| Description | Hopes that by this time Roger is safely arrived at Bangor because he was uneasy all the time he was in Oxford. Was forced to sell his uncle Lloyd's horse for little or nothing because he was mightily afraid that if he had not sent him back there had been but skin and shoes left. Would be glad to know when she sends his things by the carrier, how many bands he had coming for he fears he either lost one or it was stolen. Uncle Robert has come to Oxford & tells the writer that Madam Thelwall is dead. His uncle bade him buy 4 bands which cost him a crown being that no Commoners wear such as those which he had, which is some new sort of fashion they have get. Has not yet been in his Chamber since he had no sheets, and hire he would not because it was very dear and money scarce. Has had a bed which Mr Eyton hired. Has lain all the while with Mr Thomas of Aber's son who is very civil and kind to him. Must get chairs, tongs, grate and all those things as if he were going to keep house. As for his books which are at Ruthin, he knows not who will deliver the box to the carrier when he comes since neither his uncle nor cousin are there.
Dorse : His uncle went yesterday morning to London' he gave the writed 5 guineas and told him he would give him more when he came back. Would be glad if he had another frieze thick coat against spring for this will immediately be too threadbare to wear. Firing is very dear.
[Edward Wynne was the son of Edward Wynn, rector of Llantrisant and Llanddyfnan; D.C.L. 1711; Chancellor of Hereford; ob. June 30, 1755] |