The weakness and disorders of the Republic had become a danger not only to the British subjects who had begun to settle in it, especially at the Lydenburg gold mines, but also to the neighbouring British territories, and especially to Natal; so a British commissioner was sent to examine into the condition of the country, with secret instructions Empowering him to proclaim, if he should deem it necessary, and if he was satisfied that the majority of the inhabitants would approve, its annexation to the British crown.
"Impressions of South Africa"
James Bryce
In July, 1800, when his negotiations with the United States were in good train, the First Consul sent to Madrid instructions Empowering the French Minister there to arrange a treaty whereby France should receive Louisiana in return for the cession of Tuscany to the heir of the Duke of Parma.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
He made me sign a power of attorney, Empowering him to act for me, and he then advised the other advocate that all communications in the case must be made to him alone.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt