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Cum Bologna (Bononia), city in Italy at the southern end of the plain of the Po valley, between 1506 and 1860 it belonged to the Papal State⌊hincBologna (Bononia), city in Italy at the southern end of the plain of the Po valley, between 1506 and 1860 it belonged to the Papal State⌋ abieris, sis itineris Tui diligens et quantum potest matura, ut sospes ad Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria

Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊regiam atque reginalem maiestatem Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria

Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋pervenias, ubicumque illas superinscribed⌈illasillas superinscribed⌉ cum curia sua agere intelliges. Quo postquam veneris, in primis paper damaged⌈[is]is paper damaged⌉ Te ad reverendissimum dominum meum episcopum Cracoviensem confer, et si forte fortuna non adesset, usque ad decem milliaria eum inquires, meque ei humiliter paper damaged⌈[iter]iter paper damaged⌉ commendabis et litteras ei inscriptas reddes, quas cum perleger paper damaged⌈[er]er paper damaged⌉it, hanc etiam instructionem ostendes, et deinde omnia facies, quaecumque Tibi mandaverit; quod si forsan remotius quam decem milliaria abesset a curia, haec infrascripta, quae litteris ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ committere omisi, seorsum et nemine praesente regiae et reginali maiestati referes, et litteras colligatas, sub hoc signo X(?) reverendissimo domino Cracoviensi inscriptas, maiestatibus eorum offeres.

Dices Piotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)⌊reverendissimo domino CracoviensiPiotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)⌋, aut si non aderit, Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊regiaeCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌋ et Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊reginali maiestatiBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋, quod hic nomine caesaris ex relatione domini Cornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite, diplomat in the Habsburgs' service; close friend of Ioannes Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V of Habsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)⌊CorneliiCornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite, diplomat in the Habsburgs' service; close friend of Ioannes Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V of Habsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)⌋, qui in maiestatem regiam semper iustificavit, multa proposita sunt in consistorio Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌊papaeClement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌋ contra reverendissimum dominum Jan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007)⌊archiepiscopum GnesnensemJan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007)⌋, quomodo ille contra voluntatem Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊maiestatis regiaeSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ nepotem suum dominum Hieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229)⌊Ieronimum LaskyHieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229)⌋ iuvisset proventibus suis ecclesiasticis, ut adesset John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary⌊palatino TransilvaniaeJohn Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary⌋ contra Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg⌊Ferdinandum regemFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg⌋, et quod ille tractasset haec pacta inter palatinum et The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌊TurcasThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌋ contra Ferdinandum regem, Turcasque in Austria⌊AustriamAustria⌋ dux written over c⌈cxx written over c⌉isset, denuntians prius Ferdinando regi hostilitatem per litteras suas proprias, et pleraque alia, quae ms. quem(!) ⌈quaequae ms. quem(!) ⌉ in processu paper damaged⌈[u]u paper damaged⌉ contra illum videbuntur. Pro quibus cum cum ego nomine Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌊pontificisClement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌋ quaesitus essem, respondi, me iam sex annis abfuisse a Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊maiestate regiaSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ et me istarum rerum non habere scientiam, protestatus, si quid contra eundem Jan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007)⌊archiepiscopumJan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007)⌋ statui deberet, ne fieret in written over m⌈mnn written over m⌉ praeiudicium regiae written over is⌈isaeae written over is⌉ maiestatis et Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊RegniPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ eius {eius}. Und<e> tandem contra ipsum Jan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007)⌊archiepiscopumJan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007)⌋ decretum fuisset monitorium, et ad me una cum litteris reverendissimi domini Lorenzo Pucci (*1458 – †1531), 1513 elevated to cardinal; 1514-1523 Cardinal Protector of the Kingdom of Poland; 1520-1529 Major Penitentiary (WOJTYSKA 1977, p. 245)⌊cardinalis Sanctorum QuattuorLorenzo Pucci (*1458 – †1531), 1513 elevated to cardinal; 1514-1523 Cardinal Protector of the Kingdom of Poland; 1520-1529 Major Penitentiary (WOJTYSKA 1977, p. 245)⌋ transmissum, ut illud ad manus Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊regiae maiestatisSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ reddi curarem sub ea conditione, quod si maiestati eius placeret talis contra archiepiscopum processus, ut subinde fieret executio et publicaretur: ego vero cum hanc conditionem adiectam viderem, et quod tale monitorium arbitrio regiae maiestatis a protectore Regni cardinali Sanctorum 4, una cum litteris eius BCz 244, p. 2 maiestati regiae inscriptis ms. inscriptas(!) ⌈inscriptisinscriptis ms. inscriptas(!) ⌉, ad me mitteretur, non potui recusare, quin paper damaged⌈[uin]uin paper damaged⌉ susciperem, et hanc potissimum ob causam, ne viderer caesarianis suspectus, quod Turcarum et ill(is) adhaerentium partes tuerer, factumque est etiam ob id, quod tale monitorium a protectore regni arbitrio regiae maiestatis permittitur, quo cognoscatur, si parti adversae ms. adversi(!) ⌈adversaeadversae ms. adversi(!) ⌉ Ferd paper damaged⌈[d]d paper damaged⌉inandi regis maiestas regia faveat nec ne, quandoquidem si monitorium arbitrio regiae maiestatis permittitur quo cognoscatur habuerit executionem, iam maiestas regia liquido animum suum paper damaged⌈[um]um paper damaged⌉ erga Ferdinandum regem declarabit et omnem suspicionem delebit de Turcis delebit.

Quodsi Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊maiestas regiaSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ voluerit, quod hoc monitorium sortiatur effectum, dices, quod reverendissimus Mercurino Arborio di Gattinara (*1465 – †1530), humanist, jurist, trusted and influential advisor to Charles V; 1501 entered the service of the Habsburgs as legal counsel to Duchess Margaret of Austria, 1504 advisor and President of the Privy Council of Margaret of Austria, after the governoship of the Netherlands was entrusted to her, 1518 Grand Chancellor of Castile and later of Charles V as Roman Emperor, 1529 Cardinal of St. Giovanni a Porta Latina (after the death of his wife, Andreetta Avogadro) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 12; CE, vol. 2, p. 76-80)⌊cardinalis de GattinariaMercurino Arborio di Gattinara (*1465 – †1530), humanist, jurist, trusted and influential advisor to Charles V; 1501 entered the service of the Habsburgs as legal counsel to Duchess Margaret of Austria, 1504 advisor and President of the Privy Council of Margaret of Austria, after the governoship of the Netherlands was entrusted to her, 1518 Grand Chancellor of Castile and later of Charles V as Roman Emperor, 1529 Cardinal of St. Giovanni a Porta Latina (after the death of his wife, Andreetta Avogadro) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 12; CE, vol. 2, p. 76-80)⌋, supremus paper damaged⌈[s]s paper damaged⌉ {supremus} Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊caesareae maiestatisCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌋ cancellarius, qui istud monitorium ex parte caesaris procuravit, maiestatem regiam summopere rogat, ut habito respectu ms. respecto(!) ⌈respecturespectu ms. respecto(!) ⌉ servitiorum et propensionis, quam ille serio stain⌈[o]o stain⌉ et non inutiliter rebus maiestatis vestrae regiae atque reginalis iam non semel impendit, ut ei fieret gratia de proventibus archiepiscopatus per modum pensionis, quamdiu viveret, quod inde haberet quolibet anno quamdiu vivet, quantum benivolentiae maiestatis regiae videretur, relicto ipso archiepiscopatu una cum titulo, quo(modo) conferre posset ms. potesset(!) ⌈possetposset ms. potesset(!) ⌉[1], cui vellet, in votis et voluntate maiestatis regiae ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉; rogatque idem cardinalis Gattinarius reginalem maiestatem, ut hoc desiderium apud maiestatem regiam promoveat, quo in effectum deducatur paper damaged⌈[ur]ur paper damaged⌉, offerens se in posterum – sperat enim bonus senex aliquando altiorem gradum – regiae et reginali maiestati earumque negotiis bonum se semper amicum futurum, et quod ea de re credentiales in personam meam ad regiam et reginalem maiestatem scripserit, quas cum aliis reddes. Ipse enim asserit, si maiestas regia voluerit, quod monito paper damaged⌈[o]o paper damaged⌉rium habeat executionem, archiepiscopum Gnesnensem omnino debere paper damaged⌈[re]re paper damaged⌉ destitui officio suo et deponi.

