year: 1124
initiator: Rustici of Heinricus de Alentione who live in Borca
recipient: Monks of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Dec. 25 1123 – Dec. 24 1124. A record of the obligations the rustici of Heinricus de Alentione who live in Borca owe the monks of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat with respect to the land of Dargiboan. They owe half of the labour in the cultivation of the land, but if the monks of St Mary want to commute the labour for money the rustici of Borca will pay 2 caroubles less than 2 besants. If the rustici do not want to work the land at all they should pay the monks a sum equal to the revenue of a similar estate. If the land is left uncultivated it should pass to the monks for ever. Witnesses: Henricus de Alentione; Asquitinus vicecomes; Georgius Rais; Udo miles; Rainalnus de Poncio; Gaufredus Acus; Bernardus Vacharius; Bonitus Tolosanus; Sierius de Berito; Guillelmus drogomannus monachorum; Aldo Meschinus; Furianus.
Dec. 25 1123 – Dec. 24 1124. A record of the obligations the rustici of Heinricus de Alentione who live in Borca owe the monks of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat with respect to the land of Dargiboan. They owe half of the labour in the cultivation of the land, but if the monks of St Mary want... more
sources: Kohler, ‘Chartes’, pp. 120-1, no. 10 (RRH no. 104a)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
539
year: 1153
initiator: Baldwin III
recipient: Girardus de Valentia and the Latins [Latini] newly established in Casale Huberti de Paci
text: Feb. 26. Acre. Baldwin, per gratiam dei in sancta Ierusalem Latinorum rex quartus, confirms under seal the agreement made on his orders by Girardus de Valentia with the Latins [Latini] newly established in Casale Huberti de Paci. Girardus has given the colonists [incolae], who he has placed there, houses to be held by hereditary right. The Latins will render to King Baldwin a 7th part of the harvest of the land [fructus terre] which has been assigned to them to work, keeping 6 parts for themselves. They will render to the king a 15th part of the bread baked in the oven, and a 10th part of anything else cooked there. Whenever they bathe in the bath house they will each pay half a denarius. They will pay 1 denarius as a weights and measures tax [pro mensuratione] for each besant’s worth [bisantiata] of whatever they buy in relation to the casale. They can sell bread, wine, meat and other things in Acre without paying any dues. They can use the mill of Ferge 3 days and nights each week, saving royal rights. The cultivators of vineyards and gardens, which Giraldus de Valentia leases out on the king’s behalf for periods of time will render the king a fourth part of the fruits, keeping 3 parts for themselves, and the tenants of olive groves, assigned each a part by Giraldus, will collectively render two-thirds of the fruits to the king, keeping a third part for themselves. Sales of houses and lands in the casale will be respected, but in every sale 1 carrupla in the besant will go to the king. Witnesses: Humfredinus de Torono constabularius; Symon Tyberiadensis; Guido de Scandalione; Clarembaldus vicecomes Acchonensis; Petrus Aurifex vicecomes Tyrensis. The charter was drawn up by Radulfus cancellarius.
Feb. 26. Acre. Baldwin, per gratiam dei in sancta Ierusalem Latinorum rex quartus, confirms under seal the agreement made on his orders by Girardus de Valentia with the Latins [Latini] newly established in Casale Huberti de Paci. Girardus has given the colonists [incolae], who he has placed there,... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:419-22, no. 228 (RRH no. 281)
year: 1159
initiator: Arnaldus Dominici Sepulcri prior
recipient: Men of Mahumeria
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: 1158 - 1159. In the presence of Patriarch Amalric [of Nesle] of Jerusalem, Arnaldus Sanctissimi Sepulcri prior and his convent give the men [homines] of Mahumeria the vineyards of domnus Hugo de Thorso and domnus Radulfus Parisiac[ensis] on the following conditions. Half of all fruits and a tithe are to be brought to the curia Sancti Sepulcri de Mahumeria or to whatever place in Mahumeria the dispensator Mahumerie ordains. Half the price achieved in any sale [must be surrendered to the Holy Sepulchre]. Sales to the Templars, the Hospitallers, any church, milites or to any that might harm the Holy Sepulchre are forbidden. If there is evidence of bad cultivation the dispensator Mahumerie, together with 4 or 5 witnesses, will give one warning and will then transfer the vineyard to another tenant, paying only half a marcha argenti for it. The planting of vines is allowed only on Holy Sepulchre land. If the canons wish to enlarge their village [villa], they can create mansiones on these vineyards. Witnesses: of the canons, prior Arnaldus; Nicholaus subprior; Godefridus thesaurarius; Gamaliel; Ilbertus; Petrus Sepulcri; Achilles; Bernardus Antiochie; Petrus Clemens; Hugo Nigelle; Petrus Latine; Petrus Lombarz; Rainaldus de Lochis; Robertus Antiochie; of the homines of Mahumeria, frater Pisanus dispensator domus; frater Ungarus Robertus; Arnulfus; Johannes Guitardus; Petrus Judeus; Andreas de Sancto Galterio; Hugo de Sancto Helia; Martinus de Monte Gaudii; Ambrosius; Robertus Iners.
