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Letter #265

Bona Sforza to Ioannes DANTISCUS
Cracow (Kraków), 1525-09-11
            received Toledo, [1525]-11-28

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, in secretary's hand, author's signature, BCz, 1596, p. 171-179, 188

 

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BCz, 1596, p. 178

Magnifico et paper damaged[Magnifico et]Magnifico et paper damaged egregio viro Ioanni Dantisco paper damaged[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 ErmlandIoanni DantiscoIoannes 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]Ioanni Dantisco paper damaged utriusque iuris doctori, secre paper damaged[doctori, secre]doctori, secre paper damagedtario, nuntio et oratori regio paper damaged[oratori regio]oratori regio paper damaged et nostro sincere nobis dilecto

In curia paper damaged[In curia]In curia paper damaged sacrae 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 Castilecaesareae 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

BCz, 1596, p. 171

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 AragonBona Dei gratia regina PoloniaeBona 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, magna dux LithuaniaLythuaniaeLithuania, Rus (Russia)RussiaeRus (Russia) Prussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of PolandPrussiaePrussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Polandque etc. domina

Magnifice et egregie, sincere nobis dilecte.

1525-09-07Septima huius1525-09-07 Tuas ultimas sub dat(a) or dat(o)dat(a)dat(a) or dat(o) Toledo (Toletum), city in central Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, on the Tagus (Tajo) riverToleti ad Fagum(!)Toledo (Toletum), city in central Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, on the Tagus (Tajo) river 1525-06-15XV Iunii1525-06-15 per manus magnifici Lodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210)LudoviciLodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210) secretarii nostri accepimus cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Bona Sforza Toledo, 1525-06-15, CIDTC IDL 7006, letter lost, letter lostlitterascf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Bona Sforza Toledo, 1525-06-15, CIDTC IDL 7006, letter lost, letter lost, quibus tantum pro hac vice respondemus. Nam praecedente mense Augusto omnibus antea inde habitis etiam duplicatis nostris respondimus litteris, quarum utrasque vel saltem alteras credimus nos habuisse Tuam Strenuitatem. In quibus quidem significavimus nos illud fuisse summum studium, illud desiderium nostrum et Tuae Strenuitatis officium et obsequium, quod potuissemus habere resolutionem caesaream super illo V vel VI matrimonii capitulo, quo cavetur bonorum alienatio cum illa utique satis periculosa modificatione, qua legatarii adversus nos agere contendunt, volentes nos per indirectum privare successione bonorum nostrorum ob graves et quasi intolerabiles pecuniarum summas in bonis illis obligatas, et ex aliis evidentissimis causis in illis duplicatis litteris nostris contentis requirebamus eiusmodi interpretationem s(acrae) 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 Castilecaesareae 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. Quia tamen, uti nobis his suis ultimis perscripsit, cum quibus etiam supplicationem et decretationem huiusmodi transmisit, non potuit habere talem interpretationem, quali opus fuit, sed conceditur iuris et legis auctoritati iudicialiter cognoscendum auditis, quorum interforet etc., patientiam habebimus, licet non libenter, et licet nos non usque quaque fidimus iudicibus Neapolitanis, quorum nonnullos ob illorum interesse suspectos habemus. Attamen loco et tempore opportunis habitis iuris peritorum consiliis, iuris et legis officio cum in illis experiendum erit attenta confirmatione capitulorum matrimonii nostri secundum formam privilegii huiusmodi satis bene per Tuam Strenuitatem expediti et bullati, BCz, 1596, p. 172 cuius copiam misit nobis Lodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210)LudovicusLodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210) una cum aliis copiis litterarum 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 Castilecaesareae 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 iustitiae huiusmodi nostrae ad exsecutores testamenti ac etiam vice regem seu locum tenentem suum promotoriarum. Etsi tandem gravabimur ab ipsis legatariis et eorum iudicibus, appellabimus ad caesaream maiestatem. Sed antequam nos super his conveniamur et respondere teneamur, prius integram possessionem totius status Barensis una cum castello et civitate recuperare deberemus, quam tunc adhuc non fuisse nobis relaxatam testantur litterae ultimae Lodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210)LudoviciLodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210) sub dat(a) or dat(o)dat(a)dat(a) or dat(o) IIII Augusti nobis nunc transmissae. Et mirari non sufficimus, quo errore contigit, quod Tua Strenuitas, quae hoc primum diligentissime sollicitare debuit, ut illi castellano Barensi ternas etiam quaternas caesareas ad relaxandum huiusmodi possessionem castelli expediret litteras, sciens hoc ipsum castellanum postulasse et in commissis habuisse, ac tamen hoc Strenuitas Tua tam diu facere neglexit seu distulit, et licet nobis eadem Strenuitas Tua in una parva cedula istis suis ultimis litteris introclusa scripserit, tales alias observatorias caesareas ad illum castellanum mandasse litteras et una cum cum illo privilegio confirmationis capitulorum matrimonii nostri Lodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210)LudovicoLodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210) misisse, quarum vigore nos vocari debebamur ab adversariis ad relaxandam possessionem Bari, castle and city in southern Italy, capital of Duchy of BaricastelliBari, castle and city in southern Italy, capital of Duchy of Bari et non illi a nobis, tamen Ludovicus scripsit non habuisse eiusmodi litteras et ita adhuc tunc possessionem castelli nactum non fuisse. Credimus nos Strenuitatem Tuam aut per aliquem errorem aut oblivionem, ut fit, istiusmodi non introclusisse litteras. Iterum hortamur eandem diligentius, habeat super his primam et maximam curam, ut possessionem integram Bari, castle and city in southern Italy, capital of Duchy of BaricastelliBari, castle and city in southern Italy, capital of Duchy of Bari et civitatis assequamur, sic enim videmur eam retinere tamquam per caudam, quando adhuc ipsum castellum nostrum, quod caput est, non habemus, nec satis intelligere possumus, quid sibi velit haec tragoedia contraria.