Ita referes vel potius legenda dabis reverendissimo domino meo episcopo Cracoviensi rogabisque, ut sic in notitiam regiae et reginalis paper damaged⌈[is]is paper damaged⌉ maiestatis deducat vel, si hoc ei inconveniens videbitur, ut Te instrueret paper damaged⌈[eret]eret paper damaged⌉, BCz 244, p. 3 quomodo ista seorsum et secrete in utriusque maiestatis cognitionem perferre possis, ne, cum sint odiosa, gravius mihi odium incitent.

Expones etiam Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊caesaremCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌋ igitur non ivisse Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomamRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋, quemadmodum desti paper damaged⌈[ti]ti paper damaged⌉naverat in animo ibidem coronari, quod non satis fidebat Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌊ponti paper damaged⌈[ti]ti paper damaged⌉ficiClement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌋. Nata fuit ista suspicio ex tractatibus Archiepiscopi Atrebatensis; is nomine paper damaged⌈[ine]ine paper damaged⌉ regis Franciae egit oratorem apud pontificem, qui conabatur in oppido Turino Sabaudiae caesarem cum rege Franciae, ut ibidem convenirent, coniungere. Et nescio quid tale caesariani suspicabantur, quod erat latere fraudem et ne illa inter eundum vel Romae erumperet, dissimulavit caesar praetexens causam, quod necessario cum quam primum cum fratre in Germania convenire et ad conventum imperii proficisci cogeretur, sicque hic est paper damaged⌈[t]t paper damaged⌉ coronatus multo commodius et securius.

Rogabis Piotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)⌊reverendissimum dominum meum CracoviensemPiotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)⌋, ut me tandem sua intercessione hinc liberet nam diutius in istis difficultatibus et laboribus hic morari non possum, iam enim aetas mea quamcumque etiam quietem sibi deposcit, sumque istiusmodi morbis factus obnoxius, qui negotiis et itineribus sunt contrarii. Quod idem humiliter Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria

Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊utrisque maiestatibusSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria

Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ expones.

Quod reliquum est, Tu cura, ut ista suprascripta cum reverendissimo domino Cracoviensi et in absentia apud reginalem maiestatem seorsum, ut Tibi dixi, transigas ms. transiges(!) ⌈transigastransigas ms. transiges(!) ⌉, atque de omnibus resolutus quantum potes citius ad curiam Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊caesarae maiestatisCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌋, ubicumque illa erit, ad me revertaris. Deus Te salvum ducat et reducat.

Ex Bologna (Bononia), city in Italy at the southern end of the plain of the Po valley, between 1506 and 1860 it belonged to the Papal State⌊BononiaBologna (Bononia), city in Italy at the southern end of the plain of the Po valley, between 1506 and 1860 it belonged to the Papal State⌋, 17 Martii anno Domini MDXXX

Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊Ioannes DantiscusIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌋, frater Tuus, manu propria

[1] potesset corrected from potest

BCz, 244, p. 126

Mi Carissime Frater Bernarde.

Cum Deo duce sospes Vilnius (Wilno, Vilna), city in Lithuania, on the Vilnia river, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania⌊VilnamVilnius (Wilno, Vilna), city in Lithuania, on the Vilnia river, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania⌋ attigeris, imprimis conveniens cum reverendissimo domino Jan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌊episcopo PlocensiJan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌋, illi me modis paper damaged⌈[dis]dis paper damaged⌉, quibus poteris, melioribus commendabis redditisque meis cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Jan CHOJEŃSKI 1536-07-15 or shortly before, CIDTC IDL 6585, letter lost⌊litteriscf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Jan CHOJEŃSKI 1536-07-15 or shortly before, CIDTC IDL 6585, letter lost⌋ dices ea, quae tibi de coadiutoria et successore meo commisi, quemadmodum etiam scripsi dominationi eius reverendissimae, rogabisque, ut pro consensu impetrando ad eam coadiutoriam cum successione etc. iuxta copias litterarum, quas paper damaged⌈[s]s paper damaged⌉ illi offeres, apud Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊serenissimam maiestatem regiamSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ pro me intercedat. Et si vult, quod tu ipse cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1536-07-15 or shortly before, CIDTC IDL 6587, letter lost;
Ioannes DANTISCUS to Bona Sforza 1536-07-15 or shortly before, CIDTC IDL 6588, letter lost⌊litterascf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1536-07-15 or shortly before, CIDTC IDL 6587, letter lost;
Ioannes DANTISCUS to Bona Sforza 1536-07-15 or shortly before, CIDTC IDL 6588, letter lost⌋ meas Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊serenissimae maiestati regiaeSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ des atque Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊maiestati reginaliBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ in omnibus ea, quae Jan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌊dominatio eius reverendissimaJan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌋ iubet, facias, maxime autem quicquid tibi apud reginalem maiestatem dicendum et faciendum consuluerit.

Quod si Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊serenissima maiestas regiaBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ huiusmodi, ut sunt copiae, litteras binas manu sua et serenissimi Sigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforza⌊iunioris regisSigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforza⌋ subscriptas dare dignabitur, tunc primum Jan Ferber (*1496 – †1530), 1515 Ermland canon; 1521 royal scribe; 1521 parish priest of St. Nicolaus's church in Elbląg; 1522 - of St. John's in Gdańsk and Ermland dean; 1527 Ermland judicial vicar and vicar general; 1530 royal secretary (KOPICZKO 2, p. 71; WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 251; SBKW, p. 58-59)⌊reverendissimi domini VarmiensisJan Ferber (*1496 – †1530), 1515 Ermland canon; 1521 royal scribe; 1521 parish priest of St. Nicolaus's church in Elbląg; 1522 - of St. John's in Gdańsk and Ermland dean; 1527 Ermland judicial vicar and vicar general; 1530 royal secretary (KOPICZKO 2, p. 71; WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 251; SBKW, p. 58-59)⌋ et meas litteras pro venerabili domino Johann Tymmermann (Johann Zimmermann) (*1492 – †1564), nephew of Mauritius Ferber, Bishop of Ermland; studied in Cracow (1505) and in Rome (1517); 1519-1564 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1525-1528 administrator of the Chapter's estates in Allenstein (Olsztyn) and in 1538 in Frauenburg (Frombork); 1527-1539 Cantor of Ermland; 1537 General Administrator of the bishopric of Ermland (after Mauritius Ferber's death); 1539-1552 Custos of Ermland; 1547-1552 General Vicar of the diocese of Ermland (SBKW, p. 261; KOPICZKO 2, p. 336)⌊Ioanne CzymermanJohann Tymmermann (Johann Zimmermann) (*1492 – †1564), nephew of Mauritius Ferber, Bishop of Ermland; studied in Cracow (1505) and in Rome (1517); 1519-1564 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1525-1528 administrator of the Chapter's estates in Allenstein (Olsztyn) and in 1538 in Frauenburg (Frombork); 1527-1539 Cantor of Ermland; 1537 General Administrator of the bishopric of Ermland (after Mauritius Ferber's death); 1539-1552 Custos of Ermland; 1547-1552 General Vicar of the diocese of Ermland (SBKW, p. 261; KOPICZKO 2, p. 336)⌋ cantore Varmiensi serenissimae maiestati regiae praesentabis et consensum resignationis plebaniae in Gołąb (Columba), village in Poland, 11 km NW of Puławy, 56 km NW of Lublin, Dantiscus was a parish-priest there in the years 1521-1537⌊GoląbyaGołąb (Columba), village in Poland, 11 km NW of Puławy, 56 km NW of Lublin, Dantiscus was a parish-priest there in the years 1521-1537⌋ in personam ipsius domini Ioannis Czimerman cum praesentatione rogabis.

Petes etiam habitis copiarum litteris Jan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌊reverendissimum dominum PlocensemJan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌋, ut pro maiori paper damaged⌈[i]i paper damaged⌉ coadiutoriae complemento, quae cum Ermland Chapter cathedral chapter based in Frauenburg (Frombork, Varmia)⌊capituli VarmiensisErmland Chapter cathedral chapter based in Frauenburg (Frombork, Varmia)⌋ sanioris partis consensu confirmari debet, quod a Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊maiestate regiaSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ venerabili domino Paweł Płotowski (*ca. 1485 – †1547), in 1523, after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Płotowski was one of the King's four candidates for the post of the bishop of Ermland; in 1530 and 1537, after the death of Jan Konopacki (Johann von Konopat) Sr and Dantiscus' transfer to the bishopric of Ermland, he made an effort to obtain the dignity of bishop of Kulm; from 1522 Provost of the Ermland (Warmia) Chapter, and from 1523 Canon of Ermland; secretary to Crown Grand Chancellor Krzysztof Szydłowiecki, and from 1533 royal secretary and courtier; in the thirties and forties several times royal envoy to the Royal Prussian Estates (SBKW, p. 191; KOPICZKO 2, p. 249-250)⌊Paulo PlutowskiPaweł Płotowski (*ca. 1485 – †1547), in 1523, after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Płotowski was one of the King's four candidates for the post of the bishop of Ermland; in 1530 and 1537, after the death of Jan Konopacki (Johann von Konopat) Sr and Dantiscus' transfer to the bishopric of Ermland, he made an effort to obtain the dignity of bishop of Kulm; from 1522 Provost of the Ermland (Warmia) Chapter, and from 1523 Canon of Ermland; secretary to Crown Grand Chancellor Krzysztof Szydłowiecki, and from 1533 royal secretary and courtier; in the thirties and forties several times royal envoy to the Royal Prussian Estates (SBKW, p. 191; KOPICZKO 2, p. 249-250)⌋ praeposito Varmiensi scriberetur, ut ipse hoc negotium coadiutoriae ex officio suo et nomine Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊serenissimae maiestatis regiaeSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ in favorem meum proponeret suumque mihi suffragium viva voce in Ermland Chapter cathedral chapter based in Frauenburg (Frombork, Varmia)⌊capituloErmland Chapter cathedral chapter based in Frauenburg (Frombork, Varmia)⌋ daret, et ut in eisdem litteris regiis ei spes gratiae maiestatis regiae promitteretur. Quemadmodum hoc ipsum Jan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌊reverendissimus dominus PlocensisJan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌋ pro suo in me favore in forma meliori conscribi sciet et committet. Maxime autem curabis, quod de ea post me successione quam paucissimi sciant. Celabisque tam coadiutoriam, quam etiam successionem, ne quicquam earum praesentiat doctorem Jan Benedyktowicz Solfa (Ioannes Benedicti de Trebul, Ioannes Benedicti Solpha) (*1483 – †1564), physician, lawyer, poet and historian; in 1541 ennobled by Emperor Charles V of Habsburg; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Glogau (Głogów); from 1522 court physician of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; from 1526 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); from ca. 1528 Canon of Vilnius; from 1529 Canon of St. John’s Collegiate Church in Warsaw; from 1531 Custos of Łowicz; from 1538 Canon of Wrocław (Breslau); from 1539 Canon of Sandomierz; from 1547 Canon of Cracow and Provost of Ermland (KOŻUSZEK, passim)⌊Ioannem BenedictiJan Benedyktowicz Solfa (Ioannes Benedicti de Trebul, Ioannes Benedicti Solpha) (*1483 – †1564), physician, lawyer, poet and historian; in 1541 ennobled by Emperor Charles V of Habsburg; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Glogau (Głogów); from 1522 court physician of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; from 1526 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); from ca. 1528 Canon of Vilnius; from 1529 Canon of St. John’s Collegiate Church in Warsaw; from 1531 Custos of Łowicz; from 1538 Canon of Wrocław (Breslau); from 1539 Canon of Sandomierz; from 1547 Canon of Cracow and Provost of Ermland (KOŻUSZEK, passim)⌋. Et si forsan aliquid offecerit, intendes, quantum potes diligentius apud Jan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌊reverendissimum dominum PlocensemJan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌋ et ubi hoc necessarium esse putaveris, ne pro tempore electionis meae in coadiutorem ipse doctor Jan Benedyktowicz Solfa (Ioannes Benedicti de Trebul, Ioannes Benedicti Solpha) (*1483 – †1564), physician, lawyer, poet and historian; in 1541 ennobled by Emperor Charles V of Habsburg; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Glogau (Głogów); from 1522 court physician of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; from 1526 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); from ca. 1528 Canon of Vilnius; from 1529 Canon of St. John’s Collegiate Church in Warsaw; from 1531 Custos of Łowicz; from 1538 Canon of Wrocław (Breslau); from 1539 Canon of Sandomierz; from 1547 Canon of Cracow and Provost of Ermland (KOŻUSZEK, passim)⌊Ioannes BenedictiJan Benedyktowicz Solfa (Ioannes Benedicti de Trebul, Ioannes Benedicti Solpha) (*1483 – †1564), physician, lawyer, poet and historian; in 1541 ennobled by Emperor Charles V of Habsburg; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Glogau (Głogów); from 1522 court physician of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; from 1526 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); from ca. 1528 Canon of Vilnius; from 1529 Canon of St. John’s Collegiate Church in Warsaw; from 1531 Custos of Łowicz; from 1538 Canon of Wrocław (Breslau); from 1539 Canon of Sandomierz; from 1547 Canon of Cracow and Provost of Ermland (KOŻUSZEK, passim)⌋ a curia regia dimittatur.

Alia, quaecumque esse videris opportuna et in rem meam expedientia, praesertim ut omnia ex consilio Jan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌊reverendissimi domini PlocensisJan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌋ dirigas, tuae committo industriae.

BCz, 244, p. 125 Reddes etiam litteras Ioannes Cochlaeus (Ioannes Wendelstenius, Johann Wendelstein, Johann Dobneck) (*1479 – †1552), humanist, doctor of theology, fervent opponent of Reformation, author of numerous polemical works and pamphlets; in 1510 appointed a rector of the Latin school of St. Lawrence in Nürnberg; in 1515 accompanied, as a tutor, three nephews of Wilibald Pirckheimer in their travel to Italy, where he was ordained priest; 1519 dean of St. Mary's church in Frankfurt am Main; 1526 parish priest in St. Vicor in Mainz; 1528-1539 secretary and chaplain of duke Georg of Saxony; 1535 Maissen canon; 1539 - Wrocław; 1541-1548 - Eichstätt; during the diet of Worms in 1521, he had two meetings with Luther; in 1530 attended Augsburgs Diet as a prominent member of the group of anti-Lutheran theologian; (CE, vol. 1, p. 321-322; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 238-239)⌊Ioannis CoclaeiIoannes Cochlaeus (Ioannes Wendelstenius, Johann Wendelstein, Johann Dobneck) (*1479 – †1552), humanist, doctor of theology, fervent opponent of Reformation, author of numerous polemical works and pamphlets; in 1510 appointed a rector of the Latin school of St. Lawrence in Nürnberg; in 1515 accompanied, as a tutor, three nephews of Wilibald Pirckheimer in their travel to Italy, where he was ordained priest; 1519 dean of St. Mary's church in Frankfurt am Main; 1526 parish priest in St. Vicor in Mainz; 1528-1539 secretary and chaplain of duke Georg of Saxony; 1535 Maissen canon; 1539 - Wrocław; 1541-1548 - Eichstätt; during the diet of Worms in 1521, he had two meetings with Luther; in 1530 attended Augsburgs Diet as a prominent member of the group of anti-Lutheran theologian; (CE, vol. 1, p. 321-322; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 238-239)⌋ Jan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌊reverendissimo domino PlocensiJan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌋ et rogabis, si quid pro eodem apud Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊serenissimam maiestatem regiamSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ expedire poterit. Et ut contiones Georg Witzel (Georg Wetzel, Vicelius, Wicelius) (*1501 – †1573), Catholic theologian. After his studies at the University of Erfurt and in Wittenberg, he was ordained priest. Under the influence of Luther's teaching he converted to Lutheranism and married in 1524. In 1525 was appointed to the pastorate of Wenigenlupnitz and later to the pastorate of Niemeck. In 1527 he converted back to Catholicism. (ADB, Bd. 43, s. 657-662)⌊Georgii ViceliiGeorg Witzel (Georg Wetzel, Vicelius, Wicelius) (*1501 – †1573), Catholic theologian. After his studies at the University of Erfurt and in Wittenberg, he was ordained priest. Under the influence of Luther's teaching he converted to Lutheranism and married in 1524. In 1525 was appointed to the pastorate of Wenigenlupnitz and later to the pastorate of Niemeck. In 1527 he converted back to Catholicism. (ADB, Bd. 43, s. 657-662)⌋, quae mihi et doctae piaeque hisque temporibus contra Luteranam haeresim commodissimae esse videntur, imprimi possent, quod mihi rem faciet apprime gratam. I felix et Dominus Deus sit dux tuus, eoque duce redi feliciter, et quantum potes, iter tuum matura.

Löbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌊LubaviaeLöbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌋, XV Iulii anno Domini M-o DXXXVI.

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Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊Io(an)nesIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌋ etc.

Unsern(n) bruderlich gruss zuvoran(n). / Erbar, ernfester, liber bruder. /

Befind dich dis unser schreiben(n) zu Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊DanczkGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌋, / so habe fleis, / das du mit dir bringst ein halbn(n) stein pfeffer, / dar an uns dis mol abgheth. / Kompt dich aber disser briff underwegens an(n), / so vorschaffs durch unsern(n) alten freundt Mathias Platen ⌊Macz Platen(n)Mathias Platen ⌋, / das er so vil pfeffers mit den erstn(n) an unsern(n) vogt gen Braunsberg (Braniewo), town in Ermland (Warmia), 19 km NE of Elbing (Elbląg), port on the Vistula Lagoon, a member of the Hanseatic League⌊BraunsbergBraunsberg (Braniewo), town in Ermland (Warmia), 19 km NE of Elbing (Elbląg), port on the Vistula Lagoon, a member of the Hanseatic League⌋ bestelle / und im do bey schreibe, das er solchen pfeffer ufs erst her schicke. / Hiemit Gote befolen. /

Dat(um) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, VIII Iulii MD XXXIX.

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Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊Io(an)nesIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌋ von etc.

Unsern(n) bruderlichn grues zuvoran(n). / Erbar, lib(e)r bruder.

Wir schicken dir dissen unsern(n) superinscribed⌈unsern(n)unsern(n) superinscribed⌉ goltsmit, / dem solt du alles lossen kouffen, was er zu seinen(n) wesen bedarff und beczalen, / dasselbte alles und in mit dir her breng(en). Das du die II pferde kuofft hast, / trage wir ein gefalln. Thu fleis, das du sie gesunt her komen(n). / Umb den stelen(n) on the margin⌈stelen(n)stelen(n) on the margin⌉ geczeug handel, das wir in mochtn(n) haben(n), / wie wir dir befolen(n). Hab ouch gut achtung, das unser svester kinder sache wol werd der billigheit noch / angerichtn(n). Kouff zu X paren(n) recht gesnitten korken holcz, / und nicht wenig svarcz zcwirn nheseiden, / und anderer farben roth, / braun, / bloe, / und ghel, / ein gut anteil sich ouch indert um(m)b {umb} ein, II oder III amen guts reinischen weins, / und was dir zuvor befholen, / ouch was du erkenst von buchern(n), molwerk, das uns muge angenem(m) sein. / Grusse unser frund Mathias Platen ⌊Macz Platen(n)Mathias Platen ⌋ mit seiner wife of Mathias PLATEN ⌊hausfrawen(n)wife of Mathias PLATEN ⌋ und dem ganczn(n) geslecht, / der gleichen thue ouch superinscribed⌈ouchouch superinscribed⌉ al unser freuntschafft. / Wir werden(n) von f(urstlicher) d(urchlauch)t geladen uff ein ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ ehefreud gen Königsberg (Królewiec, Mons Regius, Regiomontium), city in Ducal Prussia, on the mouth of the Pregel (Pregoła) river, capital city of Ducal Prussia; today Kaliningrad in Russia⌊KonsbergKönigsberg (Królewiec, Mons Regius, Regiomontium), city in Ducal Prussia, on the mouth of the Pregel (Pregoła) river, capital city of Ducal Prussia; today Kaliningrad in Russia⌋ uff zukunfftig S(ankt) Bartolomei tag[1], / das wir nicht mugen(n) abslaen. / Mussen uns ein mol mit f(urstlicher) d(urchlauch)t sehen und bereden. / Derweg(en) bring II rethe lundische tucher mit, / von den groen nym mit dir ein muster, das wirs sehen mug(en), / und erfar den kouff. / Hiemit Gote in gesuntheit befolen(n) und kom bald wider.

Dat(um) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, III Augusti MD XXXIX.

[1] August 24

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Io(an)nes etc.

Unsern(n) bruderlichn(n) grus zuvoran(n). Erbar, liber bruder und getrewe(r)r. /

Wir schick(en) h(ern) Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊Caspern(n)Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋ noch kleidren(n), und was hidden by binding⌈[s]s hidden by binding⌉ wir zu dissen(n) heilig(en) geczeitn(n) bedorff(en) aus dem tresel paper damaged⌈[l]l paper damaged⌉ zu nemen(n). Wie Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊erKaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋ dir mit unser(er) hant angeczeichent hidden by binding⌈[t]t hidden by binding⌉ wirt weisen(n). Du superinscribed⌈DuDu superinscribed⌉ wirst im den(n) tresel uffthun, und mit hidden by binding⌈[it]it hidden by binding⌉ im hineinghen / und im helffen(n) daraus zu nemen(n), was wir im befolen(n) / etc. Wollen(n) unsere svestern(n) mit den(n) sulber wagen her(r) zu uns komen(n), / stelle was hidden by binding⌈[as]as hidden by binding⌉ in iren(n) willen(n) / so sie komen(n). probably Hans Hefener (Hans Heffner), Dantiscus’ court painter; author of the portrait of Princess Isabella Jagiellon and several other portraits commissioned by Queen Bona Sforza; brother-in-law of Crispin Herranth (BOETTICHER 1894, p. 147-149)⌊Meister(r) Hanseprobably Hans Hefener (Hans Heffner), Dantiscus’ court painter; author of the portrait of Princess Isabella Jagiellon and several other portraits commissioned by Queen Bona Sforza; brother-in-law of Crispin Herranth (BOETTICHER 1894, p. 147-149)⌋ wirstu hidden by binding⌈[tu]tu hidden by binding⌉ sagen(n), / das wir Mathias Platen ⌊Macz Platn(n)Mathias Platen ⌋ cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Mathias PLATEN Braunsberg (Braniewo), 1541-05-29, CIDTC IDL 2430⌊geschriben(n)cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Mathias PLATEN Braunsberg (Braniewo), 1541-05-29, CIDTC IDL 2430⌋ / solche farbn(n) zu kowffen, / wie uns Macz schreibt, / wie du aus sei hidden by binding⌈[i]i hidden by binding⌉nem(m) beygelegten(n) cf. Mathias PLATEN to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1541-03-05 — 1541-05-28, CIDTC IDL 6750, letter lost⌊brivecf. Mathias PLATEN to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1541-03-05 — 1541-05-28, CIDTC IDL 6750, letter lost⌋ wirst vorsthen(n) / und die ploderfarben(n) darinnen(n) finden(n) etc. / Es ist nicht h(er) probably Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌊Kosth[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉probably Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌋, unser gefatter(r), zu Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋ noch der Vilnius (Wilno, Vilna), city in Lithuania, on the Vilnia river, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania⌊Wilden(n)Vilnius (Wilno, Vilna), city in Lithuania, on the Vilnia river, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania⌋ durchzcogen(n), wie du schreibest, / sonder sein schreiber(r) / probably Ludovicus, secretary of Stanisław KOSTKA ⌊Ludouicoprobably Ludovicus, secretary of Stanisław KOSTKA ⌋. Wan(n) der widerum(m)b kompt, / nym in uffs sloss / und besich, das du in wol ehrest. / Wirt er brive an uns haben(n), die schicke ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ her mit den ersten(n). / Noch dissen(n) heilig(en) tagen(n)[1] sein wir gesint / mit gotlicher hidden by binding⌈[r]r hidden by binding⌉ hulff / bey den zu ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ wider heim zu dir zu komen(n) hidden by binding⌈[n(n)]n(n) hidden by binding⌉. Mitler(r) zceit / sich wol zu und das es allenthalbenn richtig zu ghe. / Gote befoln(n).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(losse) Braunsberg (Braniewo), town in Ermland (Warmia), 19 km NE of Elbing (Elbląg), port on the Vistula Lagoon, a member of the Hanseatic League⌊Braunsberg hidden by binding⌈[rg]rg hidden by binding⌉Braunsberg (Braniewo), town in Ermland (Warmia), 19 km NE of Elbing (Elbląg), port on the Vistula Lagoon, a member of the Hanseatic League⌋, den(n) XXX Maii M D XLI.

