File Clenennau letters and papers 484. - William Maurice to the Lord President,

William Maurice was ready (if Mr Harryes had not prevented him by his arrival there) to send his own servant of purpose to the Lord President to congratulate him on his new office (fallen to him by the death of Sir Henry Lea - God be with him and forgive him the wrong and hindrance he did the poor town) of Constable and so mayor and chief governor of the poor town. Since his Honour has heretofore for charity's sake obtained for the town the King's gracious letters for their good, which the Justices and justices of the peace have not yet regarded, William Maurice now offers himself as deputy-constable etc. He also makes a similar offer as one already made to the King, that whatsoever fee is allowed him, he will wholly bestow the same there on his Honour's behalf. Will do his best to do good to that poor town. Much repair needed to the castle. Copy in the hand of William Maurice.