1158 - 1159. In the presence of Patriarch Amalric [of Nesle] of Jerusalem, Arnaldus Sanctissimi Sepulcri prior and his convent give the men [homines] of Mahumeria the vineyards of domnus Hugo de Thorso and domnus Radulfus Parisiac[ensis] on the following conditions. Half of all fruits and a tithe... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 249-50, no. 123 (RRH no. 362)
year: 1160
initiator: Nicholaus prior Sancti Sepulcri
recipient: Guido Camelarius, Giraldus Caprellus and Hugo de Joppe, and others coming to live in the place called Nova Villa
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Mar. 25. N. prior Sancti Sepulcri and his convent give Guido Camelarius, Giraldus Caprellus and Hugo de Joppe, and others coming to live in the place called Nova Villa, in [the territory of] the casale of Ramathes, plateae on which to build houses freed from the payment of rent and lands on which to plant vines and trees, as, instructed by domnus Petrus de Sepulcro. Guido and Hugo are each given 1 carrucata terre, and Giraldus 2. They will pay each each quartus et decima of the grain and vegetables and quintus et decima of vines and olive trees. Giraldus and Hugo are also given a great part of the olive grove that Willelmus Beritensis had planted, returning quartus et decima of the fruits. The settlers will transport these returns - quartus, quintus, decima - to the Holy Sepulchre’s voltae in Nova Villa. Usage of the oven and mill and other consuetudines will be according to the practice at Mahumeria. Giraldus Caprellus and Hugo de Joppe are also given the Holy Sepulchre’s vineyard at Ramathes, for which they will pay medietas et decima. The settlers can sell to any burgensis, but the Holy Sepulchre will have preemption rights. Witnesses: Nicholaus prior; Arnulfus subprior; Bernardus cantor; Godefridus thesaurarius; Ilbertus; Evrardus; Petrus de Sepulcro; Achilles; Petrus Clemens; Rainerius; Hugo de Nigella; Petrus de Latina; Rainaldus; Petrus Lombardus.
Mar. 25. N. prior Sancti Sepulcri and his convent give Guido Camelarius, Giraldus Caprellus and Hugo de Joppe, and others coming to live in the place called Nova Villa, in [the territory of] the casale of Ramathes, plateae on which to build houses freed from the payment of rent and lands on which... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 252-3, no. 126 (RRH no. 346)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
814
year: 1168
initiator: Girbertus [of Assailly], master of the Hospital
recipient: Burgenses in the city of Bersabee Juda, also known as Begebelinus
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 25 1167 – Dec. 24 1168. Jerusalem. The Hospital of St John. Gibertus servus et custos Hospitalis Iherusalem in general chapter [in communi capitulo] of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem with the authority of all his brothers, clergy and lay, confirms the concessions made by his predecessor Raimundus, giving land for building dwellings [mansiones] and for cultivation to the burgenses in the city of Bersabee Juda, also known as Begebelinus. The names of the burgenses are as follows: Petrus Alvernensis, Bernardus, Guilelmus frater ejus, Sanctius Gasco, Stephanus Lombardus, Johannes de Corseniana, Guido gener ejus, Petrus de Rohas, Gerardus Bornifer, Lambertus Pictavis, Petrus de Lesmeses, Richardus de S. Abraham, Adalardus de Ramis, Helyas de Milac, Petrus vitricus ejus, Lambertus sutor, Petrus Cathalanus, Martinus gener ejus, Raimundus Gasco, Johannes de Corozana, Helyas de Burdel, Brun Burgundie, Stephanus Alvernensis, Guillelmus de Ramis, Gerardus Flamingus, Stephanus carpentarius, Gilabertus de Carcasona, Bernardus Pictagoricensis, Bernardus Malasis, Pontius camelarius, Ugo Latro, Bernardus de Josafat. To them and to all others who came before the siege of Ascalon Gibertus grants 2 carrucatae of land [in the district] from Begebelinus to the torronum called Tamarin. They will render each year terragium on the produce of their labour, such as from vineyards and fields, and they will pay tithes on everything but oil [exceptis oleribus] and will abide by the law [justicia et consuetudo]. They will observe the judicial customs [judicia] of Jerusalem and in relation to all booty taken from the pagani they will pay tax according to the custom [consuetudo] of Lydda [Lithde], also called Ramla [Rama]. The Hospital will enjoy pre-emption rights over houses, vineyards and land and the minister Hospitalis will be offered the property for 1 robuinus less than the asking price. Men or women taken in adultery will be publicly whipped and expelled from the settlement. A thief and his possessions will be at the disposal [in potestate] of the minister Hospitalis. The burgenses will make fealty to the Hospital, [promising] to observe these dispositions. Gibertus granted this charter in the presence of dominus Raimundus Petrus Guillelmi cancellarius Hospitalis; Bertrandus sacerdos; Stephanus frater ejus; Radolfus sacerdos; Stephanus de Cappella; Robertus Comes; frater ejus; Gilabertus; Gerardus; Ugo; Odo de Calmunt; Garnerius; Desiderius; Petrus Gasco; Robertus pincerna; Petrus cocus; Bernardus Gasco; Bernardus Aimar; Guillelmus cocus; and many others. In order that the population of land increases, Gibertus adds, on the request of boni homines, that the homines and their heirs can sell or pledge their lands, vineyards and houses to whomsoever they wish, except to religious communities and milites, saving the rights [justicia] of the Hospital. They will pay the Hospital 1 besant for every carruca sold, or more or less in proportion to the sale, and 1 robuinus for every house and vineyard sold. Witnesses: Guigo preceptor; Castus thesaurarius; frater Piotus; frater Petrus de Crato; frater Amoravius; frater Aimo tunc preceptor Hospitalis Gibelini; and others; of the homines of Gibelinus, Raimundus filius Stephani Lombardi; Johannes Burgundie; Petrus de Fabrica; Morin Paschalinus; Petrus de Jerusalem; Andreas Lornus; Petrus de Fores; Durandus filius Petri de Fores; Petrus Montonus; and others.
