AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 46v (b.p.)

Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊N(ikles) FridwaltNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Unser(r) negst cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Nikolaus FRIEDWALD 1545-02-24, CIDTC IDL 6940, letter lost⌊schreibncf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Nikolaus FRIEDWALD 1545-02-24, CIDTC IDL 6940, letter lost⌋, den superinscribed⌈denden superinscribed⌉ XXIIII dis negst vorschinen text damaged⌈[n]n text damaged⌉ Februarii / an E(wer) E(rbarkei)t ausgang(en) neben(n) unsers 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)⌊ohmen(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)⌋ von text damaged⌈[n]n text damaged⌉ 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⌋ briff, / wirt E(wer) E(rbarkei)t etwan(n), wie nicht unbillich, on the margin⌈wie nicht unbillich,wie nicht unbillich, on the margin⌉ betrubt habn(n). / Wir sein aber hidden by binding⌈[er]er hidden by binding⌉ der zuvorsicht, / das sich die gotlichen willen(n) mit gedult superinscribed in place of crossed-out bisher⌈bisher mit gedult mit gedult superinscribed in place of crossed-out bisher⌉ undergebn(n), / und hidden by binding⌈[nd]nd hidden by binding⌉ habn(n) bisher gewartet, / ob E(wer) E(rbarkei)t unsern(n) ohmen(n) widerum(m)b gen hidden by binding⌈[en]en hidden by binding⌉ Rom heth wollen(n) schreiben(n) etc. Um(m)b die dreissig hungerische hidden by binding⌈[che]che hidden by binding⌉ guld(en), die ir uns zugeschickt / und die wir gen(n) an die The Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuries⌊Fug[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉schenThe Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuries⌋ vorschriben(n), / hab wir noch kein kuntschafft. Was hidden by binding⌈[as]as hidden by binding⌉ uns derhalb(en) wirt zukomen(n), wolle wir E(wer) E(rbarkei)t mit den ersten hidden by binding⌈[sten]sten hidden by binding⌉ nicht vorhalt(en) etc. Uns sein gestrigs tags von ko(nigliche)n hove disse hidden by binding⌈[e]e hidden by binding⌉ beigelete brive[1] in E(wer) E(rbarkei)t Adrianus Fridewalt (Adrian Fredewald) (†after 1550), 1517-1530 Thorn alderman; 1530-1551 - councillor (MIKULSKI 2001, p. 191)⌊brudersAdrianus Fridewalt (Adrian Fredewald) (†after 1550), 1517-1530 Thorn alderman; 1530-1551 - councillor (MIKULSKI 2001, p. 191)⌋ sachen, die wir zcu(?) gefurdert on the margin⌈die wir zcu(?) gefurdertdie wir zcu(?) gefurdert on the margin⌉, / zukomen(n), / wollen hidden by binding⌈[en]en hidden by binding⌉ die selbt(en) mit unserm(m) schreiben(n) an in gestelt losse bestellen(n). Ouch hab wir negst durch superinscribed in place of crossed-out mit⌈mit durch durch superinscribed in place of crossed-out mit⌉ dennn written over m⌈mnn(n)nnn written over m⌉ edlen, wolgeborn(en) h(e)rn 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)⌊elbingschen hidden by binding⌈[chen]chen hidden by binding⌉ castellan(n)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)⌋ etc. E(wer) E(rbarkei)t beger des dorffs halb(en) etc. mit sondren(n) fleissig(en) bitten(n) an 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 written over r⌈ree written over 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⌋, u(nsern) a(llergnedigsten) h(e)rn, lossen anbringen(n) solchs h superinscribed in place of crossed-out darzu⌈darzu solchs h[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ solchs h superinscribed in place of crossed-out darzu⌉ euch hidden by binding⌈[h]h hidden by binding⌉ gemelter h(er) 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)⌊castellan(n)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)⌋ / vortzustellen(n) hot zugesagt, / derwe[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ wir in gutter hoffnung sein. / Was erlangt wirt, / s[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ E(wer) E(rbarkei)t nicht unangeczeigt bleibn(n). / Der wir vil ehr(e) und hidden by binding⌈[d]d hidden by binding⌉ nucz zuschaff(en) / geneigth uns superinscribed⌈unsuns superinscribed⌉ erbitt(en) und willig. / Gotlichn(n) gnaden hidden by binding⌈[aden]aden hidden by binding⌉ 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⌋, XI Marcii MD XLV.

[1] after brive is a crossed out insertion mark

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 46r (c.p.)

