The Information Office of the State Council of the PRC preserves an edict of the Zhengtong Emperor (r. 1435–1449) addressed to <answer>the Karmapa</answer> in 1445, written after the latter's agent had brought holy relics to the Ming court. Zhengtong had the following message delivered to the Great Treasure Prince of Dharma, <answer>the Karmapa</answer>:
Who was the edict addressed to? 
the Karmapa