Sir

I send you the following [...] from Mr Eyton’s Book, If you consult the Stanley pedigree, you may probably ascertain the Time &c. – “Richard Mutton of Ruthlan Gent married Ellen daughter to John, aer hĕn, Conwey of Potryddan Esqr &c.¹ – The mother of the s^d Elen Conwey, was Jonet dau: to Edmond Stanley of Llўs in northop Esq^r, 2^d son to S^r William Stanley of Hooton K^t, which Jone[?t] ... the Relict of Bryan Saxton of Northop, ... Howel Gwynedd’s lands, that was beheaded by [?the] Inhabitants of the Town of Fflint upon Moel-y-[...] in Owen Glyndwr’s time, & his lands forfeited & given to Saxton aforesaid.” By Transcribing the above, I find there is no Occasion to consult Chronology, for it appears that Jonet was Relict to the very person, who had Howel’s lands. – I Likewise send you the 3 Beads that were found about six years ago near Caunant mawr, above Castell dôl Badarn, there are six in all of them. –² The other two stones were found in a field near this Town about 2 or 3 years ago, one of them at least seems applicable to the same purpose. – I am, with my best Respects to M^rs Pennant &c

Your very Humble Sert &c

John Lloyd

Caerwys Sept 6. 1777

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