RRR:
983
RRH:
505
Other:
Verzellino, Delle memorie, pp. 191-2
YEAR:
1177
INSTITUTION RECIPIENT:
Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text:
1172 - before Oct. 1177. [146] Iosbertus Christi pauperum servus ac…sancto Hospitalis Jerusalem magister, together with all his brothers, writes to the consuls and commune of Savona. He describes the achievements of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, particularly the care of poor pilgrims when they are sick, and begs for alms, expatiating on the spiritual rewards of generosity to the poor.
Transaction Type :
INSTITUTION NUMBER:
322
Sources:
Verzellino, Delle memorie, pp. 191-2 (RRH no. 505)
Comments:
[146] The dates correspond to the period of Jobert’s mastership.
GRANTOR:
Josbertus, master of the Hospital
RECEPIENT:
Consuls and commune of Savon
