AAWO, AB, D.90, f. 96v

Meine(m) Genedige(n) Herre(n) 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⌊potschaffter und pÿschoffIoannes 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⌋ zu Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊PolnPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ etc.

Antwerp (Antwerpen, Antverpia), city in the Low Countries, from 1315 a Hanseatic port, in the 16th century the centre of Brabant’s artistic life and the wealthiest trade city in Europe, today in northern Belgium⌊AntorffAntwerp (Antwerpen, Antverpia), city in the Low Countries, from 1315 a Hanseatic port, in the 16th century the centre of Brabant’s artistic life and the wealthiest trade city in Europe, today in northern Belgium⌋

AAWO, AB, D.90, f. 96r

G(nediger) Her Gfather. /

Mein(n) alzeÿt gut willig dienst sind E(uer) G(naden) bevor.

Necht pein(n) ich her kome(n) uff dit(t)o raÿs ich fort zu ros dem Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊kaÿsserCharles 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⌋ nach, der ÿst montag uff 29 vo(n) heine(n) und so vil ich v(er)nym(en), so wird wi(d)er die fasnacht zu Speyer (Spira), city in western Germany, on the Rhine river, 25 km S of Mannheim⌊SpÿrSpeyer (Spira), city in western Germany, on the Rhine river, 25 km S of Mannheim⌋ halt(en).

D(a)z ÿst alles so ich hab moge(n) v(er)neme(n), so ich wÿters v(er)nym, zaig ich es E(uer) G(naden) an. So pald ich den Alfonso de Valdés (Alphonsus Valdesius) (*1500-1504 – †1532), Spanish humanist, friend of Erasmus of Rotterdam, brother of Juan and Diego; from 1520 in the service of the Imperial Chancellor Mercurino Gattinara; 1522 secretary of Emperor Charles V of Habsburg; 1526 Latin secretary (FERNÁNDEZ-SANTAMARÍA, p. 38-48; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 26)⌊ValdesAlfonso de Valdés (Alphonsus Valdesius) (*1500-1504 – †1532), Spanish humanist, friend of Erasmus of Rotterdam, brother of Juan and Diego; from 1520 in the service of the Imperial Chancellor Mercurino Gattinara; 1522 secretary of Emperor Charles V of Habsburg; 1526 Latin secretary (FERNÁNDEZ-SANTAMARÍA, p. 38-48; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 26)⌋ feind, wil ich E(uer) G(naden) befelch aus richte(n), dysse(n) send ich uff ant(wort) zu.

Da myt Got befolche(n).

Zu Cologne (Köln, Colonia, Colonia Agrippina), city in western Germany, on the Rhine river⌊CollenCologne (Köln, Colonia, Colonia Agrippina), city in western Germany, on the Rhine river⌋, uff 31 Jener 1532.

E(uer) G(naden) u(nderthaniger) diener Ulrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊U(lric)o EhingerUlrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ s(crip)s(i)t(?)

Herren 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⌊Joan DanciscoIoannes 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⌋ bischoff zu Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌊ColmensKulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌋, meÿnem gnedig(en) und gunstigen herren, zuhand(en)

1533

An Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg⌊ro(mische)r ku(nigliche)r m(aieste)tFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg⌋ hoff. 12 Octobr(is)

AAWO, AB, D. 67, f. 233r

Genediger(r), guÿnstiger(r) her und gefather. Mein(n) al zÿt wÿllig dienst und grues und als gutzs sind Euwer Genad(en) mÿt alle(m) flis vo(n) mier(e) und mÿner Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊haus frowe(n)Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ zu vor.

Ich hab E(wer) G(nade) in lang nÿt geschribe(n), pein(n) ouch stecz hem(m) und her in Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊ier m(aieste)tCharles 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⌋ geschefften geraÿst, sÿd ich vo(n) Geneva (Genf, Gebenna, Genava), city in Switzerland⌊IenowaGeneva (Genf, Gebenna, Genava), city in Switzerland⌋, als ier m(aieste)t ze schÿff gesesse(n), was her chome(n) pein(n) und v(er)siech mÿch uff Mÿchaele[1] wÿder nach Spain (Hispania)⌊SpangaSpain (Hispania)⌋ an ier m(aieste)t hoff, und doch nÿt lang in Spanÿa ze plibe(n), sonder wie E(wer) G(naden) thon hat, vilob ze neme(n). Des halb(en), so ich d(a)s selbst E(wer) G(naden) was diene(n) kuÿnt, das wolt ichals der alt, / schuldig gefather, wie(n) pillich, vo(n) hercze(n) gern thun, undmag nu(m)er vo(n) E(wer) G(naden) geschrib(en) und befolche(n) werd(en). Ichsend dÿsse(n) an Johan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌊elect(us) vo(n) LundaJohan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌋ gen Vienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube river⌊WienVienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube river⌋, den E(wer) G(naden) ze send(en). Mein Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊haus frowUrsula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ und die gancz frund schafft leud E(wer) G(naden) vast gruetze(n) und vÿl gutzs sage(n) etc. AAWO, AB, D. 67, f. 233v Umb den pelcz sag ich Euwer G(naden) gross(en) danck, wie wol imer der nÿt wor[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ ÿst, sonder die The Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuries⌊FuckerThe Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuries⌋ wend nÿcht hidden by binding⌈[t]t hidden by binding⌉ dar umb wÿsse(n). Pyt des halb(en) E(wer) G(naden), imer zu ze schicke(n) und in mein(em) ab wesse(n) mÿne(n) schwecher Lucas Meuting ⌊Lucas MeÿnnigLucas Meuting ⌋, wem E(wer) G(nad)e den uff geb(en) hant, da mÿt ich im wÿsse nach ze frage(n) und d(a)z der nÿt v(er)lore(n) werde.