H(ern) Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊N(iklas) FridwaltNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋

Unsern(n) etc. Ersam(er). /

Ew(e)r E(rbarkei)t cf. Nikolaus FRIEDWALD to Ioannes DANTISCUS before 1545-03-14, CIDTC IDL 6941, letter lost⌊schreiben(n)cf. Nikolaus FRIEDWALD to Ioannes DANTISCUS before 1545-03-14, CIDTC IDL 6941, letter lost⌋ unser(r) dienst halb(en) uff die negstkomfftige herschawung / hab wir wol eingenomen(n), / haltende noch in frisschem gedencken(n), was der weg(en) negst E(wer) E(rbarkei)t in irem hause mit uns daraus gereth, / wor inne wir uns gen E(wer) E(rbarkei)t mother of Nikolaus FRIEDWALD ⌊hausfraw mutter(r)mother of Nikolaus FRIEDWALD ⌋ dermossen(n) wolln(n) erczeig(en), / das von superinscribed⌈vonvon superinscribed⌉ irem in irem privilegio kein nochteil sol geschen(n) hove und huben(n), die sie under uns besiczt, / nicht hocher dienst sol gefurdert werd(en), dan wie in den registern(n) der vorigen herschawungen(n) / wirt befund(en).

Aus E(wer) E(rbarkei)t schreiben(n) hab wir nicht vornomen(n), ob der unser(r) und 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)⌊unsers ohmen(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)⌋ cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Nikolaus FRIEDWALD 1545-02-24, CIDTC IDL 6940, letter lost⌊brivecf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Nikolaus FRIEDWALD 1545-02-24, CIDTC IDL 6940, letter lost⌋ von(n) 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⌋ von hinnen den 24 Februarii on the margin, in the hand of other⌈von hinnen den 24 Februariivon hinnen den 24 Februarii on the margin, in the hand of other⌉ sein zukomen(n). / Ouch hab wir negst den XI dits on the margin, in the hand of other⌈den XI ditsden XI dits on the margin, in the hand of other⌉ E(wer) E(rbarkei)t und derselbt(en) bruder(r), den ersamen(n) h(ern) Adrian Rothman zu Thorn(n) on the margin, in the hand of other⌈den ersamen(n) h(ern) Adrianus Fridewalt (Adrian Fredewald) (†after 1550), 1517-1530 Thorn alderman; 1530-1551 - councillor (MIKULSKI 2001, p. 191)⌊Adrian Rothman zu Thorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊Thorn(n)Thorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌋Adrianus Fridewalt (Adrian Fredewald) (†after 1550), 1517-1530 Thorn alderman; 1530-1551 - councillor (MIKULSKI 2001, p. 191)⌋den ersamen(n) h(ern) Adrian Rothman zu Thorn(n) on the margin, in the hand of other⌉, mit zuschickung ko(nigliche)r co(m)mission und der uffgabe, die er seinem(m) eidem gethon(n), / co(n)firmacion / cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Nikolaus FRIEDWALD Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1545-03-11, CIDTC IDL 4033⌊geschriben(n)cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Nikolaus FRIEDWALD Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1545-03-11, CIDTC IDL 4033⌋, / domit wir in, / unsers achtens, / habn(n) beantwurt. / Wollet in von unsern(n) weg(en) freuntlich grussen(n). 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⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XIIII Marcii MD XLV[1].

[1] 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⌋, den XIIII Marcii MD XLV ms ut sup(ra), see cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Elbing Town Council Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1545-03-14, CIDTC IDL 4031⌊IDL 4031cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Elbing Town Council Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1545-03-14, CIDTC IDL 4031⌋

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 60v (c.p.)

H(ern) Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊Nic(las) FridwaltNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Uff E(wer) E(rbarkei)t negst schreibn(n), / belangend die herscha[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, wolle wir derselbt(en) nicht berg(en), / das sich superinscribed⌈sichsich superinscribed⌉ vor etlichn(n) tage der gem[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ Nobility of Royal Prussia ⌊adel ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ disser ko(nigliche)n land(en) on the margin⌈disser ko(nigliche)n land(en)disser ko(nigliche)n land(en) on the margin⌉Nobility of Royal Prussia ⌋ sich vor uns ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ der ungelegnen(n) superinscribed⌈ungelegnen(n)ungelegnen(n) superinscribed⌉ zceit halbn(n) hot besvert / und gebeth[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, 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⌋, u(nserm) a(llergnedigsten) h(e)rn vorlengerung on the margin⌈u(nserm) a(llergnedigsten) h(e)rn vorlengerungu(nserm) a(llergnedigsten) h(e)rn vorlengerung on the margin⌉ zu erhalt(en), / dem wir so noch gekomen(n) / und hochgemel hidden by binding⌈[el]el hidden by binding⌉te ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)t solche mosterung biss uff den negst(en) dingstag noch erhebung des heilig(en) kreuczs, / den XV Septemb(ris) vorlegt het. / D[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ noch wirt sich E(wer) E(rbarkei)t ouch wissen zu richt(en), / die wir bitt(en), d[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ beigelegt(en) bey imants, der superinscribed⌈derder superinscribed⌉ gewiss wer, / mit den erst(en) an unsern(n) probably 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⌊bru hidden by binding⌈[ru]ru hidden by binding⌉derprobably 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⌋ gen 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⌋ wold ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ bestellen(n). / Daran uns etwan(n) geleg(en), welchs wir umb E(wer) E(rbarkei)t, / die wir gotlichn(n) gnade(n) befeln(n), [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ aller freuntlicheit wolln(n) beschuld(en). /

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⌋, III Apri[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ MD XL[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉.

