File Clenennau letters and papers 193 [RESTRICTED ACCESS] - W[illiam] Beake, Caernarvon, to [William Maurice],

Sent first ten hogsheads of which four are good, four reasonable, one brackish and the other brine or salt water itself. As for the four kilderkins of butter, William Maurice told him to reserve one for himself for his trouble and costs. Has sent two, and Edmund Gruff[ith] answers for the third. Rees ap Ieuan keeps two or perhaps more but is only allowed one. When in Bangor, spoke to his lordship, who 'standeth muche' on his jurisdiction. Told him William Maurice would not abridge anything due or belonging to him and he should have his share of what was found, namely 'Aquavita' and bad beer, which he said he would accept and gave commission to William Maurice or his assign, so that the 'faltering fellowes' who angered his lordship in this are foiled in their purpose. Has reserved one small hogshead of beer, fully made up, to be sent to his lordship if William Maurice is willing. If he is not, he should inform William Beake by Wednesday, for Beaumaris fair is next Thursday and William Maurice intends to see his lordship on his journey there or back. If William Maurice does not wish the hogshead sent there, William Beake will send it to Pwllheli with the boat that brings William Beake a butt of sack from merchant Tuder. The boat gives him trouble and he wants one to use at his own convenience. It disheartens him that when the things were being loaded on Sunday, Mr Gwyn prowled towards the boat and when William Beake came went away, and others did as they would. But would not wish to meddle unless he could be as well provided as those who oppose with boats, pikes and other necessities which he would not want if the boat were ready. The boat is overloaded with other things and six empty casks remain. William Beake will make good account for them as money is owed for wages and help and this may discharge them.