File Clenennau letters and papers 584. - The King, at Raglan Castle, to Sir John Owen, Governor of the Castle of Aberconway,

The King has been informed of some misunderstanding of late between Owen and the Archbishop of York, and that besides what is of particular difference between them, Owen has laid 'somewhat of a very high nature' to the Archbishop's charge in relation to the royal service. The King has thought fit to signify that if Owen has solid grounds and testimony against the Archbishop, the latter should not be exempt from question and Owen will have done his duty in accusing him. But, on the other side, the Archbishop being a person who has given eminent testimony of his affection for the royal service and whose power and interest in those parts may yet be of great use to the King, Owen should be very cautious how he proceeds to lay imputations of so high a nature upon him. The King requires Owen, unless the matters objected against the Archbishop are of great moment and the proofs very material, to forbear any further proceeding until the King is satisfied about the particulars. Meanwhile all animosities are to be laid aside, and Owen is to pay to the Archbishop all fitting respect: he is to concur with him as Lord Byron will advise 'in the ways of our service'. The letter received on 4th August.