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 58v (c.p.3)

Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊Nic(olao) FridwaltNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Uns sein negst disse beygelegte brive vom unserm(m) ohmen(n) zu superinscribed⌈unserm(m) 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)⌊ohmen(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)⌋ zuunserm(m) ohmen(n) zu superinscribed⌉ 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⌋ / be[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, die wir hiemit E(wer) E(rbarkei)t zuschick(en). / Wir habn(n) ouch schreiben hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉ gehabt von dem edlen, wolgeborn(n) h(e)rn 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)⌊elbingschen castellan(n)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)⌋, [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ lande ko(nigliche)n schaczmeister, / von 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⌋, / der sich noch do vorhelt, / w[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ in der sachen(n) des dorffs ane zcweifel E(wer) E(rbarkei)t nicht v[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉. 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⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den IX Aprilis hidden by binding⌈[is]is hidden by binding⌉ MDX[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉.

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

Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (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 by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (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), 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)⌊colmischen castellan und schaczmeisterStanisław 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)⌋ 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), 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)⌊h(e)rnStanisław 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)⌋ 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 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 XVII Iunii MD XLV.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 294r

D(omi)no Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊Nicolao FridewaltNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋

Unsernn etc.

Ess hatt unser h(er) der edle und ernvheste Hans Glaubitz (Hans Glaubicz, Johann Glaubitz), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Dantiscus' brother-in-law, from 1538-11-17 married to Catherina von Höfen; at least in 1541-1543 commander in Seeburg (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 537,769, 771, 876, 914, 916; CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)⌊Hans GlaubitzHans Glaubitz (Hans Glaubicz, Johann Glaubitz), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Dantiscus' brother-in-law, from 1538-11-17 married to Catherina von Höfen; at least in 1541-1543 commander in Seeburg (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 537,769, 771, 876, 914, 916; CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)⌋, heuptman auf Seeburg (Zybork), town in Ermland (Warmia), 29 km NE of Allenstein (Olsztyn), today Jeziorany⌊SheburgSeeburg (Zybork), town in Ermland (Warmia), 29 km NE of Allenstein (Olsztyn), today Jeziorany⌋, unser swoger und swester man / seine drei shone / alda bei euch die schule czu visitirenn abgefertiget / und damit [...]nen desto bass [w]erde vorgestanden [...]d on the margin⌈[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉nen desto bass w hidden by binding⌈[w]w hidden by binding⌉erde vorgestanden [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉d[...]nen desto bass [w]erde vorgestanden [...]d on the margin⌉ sie etzwas fleisiger sein mugen / und mer den andere studirenn / AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 294v diesulbenn dem erhaftenn und wolgelarten probably Jacob Spiegel (*1483 – †1547), doctor of both canon and civil laws, since 1513 professor of law at the Vienna University; 1504 imperial secretary; before 1511 secret secretary of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg; 1520 - of Charles V; 1522 secretary in the chancellery of Ferdinand I (resigned after the downfall of chancellor Gabriel Salamanca); 1536 Count Palatine (ADB, Bd. 35, p. 156-158)⌊Ioanni Sp[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉gelprobably Jacob Spiegel (*1483 – †1547), doctor of both canon and civil laws, since 1513 professor of law at the Vienna University; 1504 imperial secretary; before 1511 secret secretary of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg; 1520 - of Charles V; 1522 secretary in the chancellery of Ferdinand I (resigned after the downfall of chancellor Gabriel Salamanca); 1536 Count Palatine (ADB, Bd. 35, p. 156-158)⌋ bov privatim zu instruirenn, / bovelenn. / Dieweil al[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ gedochter unser Hans Glaubitz (Hans Glaubicz, Johann Glaubitz), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Dantiscus' brother-in-law, from 1538-11-17 married to Catherina von Höfen; at least in 1541-1543 commander in Seeburg (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 537,769, 771, 876, 914, 916; CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)⌊swogerHans Glaubitz (Hans Glaubicz, Johann Glaubitz), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Dantiscus' brother-in-law, from 1538-11-17 married to Catherina von Höfen; at least in 1541-1543 commander in Seeburg (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 537,769, 771, 876, 914, 916; CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)⌋ / als ein getreuer vater / vor seine [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ der sher sorgfeltig ist / und allenthalben gerne ihr be[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ wuste, / hat ehr uns fleisig angelangt und gebeten superinscribed⌈und gebetenund gebeten superinscribed⌉, / die an E(wer) E(rbarkei)t zu v[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ schriebenn / auf das / wo ihnenn und ihrem praeceptori on the margin⌈und ihrem praeceptoriund ihrem praeceptori on the margin⌉ dersulbenn rath und [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉fe wurde von nothenn sein / sie desto einenn freiern zut[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ zu E(wer) E(rbarkei)t hettenn. / Die wir auch freuntlich bittenn, [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉sernt halben, / wo ess darzu kom(m)en wurde / und E(wer) E(rbarkei)t von ihnen ersucht wurde, / ihnen alle furderung zuerzeigenn. / Welches wir neben ihrem vaternn idere zeit umb E(wer) E(rbarkei)t, / die wir gotlichen genaden bovelen, boschulden. /

Dat(um) XI Junii MD XLVII.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 320v

Unsern freuntlichen grus / mit aller wolfarth wunschung zuvoran. Ersamer, namhafter her, bosunder gutter freundt.

