PAUL HOOD, Doctor of Divinity, Rector of Lincoln College, and Vicechancellor of the University of Oxford, to all whom it may concern, Greeting. Whereas the Statutes of the University require certain Scholastical, and decent Habits, befitting every Person in his several Degree to be used, and put on, when he shall appear in Public, especially at Sermons & other Scholastical Exercises. And whereas for divers years last passed, there hath been almost a total neglect, throughout the whole University herein, contrary to the Statues, and good Discipline of the same. We therefore (considering the dishonour that may redound to the University, by this apparent neglect; and that many inconveniences may ensue thereupon, if We shall not with all severity uphold that Laudable Use and Custom) do Peremptorily, and expressly Require and Command Every Graduate to appear in his Formalities, at Sermons, and elsewhere, according to the Statutes therein provided. As also Under Graduates to wear such Gowns and Caps, as are limited, and expressed for their condition. And that these commands may work the speedier redress; We profess to Execute the rigour of the Statues upon such as shall offend therein.  
Given under my Hand this Eight day of October 1660. PAUL HOOD, Vice-Chan.