The certificate for Nathaniell Williams of Erbistock, Denbighshire, 23 April 1677
S[i]r:
I giue you the trouble of theise Lines one the behalfe of the bearer Nathaniell Williams who hath bine sergeant of Colonell Robinsons owne Company since the establishment, and constantly received his Pay as one of the Pentioners for this County, hee still continues an Officer of the Bromefeild=company and having not notice of the late som[m]ons for the Pentioners Apparance, hee having his being with a brother of his in Shropshire, out of the way, and being an antient souldier, allwayes continueing Loyall, I desire you will soe farre owne him to the Bench (your selfe, as I take it, being Treasurer for the Maihm’d souldiers for this present yeare) soe as hee may bee continued his Pention, which I assure you is a worke of much Justice, as well as Charity, and will be thankefully acknowledged by
S[i]r
Your affectionate Freind and servant
Kenrick Eyton
Eyton Apr[il]
ye 23th [16]77
Theise
For William Parry Eq[uire] at Ruthyn=Quarter sessions