Dieweil E(wer) E(rbarkeit) mit superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ mit mit superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ ihren Elbing Town Council ⌊eltistenElbing Town Council ⌋ bedoht sein / an die 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⌊koningliche 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⌋, u(nsern) a(ller)g(nedigsten) h(errn), wegen des vormeinten superinscribed⌈vormeintenvormeinten superinscribed⌉ geleits so die superinscribed in place of crossed-out so⌈so so die so die superinscribed in place of crossed-out so⌉ an ihrem underthan Jakub Schroter administrator of the episcopal estate on Maurycy Ferber's behalf⌊Jacob Jano(?) SchroterJakub Schroter administrator of the episcopal estate on Maurycy Ferber's behalf⌋ gebrochen zuhabenn, / ihnen wirdt schuldt geben, / zuschreibenn bodocht sein, / worin wir auch gernn E(wer) E(rbarkei)t, ihren Elbing Town Council ⌊eltistenElbing Town Council ⌋ und der gutten w stadt wollen furderlich erscheinen / und des auch in unserm schreiben an koninglichenn hof gedencken. Belangt derwegen an E(wer) E(rbarkei)t unser freuntlich bitte / bei ihren Elbing Town Council ⌊eltistennElbing Town Council ⌋ anzuhalten, / uns die copie und aben damit uns die copie und abschrift neben dem briefe an 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(ningliche) 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⌋ aufs erste czugeschicket werde, / woraus wir uns den werde zubolernenn habe, / was wir der sachen halben in unserm schreiben meld(en) sollen, / und wir noch dasselbe richtenn. Gotlichen gnaden mit langweriger gesuntheit bovol(en).

Dat(um) Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto), town in Ermland (Warmia), NE of Allenstein (Olsztyn)⌊GutstadtGuttstadt (Dobre Miasto), town in Ermland (Warmia), NE of Allenstein (Olsztyn)⌋, den 14 Julii M D XL VII.

ms 2 Dem ersamen, namhaftigen herrn Nicolao Fridewaldt, burgermeister der konig(liche)n stadt Elbing, unserm besondern, gutten freunth.,
ms 1 omitted⌈Dem ersamen, namhaftigen herrn Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊Nicolao FridewaldtNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋, burgermeister der konig(liche)n stadt Elbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League⌊ElbingElbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League⌋, unserm besondern, gutten freunth.ms 2 Dem ersamen, namhaftigen herrn Nicolao Fridewaldt, burgermeister der konig(liche)n stadt Elbing, unserm besondern, gutten freunth.,
ms 1 omitted⌉

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 299v (t.p.)

ms 2 Unsernn fruntlichenn grus und alles gutts tzuvoran. / Ersame und namhaftige herrn, / beszu(n)ders gutte freunde. /,
ms 1 Unsernn etc.⌈Unsernn fruntlichenn grus und alles gutts tzuvoran. / Ersame und namhaftige herrn, / beszu(n)ders gutte freunde. /ms 2 Unsernn fruntlichenn grus und alles gutts tzuvoran. / Ersame und namhaftige herrn, / beszu(n)ders gutte freunde. /,
ms 1 Unsernn etc.⌉

