This fascinating collection of public records provides a unique insight into the workings of British governance throughout history. The patent rolls cover a period of over 800 years, from the reign of King John to the present day, and include a vast array of legal documents and royal proclamations. Part 1, Volume 6 of the calendar contains an extensive index of names, places and subject matter - making it an invaluable reference tool for scholars and historians alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.