An authentic copy of the charter of the city of Rochester, granted by King Charles I, A.D. 1630
Subtitle: also the first charter granted by King Henry III, A.D. 1265 : likewise the charter granted by King Edward IV, A.D. 1460, on supplication of the citizens, when the first mayor was appointed, before they were called bailiffs : to which is added the head and confirmation of six other charters granted in different reigns
Publisher: Printed by W. Lamb
Published: 1797
Place of publication: Rochester
Language: eng
Number of pages: 41
Subjects: Rochester (England)
Notes: "Price one silling and six-pence."

In ms. at end: "The oath of the Haymakers, Granger, Beadle, Soundkeeper, Searchers for Unwholesome Meat, Scavengers, etc. "You shall well and truly serve our Sovereign Lord the King and the Mayor and Citizens of the City, Lords of this [?] in the Office of ----- for the Year ensuing. You shall well and truly do and execute All things belonging to your Office According to the best of Your Knowledge and Skill. So help you God.""