Wie wir ms 1 aus,
ms 2 ausz⌈ausms 1 aus,
ms 2 ausz⌉ dem ms 1 gesprech von,
ms 2 gespreche vom⌈gesprech vonms 1 gesprech von,
ms 2 gespreche vom⌉ Dietrichswalde (Gietrzwałd), village SE of Allenstein (Olsztyn), roughly halfway between Löbau (Lubawa) and Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌊DittrichswaldeDietrichswalde (Gietrzwałd), village SE of Allenstein (Olsztyn), roughly halfway between Löbau (Lubawa) and Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌋ ms 1 widderum,
ms 2 widerumb⌈widderumms 1 widderum,
ms 2 widerumb⌉ hieher gelangt, / haben wir vor uns funden 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)⌊f(urs)t(licher) d(urchlauch)tAlbrecht 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)⌋ cf. Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach to Ioannes DANTISCUS Königsberg, 1547-06-11, CIDTC IDL 5131⌊ms 1 schreibenn,
ms 2 schreiben⌈schreibennms 1 schreibenn,
ms 2 schreiben⌉cf. Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach to Ioannes DANTISCUS Königsberg, 1547-06-11, CIDTC IDL 5131⌋, / ms 1 welches,
ms 2 welchs⌈welchesms 1 welches,
ms 2 welchs⌉, dieweil solchs ms 1 ihr,
ms 2 ihrs⌈ihrms 1 ihr,
ms 2 ihrs⌉ f(urs)t(liche) d(urchlauch)t begereth den ms 1 anderen hern,
ms 2 andern herrn⌈anderen hernms 1 anderen hern,
ms 2 andern herrn⌉ Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊ms 1 redten,
ms 2 rethen⌈redtenms 1 redten,
ms 2 rethen⌉Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ und Royal Prussian Estates ⌊stendenRoyal Prussian Estates ⌋ ms 1 mitzuteilenn, / schickenn,
ms 2 mittzutheilen, / schick(en)⌈mitzuteilenn, / schickennms 1 mitzuteilenn, / schickenn,
ms 2 mittzutheilen, / schick(en)⌉ wir ms 1 hiebei,
ms 2 hiebey⌈hiebeims 1 hiebei,
ms 2 hiebey⌉ ms 1 E(wer),
ms 2 Euer⌈E(wer)ms 1 E(wer),
ms 2 Euer⌉ E(rbarkei)t ms 1 dessulben,
ms 2 desselben⌈dessulbenms 1 dessulben,
ms 2 desselben⌉, und auch was wir darauf gen f(urs)t(licher) d(urchlauch)t cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-06-14, CIDTC IDL 5351⌊ms 1 geantwurth,
ms 2 geantwurtet⌈geantwurthms 1 geantwurth,
ms 2 geantwurtet⌉cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-06-14, CIDTC IDL 5351⌋, / abschrifte, / damit Ewer Erbarkeit superinscribed in place of crossed-out diesulbe ihr⌈diesulbe ihr E(wer) E(rbarkei)t Ewer Erbarkeit superinscribed in place of crossed-out diesulbe ihr⌉ sich da ms 1 darin bodencken,
ms 2 darinn bedenck(en)⌈darin bodenckenms 1 darin bodencken,
ms 2 darinn bedenck(en)⌉ / und was ms 1 czuthun notwendig sei,
ms 2 tzuthun nothwendig sey⌈ czuthun superinscribed in place of crossed-out herauf⌈herauf czuthun czuthun superinscribed in place of crossed-out herauf⌉ notwendig seims 1 czuthun notwendig sei,
ms 2 tzuthun nothwendig sey⌉ und die nutzlich erachten kunnen superinscribed in place of crossed-out an ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)t u(nser) a(llergnedigsten) hern zuschreibenn⌈an 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⌋ u(nser) a(llergnedigsten) hern zuschreibenn und die ms 2 nutz,
ms 1 [...] hidden by binding⌈nutzms 2 nutz,
ms 1 [...] hidden by binding⌉lich erachten kunnen und die nutzlich erachten kunnen superinscribed in place of crossed-out an ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)t u(nser) a(llergnedigsten) hern zuschreibenn⌉ / uns wissen ms 1 lassen muge,
ms 2 laszen mugenn⌈lassen mugems 1 lassen muge,
ms 2 laszen mugenn⌉. / Bitten auch frems 2 unt,
ms 1 [...] hidden by binding⌈untms 2 unt,
ms 1 [...] hidden by binding⌉lich ferner die ms 1 copien,
ms 2 copeien⌈copienms 1 copien,
ms 2 copeien⌉ gedochter ms 1 abschrifte unboswert,
ms 2 abschrift unbeschwert⌈abschrifte unboswertms 1 abschrifte unboswert,
ms 2 abschrift unbeschwert⌉ an ms 1 den hochwirdigen in Got hern Tidemannum, bischofen zu Colmenshe, / und den grosmechtigen hern Stanislaum Costka, pomerelischen wojwoden etc.,
ms 2 die ersamen von Thorn und Dantzigk⌈den hochwirdigen in Got hern Tiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), in 1519 ennobled by King Sigismund I; 1504-1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516-1527, 1533-1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523-1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537-1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549-1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984, passim)⌊TidemannumTiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), in 1519 ennobled by King Sigismund I; 1504-1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516-1527, 1533-1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523-1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537-1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549-1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984, passim)⌋, bischofen zu Kulmsee (Chełmża, Culmense), town in northern Poland, Kulm Lake District, between Kulm and Thorn, 1251-1824 the seat of the Kulm bishops, with a cathedral and a collegiate church⌊ColmensheKulmsee (Chełmża, Culmense), town in northern Poland, Kulm Lake District, between Kulm and Thorn, 1251-1824 the seat of the Kulm bishops, with a cathedral and a collegiate church⌋, / und den grosmechtigen hern 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)⌊Stanislaum CostkaStanisław 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)⌋, pomerelischen wojwoden etc.ms 1 den hochwirdigen in Got hern Tidemannum, bischofen zu Colmenshe, / und den grosmechtigen hern Stanislaum Costka, pomerelischen wojwoden etc.,
ms 2 die ersamen von Thorn und Dantzigk⌉ ms 1 zuschicken,
ms 2 tzuschickenn⌈zuschickenms 1 zuschicken,
ms 2 tzuschickenn⌉, / und ms 1 diesulben,
ms 2 dieselben⌈diesulbenms 1 diesulben,
ms 2 dieselben⌉ w bems 2 id,
ms 1 [...]t hidden by binding⌈idms 2 id,
ms 1 [...]t hidden by binding⌉enn ms 2 stette,
ms 1 hern⌈stettems 2 stette,
ms 1 hern⌉, / was wir ms 1 dismol,
ms 2 diszmael⌈dismolms 1 dismol,
ms 2 diszmael⌉ E(wer) E(rbarkei)t g hievon ms 1 geschriben,
ms 2 geschrieben⌈geschribenms 1 geschriben,
ms 2 geschrieben⌉ / ms 1 [zu] erinnerenn, / auf,
ms 2 zuerinnern, / uff⌈zu hidden by binding⌈[zu]zu hidden by binding⌉ erinnerenn, / aufms 1 [zu] erinnerenn, / auf,
ms 2 zuerinnern, / uff⌉ das auch von ihnen ihr gutduncken uns ms 1 zukom(m)en,
ms 2 zukom(m)e⌈zukom(m)enms 1 zukom(m)en,
ms 2 zukom(m)e⌉. / ms 1 Hiemit E(wer)E(rbarkei)t dem almechtigen Got mit langweriger gesuntheit bovelende,
ms 2 Gotlichen gnaden bevolen⌈Hiemit E(wer)E(rbarkei)t dem almechtigen Got mit langweriger gesuntheit bovelendems 1 Hiemit E(wer)E(rbarkei)t dem almechtigen Got mit langweriger gesuntheit bovelende,
ms 2 Gotlichen gnaden bevolen⌉. /

