Richard Heton writes a draft for a patent for Queen Henrietta Maria's company that gives him sole authority to manage the troupe. The patent ties the company exclusively to the Salisbury Court playhouse. It emphasizes the support provided to the company by Heton during the recent plague. The draft is followed by a list of Heton's 'Intencion for the rest': members of the company that refuse Heton's authority are not to be allowed to continue in her majesty's service. Heton will have the power to discharge existing and hire new actors. The company is to play only at Salisbury Court, and otherwise only with written permission from Heton, or by the special command of one of the lord chamberlains, or the Master of the Revels.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert, Henry | Master of the Revels | |
| Heton, Richard | company manager | playhouse manager, sewer of the chamber |
| of France, Henrietta Maria | patron |