr Secretary Bennett addressed to Thomas Bulkeley, Owen and the writer, and also a copy of that security which Williams and Edwards entered into in London. After perusing all these with Lord Carbery's letter, asks that they be brought to their next meeting in Caernarvon on Shrove Tuesday next. His respects to Lady Owen and his pretty cousin Nelly.

Is sorry to learn that Owen has not enjoyed good health of late. The Lord Lieutenant has told them that by reason of that indisposition Owen has resigned his commission as colonel in Caernarvonshire. That is a 'general trouble' to all men who have the happiness to be acquainted with him, especially if the King's affairs require the prudence of his experienced conduct. They were asked to proceed to the election of a colonel, and Owen will observe from the enclosed subscribed letter to the Lord Lieutenant that the employment has fallen upon Sir Richard Wynne. Desires him to assent to so worthy a choice by subscribing the same letters. Desires another letter enclosed from the Lord Lieutenant to be sent to his cousin Griffith, but if Owen has not 'a sudden convenience' he may return it.

Has just come home from Aberdaron inquiring after that ship-wreck which was cast away in a place where neither men nor goods could be saved. The country had the goods that came ashore and hid them where the writer could not find them notwithstanding his diligent search. But he has taken a course which will tame Llyn men when the court of the Admiralty meets a month hence. The ship was laden with beef, tallow, hides, butter, tar and wool. PS The portmanteau where the money is will hardly come ashore. He has taken a course for taking up the cables and anchors at the first fair weather.

Is sorry to hear of Owen's indisposition. Understands that there is a vessel put ashore by distress of weather near Criccieth. The men are saved and the goods may be saved unless the country be too unruly. If that be so and if the country people be too hard for his cousin, Morris Griffith, the writer will upon notice given come and visit their store. Mr Roberts, the Registrar, is very careless in his office. Many things have been found for the Admiralty, yet not one estreat or warrant has been issued to collect the same to the great disservice of the court. Yet he can take all the fees due to the writer as Marshal. Begs Owen to see that these matters are speedily regulated, or there is no purpose in keeping court.

Has visited his cousin Mytton who is ready to meet with Owen and the freeholders of Whittington as soon as possible. Asks for a meeting on Friday or Saturday next - on Thursday his cousin Lloyd is engaged. He would prefer Friday, so that he could be at liberty to travel homewards on Saturday. Because the days are so short he would be pleased if they could meet in the morning about 9 or 10 o'clock at any house Owen may appoint in Oswestry where they may dine together and have opportunity of being merry as well as serious together.

The enclosed letter from Sir Henry Bennett shows how necessary it is that they meet speedily to return their answers. Asks him to appoint a meeting out of hand and to acquaint Cousin Bulkeley and Sir Richard Wynne thereof. Owen will find by what Mr Secretary ordered John Williams to write that 'he did counterfeite his hand as I can easily make itt out'. Prays Owen to keep all the papers safe and to bring them to the next meeting. Respects to Lady Owen and his cousin Nell Owen. PS He received the letters at 2 pm the 19th inst.

Has received Owen's letter of 7th December. The Lord Lieutenant is much troubled by Owen's indisposition, and by the fact that Owen cannot undergo the charge which his Lordship considers him most meriting of. His Lordship asks Owen and the other deputy lieutenants - since he himself is a stranger to those parts - to nominate such persons as they may think most fit to be colonel of those counties. The Lord Lieutenant favours Mr William Griffith of Llyn for Caernarvonshire, and Mr Price of Rhiwlas for Merionethshire, but is willing that they should have the recommendation of them.

Traethawd yn dwyn y teitl 'Y Diweddar Mr Thomas Jones, Cerrigellgwm, Ysbyty Ifan, Bardd, Cerddor, Llenor, 1860 - 1932' gan Evan Roberts, Llandderfel. (Gynt Bob Owen MS.) Rhwng byrddau. Prynwyd oddi wrth Bob Owen, Croesor, 1959-1962.

Honoured Sir. Owen will before this letter reaches his hands presumably receive an information against the bearer - an old and faithful servant of the writer's grandfather - for encroaching or trespassing - as may be suggested - on Owen's privilege as Vice-Admiral to the Duke of York. 'I shall ... assume the boldness upon that slender score of acquaintance betweene us - the improvement whereof would bee my advantage as not to bee over credulous in the report till you examine the party upon his oath.'.

Has sent his correspondent a greyhound which he hopes will regain the lost credit of that which his brother sent. His name is Winfield. 'Doubtinge your countrie Mercurius should change him I acquaint you he is a blacke dogge with a white tipp on his tayle and a strip of white about his necke.' He is of a very good kind either for hare or fox, otherwise he would not have been sent from 'your unfained loving cousin'.

His cousin Bulkeley informs him that the meeting is arranged at Caernarvon on Monday next, the nineteenth instant. Hopes Owen will be there as there are several matters touching the public service fit to be considered. In confidence that Owen and other persons of quality will be there, the writer will attend.

Is sorry that the weather together with the abundance of rain should be so excessive as to deprive him of kissing Owen's hands at Pwllheli. When the waters are laid and the weather more calm he will wait upon Owen at the place and time appointed. They may reasonably expect a summons from the deputy-lieutenants of the other end of the county to meet to consider several matters relating to the King's service. If any such come to Owen, asks for his commands by the bearer or some other. Sends by the bearer a merlin, as he supposes it to be, which if it be otherwise Owen will have to excuse an ignorant falconer. It came from Ireland with a single bell, and was taken to Aberdaron and kept there a fortnight with a worse falconer than the writer, where his train was broken and bruised. He hopes it will prove well. Services to Lady Owen and to his cousin William Owen who, as he is informed by the bearer, is with Owen.

Noble Sir. Lord Bulkeley and his brother, Mr Thomas Bulkeley, had left Caernarvon before Owen's letter reached that place, the first for Anglesey and 'my cousin of Dinas' for Gwydir. Owen's letter was dispatched forthwith to Sir Richard Wynne to be communicated to the deputy lieutenants of those parts, and the writer did further give assurance of his readiness to attend Owen to any place 'they' should upon consultation resolve upon to expedite His Majesty's service. The writer has ever since daily expected a summons from Owen or them, which without doubt will be very sudden. Howsoever the writer, God willing, will attend Owen at Pwllheli by nine on Monday morning, and bring along with him Captain Griffith. If in the meantime anything of moment comes to the writer's knowledge he will hasten to let Owen know of it. He will cheerfully give obedience to what further commands Owen shall be pleased to lay upon him. All here present their respects to Lady Owen and Sir John. 'Your obliged cousin to love and serve you.'.

Again entreats Owen's assistance concerning the distribution of money for those loyal officers who faithfully served the King. Owen knows that he never deserted the King's service, and that he has been a very great sufferer in these times to the utter ruin of his estate. PS His services to Col. John Robinson and a request that the latter be pleased to stand his friend in this business.

Asks on the Lord President's behalf for a list of the officers in Owen's regiment in both counties, and in what hundreds their respective captains bear their command, so that commissions may be sent, and that the duties prescribed in the King and Council's letter of 5th August may not be neglected. PS The Lord President moves to Golden Grove at the end of the week, where a letter will find the writer.