BCz, 1596, p. 173

Insuper ut nobis idem Lodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210)LudovicusLodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210) nunc scripsit, impedimur in possessione privilegiorum nostrorum antiquorum, matri nostrae, dum vixit, concessorum et nobis innovatorum a domino vice rege seu eius locum tenentem, et signanter in cognitione causarum secundarum et tertiarum criminalium, expresse contra formam et tenorem privilegiorum huiusmodi, et maxime primi et ultimi, quorum copias ibi revideat et reperiet luce clarius iurisdictionem huiusmodi causarum secundarum et tertiarum criminalium pleno iure apud nos remanere. In qua nunc stantibus utiqueutiqueutique adhuc istis impedimentis inquietamur et tamen ne hoc postea trahatur in usum et consequentiam et privilegiis nostris praeiudicaret, mature obviandum est. Et propterea expediat Strenuitas Tua mandata severiora caesarea, etiam poenalia, contra illos loca tenentes vice regis, ne impediamur in nostris privilegiis et ipsorum toto effectu, et signanter super ista cognitione secundarum et tertiarum causarum criminalium, sed conservemur in illis firmissime usque ad unguem, sub poenis caesareis etiam pecuniariis ipso facto incurrendis et hoc mandatum mittat Lodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210)LudovicoLodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210).