Und wie vor, kan ich Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ oder Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tochterJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ in Spain (Hispania)⌊Spanga(m)Spain (Hispania)⌋ fuyrderliche(n) ze sein(n), so wÿl ichs gern und mÿt flis thun. Wÿl mÿch do mÿt E(wer) G(naden) als meine(m) g(nedige), guÿnstige(n) herre(n) al zÿt befolhe(n) hab(en).

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[1] September 29

BK 230, p. 367

Meine(m) g(nedigen) herre(n) gefather etc.

BK 230, p. 368

Her gefather,

ich pÿt E(wer) Genad(en), so ier mÿt lieb haÿm in das Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌊pystumKulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌋ kompt, das sich E(wer) G(enaden) lans bewgen so lang am hoff, auch sonst hem(m) und her ge raÿst, und secz sich ze ruen und umb den guten rat, so send im(m)er E(wer) G(naden) ain(n) polnschen belcz. Do mÿt, was E(wer) G(naden) lieb und dien(n)st ÿst, al zÿt.

Willig gefather Ulrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊U(lrich) EhingerUlrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋

BCz 1595 p. 648

Dem hochwirdige(n) fuÿrsten und herre(n), her 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⌊JohanesIoannes 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⌋ bi paper damaged⌈[bi]bi paper damaged⌉schoff zu Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌊Gulmen(!)Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌋, m(ei)ne(m) g(nedigen) herre(n)

BCz 1595 p. 641

Guÿnstiger(r), g(nediger) her und gefather. Mein(e) al zeÿt wÿllig dienst und was ich gutzs v(er)mag seÿ E(wer) G(naden) zu vor.

Uff XI October pein ich von Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊Augspurg(e)Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋ von Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊wÿbUrsula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ und Daughter of Ulrich EHINGER ⌊kindDaughter of Ulrich EHINGER ⌋ geschaid(en) und Hendrik III of Nassau-Breda (*1483 – †1538), son of Count Johann V of Nassau-Dillenburg and Elisabeth of Hessen, married to Mencia de Mendoza, Marquess of Zenete, daughter and heiress of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete; Count of Nassau; from 1499 in the service of Archduke Philip of Habsburg as his advisor and military commander in the wars against France and Gueders (1507, 1514), 1515-1522 Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland; 1521 Grand Chamberlain of Charles V of Habsburg (from 1522 to 1529 at the Spanish court), in 1530 followed Charles V to the coronation in Bologna, and attended the Diet of Augsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 5)⌊den vo(n) NassowHendrik III of Nassau-Breda (*1483 – †1538), son of Count Johann V of Nassau-Dillenburg and Elisabeth of Hessen, married to Mencia de Mendoza, Marquess of Zenete, daughter and heiress of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete; Count of Nassau; from 1499 in the service of Archduke Philip of Habsburg as his advisor and military commander in the wars against France and Gueders (1507, 1514), 1515-1522 Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland; 1521 Grand Chamberlain of Charles V of Habsburg (from 1522 to 1529 at the Spanish court), in 1530 followed Charles V to the coronation in Bologna, and attended the Diet of Augsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 5)⌋ mÿt Mencía de Mendoza (*1508 – †1554), daughter of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete, 1524-1538 wife of Henry III of Nassau-Breda; disciple of Juan Luis Vives⌊wibMencía de Mendoza (*1508 – †1554), daughter of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete, 1524-1538 wife of Henry III of Nassau-Breda; disciple of Juan Luis Vives⌋ und René de Châlon (Renatus of Châlon) (*1518 – †1544), 1536-1544 prince of Orange; count of Nassau, stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, and Guelders; son of Hendrik III of Nassau-Breda (CE, vol. 1, p. 291)⌊kindRené de Châlon (Renatus of Châlon) (*1518 – †1544), 1536-1544 prince of Orange; count of Nassau, stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, and Guelders; son of Hendrik III of Nassau-Breda (CE, vol. 1, p. 291)⌋ in borgung or vorgung⌈borgungborgung or vorgung⌉ gefund(en) und mÿt im wÿder an hoff kome(n) gen Zaragoza (Saragossa, Caesaraugusta), city in northeastern Spain, Aragon, on the Ebro river⌊Carag(os)aZaragoza (Saragossa, Caesaraugusta), city in northeastern Spain, Aragon, on the Ebro river⌋. Alda ÿst mier(e) Euwer G(nad)e cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ulrich EHINGER Althausen (Starogród), 1533-10-13, CIDTC IDL 6922, letter lost⌊schribe(n)cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ulrich EHINGER Althausen (Starogród), 1533-10-13, CIDTC IDL 6922, letter lost⌋ aus Althausen (Starogród, Antiquum Castrum), town on the Vistula river, ca. 1.5 km S of Kulm, initial location of Kulm; given to the Kulm cathedral by Alexander Jagiellon, it was the summer residence of the Kulm bishops⌊AldenhausAlthausen (Starogród, Antiquum Castrum), town on the Vistula river, ca. 1.5 km S of Kulm, initial location of Kulm; given to the Kulm cathedral by Alexander Jagiellon, it was the summer residence of the Kulm bishops⌋ vo(n) 1533-10-13⌊13 October(e)1533-10-13⌋ wol word(en), E(wer) G(nad)e gesunthaÿt und wolfart mÿt frod(en) v(er)nome(n), pÿtten Got den herre(n) solichs vÿl jaur zu erstrecken etc.

