File Clenennau letters and papers 288 [RESTRICTED ACCESS] - William Brinkir to his uncle Sir William Maurice, kt, Clenennau,

His lordship insisted on sending the bearer with a letter to William Maurice to know his mind concerning William Brinkir's proceeding in the Llaniestyn business. For his own part, would not for any good in the world seem to draw William Maurice to anything against his will; has always found William Maurice herefore readier to help him than he can ever requite. Told his lordship William Maurice was disappointed of a great sum of money so that he could not help William Brinkir as William Brinkir's matter to fee lawyers and procure sergeant's opinions next term requires. If he has possession as he hopes, the benefice will be worth £100 at least between now and Michaelmas. Would rather have William Maurice manage his fortune than any other even if he had thirty pounds less than from another, but would not have William Maurice strain himself for what he cannot conveniently do for the living. Asks William Maurice to write his mind calmly to his lordship and 'let it fale out as it may deus providebit'. Told his lordship William Maurice had done nothing in his conference with Mr Jones except in relation to his lordship, but he expected mention to have been made thereof in the writing or William Maurice to have informed him by letter. Mr Chauncler is at his benefice in Denbighshire; Mr Jones goes away next Thursday.