Dat(um) ms 1 a(us)u(nserm)s(chlosse)H(eilsberg),,
ms 2 aus unserm schlos Heilsberg, den⌈a(us)u(nserm)s(chlosse)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⌋,ms 1 a(us)u(nserm)s(chlosse)H(eilsberg),,
ms 2 aus unserm schlos Heilsberg, den⌉ XVI Iulii ms 2 M D,
ms 1 omitted⌈M Dms 2 M D,
ms 1 omitted⌉ Xms 2 LVII-t(en),
ms 1 [...] hidden by binding⌈LVII-t(en)ms 2 LVII-t(en),
ms 1 [...] hidden by binding⌉.

ms 2 Ioannes, von Gottes gnad(en) bischof zcue Ermlandt.,
ms 1 omitted⌈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⌊IoannesIoannes 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 Gottes gnad(en) bischof zcue Ermland (Warmia, Varmia), diocese and ecclesiastical principality in northeastern Poland, 1466-1772 within the Kingdom of Poland, Royal Prussia⌊ErmlandtErmland (Warmia, Varmia), diocese and ecclesiastical principality in northeastern Poland, 1466-1772 within the Kingdom of Poland, Royal Prussia⌋.ms 2 Ioannes, von Gottes gnad(en) bischof zcue Ermlandt.,
ms 1 omitted⌉

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 302v (c.p.)

Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊Nicolao FridewaltNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋

Unserenn etc. Wir habenn gerne E(wer) E(rbarkei)t zugefallenn ihren hidden by binding⌈[en]en hidden by binding⌉ sonn ko(ninglicher) m(ajeste)t ko(ninglicher) m(ajeste)t pasbort

Unsernn etc.

Ewer E(rbarkei)t bitte noch sein wir dersulbenn gern hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉ zugefallenn gewesenn / und an koninglichen hof umb ein pasborth ihrem Mauritius Friedwald ⌊sonnMauritius Friedwald ⌋ geschreibenn, / das wir den auch in h[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ beigel written over g⌈gll written over g⌉egter form unter 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(ninglicher) 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⌋ siegel erhaltenn und E(wer) E(rbarkei)t zuschicken on the margin⌈und E(wer) E(rbarkei)t zuschickenund E(wer) E(rbarkei)t zuschicken on the margin⌉ vorsch[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ uns E(wer) E(rbarkei)t sonn werde dadurch nicht wenig furderung bei menniglichem erlangenn, / wo ihr dessulbenn(n) an su[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉denn orternn gebrauchenn wirdt. Kundtenn wir sunst r[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ viel angenems gefallenn, / die wir gotlichen genaden mit langweriger gesuntheit bovelen, / viel angenemen gefallens erzeigenn, / seindt wir darzu idero zeit genigt.

Dat(um) XI Augusti M D XLVII.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 316r

Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊Nicolao FridewaltNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋

Unserenn freuntlichen gruss grus und alles guts zuvorann. Ersamer, namhafter her, bosunder gutter freundt.

