《明史·列传·卷一百三十五》
因为廉洁能干被征用，打算任命他为御史，长时间任命没有下达，因为父母的葬礼回家。光宗即位，任命才下达。
刘綎，字省吾，都督显子。勇敢有父风，用荫为指挥使。
Due to his integrity and competence, he was transferred to serve in the Ministry of Justice. It was planned that he would be appointed as a 'yushi', but the appointment was not issued for a long time as he returned home for his parents' funerals. When Emperor Guangzong ascended to the throne, the appointment was finally made.