Ceterum (quod non parvi reputamus) scribit nobis idem Lodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210)LudovicusLodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210) in eisdem ultimis suis litteris, qualiter ill(ustri)s or ill(ustrissimu)sill(ustri)sill(ustri)s or ill(ustrissimu)s dominus Francesco II Sforza (*1495 – †1535), 1521-1535 the last Duke of Milan from the Sforza family; son of Ludovico Sforza and Beatrice d'Estedux MediolaniFrancesco II Sforza (*1495 – †1535), 1521-1535 the last Duke of Milan from the Sforza family; son of Ludovico Sforza and Beatrice d'Este requirat cum summa diligentia quandam, ut ait, priorem investituram suam de Bari (Barium, Status Barensis), duchy in southern Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, Bari was a hereditary country of Queen Bona of Polandducatu BarensiBari (Barium, Status Barensis), duchy in southern Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, Bari was a hereditary country of Queen Bona of Poland vivente adhuc patre suo per felicis memoriae regem Federicum de anno 1497 priusquam Isabella d'Aragona (Isabella of Naples) (*1470 – †1524), duchess of Milan (1489-1494) and Bari (1499-1524); wife of duke of Milan Gian Galeazzo II Maria Sforza, daughter of king Alphonse II of Naples and Ippolita Maria Sforza; mother of queen Bona Sforzamater nostraIsabella d'Aragona (Isabella of Naples) (*1470 – †1524), duchess of Milan (1489-1494) and Bari (1499-1524); wife of duke of Milan Gian Galeazzo II Maria Sforza, daughter of king Alphonse II of Naples and Ippolita Maria Sforza; mother of queen Bona Sforza hunc statum habuisset factam, qua mediante nobis se opponere contendit et aliquod impedimentum inferre nititur. Quae causa si movebitur, Tua Strenuitas non ignorat, quid pro nobis ibi respondere debeat. Nam si processum fuerit de rigore iuris, credimus privilegia matris nostrae subsistere satis, et maxime primum, in quo alia sequentia fundantur ad propulsandum hoccine vel simile impedimentum. Et Tua Strenuitas diligenter reviso eiusmodi privilegio primo non careat ibi et amicorum et iurisperitorum consilio, satis enim evidenter in dicto privilegio BCz, 1596, p. 174 cautum et obviatum fuit hisce cavillation paper damaged[on]on paper damagedibus et impedimentis, modo recenseantur diligenter singulae clausulae in eodem privilegio primo contentae. Et Isabella d'Aragona (Isabella of Naples) (*1470 – †1524), duchess of Milan (1489-1494) and Bari (1499-1524); wife of duke of Milan Gian Galeazzo II Maria Sforza, daughter of king Alphonse II of Naples and Ippolita Maria Sforza; mother of queen Bona SforzamaterIsabella d'Aragona (Isabella of Naples) (*1470 – †1524), duchess of Milan (1489-1494) and Bari (1499-1524); wife of duke of Milan Gian Galeazzo II Maria Sforza, daughter of king Alphonse II of Naples and Ippolita Maria Sforza; mother of queen Bona Sforza nostra pacifice possidebat hunc statum a XXVIII annis et ultra. Et nos nunc, quae successores sumus et materno iure possidemus sic indigne et iniuste impeti debeamus? Habemus pro nobis et optimas rationes et clarissima iura ac evidentem iustitiam, modo hoc proponat et diligentissime recenseat Strenuitas Tua coram 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 Castilecaesarea maiestateCharles 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.

