Granted to the Cutlers' Company by King James the First, on the 8th July, 1607.
James by the Grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland Defender of the Faith &c. To all Men
to whom these Presents shall come Greeting
Recitals.Whereas our noble Progenitor HENRY after the Conquest the Sixth having information that by reason of the losses and unfortunate casualties that happened to the Men of the Mystery of the Cutlers of the City of London by Sea they then were not able to live but by the benevolence of well disposed people whereof he having a princely consideration did by his LETTERS PATENT of his especial grace grant and give license to the foresaid Cutlers of London that they for ever after should have one perpetual Commonaltie of themselves. And that the said Commonaltie should choose and make Richard Wellom Master of the Commonaltie and Misterie aforesaid and Martyn Goddard and John Chadd Wardens of the foresaid Commonaltie and Mysterie for One year and so everie yeare One Master and Two Wardens of the Men of the foresaid Commonaltie and Misterie to survey and govern the said Misterie and Commonaltie and all persons and their Works for ever. And further