So ÿst mier(e) der gut und schon merdere beltz ouch wol worden, wie ich dan E(wer) G(naden) lengst aus Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊Augspurg(e)Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋ cf. Ulrich? EHINGER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Augsburg, 1533-08-17, CIDTC IDL 995⌊geschrib(en)cf. Ulrich? EHINGER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Augsburg, 1533-08-17, CIDTC IDL 995⌋ und anzaigt hab, und sag E(wer) G(naden) flÿssige(n) und grosse(n) danck. Wÿl den ouch fuÿr mein(e) person pruche(n) und nÿesse(n) und al zeÿt begirÿg sein, solichs und als gutzs umb E(wer) G(naden) mÿt hochst(em) flis zu beschuld(en) etc.

BCz 1595 p. 642 So ÿst der Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊kaÿsserCharles 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⌋ und gantzer hoff uff 17 Jener vo(n) Zaragoza (Saragossa, Caesaraugusta), city in northeastern Spain, Aragon, on the Ebro river⌊Carag(osa)Zaragoza (Saragossa, Caesaraugusta), city in northeastern Spain, Aragon, on the Ebro river⌋ nach Toledo (Toletum), city in central Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, on the Tagus (Tajo) river⌊ToledoToledo (Toletum), city in central Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, on the Tagus (Tajo) river⌋ geschaÿd(en), und ich pein mÿt dem her Francisco de los Cobos y Molina (*ca. 1477 – †1547), Andalucian nobleman born into the disadvantaged family of Diego de los Cobos, regent of Úbeda, and Catalina de Molina; 1503 scribe at the chancellery of Queen Isabella I of Castile; 1507 Treasurer of Granada; 1508 Regent for Úbeda, 1516 secretary to Charles I of Spain (later Emperor Charles V), Comendador for the Kingdom of Castile (KENISTON)⌊CouosFrancisco de los Cobos y Molina (*ca. 1477 – †1547), Andalucian nobleman born into the disadvantaged family of Diego de los Cobos, regent of Úbeda, and Catalina de Molina; 1503 scribe at the chancellery of Queen Isabella I of Castile; 1507 Treasurer of Granada; 1508 Regent for Úbeda, 1516 secretary to Charles I of Spain (later Emperor Charles V), Comendador for the Kingdom of Castile (KENISTON)⌋ come(n)dador maÿor de León, city in northern Spain, capital of León province⌊LeonLeón, city in northern Spain, capital of León province⌋ straxs uff her zu kom[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, und hab hie nach Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ und kind gefragt und erfare(n), so vÿl muglich ÿst, und d(a)z schon tochterle donna Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊JuanÿcaJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ geseche(n), das fuÿr waur schon und d(a)z recht kind ÿst. So helt sÿch die Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ fuÿr waur rechtgeschaffen und erberlich, und hab sÿ in grosser not gefund(en), das ma(n) jer alles gestolle(n) hat. Die wyl[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊sÿIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ in der kierche(n) gewest ÿst, so sÿ gehapt haut vo(n) klaÿder, deshalbe(n) sÿ aus der nottorfft mÿt XX ducat(en) musse(n) v(er)seche(n), dan ier ÿst fuÿr waur grosse nottorfft vor auge(n) gewest, auch nÿchs pliben, dan d(a)z sÿ und d(a)z Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tochterleJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ an geho[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ hond. Dar zu hat sÿ die magtlau[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ fache(n) in gefencknost lege(n), darzu an 4 duc(aten) uncost uff gange(n) und hidden by binding⌈[d]d hidden by binding⌉ nÿchs wÿder bechome(n), und das BCz 1595 p. 643 janmer und not v(or)hand(en) gewest, ÿst des halbe(n) wie vor jer musse(n) fuÿrstreck(en), wie ich acht, sÿ hie mÿt E(wer) G(naden) selbs schrib etc.

So hab ich Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊ierIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ der Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tochterJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ halbe(n), die E(wer) G(nade) ze send(en) ins The Low Countries (Netherlands), region around the delta of the Rhine, Schelde (Scheldt), and Meuse rivers, includes modern Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and parts of northern France and western Germany⌊NÿderlandThe Low Countries (Netherlands), region around the delta of the Rhine, Schelde (Scheldt), and Meuse rivers, includes modern Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and parts of northern France and western Germany⌋ nach der leng gesproche(n), und E(wer) G(nade) wÿl und maÿnno(n)g a(n)zaigt. Da sagt Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊sÿIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋, wolle es gern thun, doch das E(wer) G(nade) helff und v(er)schaff, d(a)z sy for gen sant Ÿsabel ins closter kome, dan sÿ wis wol, d(a)z ires lebe(n) nÿt mer lang sein kuÿnde, wan sÿ ier Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tochterJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ mue superinscribed⌈ee superinscribed⌉s v(er)lausse(n), des halbe(n) sÿ v(er)main dest crÿstenlich und wolze sterbe(n), dan sÿ wil or wol⌈wilwil or wol⌉ kain ma(n) neme(n), kains wegs nÿt, / aber lieber(e) wolt sÿ mÿt der thochter zu E(wer) G(naden) zieche(n) und da selbst E(wer) G(nade) gefalle(n) und wÿlle(n) leb(en), dem nach sÿ hoe superinscribed⌈ee superinscribed⌉rt, d(a)z E(wer) G(nade) sonst vÿl ander mer persone(n) die narun(n)g gÿt, dan sy hat fuÿr waur not und armut gelÿtten und noch deshalb(en) BCz 1595 p. 644 sÿ am liebst(en) bÿ E(wer) G(naden) sein(n) wolt und ier lebe(n) und narun(n)g alda habe(n). Und wie Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊sÿIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ sagt, wÿl sÿ also E(wer) G(nade) antwort wart(en). Was dan E(wer) G(naden) maÿno(n)g und wÿl yst, wel Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊ierIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ E(wer) G(naden) ouch mier(e) ze wÿsse(n) thun. Wÿl ich im mÿt alle(n) flis nach kome(n) und thun, wie E(wer) G(nade) v(er)trun[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, des halb(en) zu mier(e) ÿst etc.

Ich hab muesse(n) Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊wÿbUrsula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ und Daughter of Ulrich EHINGER ⌊kindDaughter of Ulrich EHINGER ⌋ v(er)lausse(n) und wÿder in Spain (Hispania)⌊SpanyaSpain (Hispania)⌋ kome(n), und seche(n) mÿch der Welser hidden by binding⌈[r]r hidden by binding⌉ unpild und falsche rechnog zu Erwere(n) hoff ze. Got wel inne(n) ier untreuw und undanckparkayt hidden by binding⌈[t]t hidden by binding⌉ preche(n). Der Hieronymus Sailer (Hieronymus Seiler) (*1495 – †1559), in 1524 agent of the Welsers' company in Spain, and later, from 1528, in Venezuela. After his return to Europe, he dealt with the Welsers' affairs at the Spanish court, in 1540 he became their agent in Antwerp. Son-in-law of Bartholomäus Welser (; POCIECHA 4, p. 260; NDB, Bd. 22, p. 355-356)⌊Jeronem(us) SaÿllerHieronymus Sailer (Hieronymus Seiler) (*1495 – †1559), in 1524 agent of the Welsers' company in Spain, and later, from 1528, in Venezuela. After his return to Europe, he dealt with the Welsers' affairs at the Spanish court, in 1540 he became their agent in Antwerp. Son-in-law of Bartholomäus Welser (; POCIECHA 4, p. 260; NDB, Bd. 22, p. 355-356)⌋ hat sÿch vast ungepuerlich und eubel gen mier(e) in der sach gehalt(en). Hab es umb in nÿt v(er)dient, sonder im wol und treulich in sÿner notgeholff(en). Er moe superinscribed⌈ee superinscribed⌉cht ouch solichs gar pald inne(n) werd(en) und angelt(en), dan er ÿst ietz hie in Spain (Hispania)⌊Spa(ni)amSpain (Hispania)⌋ hoff es yst iederma(n) falsch und untreuw etc. BCz 1595 p. 645 Nÿchs nuÿes wais ich E(wer) G(nade) ze schribe(n), jenert 2 tag raÿs ich mÿt dem her Francisco de los Cobos y Molina (*ca. 1477 – †1547), Andalucian nobleman born into the disadvantaged family of Diego de los Cobos, regent of Úbeda, and Catalina de Molina; 1503 scribe at the chancellery of Queen Isabella I of Castile; 1507 Treasurer of Granada; 1508 Regent for Úbeda, 1516 secretary to Charles I of Spain (later Emperor Charles V), Comendador for the Kingdom of Castile (KENISTON)⌊CouosFrancisco de los Cobos y Molina (*ca. 1477 – †1547), Andalucian nobleman born into the disadvantaged family of Diego de los Cobos, regent of Úbeda, and Catalina de Molina; 1503 scribe at the chancellery of Queen Isabella I of Castile; 1507 Treasurer of Granada; 1508 Regent for Úbeda, 1516 secretary to Charles I of Spain (later Emperor Charles V), Comendador for the Kingdom of Castile (KENISTON)⌋ gen Toledo (Toletum), city in central Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, on the Tagus (Tajo) river⌊ToledoToledo (Toletum), city in central Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, on the Tagus (Tajo) river⌋, vo(n) danne(n) aus wÿl ich E(wer) G(naden) wÿther schribe(n) und so was mÿrs were a(n)zaige(n). Wÿl mich d(a)s mÿt E(wer) G(nad)e als meine(n) g(nedig)e, guÿnstige(n) herre(n) al zÿt befolche(n) habe(n). Pÿt E(wer) G(nad)e mier(e) stetz zeschrib(en). Da mÿt Got dem herre(n) alzÿt befolche(n).

Geb(en) zu Valladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌊ValledolidValladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌋ uff 9 Febrer a(nn)o 34 j(ares).

E(wer) G(naden) w(illiger) dienn(n)er

Ulrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊U(lrich) EhingerUlrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋

AAWO, AB, D. 91, f. 175v

Herren 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⌊Joan DancÿscusIoannes 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⌋ bischoff zu Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌊ColmensisKulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌋, meÿne(m) gnedigen herren gevatter in Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊PollnPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋

AAWO, AB, D. 91, f. 174r

G(nedig)e, guÿnstiger(r) her gefather. Mein(n) al zeÿt willig dienst und was ich gutzs v(er)mag sey E(wer) G(nade) zu vor.

Ich hab E(wer) G(nad)e mer malle(n), saÿd ich in Spain (Hispania)⌊Spanÿa(m)Spain (Hispania)⌋ kome(n) pein(n), geschribe(n) und dona Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊IuanÿcaJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ halbe(n) mein(e) maÿno(n)g und gut bedonck(en) anzaig(e)t, ouch d(a)z selb montlich mÿt dem Johan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌊electus vo(n) LundaJohan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌋ geret. D(a)z Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊thochterleJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ facht an, gros werd(en), und yst zÿt, d(a)z mans vo(n) der Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ neme. So mag E(wer) G(nade) die Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ mÿt 150 in 200 duc(aten) zu frÿden stelle(n) uff ain(n) mal. Da mÿt wuÿrt Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊sÿIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ irrn remedio suche(n). So mocht d(a)z Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tochterleJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ E(wer) G(nade) etwa in geselschafft erlicher frowe(n) und luÿt, so teglich ins The Low Countries (Netherlands), region around the delta of the Rhine, Schelde (Scheldt), and Meuse rivers, includes modern Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and parts of northern France and western Germany⌊NÿderlandThe Low Countries (Netherlands), region around the delta of the Rhine, Schelde (Scheldt), and Meuse rivers, includes modern Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and parts of northern France and western Germany⌋ fare(n), da hein gesant werd(en). Das rant ich E(wer) G(nad)e als ain(n) trüewer superinscribed⌈rr superinscribed⌉, gutter gefather, dan es kan nÿt minder(e) sein(n). Die kinder musse(n)d gelt cost(en), das waÿs ich peÿ mier(e) selbs. So ma(n) die arbaÿt nÿmpt, die zu mache(n), so mus ma(n) nach mals geduldt habe(n), den seckel uff ze thun. AAWO, AB, D. 91, f. 174vr Albrecht Cuon (Kohn) (†after 1559), a German merchant from Nuremberg, and the Welsers' factor in Spain (Oberdeutsche Kaufleute, p. 36, footnote 122)⌊AlbrechtAlbrecht Cuon (Kohn) (†after 1559), a German merchant from Nuremberg, and the Welsers' factor in Spain (Oberdeutsche Kaufleute, p. 36, footnote 122)⌋ cf. Albrecht CUON to Ioannes DANTISCUS Valladolid, 1534-10-12, CIDTC IDL 4248⌊schribtcf. Albrecht CUON to Ioannes DANTISCUS Valladolid, 1534-10-12, CIDTC IDL 4248⌋ E(wer) G(naden) deshalbe(n) ouch die nottorfft.