Si autem aliqua aequitate impeteremur, tunc producat nostrarum similem aut maiorem aequitatem ad Milan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern ItalyMediolanumMilan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern Italy et Cremona, town in northern Italy, Lombardy, 28 km E of Piacenza, 77 km SE of MilanCremonamCremona, town in northern Italy, Lombardy, 28 km E of Piacenza, 77 km SE of Milan et omnia et singula bona illa, prout hoc iamdudum Strenuitas Tua habuit in commissis cum doctore Stanisław Borek (*1474 – †1556), doctor of both laws; 1505 canon of Włocławek; 1508 - Poznań; 1520 - Gniezno; 1523 - Cracow; 1524 royal secretary; 1538 cantor at the Gniezno chapter; 1540 - at the Cracow chapter; 1542 dean at the Cracow chapter; 1523 royal envoy to Rome; 1524 - to emperor Charles V; 1526 - to Bari (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248; PSB 2, p. 320-322)BorgkStanisław Borek (*1474 – †1556), doctor of both laws; 1505 canon of Włocławek; 1508 - Poznań; 1520 - Gniezno; 1523 - Cracow; 1524 royal secretary; 1538 cantor at the Gniezno chapter; 1540 - at the Cracow chapter; 1542 dean at the Cracow chapter; 1523 royal envoy to Rome; 1524 - to emperor Charles V; 1526 - to Bari (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248; PSB 2, p. 320-322) dicendum et idem nunc reducat in memoriam s(acrae) 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 Castilecaesareae maiestatiCharles 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 ita si aequitate procedatur, unam aequitatem cum alia pari petat compensari. Si autem rigore iuris conveniemur restituta utique nobis tamquam spoliatis totali possessione, reconveniat eum nostro nomine pro Milan (Mediolanum, Milano), city in northern ItalyMediolanoMilan (Mediolanum, Milano), city in northern Italy et Cremona, town in northern Italy, Lombardy, 28 km E of Piacenza, 77 km SE of MilanCremonaCremona, town in northern Italy, Lombardy, 28 km E of Piacenza, 77 km SE of Milan et Ponte Tremuli on the marginet Ponte Tremuliet Ponte Tremuli on the margin et procedatur pari passu secundum illam primam informationem nostram. Nec se omnino de curia illa caesarea moveat Strenuitas Tua, nisi prius 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 Austriaregia maiestateSigismund 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 a nobis expresse revocata fuerit. Videt enim, quid hoc nobis ibi adhuc incumbat, nam si fiunt talia ea ibi praesente, quid facerent ea absente? Nos, uti antea scripsimus, ita eandem honesto salario provideri fecimus ducatis LXXX-ta singulis mensibus. Quam ordinationem et modum eiusmodi pecuniae capiendae et a quo, descripsit iam Strenuitati Tuae de nostris voluntate et mandato Lodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210)LudovicusLodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210) noster et plura alia, ad quae nos referimus.Quae omnia processerunt de mente et certa scientia nostra et ita faciendum erit, prout ille scribit. Nolumus autem, ut a Focaris superinscribed in place of crossed-out WelserisWelserisfactors of The FUGGERS Focarisfactors of The FUGGERS Focaris superinscribed in place of crossed-out Welseris aliquid plus ibi capiat, posteaquam illos CCC-tos hic restituimus et cedulam rehabuimus.

BCz, 1596, p. 175

Nunc etiam cum istis mittuntur Strenuitati Tuae litterae sacrae 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 Austriaregiae 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, domini nostri, ad 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 Castilecaesaream maiestatemCharles 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, quarum copias hic introcludimus et eas duplicatas una cum praesentibus nostris fieri voluimus et duplici via easdem propter omnem securitatem mittere decrevimus. Et ita non miretur, si binas eiusdem sensus reperiet, quibus acceptis offerat eas 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 Castilecaesareae maiestatiCharles 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 quoad hoc impedimentum, quod nobis ille dux inferre molitur, non ignorat secundum illam priorem informationem, quibus verbis hanc causam nostram explicare debeat, hoc autem diligentissime curet, ut Tua Strenuitate ibi praesente ab impetitione et molestatione ipsius ducis in toto absolvamur et finem per declarationem et determinationem caesaris etiam per planam et summariam cognitionem reportare valeamus, aut iure et iustitia compescatur et eidem perpetuum silentium imponatur et quoadusque illa ita ab illo impetemur, numquam enim tutae aut securae essemus ab istis suis iactationibus et semper cum periculo et damno. Et ne rursus in eadem causa nuntios ita longe fatigare teneamur, aut Tuam Strenuitatem ibidem quasi perpetuo asservare cogamur cum nostra magna iactura et dispendio. Sit aliquando his turbis finis.

De contentione Strenuitatis Tuae, quam habuit cum secretario caesareo super titulis regiis et nostris bene intelleximus et haec pessum dari, sed quid illis respondit, laudamus et probamus. Recte bene fecit, sic enim licuit, quod vulgo dici solet, honorandas honorabunt, et quo p casu quaeris, eodem respond<er>i patiaris.

De conubio Pruteno ne hic somniatum fuit, fabulam et commentum credat, hoc enim nec honestati convenit et nec rationi congruit nec umquam sperandum erit, ita et sentiat et praedicet Strenuitas Tua confidentissime.

