《明史·列传·卷一百八十八》
他自己又上书说： 臣与弟显宗率子、婿、家奴四十三人，参加夺门之变，有功，乞加恩宠。 
复自言： 臣与弟显宗率子、婿、家奴四十三人预夺门功，乞加恩命。 
He himself submitted a further written request, saying: "Your subject and my brother Xianzong, along with our sons, sons-in-law, and 43 household slaves. took part in the Incident at the Donghua Gate, and performed distinguished services. I beg that favours be bestowed on us as a mark of imperial kindness."