Henry IV of Castile

“ And in order that he, Pedro de Porras, may be assisted in case of need, I order all good men and inhabitants of the said City, Alcaldes, Regidores, Alguazils, Officers, and all others of the subjects of my realms, that they give and afford him all aid and succour that may be necessary. And moreover, I order the person who shall exhibit these Letters, that he require to appear before me at my Court, wherever I may be, the Corporations by their sufficient attorneys, and officers of each city, town, or place offending, within fifteen days, that they may be dealt with accordingly. ”

“ Letters Patent of Privileges, granting, by King Henry IV. Algeciras and its Appurtenances to the City of Gibraltar
HENRY, by the Grace of God, King of Castille, Leon, &c. &c. to all Dukes, Counts, Marquesses, Priors, Commendadories, &c. &c.; to all Alcaldes, Regidores, &c. &c., and our good Citizens of Xerez la Frontera, and Varifa, and all my other Cities, Towns, and Lordships, and to each and every one of you by whom these my Letters Patent shall be seen, health and favour. ”