Britannia antiqua illustrata, or, The antiquities of ancient Britain derived from the Phœenicians, wherein the original trade of this island is discovered, the names of places, offices, dignities, as likewise the idolatry, language and customs of the p by Aylett Sammes ...

Gregory the Great To Palladius Bishop of Xanton, To Pelagius of Tours, and To Serenus of Marseilles, Fellow Bishops of Gaul.

To whom he commends Augustine, whom he had sent into England.

ALthough Priests having charity pleasing to God, need not the * 1.1 commendations of any other Religious person, yet because time has fitly presented it self, we have taken care to send our Letters to your Fraternity, signifying, that we have sent thither Augustine the Ser∣vant of God and Bearer of these presents, with other Servants of God for the benefit of Souls, whom 'tis very necessary your Holiness should readily assist with a Sacerdotal care, and speedily afford him what com∣forts you can; and that you may the willinglier favour him, we have enjoyned him particularly to declare the cause of his Journey, hoping that, that being known, you would for God's sake seriously endeavour (the business requiring it) their benefit and welfare.

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• * 1.1

  Regist. lib. 5. Ep 42.