[1] Pentecost, on June 5

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Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊Io(an)nesIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌋ etc.

Unsern(n) bruderlichen(n) grues zuvoran(n). / Erbar(er), lieber, getrewer(r) und bruder. /

Aus deinem(m) negst(en) schreiben(n) hab wir das jenige alles, / wie du es uns angeczeigt, / wol eingenomen(n), / derwegen im dem weiter vort adscribed⌈tt adscribed⌉zufaren(n) / und was superinscribed in place of crossed-out sich umb alles, das welchs⌈sich umb alles, das welchs superinscribed⌈welchswelchs superinscribed⌉ was was superinscribed in place of crossed-out sich umb alles, das welchs⌉ zu thun notig, ins werk zu stellen(n), / hab wir unsern(n) und deinen(n) bruder Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊Jorgen(n)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋ geschickt, / von dem du allen bescheidt wirst uberkomen(n). / Gote befoln(n).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(losse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den IIII Augusti MDXLII[1].

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Wie ich im brieve gemeldet, das ich negst h(ern) Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊JorgenGeorg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ von der burggrafschaft geschriebenn, / wirstu ihm sagenn, / wie die Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊koniginBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ vil bei ihm gethann / und ihm darzu geholfenn hab, / der ich auch den andernn thag noch Mauritius (Moritz), at least in 1537-1547 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279)⌊MoritzennMauritius (Moritz), at least in 1537-1547 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279)⌋ ankunft durch eigenen bothenn gedanckt, / h(ern) Jorgens schwacheit gedacht, / der ihr zu gelegener zeit auch wurde danckenn. / Du wirst probably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊ihnprobably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ bitten, / das er mich durch dein schreibenn lasse wissen, / ob er was erfaren kunde, / wie der Johann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌊vonn WerdenJohann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌋ von der Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊koniginBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ gescheidenn / und was er vor rede von ihr ausgibt. / Es mus jo seltzam zugehen, / weil Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊erGeorg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ sonst vil mit Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊ihrBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ gehandelt / unnd etlich mhal bei ihr gewesenn, / das sie ihm ist abgestandenn / etc. Mir wirt auch angezeigt, / hett Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊sieBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ sovil bei her Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌊KostkennStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌋ gethann, / die pomerellische woywodschaft wer ihm nicht entstanden / etc. Was du hierinne zu wissen kanst uberkomenn, / schreib mit den erstenn, / bitt auch h(ern) Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Jorg(en)Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋, das er dir vortraulich(en) wold antzeig(en), / wie es allenthalben mit Puck⌊PutzkoPuck⌋ vorbliebenn / etc. Mit unserm bruder Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊JorgennGeorg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋ wirstu handelenn, / das mich bedunckt vor ihnn vil besser zu sein, / das er seine lustgartenn unnd was auswendig der stadt mauren leit / ihm zugehörig thet vorkeuffenn, / dann die stelle, darinnen ehr unnd wir bruder unnd Anna von Höfen (Anna Reyneck, Anna Flachsbinder), sister of Ioannes Dantiscus, wife of Johann Hannau Sr and, after his death, of Johann Reyneck

Catherina von Höfen Dantiscus' sister, 1538-11-17 married Hans Glaubitz (CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)

Ursula von Höfen (Ursula Flachsbinder), Dantiscus’ sister, wife of Johann Reisen, mother of Justine, Ursule, and Augustin; then wife of Zacharias Lehmann, mother of Johann Lehmann⌊schwesternnAnna von Höfen (Anna Reyneck, Anna Flachsbinder), sister of Ioannes Dantiscus, wife of Johann Hannau Sr and, after his death, of Johann Reyneck

Catherina von Höfen Dantiscus' sister, 1538-11-17 married Hans Glaubitz (CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)

Ursula von Höfen (Ursula Flachsbinder), Dantiscus’ sister, wife of Johann Reisen, mother of Justine, Ursule, and Augustin; then wife of Zacharias Lehmann, mother of Johann Lehmann⌋ alle geborenn sein, / inn frembde hende lasse komen. / Nichtwenigers, / weil das haus sein ist, / thu er noch seinem gefallenn / damit er sich aus schulde thu brechenn / etc.

Gleich die zeitt, wie ich diesen zedel in brief hab wolt legenn, ist des hochw(irdige)n hern Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊bischofs zu PlotzkoSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ diener an mich komen und den brief uber die burggrafschaft / nebenn Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ schreiben mir geantwurt, / die ich dir beide hiebei zuschicke. Her probably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Jorgennprobably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ wirstu sie lassenn lesenn / und den seinen ihm lassenn, / den aber an mich vom konige wirstu mir ubersenndenn etc. Ouch wirstu h(ern) Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊JorgennGeorg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ sagenn, / das inn der lismanschen sache mich Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ zum commissarienn gesetzt. / Sie hot kein andrenn behelff ihres vorigen mannes geburt, / dan wie diese beigelegte copei mitbringt. / Die wirstu h(ern) Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Jorg(en)Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ auch lossen lesenn, / unnd dem hern Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊bischove zu PlotzkoSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ zu gutt / rath vonn ihm bittenn, / weil er inn der burggrafschaft nicht wenig gethann, / wie solche gezeugnus vorworffen mochtenn werdenn, / in welch(en) nicht befunden wer oder inn was stelle der Gertrud Lismanin (Lysmanova), townswoman from Thorn (Toruń); Kaspar Lysman's mother⌊Lissmansch(en)Gertrud Lismanin (Lysmanova), townswoman from Thorn (Toruń); Kaspar Lysman's mother⌋ mannes vater / seine mutter zur ehe het genhomen, / geburt brieve pfleg(en) gegeben werden aus den steten, / da vater und mutter gewonet habenn und wol bekant sein gewesenn / etc. was h(er) Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊JorgeGeorg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ inn dem vor denn Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊hern zu PlotzkoSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ vor das beste wirt erkennen, / das du mir AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 54v (t.p.) solchs thust zuschreib(en). Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊Ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ hat inn meinem willen gelassenn, / wem ich neb(en) mir zum com(m)issario wold habenn. / Bedunckt mich, das darzu h(er) Jorge der allerbekuemest were. / In dem wirstu seinen willenn auch ausfragenn unnd mir hidden by binding⌈[r]r hidden by binding⌉ alles weitleuftig / nicht trege sein / zu wissen thun. / Auch ist hiebei des Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊hernn von PlotzkoSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ brief ann mich, das darzu h(er) Jorge den wirstu mit ko(nigliche)m brieve mir wider zuhande stell(en) hidden by binding⌈[(en)](en) hidden by binding⌉. Es wirt auch gesagt, / das die Gertrud Lismanin (Lysmanova), townswoman from Thorn (Toruń); Kaspar Lysman's mother⌊LissmanscheGertrud Lismanin (Lysmanova), townswoman from Thorn (Toruń); Kaspar Lysman's mother⌋ uf gen Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CrakoCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋ zum Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊konigeSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ sey[y z dwiema kropkami!] gezog(en). / Solchs erfrage auch / und was sonst notig etc.

