Seneschal Ambrose's decree Lore Books

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An appointment decree of Knight Ambrose to the honourable role of the Seneschal of the Knights of the Teutonic Order with the seal of the Grand Master.

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Nos hic sumus, omnibus bonis in Christo fratribus, collegium duodecim Ordinis militaris Crucigerorum cum rubea stella,
diligenti consideratione unanimiter et indubitanter consensimus, maiorem fratrem nostrum Ambros Pragae ex ex domus hospitalis sancti Francisci vocatus est magister senescali itaque vicarius magistri magni Ordinis nostri ad praestituto a Deo tempore.

Of the year of our Lord 1382, we make it known to all before God that Brother Ambrose of Prague has fulfilled his vows of order and mastery, and has attained considerable renown and skill in his work, as well as having attained due wisdom in his age. We hereby place in the hands of Brother Ambrose of Prague all the duties and dignity of the office of Seneschal of the Order and swear allegiance to him before God. Our Brother is further dispensed from the hospital service and is charged with the care of appointing honest correctors of the courts and confirming suitable preceptors of castles, hospitals and other residences of the Order.
For his own use and that of his office, apart from the ordinary customs, our elder Brother Ambrose is given two good riding horses and one each for his knight and chaplain. He is also to have the service of one archer and two squires in armour, as well as two servants under saddle.