Ich waÿs E(wer) G(nad)e nÿchs nuÿes ze schribe(n). Der Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊kaÿsserCharles 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⌋ ÿst zu Valencia, city in southeastern Spain, on the mouth of the Turia river⌊PalenczValencia, city in southeastern Spain, on the mouth of the Turia river⌋, der hoff hern und her zer spraÿt, des sterbend halbe(n), hie a(n) gefange(n) hant. / So zuÿcht Hendrik III of Nassau-Breda (*1483 – †1538), son of Count Johann V of Nassau-Dillenburg and Elisabeth of Hessen, married to Mencia de Mendoza, Marquess of Zenete, daughter and heiress of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete; Count of Nassau; from 1499 in the service of Archduke Philip of Habsburg as his advisor and military commander in the wars against France and Gueders (1507, 1514), 1515-1522 Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland; 1521 Grand Chamberlain of Charles V of Habsburg (from 1522 to 1529 at the Spanish court), in 1530 followed Charles V to the coronation in Bologna, and attended the Diet of Augsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 5)⌊der von NassovHendrik III of Nassau-Breda (*1483 – †1538), son of Count Johann V of Nassau-Dillenburg and Elisabeth of Hessen, married to Mencia de Mendoza, Marquess of Zenete, daughter and heiress of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete; Count of Nassau; from 1499 in the service of Archduke Philip of Habsburg as his advisor and military commander in the wars against France and Gueders (1507, 1514), 1515-1522 Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland; 1521 Grand Chamberlain of Charles V of Habsburg (from 1522 to 1529 at the Spanish court), in 1530 followed Charles V to the coronation in Bologna, and attended the Diet of Augsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 5)⌋ wÿder hein aus ins The Low Countries (Netherlands), region around the delta of the Rhine, Schelde (Scheldt), and Meuse rivers, includes modern Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and parts of northern France and western Germany⌊Nÿder(e)landThe Low Countries (Netherlands), region around the delta of the Rhine, Schelde (Scheldt), and Meuse rivers, includes modern Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and parts of northern France and western Germany⌋ und d(a)z vast wenÿg tuÿsch, schier(e) gar kaÿner an dÿsse(n) hoff ÿst. Ich hab mein Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊frowe(n)Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋, E(wer) G(nad)e gefather, hie peÿ mier(e). Ire wil die selczame(n) loff in unsern land(en) regierend, so wil ich im name(n) goz in dÿsse(n) land(en) plibe(n). Da hab wier(e) ain(n) gut, sÿcher, crÿstenlich lebe(n). Got der her welle uns d(a)z lange zÿt mÿt gnad(en) v(er)liche(n).

Wie das in unssern Germany (Germania, Niemcy)⌊land(en)Germany (Germania, Niemcy)⌋ der krieg dorch ander nazio(n) anrÿcht(en) und platique(n) kome(n) ÿst, des mag E(wer) G(nad)e pesser wÿsse(n). Hab(en) wier wd(?) ain(e) fart ouch gestraufft, werd(en) AAWO, AB, D. 91, f. 175r al bekant herre(n) und gut fre superinscribed⌈ee superinscribed⌉ und lond E(wer) G(nad)e vi(e)l gutzs sage(n). Pÿt Euwer G(nad)e im(m)er zu zÿtten ain(n) clains brieffle ze schribe(n), und war inne(n) ich E(wer) G(nad)e diene(n) kan, wil ich al zeÿt willÿg erfond(en) werd(en). Got der her welle E(wer) G(nade) lang leb(en) und gesund(en) zÿt v(er)liche(n).

Zu Valladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌊Vall(adol)idValladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌋, a(m) VII Agost 1534 j(ar).