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De Vasily III Ivanovich Rurikid (*1479 – †1533), 1505-1533 Grand Duke of Muscovy; son of Ivan III Vasiliyevich and Sophia Paleologueducis MoscorumVasily III Ivanovich Rurikid (*1479 – †1533), 1505-1533 Grand Duke of Muscovy; son of Ivan III Vasiliyevich and Sophia Paleologue oratoribus placuit, quod scripsit Strenuitas Tua et quod dominus Antonio Conti (Antonius de Comitibus) (*ca. 1465), Italian diplomat at the Habsburgs' service, trusted advisor of Emperor Charles V , and chamberlain (camerarius) at his court; 1518, 1523-1524 envoy of emperors Maximilian I and Charles V to Poland and Muscovy (POCIECHA 2, p. 134, 168-170; GRAEVIUS, col. 340-341; SINGER, p. 72)Antonius de ComitibusAntonio Conti (Antonius de Comitibus) (*ca. 1465), Italian diplomat at the Habsburgs' service, trusted advisor of Emperor Charles V , and chamberlain (camerarius) at his court; 1518, 1523-1524 envoy of emperors Maximilian I and Charles V to Poland and Muscovy (POCIECHA 2, p. 134, 168-170; GRAEVIUS, col. 340-341; SINGER, p. 72) cum illis remittitur. Animo et intentione pacis tranctandae etc. parum fidimus. Nec id multum curatur. Minus de hoc Strenuitas Tua sollicita sit, hoc curet, quod eidem scribimus. Et tamen prout commendat dominum Antonio Conti (Antonius de Comitibus) (*ca. 1465), Italian diplomat at the Habsburgs' service, trusted advisor of Emperor Charles V , and chamberlain (camerarius) at his court; 1518, 1523-1524 envoy of emperors Maximilian I and Charles V to Poland and Muscovy (POCIECHA 2, p. 134, 168-170; GRAEVIUS, col. 340-341; SINGER, p. 72)AntoniumAntonio Conti (Antonius de Comitibus) (*ca. 1465), Italian diplomat at the Habsburgs' service, trusted advisor of Emperor Charles V , and chamberlain (camerarius) at his court; 1518, 1523-1524 envoy of emperors Maximilian I and Charles V to Poland and Muscovy (POCIECHA 2, p. 134, 168-170; GRAEVIUS, col. 340-341; SINGER, p. 72), suscipiemus eum commendatum a Tua Strenuitate et sacrae 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 Austriaregiae maiestatiSigismund 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 domino nostro recommendabimus, ut saltem intelligat hanccine Strenuitatis Tuae commendationem apud nos non parvam habere auctoritatem et valorem. Verum tamen melius 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 Castilecaesarea maiestasCharles 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 faceret, si nobis iustitiam et pacem in his, quae postulamus, faceret, quam se super his intromitteret, de quibus nil interest nec nos postulamus on the marginnec nos postulamusnec nos postulamus on the margin. Et bene valeat Strenuitas Tua.

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Et quia intelleximus serenissimum et christianissimum Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoyregem FranciaeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy ibi esse praesentem et superinscribedibi esse praesentem etibi esse praesentem et superinscribed iam esse in optima amicitia et pace cum sacra 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 Castilecaesarea maiestateCharles 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 felicia inire conubia, quod utinam sit, omnipotens faxit Deus, quapropter si Tua Strenuitas noverit rebus nostris hoc proficuum fore, accedat regem christianissimum ac illum regio et nostro salutet nomine et petat, ut res nostras 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 Castilecaesareae maiestatiCharles 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 commendare <velit>, qt quantum ad relaxationem Bari, castle and city in southern Italy, capital of Duchy of Baricastri nostri BarensisBari, castle and city in southern Italy, capital of Duchy of Bari ac etiam actionem nostram pro nostram pro Milan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern ItalyMediolanoMilan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern Italy et Cremona cum pertinentibus ad illa on the margincum pertinentibus ad illacum pertinentibus ad illa on the margin, si nos molestaverit dux Mediolani pro Bari (Barium, Status Barensis), duchy in southern Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, Bari was a hereditary country of Queen Bona of PolandBaroBari (Barium, Status Barensis), duchy in southern Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, Bari was a hereditary country of Queen Bona of Poland et quod utraque causa uno et eodem iudicio decideretur. Scimus enim illum regem christianissimum rebus nostris semper fuisse favorabilem et nunc quoque non diffidimus.