Thomas Giles, Master of the Choristers at St Paul's, receives a commission to impress children into the service of the choir. The writ is addressed to 'all and singular Deans, Provosts, Masters and Wardens of Colleges, and all ecclesiastical persons and ministers, and to all other our officers, ministers, and subjects to whom in this case it shall appertain.' Giles has license to impress any child he should see fit, from any cathedral or collegiate church, or any other place in England and Wales; the concerned parties are not to hinder Giles in his task, but to assist him in the execution of his duties.