Bei diesem bothen haben adscribed⌈nn adscribed⌉ wir superinscribed⌈wirwir superinscribed⌉ alles, was ihn superinscribed⌈ihnihn superinscribed⌉ uns die neben E(wer) E(rbarkei)t ihrem superinscribed⌈ ihrem ihrem superinscribed⌉ cf. Nikolaus FRIEDWALD to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1547-08-12 — 1547-10-17, CIDTC IDL 6663, letter lost⌊schreibenncf. Nikolaus FRIEDWALD to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1547-08-12 — 1547-10-17, CIDTC IDL 6663, letter lost⌋ / wegen der Hanna Czerna (Hanna of Witowice, Hanna Schwarzenberg) (†after 1547), the second wife of Lucas von Allen starosta of Rogoźno; then wife of Stanisław Sokołowski of Wrząca Wielka starosta of Rogoźno⌊frawHanna Czerna (Hanna of Witowice, Hanna Schwarzenberg) (†after 1547), the second wife of Lucas von Allen starosta of Rogoźno; then wife of Stanisław Sokołowski of Wrząca Wielka starosta of Rogoźno⌋ von Rogóźno (Roggenhausen), village and castle in northern Poland, Pomerania, 12 km NE of Graudenz, seat of "starostwo"⌊RoghausennRogóźno (Roggenhausen), village and castle in northern Poland, Pomerania, 12 km NE of Graudenz, seat of "starostwo"⌋ zugeschicket, / erhaltenn. Und dieweil E(wer) E(rbarkei)t uns anzeigt, / das gedochte frau superinscribed in place of crossed-out sie⌈sie gedochte Hanna Czerna (Hanna of Witowice, Hanna Schwarzenberg) (†after 1547), the second wife of Lucas von Allen starosta of Rogoźno; then wife of Stanisław Sokołowski of Wrząca Wielka starosta of Rogoźno⌊frauHanna Czerna (Hanna of Witowice, Hanna Schwarzenberg) (†after 1547), the second wife of Lucas von Allen starosta of Rogoźno; then wife of Stanisław Sokołowski of Wrząca Wielka starosta of Rogoźno⌋ gedochte frau superinscribed in place of crossed-out sie⌉ widder polnisch noch latinisch lesenn kan, superinscribed⌈kan,kan, superinscribed⌉ seindt wir gerne ihr darin zugefallenn gewesen, / und ihr solchs alles, / das wir ihr zuwissenn von nothen geachtet, / vordeutschenn lassenn, / welchs wir ihr hiebei len gelegt / bei disem boten superinscribed⌈bei disem botenbei disem boten superinscribed⌉ zuschickenn / und bittenn freuntlich bittende dassulbe ferner an sie zufertigenn. Was an uns ist, wollen wir ihr nicht abschen, / sunder sie so viel uns muglich gerne von solcher bodrengnus erreten helffenn. Hetten wir su swacheit halben, die vorgang gehaltene tagfart z so uns der almechtige Got zugeschicket, / die tagfa gehaltene Diet of Poland ⌊tagfartDiet of Poland ⌋ zu 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)⌊GraudentzGraudenz (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)⌋ ersuche(n) kunnen, / weren wir gerne E(wer) E(rbarkei)t und ihrer daughter of Nikolaus FRIEDWALD ⌊tochterdaughter of Nikolaus FRIEDWALD ⌋ zu ehrenn / in unserm ruckezuge auf ihrer hofreude erschinenn. / Dieweil aber solchs aus schickung Gots vorblibenn, / wolte bitten wir vor dismol den gutten und genigtenn willen vor die that E(wer) anzunemen, / und sich das wilpre gesaltzene wilpret, welches wir E(wer) E(rbarkei)t bei hern doctori Andrea zugeschickt, on the margin⌈welches wir E(wer) E(rbarkei)t bei hern doctori probably Andrea Peltzer ⌊Andreaprobably Andrea Peltzer ⌋ zugeschickt,welches wir E(wer) E(rbarkei)t bei hern doctori Andrea zugeschickt, on the margin⌉ dieweil wir umb we nassickeit das regnige wetter written over t⌈trr written over t⌉ die jagt gehindert, / gefallen lassenn. Wo wir sunst E(wer) E(rbarkei)t, / die wir gotlichen genaden bovelen, / viel angenemen willen kundten erzeigen, / seindt wir darzu genigt.

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chloss) Wormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌊VormditWormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌋, den XVIII Octobris M D XLVII.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 396v

Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊Nicolao FridwaltNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋

Unsernn freuntlichenn grus und alles guts zuvorann. Ersamer mannhafter ms. mamhafter(!) ⌈mannhaftermannhafter ms. mamhafter(!) ⌉ her posunder gutter freundt.

