Alexander, king of Scots, sends greetings to all the sheriffs of the whole land. He orders them to pursue the causes of the monks or brothers of St Edward in Fife {i.e. Balmerino} against those who molest them.

Alexander dei gratia rex Scocie Omnibus vicecomitibus tocius terre sue salutem. Mandamus uobis firmiter precipientes quatinus cum monachi uel fratres de sancto edwardo in fif ad nos accesserint de aliquibus malefactoribus conquerentes {. . .}