Dat(ae) ad Bernard(um), I Iunii, H(eilsberg) XLV. adscribed, in the hand of Dantiscus⌈Dat(ae) ad Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊Bernard(um)Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋, I Iunii, Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊H(eilsberg)Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋ XLV.Dat(ae) ad Bernard(um), I Iunii, H(eilsberg) XLV. adscribed, in the hand of Dantiscus⌉

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 54v (c.p.)

M(einem) b(ruder) Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊BerntBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋ /

Unsern(n) etc.

Dein cf. , CIDTC IDL 0⌊schreib(e)ncf. , CIDTC IDL 0⌋ hab wir gern(e) gelesen(n), / und ist uns gefall(en) hidden by binding⌈[(en)](en) hidden by binding⌉, das du uns weitlofftig host bericht. / Des, was du von uns in befhel host gehabt, / eins ist ausblib(e)n, / wie es mit dem brive des hidden by binding⌈[s]s hidden by binding⌉ Olaus Magnus (Olof Månsson, Olaus Magni) (*1490 – †1557), Swedish historian and geographer, brother and successor of Johannes archbishop of Uppsala⌊ercz on the margin⌈erczercz on the margin⌉bischoffs zu VpsalOlaus Magnus (Olof Månsson, Olaus Magni) (*1490 – †1557), Swedish historian and geographer, brother and successor of Johannes archbishop of Uppsala⌋ von Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋, / der ouch an her(n) Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Jorg(en)Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ in abwes(en) hidden by binding⌈[s(en)]s(en) hidden by binding⌉ des Johann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌊von Werd(en)Johann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌋ lautet, / zugang(en), / ob in her(r) Jorg gelesen(n), / und was vor ein meynung dar in gewesen(n), / solchs zu vorschen(n) hab noch fleis. / Den Johann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌊von Werd(en)Johann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌋ magstu anreden / und von(n) unsern(n) weg(en) grussen, / mit anczeigung, / ob er Olaus Magnus (Olof Månsson, Olaus Magni) (*1490 – †1557), Swedish historian and geographer, brother and successor of Johannes archbishop of Uppsala⌊dem von VpsalOlaus Magnus (Olof Månsson, Olaus Magni) (*1490 – †1557), Swedish historian and geographer, brother and successor of Johannes archbishop of Uppsala⌋ wie hidden by binding⌈[ie]ie hidden by binding⌉der wold antwurt(en), / das wir sein schreib(e)n neb(e)n unserm(m) genn(n) Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RhomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ zu fertig(en) uns erbitt(e)n / un(n)d uffmerk(en), wie er sich wird hidden by binding⌈[d]d hidden by binding⌉ stellen(n) etc. Du wirst ouch h(ern) probably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Jorg(en)probably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ uffs fleisigst von unser(e)n weg(en) grussen / und sagen, / das so vil dancksagung unnotig / weil hidden by binding⌈[l]l hidden by binding⌉ wir in dem, / da paper damaged⌈[n dem, / da]n dem, / da paper damaged⌉s im zu nucz und ehren gereichen mag, / nicht hidden by binding⌈[t]t hidden by binding⌉ allein willig, / sonder uns superinscribed⌈unsuns superinscribed⌉ ouch schuldig erkennen(n), / und das er / wo[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ wirt thun, / so er mit den erst(en) der Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊koniginBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ und Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊dmn h(e)rn zu superinscribed⌈dmn h(e)rn zudmn h(e)rn zu superinscribed⌉ PloczkeSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ schreib[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ do bey der canczley nicht vorgesse. / Ouch wirstu uns entschuldig(en) hidden by binding⌈[(en)](en) hidden by binding⌉, das wir im nicht geschrib(e)n, / bittend das er an dir, / wie einem(m) le hidden by binding⌈[le]le hidden by binding⌉bendig(en) brive, / genug(en) wold hab(e)n. / Weil er ouch an henden noch hidden by binding⌈[h]h hidden by binding⌉ swach ist, / wolte wir nicht gern(n), das unsere brive von andren hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉ gelesen wurd(en). / Es wirt uns aber ein herczliche freud sein(n), wan wir sein eig(en) hantschreib(e)n widerum(m)b werd(en) sehen(n) etc. written over da⌈daetc.etc. written over da⌉ Got gebe im korcz(e)n etc. Hab gut achtung, was Johann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌊v(on) W(erden)Johann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌋ der grosse hochmut, / den wir bey dissen zceich(e)n superinscribed⌈zceich(e)nzceich(e)n superinscribed⌉ g(rosmechtige) h(ern) pflegen zuvorsthen geben(n), / wirt vorhaben(n), / und was er vor newe practik(en) wirt, ane die er nicht sein kan, / wirt anstell(e)n etc. Bey unserm(m) M[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ und ohem on the margin⌈und ohemund ohem on the margin⌉ Valentin Hannau (Valentinus Hannovius), Dantiscus' nephew, son of Anna von Höfen and Johann Hannau, brother of Johann, Kaspar and Simon Hannau⌊ValenteinValentin Hannau (Valentinus Hannovius), Dantiscus' nephew, son of Anna von Höfen and Johann Hannau, brother of Johann, Kaspar and Simon Hannau⌋ schreib und entpeut weitlofftig, / was sich allenthalb(en) hidden by binding⌈[alb(en)]alb(en) hidden by binding⌉ wirt zutrag(en), / und das er zu frwer zceit uff negst(en) montag oder den sontag zuvor bey uns sey, / dan wir dieselbte zceit gen h[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ an ko(nigliche)n hoff schick(en), / es wurd sich wol schick(en) treffen, / das wir her probably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Jorgensprobably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ brive mit theten ubersend(en) etc. Du wirst unsere libe ⌊svegerin⌋ beide / und alle gutte freunde gruss(e)n. / Gotlich(e)n gnad(en) befol(e)n.

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chlosse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊Heilsb(er)gHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den X Iunii M D XLV.

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 56v (c.p.)

M(einem) brud(e)r Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊BerntBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Das jenige, das du uns negst zugeschribn(n), / hab wir mit gefalln(n) angenomen(n). / Es ist ouch die selbte zceit / des hern(n) schaczmeisters Luduic(us) bey uns gewesen(n), / der vil anders dan der g(nedige) h(er) der houptmanschafft etc. und der andren stuk halben(n) von on the margin⌈der houptmanschafft etc. und der andren stuk halben(n) vonder houptmanschafft etc. und der andren stuk halben(n) von on the margin⌉ sich hot lossen horen(n). / Nympt uns wunder, das so unvorschempt / dem zu widren kompt, das superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ das das superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ leut wiss[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ von im geschen etc. Du wirst in den noch inhalt eingelegts ze hidden by binding⌈[e]e hidden by binding⌉dels dich haltn(n) / und mit den erstn(n) / duch eignen(n) botn(n), was s[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ weiter hoth zugetrag(en), / in die lenge uns zu schreibn(n). / Unse[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ vilgelibtn(n) svager, den h(e)rn burgraff(en) wirstu freuntlich grussen hidden by binding⌈[ssen]ssen hidden by binding⌉, dem wir seine gesuntheit / nicht wyniger alse uns die uns[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ gonnen(n) und wunschen(n). / Deine geschefft und gebeu magstu mit gutter mues ausricht(en) / und wan dies bekuempt, / w[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ her gedenck(en). / Gotlichn(n) gnad(en) befoln(n).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chlosse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊Heilsb(er)gHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XV[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ Iunii MD XLV.

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 56r (t.p.)

