On the 14th August 1485, Henry Tudor wrote and sent a letter to Sir Roger Kynaston, an influential Shropshire knight who was the uncle of John Grey, Lord Powis. Grey was connected to the Herbert family whilst Kynaston was constable of Harlech castle. Both were significant figures in Mid Wales and Henry was seeking if not their assistance then at least their neutrality. By the king Trusty and well beloved we greet you well. And forsomuch as we be credibly informed and ascertained that our trusty and well beloved cousin the Lord Powis hath in the time passed be of that mind and disposition that at this our coming in to these parts he had fully concluded and determined to have do us service, and now we understand that he is absent and ye have the rule of his lands and folks, we will and pray you and upon your allegiance straightly charge and command you that in all haste possible ye assemble his said folks and servants and with them so assembled and defensibly arrayed for the war ye come to us for our aid and assistance in this our enterprise for the recovery of the crown of our realm of England to us of right appertaining. And that this be not failed as ye will that we be your good lord in time to come and avoid our grievest displeasure and answer to us at your peril. Given under our signet beside our town of Machynlleth the 14th day of August
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 22:42:09 +0000
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