Dec. 25 1167 – Dec. 24 1168. Jerusalem. The Hospital of St John. Gibertus servus et custos Hospitalis Iherusalem in general chapter [in communi capitulo] of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem with the authority of all his brothers, clergy and lay, confirms the concessions made by his predecessor... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:272-3, no. 399 (RRH no. 457)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1099
year: 1182
initiator: Roger de Moulins, master of the Hospital
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Mar 14. Jerusalem. In the Hospital of St John. In the general chapter of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, Rogier/Rogerius serf des poures de Crist/servus pauperum Jhesu Christi promulgates statutes dealing with the duties of the conventual prior and local commanders, the provision of physicians, the treatment of male and female patients, the ward duties of the brothers and servants, and the provision of materials for the Hospital in Jerusalem by the European provinces and by officers in the Latin East. Of the latter, the bailli/baylivus of Antioch should send 2,000 canes/brachia of cotton for making bed coverlets, and the prior of Mont Pèlerin and the bailli/baylivus of Tiberias should each send 2 quintaus/quintalia of sugar for making lectuaries and medicines. An appendix, issued after frère/frater Rogier/Rogerius de Molinis maistre/magister and frater Bernardus prior had heard testimony, lists customary regulations for the treatment of patients, including children, for the duties of the frere corvoisier and the aumonier/elemosinarius, for prayers for benefactors and for alms-giving.
Mar 14. Jerusalem. In the Hospital of St John. In the general chapter of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, Rogier/Rogerius serf des poures de Crist/servus pauperum Jhesu Christi promulgates statutes dealing with the duties of the conventual prior and local commanders, the provision of... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:425-9, no. 627 (RRH no. 614a)
year: 1192
initiator: Frère Trimond, commandeur de Tripoli [of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem]
recipient: Bolos, the son of Jean Rays
text: *Dec. 1-24. Frère Trimond, commandeur de Tripoli [of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem], sells 5 pièces of land to Bolos, the son of Jean Rays, for 50 Saracen besants and the obligation to provide ploughing from oxen [a rent of journées de beuf].
*Dec. 1-24. Frère Trimond, commandeur de Tripoli [of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem], sells 5 pièces of land to Bolos, the son of Jean Rays, for 50 Saracen besants and the obligation to provide ploughing from oxen [a rent of journées de beuf].
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:590, no. 932 (RRH no. 706a)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1579
year: 1206
initiator: Chapter general of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jul.1204 - Late 1206. [286] Margat. In the presence of frere Anfos de Portugal maistre/frater Alphonsus de Portugali[a] magister, a chapter general of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem promulgates statutes, giving statutory authority to existing custom. They also describe the duties of the marshal and the brothers-at-arms and the equipment at their disposal, and reveal the existence of the two classes of brother knights and brother sergeants. They establish the method of election and the authority of the master and the great officers, the procedure for the holding of chapters general, the form of conventual life, internal discipline, the care of sick brethren and the provincial organization.
Jul.1204 - Late 1206. [286] Margat. In the presence of frere Anfos de Portugal maistre/frater Alphonsus de Portugali[a] magister, a chapter general of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem promulgates statutes, giving statutory authority to existing custom. They also describe the duties of the... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:31-40, no. 1193 (RRH no. 800a)
year: 1211
initiator: Laurentius presb. et plebanus ecclesie S. Marci de Accone
recipient: Bishop of Castello
institution: Saint Mark in Acre
text: Feb. 1-28. Acre. Laurentius presb. et plebanus ecclesie S. Marci de Accone recognizes that he owes the bishop of Castello an annual rent for the church of St Mark in Barutum, specified in the charter of grant issued in Venice. Witnesses: Laurentius presb. et plebanus ecclesie s. Marci Acconensis; Philippus Tinto; Leonardus Grino. The charter was drawn up by Nicolaus Justo presb. S. Nicolai et not.
Feb. 1-28. Acre. Laurentius presb. et plebanus ecclesie S. Marci de Accone recognizes that he owes the bishop of Castello an annual rent for the church of St Mark in Barutum, specified in the charter of grant issued in Venice. Witnesses: Laurentius presb. et plebanus ecclesie s. Marci Acconensis;... more
sources: Tafel and Thomas, Urkunden 2:126, no. 227 (RRH no. 850)