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Reverendissimo in Christo Patri et Domino, domino 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⌊IohanniIoannes 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⌋ Dei gratia episcopo Warmiensi, domino et amico, ac benefactori carissimo

In Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HelsberggHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋

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Reverendissime in Christo Pater.

Consideratis ac circumspectis multis mediis et occasionibus, quibus ad possessionem canonicatus nostri Lubicensis in hac temporum malignitate meliorem introitum nancisci valeamus, nullum votis nostris magis idoneum et opportunum invenimus, quam quod Reverendissima Paternitas Vestra suis scriptis et nuntiis sub calculo nostrarum expensarum breve apostolicum praesentibus annexum on the margin⌈praesentibus annexumpraesentibus annexum on the margin⌉ cum procuratorio instrumento ad Lübeck (Lubeca, Lubicensis urbs, Lubecum), city in northern Germany, on the mouth of the Trave river, capital of the Hanseatic League⌊LubecumLübeck (Lubeca, Lubicensis urbs, Lubecum), city in northern Germany, on the mouth of the Trave river, capital of the Hanseatic League⌋ mittere velit ibique amicos rogare, exhortari ac persuadere, ut mihi (in tam sanctis negotiis pro fide Christi susceptis et ad bonum finem deducendis) adesse velint Vestraeque Reverendissimae Paternitatis, quantocius fieri poterit, optatum rescribere responsum. Quo facto, pro quo voluerit eadem Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra (uti alias pollicitus sum) sacerdotium superinscribed⌈sacerdotiumsacerdotium superinscribed⌉ aliud obtinere sub annua pensione, libenter permittam eidem uti, frui et gaudere in illo etc.

Dominus 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)⌊GasparKaspar 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)⌋ nepos vester non stain⌈[non]non stain⌉ secus ac Heracles (Hercules), Greek mythic hero, famous for his extraordinary strength, son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene⌊HerculesHeracles (Hercules), Greek mythic hero, famous for his extraordinary strength, son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene⌋ cum Ydra pugnat, ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ ad bestias cum paulo, utinam simili patientia et merito, proeliatur Romae superinscribed⌈Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomaeRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋Romae superinscribed⌉. Suasi illi aliquoties, ut post septennale studium nunc fere impletum c written over ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉cc written over ...⌉apiat doctoratum in utroque vel altero iurium in aliqua civitate Italy (Italia)⌊ItaliaeItaly (Italia)⌋, si non velit Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomaeRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋, antequam descendat ad dulcissimam conversationem vestram, de qua forte urgentibus causis alias redire oportet in Italiam. Practicam licet invitus magnopere didicit, speculativum domestico silentio adiiciat studium et pro honore ecclesiae ac utilitate amicorum satis in consilio et auxilio praevalebit. Nec dubito, quin similibus studiis exhortationibus eum admonitum reddiderit Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra, quae omnibus prudentissime providere solet.

Rumor apud nos spargitur Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌊ducem PrussiaeAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌋ mortuum fore, si sic academia (proventibus artificio tali quali congregatis) destituta cito in primam materiam resolvetur, Deus faciat, ut regia maiestas vobis concedat bonum vicinum priori tamen in religione dissimilem. Vereor, ne dominus 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)⌊Johannes a 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)⌋ incidet in aliquam ligam, quae parum placebit sacrae regiae maiestati. Suasi tamen propter veterem consuetudinem, ut valde circumspecte agat in hoc tempore periculoso praesertim circa permissionem apostatarum praedicatorum, qui tanta calumnia et contumelia dividunt Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), in Christianity the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament⌊ChristumJesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), in Christianity the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament⌋. Immo super omnia suasi nomine meo intime salutare clarissimum virum dominum Eggert van Kempen (*1471 – †1557), father of Ermland dean Eggert van Kempen; 1520 Gdańsk alderman; 1522 - town councillor (ZDRENKA 2, p. 158; SZORC 1990, p. 89, 121, 383)⌊Eggerdum KempeEggert van Kempen (*1471 – †1557), father of Ermland dean Eggert van Kempen; 1520 Gdańsk alderman; 1522 - town councillor (ZDRENKA 2, p. 158; SZORC 1990, p. 89, 121, 383)⌋ exhortando, ne innocentissimos filios suos ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ immolet daemoniis et non Deo in Wittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of Leipzig⌊WittenbergaWittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of Leipzig⌋ et scholis vicinis, ubi sedes est Sathanae, quid autem per prudentiam suam homo frugi et sapiens facturus sit, ostendent soboles ille in tempore, quod pater bonus ignorat.

Felicissime valeat Reverendissima Paternitas Vestra.

Ex Trent (Tridentum), city in northern Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige (Südtirol)⌊urbe TridentinaTrent (Tridentum), city in northern Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige (Südtirol)⌋, die omnium sanctorum 1545.

Eidem Reverendissimae Dominationi Vestrae deditissimus Olaus Magnus (Olof Månsson, Olaus Magni) (*1490 – †1557), Swedish historian and geographer, brother and successor of Johannes archbishop of Uppsala⌊Olaus UpsalensisOlaus Magnus (Olof Månsson, Olaus Magni) (*1490 – †1557), Swedish historian and geographer, brother and successor of Johannes archbishop of Uppsala⌋.

Solita spe aperiendi concilii magni episcopi maxima patientia hic exspectant. Heri accessit episcopus Civitatensis in Spain (Hispania)⌊HispaniaSpain (Hispania)⌋, haereticae pravitatis in patria sua sagacissimus inquisitor, quia forte exsecutores habet potentissimos. Bonus esset vicinus Reverendissimae Paternitatis Vestrae, ubi oves sunt infectae, licet candidam gerant lanam etc.