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

Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde concerning the expected intervention of the Reich in Prussia; Mayor and Burgrave of Elbing (Elbląg) (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊FridwaltNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde concerning the expected intervention of the Reich in Prussia; Mayor and Burgrave of Elbing (Elbląg) (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋ etc.

Unsern(n) etc.

Bey dem negstn(n) botn(n) sein disse brive zu den unsern(n) beyzuleg(en) noch geblibn(n), / die wir hiemit noch schick(en). Wir habn(n) ouch we[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ in E(wer) H(erlichkei)t sache mit des h(e)rn Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), leader of the so-called nobles’ party, active in Royal Prussia from 1536, and opponent of most members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who sought to preserve the province’s autonomy and a balance of power in its governance. Tensions between Kostka, Prussian Treasurer, and the Council had been growing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Sent there as the King’s deputy, Kostka, contrary to custom, took part in the proceedings, prompting the Council to suspend the meeting. He accused its members of hostility towards the Poles and appealed to the royal court. In the absence of Mauritius Ferber, Bishop of Ermland, the Diet was chaired by Dantiscus, and the incident seriously damaged his later relations with Kostka; 1531–1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and 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)⌊colmischen castellan und schaczmeisterStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), leader of the so-called nobles’ party, active in Royal Prussia from 1536, and opponent of most members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who sought to preserve the province’s autonomy and a balance of power in its governance. Tensions between Kostka, Prussian Treasurer, and the Council had been growing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Sent there as the King’s deputy, Kostka, contrary to custom, took part in the proceedings, prompting the Council to suspend the meeting. He accused its members of hostility towards the Poles and appealed to the royal court. In the absence of Mauritius Ferber, Bishop of Ermland, the Diet was chaired by Dantiscus, and the incident seriously damaged his later relations with Kostka; 1531–1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and 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)⌋ secretari(!) instead of secretario⌈secretari(!)secretari(!) instead of secretario⌉ Ludovicus, secretary of Stanisław KOSTKA ⌊LudouicoLudovicus, secretary of Stanisław KOSTKA ⌋ / gereth, / das er euch im durchzcoge sol ansprechen hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉ und muntlich anzceig(en), / wie um(m)b alles. / Er wirt ouch, wie wir negst geschriben(n), / seinen(n) Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), leader of the so-called nobles’ party, active in Royal Prussia from 1536, and opponent of most members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who sought to preserve the province’s autonomy and a balance of power in its governance. Tensions between Kostka, Prussian Treasurer, and the Council had been growing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Sent there as the King’s deputy, Kostka, contrary to custom, took part in the proceedings, prompting the Council to suspend the meeting. He accused its members of hostility towards the Poles and appealed to the royal court. In the absence of Mauritius Ferber, Bishop of Ermland, the Diet was chaired by Dantiscus, and the incident seriously damaged his later relations with Kostka; 1531–1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and 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)⌊h(e)rnStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), leader of the so-called nobles’ party, active in Royal Prussia from 1536, and opponent of most members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who sought to preserve the province’s autonomy and a balance of power in its governance. Tensions between Kostka, Prussian Treasurer, and the Council had been growing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Sent there as the King’s deputy, Kostka, contrary to custom, took part in the proceedings, prompting the Council to suspend the meeting. He accused its members of hostility towards the Poles and appealed to the royal court. In the absence of Mauritius Ferber, Bishop of Ermland, the Diet was chaired by Dantiscus, and the incident seriously damaged his later relations with Kostka; 1531–1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and 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)⌋ in unserm(m) nhamen(n) / E(wer) H(erlichkei)t ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ handel zum besten(n) / anhald(en), / do mit seine furdrung an ko(nigliche)m hove euch wurd angestellt. / Solchs hab wir euch / von weg(en) unser freuntl[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, die wir zu E(wer) H(erlichkei)t trag(en), / nicht mug(en) vorhalt(en). Gotlichn(n) gnad(en) befolen. /

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