ACADEMIA OXONIENSIS.  SAPIENTIAE ET FELICITATIS  blazon of Oxford University  
ROBERT SAY, Doctor of Divinity, Provost of Oriel 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 and other Scholastical Exercises. And whereas, for some months last past, there hath been almost a total neglect, throughout the whole University herein, contrary to the Statutes, and good Discipline of the same, We therefore (considering the dishonour and suffering of the University by this apparent neglect; & the many inconveniences which may ensue thereupon, if We shall not 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 Statutes upon such as shall offend therein.  
Given under my hand this Thirteenth day of February 1665/6. ROBERT SAY Vice-Chan.