Du wirst h(ern) probably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Jorg(en)probably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ vor das ihenige, das er durch dein schreiben mich hot lossenn wissenn, / freuntlich danckenn / und bitt(en) vortann, / was sich wirt inn der handlung mit Puck⌊PutzkePuck⌋ begebenn, / mir vortraulich durch dich wolde zuschreibenn. / Ich besorge mich, / sovil ich davon verstandenn, / wurdenn sie sich abermhals durch den schein mit der gemeine koniglichem willenn widrenn, / das ein gewisser fhal der Puck⌊stadtPuck⌋ wurde zukomen. / Got wolde mich den antzuseh(en) / so lange nicht lassen leben etc. Welchs alles der g(nedige) h(er) wirt ursach(en), / der sich mit der gemeine an ko(nigliche)m hove wirt wollen rein machenn, / geschicht dergleich(en) was, wie michs bedunckt, / unnd auch aus der Crone wissenschaft hab, / wirts der Piotr Gamrat (*1487 – †1545), 1509-1518 parish priest in Wyszków; 1519 scholastic of Płock; 1526 Gniezno canon; 1528 dean of Płock; 1529 Warsaw scholastic; 1532-1538 general commissioner and admistrator of Crown lands in Masovia; provost at the chapter of St. Florian in the Kleparz district in Cracow, and later of St. Michael in Płock; 1531 bishop of Kamieniec; 1532 Dean of Warsaw; 1535 bishop of Przemyśl; 1538 - of Płock; 1538 - of Cracow; 1541 archbishop of Gniezno and primate (with the approval of the Holy See he retained the bishopric of Cracow) (PSB 7, 264-266)⌊ertzb(ischoff)Piotr Gamrat (*1487 – †1545), 1509-1518 parish priest in Wyszków; 1519 scholastic of Płock; 1526 Gniezno canon; 1528 dean of Płock; 1529 Warsaw scholastic; 1532-1538 general commissioner and admistrator of Crown lands in Masovia; provost at the chapter of St. Florian in the Kleparz district in Cracow, and later of St. Michael in Płock; 1531 bishop of Kamieniec; 1532 Dean of Warsaw; 1535 bishop of Przemyśl; 1538 - of Płock; 1538 - of Cracow; 1541 archbishop of Gniezno and primate (with the approval of the Holy See he retained the bishopric of Cracow) (PSB 7, 264-266)⌋ und sein anhanck nicht mug(en) wenden, / dem inn der Crone vonn idermenniglich ubel wirt noch geredt etc. Das erbitt(en) des g(nedigen) h(ern) vorstehe ich wol. / Du hest wol gethann, / das du bist zu ihm gangenn. / Omnia tempus habent. / So balde ich vonn dir aus mitteilung her probably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Jorgensprobably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ werde wissenn, / was mit der gemein vorhandelt unnd ob sie den hernn schatzmeister inn ko(nigliche)m nhamen in Puck⌊PutzkePuck⌋ wollen loss(en) oder nicht, / wil ich Mauritius (Moritz), at least in 1537-1547 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279)⌊MoritzenMauritius (Moritz), at least in 1537-1547 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279)⌋ noch Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊KrakoCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋ fertig(en). / Derhalbenn wirstu durch eignen bothenn ufs eilentste an mich schick(en) unnd weitleuftig alles, was du erfarenn wirst, schreiben, / nemlich wie sich in allen ding(en) der g(nedige) h(er) gehalten, / oder noch vor hott etc. dabei auch vonn der Gertrud Lismanin (Lysmanova), townswoman from Thorn (Toruń); Kaspar Lysman's mother⌊Lisemannisch(en)Gertrud Lismanin (Lysmanova), townswoman from Thorn (Toruń); Kaspar Lysman's mother⌋. / Endeuich hot mit hie gesagt, wie sie mit ihm sein umbgangenn, und haben ihn da zu rechte wolt hemmen / unnd den Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊konigSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ vorladenn, / mit des mandat er dahin zeucht gekomen. / Es zeucht sich alles, wie es fallenn wolde etc. Hernn probably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Jorg(en)probably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ wirstu grussenn / und thun, wie ich dir hie mit bevolh(en) etc. etc.

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 57v (t.p.)

M(einem) b(ruder) Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊BerntBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Aus deinem schreibn(n) hab wir gern vornom(m)en(n) das jenige hidden by binding⌈[e]e hidden by binding⌉ deines gebeuds und ander dinge halben(n) / angeczeigt. / Sein ouch sonder hidden by binding⌈[er]er hidden by binding⌉lich erfrewt, das unser vil gelibter(r) svager, der her probably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊burgraffprobably Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ teglich an seiner gesuntheit on the margin⌈an seiner gesuntheitan seiner gesuntheit on the margin⌉ besserung entfindt, / die wir im volkomen(n) von Gote dem hidden by binding⌈[m]m hidden by binding⌉ almechtig(en) wunschen und bitt(en). / Du wirst inn(n) widerum(m)b uff [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ freuntlich / durch dein schreib(en) / zuentbitt(en), / von unsern(n) weg(en) freuntlich hidden by binding⌈[lich]lich hidden by binding⌉ grussen und im sagen, / das ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ dis mhal superinscribed in place of crossed-out disse zceit⌈disse zceit dis mhal dis mhal superinscribed in place of crossed-out disse zceit⌉ nichts bey uns ist [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ zceitung(en) / oder andrem(m), das wir superinscribed⌈das wirdas wir superinscribed⌉ zu schreiben(n) notig achten(n). / Wir hab [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ botn(n) aus, / wie du weist, / Peter Papuschka (Psit(t)acus, Papuske) ⌊Papusk(en)Peter Papuschka (Psit(t)acus, Papuske) ⌋ und Mauritius (Moritz), at least in 1537-1547 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279)⌊MoriczenMauritius (Moritz), at least in 1537-1547 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279)⌋. / Der erst ist den[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, der ander den XXIX Iulii ausgeritt(en), / der wir einen(n) uns alle [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ vormutten(n). / Was uns wirt zukomen(n), / sol unvorhalt(en) bleibn(n) [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉. Wie du schreibst, das der her burgraff sich zcwir zu rathausse hot lossnn tragen, / ist uns lieb. / Vil lieber wirts uns sein, wan er in gutter gesuntheit selbst wirt uff ghen, ouch wie du tust melden, das on the margin in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ der her Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊burgraffGeorg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ sich zcwir zu rathausse hot lossn(n) trag(en), / ist uns lieb. / Vil lieb(e)r wirts uns sein, wan er in gutter gesuntheit selbst wirt uff ghen, ouch wie du tust melden, das der her burgraff sich zcwir zu rathausse hot lossnn tragen, / ist uns lieb. / Vil lieber wirts uns sein, wan er in gutter gesuntheit selbst wirt uff ghen, ouch wie du tust melden, das on the margin in place of crossed-out ...⌉ du noch ein zceit lang vorczyhen wilt, / k[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ wir in deinem(m) willen(n). / Schreib dennoch von allem, das sich al[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉halb(en) zutregt. Gotlichn(n) gnad(en) befolen(n).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chlosse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, XXII Augusti MD XLV.

Vom dem g(nedigen) h(ern) wirstu uns schreibn(n), / wie die gemein do n[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ zu fried ist, / das er selden in der stat sich finden lest, / ouch sonst das superinscribed in place of crossed-out was⌈was das das superinscribed in place of crossed-out was⌉ du erfaren kanst, das superinscribed in place of crossed-out was⌈was das das superinscribed in place of crossed-out was⌉ er vor hoth. / Von dem marschalampt wirstu dem sag(en) etc. sag(en), / so wir es nicht zuvor vors[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ hett(en), / were er uns gros genug darzu etc. Hab vleis umb gu[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ oliven, / capren, / und lemonien etc. In der lismanschn sache superinscribed⌈sachesache superinscribed⌉ wirstu [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ sag(en), / das der von Stuhm (Sztum), city in north-central Poland, Pomerania, 13 km S of Marienburg⌊StumStuhm (Sztum), city in north-central Poland, Pomerania, 13 km S of Marienburg⌋ die citacion wider sie nicht hot wol[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ sigeln, / gebeten, / das die com(m)ission und ladung uff die Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊tagfartProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ gen Graudenz (Grudziądz, Graudentium), city in Poland, Voivodeship of Pomerania, on the upper east bank of the Vistula, Graudenz (taking turns with Marienburg (Malbork)) was the venue for the Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌊GraudenczGraudenz (Grudziądz, Graudentium), city in Poland, Voivodeship of Pomerania, on the upper east bank of the Vistula, Graudenz (taking turns with Marienburg (Malbork)) was the venue for the Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌋ wurd vor superinscribed in place of crossed-out ge⌈ge vor vor superinscribed in place of crossed-out ge⌉legt, / welchs ich an hoff geschrieben(n). Er hoth uns ouch angeczeigt, das er hoffe gesint ist, die s[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ zuvortrag(en) etc. Was hirinne A (fl. 1545)⌊AA (fl. 1545)⌋ wirt wissen(n), / wirst bitt(en) nicht zuvorhalt(en) etc. Wir lossen die new guld(en) kreucz [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, darzu bedurff(en) wir XII perlen, / ein klein wenig grosser alse die hidden by binding⌈[ie]ie hidden by binding⌉ im zcedelschn(n) geleg(en). / Do bey hab fleis, das wir die mit de[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ mug(en) habn(n) etc.

