July 1, Avignon

To the same. Faculty to compel the executors of John, bishop of Winchester, to pay certain monies bequeathed by him to the pope and the college of cardinals. 4 JOHN XXII. 191 REGESTA, VOL. LXX. 4 JOHN XXII. CurraL Lerrers. Citation of bishops William of St. Andrews, William of Dunkeld, Henry of Aberdeen, and David of Moray, to appear before the pope by the first of May touching the realm of Scotland, with order to all prelates and nobles of England to grant safe conduct to the said bishops. Cardinals Gaucelin and Luke having been sent to foster peace between king Edward and Robert Bruce, and letters sent by special envoys having been rejected by the said Robert, who has otherwise treated the pope's mission with contempt, this citation is issued. Publication of the above citation on the doors of the church of Avignon in order that Robert Brus, his envoys and proctors, may not pretend ignorance of the same, he having resisted for more than a year various ecclesiastical sentences issued against him. To Rigaud de Asserio, bishop elect of Winchester, papal chaplain and nuncio. Declaration that be may exact the first year's fruits of benefices void during three years in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; for a second period of three years if their fruits have not been exacted during the first period. Common LErreErs. To Bertrand de Asserio. Provision of the rectory of Freschewatere in the diocese of Winchester, void by the cession of Master Richard Wodelober, who held it as a pluralist without papal dispensation. Concurrent mandate to three persons beneficed out of England. To cardinals Gaucelin and Luke.