Charter translated in 1810

The Charter of Incorporation "4 Jac 1" or 3rd April 1606 Translated from the Latin original Page 3

Pages 42 and 43 JPs further powers over weights and measures, oversight of Sheriffs and constables etc in the burgh	Pages 44 and 45 Alderman, Recorder and Assistants to be Justices of Gaol Delivery.	Pages 46 and 47 Trials for treason require a Royal Warrant. Power over assay of bread and wine, ale, meat, drink and victuals, and levy taxes. Alderman to be Clerk of Markets and Fairs, and keep the profits.
Pages 48 and 49 Corporation given power to buy and hold a list of rights and property, including markets, and then to assign them	Pages 50 and 51 Powers to lease etc not to exceed £100 a year. Grant of one Fair a year on Easter Tueday in the Great Market with a Court of Pie Poudre Power to run a prison or gaol.	Pages 52 and 53 Confirms Henry I's exemption from Tolls at other national markets, and confirms any previous rights.
Pages 54 and 55 Sum of £10 a year to be paid to the Crown for ever.	Pages 56 and 57 Other Officers of the Crown to respect this writ.

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