Catalogue description Warrant by Edw. I. to the Chancellor of Ireland, to enrol certain statutes lately made [by Parliament] at York to be observed in Ireland; and to issue mandates for their publication in all counties and places. Nottingham, 20 Nov., 17 Edw. I.

Extract from a letter of Henry VIII. to the Earl of Surrey, in 1520, touching "martial law.

And whereas you write it hath been accustomed heretofore, that our Lieutenants General of that land have not only had full and ample commission to proceed and execute our authority royal against criminous persons, but also to give order of knighthood to such noblemen, from time to time, as should deserve the same, you make instance to have such commissions and authority from us; we, in consideration of your laudable right and agreeable service, and having full trust and confidence in your wisdom, soberness, and circumspection, and that you will not proceed to the condemnation or executing of any noble person of name till you be advertised of our pleasure, and not to advance any man or personage to the honour of knighthood but such as shall merit the same, we, according to your desire, send unto you our ample commission and authority to that purpose accordingly.