E(wer) G(nad)e w(illiger) gefather und diener

Ulrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊U(lrich) EhingerUlrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋

AAWO, AB, D. 91, f. 199r

Genediger(r), guÿnstiger(r) her und gefather. Mein(e) al zÿt wÿllig dienst send Euwer genad(en) zu vor.

Die v(er)gange(nen) tag uff VII Agost und dar vor wol 3 malle(n) vo(n) Valladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌊heme(n)Valladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌋ und Toledo (Toletum), city in central Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, on the Tagus (Tajo) river⌊ToledoToledo (Toletum), city in central Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, on the Tagus (Tajo) river⌋ E(wer) G(nade) cf. Ulrich EHINGER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Valladolid, 1534-08-07, CIDTC IDL 1222⌊geschrib(en)cf. Ulrich EHINGER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Valladolid, 1534-08-07, CIDTC IDL 1222⌋ und sÿd ich dis mal in Spain (Hispania)⌊SpanÿaSpain (Hispania)⌋ kome(n) pein, nÿe kain(e) antwort(en) empff(angen), das mich v(er)wundret. Besorg, die brieff ver lierend sÿch. / So hab ich zu Burgos, city in northern Spain, Castile and León⌊BurgosBurgos, city in northern Spain, Castile and León⌋ mÿt dem Johan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌊elect(us) vo(n) LundaJohan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌋ ouch nach der leng geret der thochter halbe(n) Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊donna IanÿcaJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋. Achter werd es Eüwer Genad(en) zu geschrib(en) habe(n). Und yst nÿcht pessers, dan E(wer) G(nad)e geb der Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ uff ain(n) mal a(n) 150 in 200 duc(aten) und nem Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊donna IanÿcaJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋. Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊DieJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ mag uff den frueling in Flanders (Flandria), county in the Low Countries, part of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, today corresponding to the Belgian provinces of Western Flanders and Eastern Flanders, the region of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in the Netherlands and part of the Département du Nord in France⌊FlanderFlanders (Flandria), county in the Low Countries, part of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, today corresponding to the Belgian provinces of Western Flanders and Eastern Flanders, the region of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in the Netherlands and part of the Département du Nord in France⌋ a(n) her Wolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97)⌊HallerWolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97)⌋ gesant werd(en). Wolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97)⌊DerWolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97)⌋ mag sÿ nach mals E(wer) G(nad)e in Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊PolnPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ send(en), da mÿt das schon edel medle nÿt in Spain (Hispania)⌊dÿsse(n) land(en)Spain (Hispania)⌋ plib und in armuo superinscribed⌈oo superinscribed⌉t leb / und v(er)derbe, oder zu aÿne(m) gut(en) medle wurd. Das hab ich Eüwer G(nad)e als meine(m) v(er)truwthe(n) her gefather nÿt underlausse(n) welle(n) ze schribe(n). Imer(e) ÿst mer an Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊dona IanÿaJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ gelege(n), dan von(?) den XX duc(aten) ich der Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ lengst gelichen, wie ich E(wer) G(nad)e geschribe(n) hab etc. AAWO, AB, D.91, f. 199 Ich waÿs E(uwer) G(naden) nÿchs nuÿes ze schribe(n). Hendrik III of Nassau-Breda (*1483 – †1538), son of Count Johann V of Nassau-Dillenburg and Elisabeth of Hessen, married to Mencia de Mendoza, Marquess of Zenete, daughter and heiress of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete; Count of Nassau; from 1499 in the service of Archduke Philip of Habsburg as his advisor and military commander in the wars against France and Gueders (1507, 1514), 1515-1522 Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland; 1521 Grand Chamberlain of Charles V of Habsburg (from 1522 to 1529 at the Spanish court), in 1530 followed Charles V to the coronation in Bologna, and attended the Diet of Augsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 5)⌊Der vo(n) NassovHendrik III of Nassau-Breda (*1483 – †1538), son of Count Johann V of Nassau-Dillenburg and Elisabeth of Hessen, married to Mencia de Mendoza, Marquess of Zenete, daughter and heiress of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete; Count of Nassau; from 1499 in the service of Archduke Philip of Habsburg as his advisor and military commander in the wars against France and Gueders (1507, 1514), 1515-1522 Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland; 1521 Grand Chamberlain of Charles V of Habsburg (from 1522 to 1529 at the Spanish court), in 1530 followed Charles V to the coronation in Bologna, and attended the Diet of Augsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 5)⌋ ÿst lengst hem(m) aus. Wier(e) habend schier(e) nÿema(n)d mer etc. Dÿsse(n) hoff vo(n) mÿsche(n) ich pein(n) den wylle(n), die wil d(a)z wisse(n), also zu unsern land(en) stet mich zu dÿsse(n) land(en) ze erhalt(en). Hab des halbe(n) E(uwer) G(naden) gevatter, mein Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊frowe(n)Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋, her zu lausse(n) kome(n). Die ÿst schon vo(n) 5 monet(e) schwanger. Mus ain bosse(n) Spanÿer pringe(n), hot wil sÿ mÿt lieb erfrowe(n). Ich raÿs mÿt ier nach Madrid (Madritum, Maioretum, Madrillae), city in central Spain, Castile, on the Manzanares river, from 1561 capital of Spain⌊MadrÿtMadrid (Madritum, Maioretum, Madrillae), city in central Spain, Castile, on the Manzanares river, from 1561 capital of Spain⌋, da hein der hoff zuÿcht. Vo(n) danne(n) aus wil ich Eüwch paper damaged⌈[h]h paper damaged⌉ gewÿther schribe(n) und unser arms hoff wesse(n) etc. zaÿge(n).

