RRR: Correspondence/envoy
886
year: 1173
initiator: King Henry II of England
recipient: King Amalric
text: Early in the year. King Henry II of England writes to King Amalric of Jerusalem. He informs him of his desire to assist the Holy Land, unless this is prevented by his sons’ rebellion.
Early in the year. King Henry II of England writes to King Amalric of Jerusalem. He informs him of his desire to assist the Holy Land, unless this is prevented by his sons’ rebellion.
sources: Bouquet, Recueil 16:198, no. 197
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1254
year: 1188
initiator: King Henry II of England
recipient: Patriarch Aimery of Antioch and Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem
text: Early in year. King Henry II of England replies to a letter from Patriarch A. of Antioch and writes at the same time to Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem. He mourns the desolation of the Holy Land and assures his correspondents of the efforts he is making to bring aid. He reports the visit to him of the bishop of Valenia. He assures them of the assistance being gathered in the West and of the commitment of himself and his son to the cause, promising that they will come to the East soon.
Early in year. King Henry II of England replies to a letter from Patriarch A. of Antioch and writes at the same time to Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem. He mourns the desolation of the Holy Land and assures his correspondents of the efforts he is making to bring aid. He reports the visit to him of... more
sources: Gesta regis Henrici secundi 2:38-9 (RRH no. 673)