1335-08-20, Perth
To John de Langeford, constable of Caresbrok castle, or to him who his place there. Order to cause that castle to be so guarded and without delay with men, victuals and armour that no damage may to it for lack of such custody and munition, but that the neighbouring may be strengthened and defended by the good custody of the castie the king has learned that the Scots make alliances and confederacies certain men of parts beyond and prepare ships of war to invade the while the king is at a distance, wherefore the king has appointed lieges to all the ports and sea shores throughout the realm to resist said enemies. By K.
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