File Clenennau letters and papers 468. - William Jones to Sir William Maurice,

William Jones's cousin, Robert ap John ap Humphrey, being also his Worship's kinsman and near neighbour, is prepared to agree with William Maurice and to be at peace and unity with him. William Jones for his part is very willing to further the matter all he can for the love he bears to both of them, and because he is sorry to see any discord between two of his good friends, and is loath to be of counsel 'against Sir William Maurice, the good and well natured knight whom I found always lovinge to me'. But this notwithstanding when he considers the matter more nearly, having had a taste of his cousin's mind and resolution, he draws back again, fearing his good intention will not produce any good effect. His cousin is settled in his opinion of right in the lands. He would rather lose all than accept any treaty offered to the contrary. But to make an exchange for lands of like value (though the lands lie convenient for him) William Jones thinks he will do by mediation. Is William Maurice inclined to that course? If so, William Jones will travel to the lands and his cousin will procure Mr Robert to be there, and William Maurice may employ Sir William Thomas and Mr Hugh Gwyn Pennarth. Day of meeting arranged.