Parliament of Great Britan

“ Lord Warden to appoint Comissioners to determine Differences relative to salvage That it shall and may be lawful for to the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports for the Time being to nominate and, appoint, by any Instrument or Instruments under his Hand and Seal, Three or more substantial Persons in each of the Cinque Ports, Two ancient Towns, and their Members, to adjust and determine any Difference relative to Salvage (which may arise) between the Master of any Vessel and the Person or Persons bringing such Cables and Anchors ashore ”

“ No Commissioner shall act out of the place where he is resident.No Commissioner shall act out of the place where he is resident. Provided always, that no Person to be appointed a Commissioner by virtue of this Act shall have Power or Authority to act in any other Port or Place than that in which he is resident, or from which his usual Place of Residence is not distant more than One Mile ”