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 53r (c.p.1)

M(einem) b(ruder) Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊BerntBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Das du deins bawens fleissig bist, / ist uns nicht widrig. / Du magst mit gutter musse, / wan es dir bekuemet, / wider zu uns gedenck(en). / Unser Peter Papuschka (Psit(t)acus, Papuske) ⌊PapuskePeter Papuschka (Psit(t)acus, Papuske) ⌋ ist gestern(n) von ko(nigliche)mm written over n(n)⌈n(n)m(m)mm written over n(n)⌉ hove wider komen(n). / Uns wirt geschrib(en), das Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ in irer gewonlicher krancheit des alters fast swach ist / und derhalb(en) bey hove wenig ausgericht werde etc. Das erczbischoffsampt sol dem(m) Łukasz Górka (Łukasz of Górka) (*1482 – †1542), 1499-1507 Castellan of Spycimierz; 1507-1511 Castellan of Ląd; 1508-1535 General Starost of Wielkopolska; 1511-1535 Castellan of Poznań; 1535-1537 Voivode of Poznań; 1538 Bishop of Włocławek (PSB 8, p. 409-412)⌊von(n) der KoyeŁukasz Górka (Łukasz of Górka) (*1482 – †1542), 1499-1507 Castellan of Spycimierz; 1507-1511 Castellan of Ląd; 1508-1535 General Starost of Wielkopolska; 1511-1535 Castellan of Poznań; 1535-1537 Voivode of Poznań; 1538 Bishop of Włocławek (PSB 8, p. 409-412)⌋ geb(e)n werd(en), / wirt gleich vorsogt sein wie zuvor. / Der Piotr Gamrat (*1487 – †1545), 1509-1518 parish priest in Wyszków; 1519 scholastic of Płock; 1526 Gniezno canon; 1528 dean of Płock; 1529 Warsaw scholastic; 1532-1538 general commissioner and admistrator of Crown lands in Masovia; provost at the chapter of St. Florian in the Kleparz district in Cracow, and later of St. Michael in Płock; 1531 bishop of Kamieniec; 1532 Dean of Warsaw; 1535 bishop of Przemyśl; 1538 - of Płock; 1538 - of Cracow; 1541 archbishop of Gniezno and primate (with the approval of the Holy See he retained the bishopric of Cracow) (PSB 7, 264-266)⌊vorstorbne erczbischoffPiotr Gamrat (*1487 – †1545), 1509-1518 parish priest in Wyszków; 1519 scholastic of Płock; 1526 Gniezno canon; 1528 dean of Płock; 1529 Warsaw scholastic; 1532-1538 general commissioner and admistrator of Crown lands in Masovia; provost at the chapter of St. Florian in the Kleparz district in Cracow, and later of St. Michael in Płock; 1531 bishop of Kamieniec; 1532 Dean of Warsaw; 1535 bishop of Przemyśl; 1538 - of Płock; 1538 - of Cracow; 1541 archbishop of Gniezno and primate (with the approval of the Holy See he retained the bishopric of Cracow) (PSB 7, 264-266)⌋ ist uber die fumffczig tausent guld(en) schuldig blib(e)n. / Bey / den er solche schult gemacht hoth, / thun in bewhenen(n), / und sonst hort man nyma(n)t(e)n klag(en) etc. Dem Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊h(e)rn von Płock, town in central Poland, Masovia, on the Vistula River, since 1075 episcopal see⌊PloczkoPłock, town in central Poland, Masovia, on the Vistula River, since 1075 episcopal see⌋Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ / sol das krakowssche bisthum geb(e)n werd(en) etc. Sonst ist uns von zceitung(en) nichts geword(en). / Die magstu probably Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌊Aprobably Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌋ anzceigen(n) und von im, / was sich begeben(n) wirt, / dich erkundig(en) / und in gesuntheit mitbreng(en). / Gotlich(e)n gnad(en) befholen(n).

Dat(um) im zcoge noch Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XV Octob(ris) MD XLV[1].

[1] im zcoge noch Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XV Octob(ris) MD XLV ms ut sup(ra), see IDL cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Georg von HÖFEN (FLACHSBINDER) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1545-10-15, CIDTC IDL 4049⌊4049cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Georg von HÖFEN (FLACHSBINDER) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1545-10-15, CIDTC IDL 4049⌋

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 291v (t.p.)

D(omi)no Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊BernhardoBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋

Unsernn etc.

Was wir dir vor deinem abscheidt uns alda ausczurichtenn bevelenn, / czweifelen wir nicht, du habest solches vortgestellet, / wollest auch ferner damit das flei hidden by binding⌈[ei]ei hidden by binding⌉sig ausgerichtet werde anhaltenn und uns ein tuch grau ein gros gebetisch tuch gewandet superinscribed⌈gewandetgewandet superinscribed⌉ keufenn, / der farbenn, / wie wir uns hidden by binding⌈[ns]ns hidden by binding⌉re jungenn gekleidet habenn und vorschaffenn on the margin⌈und vorschaffennund vorschaffenn on the margin⌉, / das wir solchs aufs erste bokomenn mugenn. / Die zeitung, so alda vorhandenn / und was sich sunst erhebt und zutregt, / wollest uns zuzuschreibenn nicht nachlassenn. / Gotlichen genaden bevolenn.

Dat(um) 14 Junii 1547.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 326v (b.p.)

F(rat)ri Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊BernhardoBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋

Unsernn bruderlichen etc.

Wo du deiner geschefte halbenn noch ein zeitlang alda wirst vorharren mussen, / seindt wir des vorzugs wol zufriden, / das du die a aufs fleisigste ausrichtest, / und dich alsdan herruber vorfugest. Vor dismol wirstu al vor uns alda keufen uber das, was wir dir zuvor bevolen on the margin⌈uber das, was wir dir zuvor bevolenuber das, was wir dir zuvor bevolen on the margin⌉, sechs elen gutten swartzen hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉ sammet, / czwentzig elenn swartzes uter(?) fins tuchs / und eine gutte kuershe, welchs und das alles / du uns sunder seumen / mit dem ersten woldest uns zufertigenn. on the margin in place of crossed-out vor die unser medder Dorot / and then crossed-out⌈vor die unser medder Dorot / und das superinscribed in place of crossed-out welchs⌈welchs und das und das superinscribed in place of crossed-out welchs⌉ alles / du uns sunder seumen / mit dem ersten uns superinscribed in place of crossed-out woldest⌈woldest uns uns superinscribed in place of crossed-out woldest⌉ zufertigenn.welchs und das alles / du uns sunder seumen / mit dem ersten woldest uns zufertigenn. on the margin in place of crossed-out vor die unser medder Dorot / and then crossed-out⌉ Was du hidden by binding⌈[u]u hidden by binding⌉ hiezu or hirzu⌈hiezuhiezu or hirzu⌉ von gelde bodurffen wirst, / das magstu superinscribed in place of crossed-out woldest⌈woldest das magstu das magstu superinscribed in place of crossed-out woldest⌉ von der fraw Schefeke superinscribed in place of crossed-out unserm br[u]der Georgen⌈unserm bru hidden by binding⌈[u]u hidden by binding⌉der Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊GeorgenGeorg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋ der fraw probably Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Schefeke hidden by binding⌈[ke]ke hidden by binding⌉probably Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ der fraw Schefeke superinscribed in place of crossed-out unserm br[u]der Georgen⌉ / ader imands anders entlhenen, / sol ane vorzug von unserm scheffer bozalet werdenn. So Gotlichen hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉ genaden bovolen.

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chlosse) Wormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌊VormdithWormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌋, XXVI Novemb(ris) 1547.