Wir habenn gerne auf koning hidden by binding⌈[g]g hidden by binding⌉liche co(m)missio / Ewer Erbarkeit superinscribed in place of crossed-out Ewer⌈Ewer E(wer) E(rbarkei)t Ewer Erbarkeit superinscribed in place of crossed-out Ewer⌉ bitte noch Ewrem son of Nikolaus FRIEDWALD ⌊shonnson of Nikolaus FRIEDWALD ⌋ die citation vor lande unser hidden by binding⌈[er]er hidden by binding⌉ ampt noch kegenn sein widderteil unsere under unserm und des gros hidden by binding⌈[os]os hidden by binding⌉mechtigenn hernn 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)⌊Stentzel KostkaStanisław 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)⌋ pomerelischenn woiwoden namen superinscribed in place of crossed-out siegel⌈siegel namen namen superinscribed in place of crossed-out siegel⌉ die[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ citatio auf negste tagfarth / ausgebenn. / Wieuol wir lieber gesch[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ und beidtenn teilenn euch zutreglicher gewesenn / wers superinscribed⌈werswers superinscribed⌉ das man die sache an den orternn / da sie sich gehabenn vortragenn hette / derwegen uns den auch superinscribed⌈auchauch superinscribed⌉ mitleidleich gewesenn / wodur und superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ und und superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ E(wer) E(rbarkei)t / die dadurch in grose muhe und swacheit gefuret wordenn dersulben shon on the margin⌈dersulben shondersulben shon on the margin⌉ / darin vor superinscribed in place of crossed-out ge⌈gevorvor superinscribed in place of crossed-out ge⌉schonet he he[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉. Dieweil ess aber den weg genomen / Worzu wir den auch noch rah[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ damit die hernn redte vieler superinscribed⌈rr superinscribed⌉ muhe uberhabem / und keinem teil wo die sache zum rechtlichen austrage gelangen solte / erkein vork written over g⌈gkk written over g⌉leinung widderfhure / was uns sunst superinscribed in place of crossed-out an vn⌈an vn sunst sunst superinscribed in place of crossed-out an vn⌉ unser personn bolanget hidden by binding⌈[t]t hidden by binding⌉ sein wir / E(wer) H(erlichkei)t die wir auch hiemit gotlichen genaden bouelenn on the margin⌈die wir auch hiemit gotlichen genaden bouelenn written over m⌈mnnnn written over m⌉die wir auch hiemit gotlichen genaden bouelenn on the margin⌉ der gestalt gewogen superinscribed in place of crossed-out gerechte(?)⌈gerechte(?) gewogen gewogen superinscribed in place of crossed-out gerechte(?)⌉ das die wir diesulbe und die ihrenn idere zeit gerne furdernn. 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Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chloss) 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⌋ den XXIIII Augusti M D XLVIII

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Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊Nicolao FridewaltNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋

Unserenn.

Wir habenn die zugeschicktenn / v so von Crako bucher so superinscribed⌈soso superinscribed⌉ von 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⌋ an Ewer Erbarkeit superinscribed in place of crossed-out euch⌈euch E(wer) E(rbarkei)t Ewer Erbarkeit superinscribed in place of crossed-out euch⌉ gefertiget wordenn / erhaltenn / und danckenn E(wer) H(erlichkei)t dersulbenn ihrer gehabtenn muhe / de seindt auch das widderumb E(wer) E(rbarkei)t mit allem zugethanem willenn zuboschuldenn genigt. / vn Was wir am neherenn mal E E(wer) E(rbarkei)t bei ihrem son of Nikolaus FRIEDWALD ⌊shonson of Nikolaus FRIEDWALD ⌋ seiner sachenn halbenn zugeschreibenn / czweifelenn wir nicht superinscribed⌈nichtnicht superinscribed⌉ das solchs Ewer Herlichkeit superinscribed in place of crossed-out ihr⌈ihr E(wer) H(erlichkei)t Ewer Herlichkeit superinscribed in place of crossed-out ihr⌉ sei zu komen / und ei(n)genomen und genugsamen von dersulbenn eingenomen unser gutmeinenden superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉nn superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ rath eingenomen. / Demnacht rathenn wir euch abermals superinscribed⌈ abermals abermals superinscribed⌉ und vormanen freuntlich E(wer) E(rbarkei)t / ihrenn son of Nikolaus FRIEDWALD ⌊sonnson of Nikolaus FRIEDWALD ⌋ dahin zuweisenn / damit die sache bei euch aufgehabenn / und vortragenn vor den hernn redtenn die hern Elbing Town Council ⌊redteElbing Town Council ⌋ nicht da mit der bokumert werdenn / den wie uns dis thundt ansicht / machte die sache dahin wachsenn und gelangenn / das dem uberwunnem teil / dieweil ehr und glimpf damit geruret / ni... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ vnauslesliche vorkleinung seins gutten guten geruchts widderfhure. / Dis wolte i E(wer) E(rbarkei)t wol superinscribed⌈wolwol superinscribed⌉ bodencken und sich sulbste i auch ihr gesuntheit / die dadur durch derer sachen muhe nicht / wie uns angezeigt / nicht wenig geswecht worden / in neherrer grosserer acht habenn. Wie wir uns den das gentzlich zu E(wer) E(rbarkei)t / die wir gotlichen genaden bouelenn / vorshen wollen.

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chloss) 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 XXVII Augusti superinscribed⌈AugustiAugusti superinscribed⌉ M D XLVIII