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1737

RRR: 
1737
RRH: 
890
Other: 
James of Vitry, Lettres, pp. 71-8, no. 1
YEAR: 
1216
text: 
Early Oct. [306] On board ship in the port of Genoa. James of Vitry [I., Acconensis ecclesie minister humilis], on his way to take up office as bishop of Acre, informs his correspondents of his journey across Europe, the death of Pope Innocent III and the election of Pope Honorius III, his reception by the new pope who refused him any powers in relation to the French crusaders, his embarkation at Genoa on a strong and expensive ship, captained by those who specialize in winter sailing, his living quarters on board and provisions.

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Sources: 
James of Vitry, Lettres, pp. 71-8, no. 1 (RRH no. 890)
Comments: 
[306] For the date, see Huygens’s introduction to James of Vitry, Lettres, p. 52.
GRANTOR: 
James of Vitry

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