So wart wier(e) al tag zu v(er)neme(n), dar ma(n) wÿder ain(n) Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope⌊pontifixPaul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope⌋ erwelt hab, der ain(n) guther pastor sige da[...] paper damaged⌈[...][...] paper damaged⌉ und als gutzs fuÿr die crÿstenhait v(er)lich Got der her. Mein(e) Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊frowUrsula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ laut E(uwer) G(naden) ier dienst und grus sage(n). Da paper damaged⌈[a]a paper damaged⌉ mÿt Got dem herre(n) befolche(n).

Geb(en) zu Valladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌊Vall(adol)idValladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌋ uff 14 Octobr(is) 1534.

E(wer) G(anden) w(irdiger(?)) diener und gefather Ulrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊U. EhingerUlrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋

AAWO, AB, D. 92, f. 47 r

Mein freuntlich und sonder gutwillig denst allzeit zuvor. Hochwirdiger und gnediger herr.

E(wer) G(nade)n cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ulrich EHINGER 1534-12-18, CIDTC IDL 6961, letter lost;
Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ulrich EHINGER 1535-01-04, CIDTC IDL 6962, letter lost⌊schreib(en)cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ulrich EHINGER 1534-12-18, CIDTC IDL 6961, letter lost;
Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ulrich EHINGER 1535-01-04, CIDTC IDL 6962, letter lost⌋, der datt(um) XVIII Decembris und 4 Janner, sein mir vergang(enen) tag wol zu kom(m)en, daraus ich Ewer G(nade)n gesundthait und benueglich leben mit sondren fróden vernom(m)en hab. Gott der herr well Ewer G(nade)n söllchs lange zeit mit genad(en) bestett(en), amen(n). So haben factors of The FUGGERS ⌊der Fugger leutfactors of The FUGGERS ⌋ mir und Albrecht Cuon (Kohn) (†after 1559), a German merchant from Nuremberg, and the Welsers' factor in Spain (Oberdeutsche Kaufleute, p. 36, footnote 122)⌊Albrechten Cou(n)Albrecht Cuon (Kohn) (†after 1559), a German merchant from Nuremberg, and the Welsers' factor in Spain (Oberdeutsche Kaufleute, p. 36, footnote 122)⌋ die XXXVIII d(ucaten), so wir der Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊Isabel DelgadaIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ gelich(en) hett(en), von Ewer G(nade)n weg(en) zu Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊Danck(e)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⌋ wid(er) entricht / und dieweil es mit gemelter Isabel die gestallt hat, / d(a)z jecz der recht vatter herr Fabian (dem ich von E(wer) G(nade)n weg(en) alle freundtschafft erzaig) selbst hie / und sÿ / E(wer) G(nade)n erpottnen guthaith so undanckpar / ist, woll(en) wir uns ir weiter nit annem(m)en, sonder sÿ sampt dem Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊kindJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ / laut E(wer) G(nade)n schre(iben) gemelt(en) irem recht(en) vatter also befolch(en) hab(en).

E(wer) G(nade)n newzeitung(en) sag ich gancz fruntlich(en) danckh. Gott der herr verleÿch sein gnad sich die allso all v(er)folg(en) mit d(er) warhait, dan(n) es alles gut zeitong(e) sein fur gemaine cristenhait und wiewol an der zeitong von Rhodes (Rodos), island in the Aegean Sea, 1522-12 - 1912 belonged to the Ottoman Empire⌊RodisRhodes (Rodos), island in the Aegean Sea, 1522-12 - 1912 belonged to the Ottoman Empire⌋ nischt, / so ist doch zuverhoff(en), w(er)d(en) gar pald war werd(en), dan(n) wir sonder zweÿffel acht(en), ir Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊m(aieste)tCharles 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⌋ durch die genad Gotts / und mit der gewaltig(en) rustong und armade sich nit allein Rodis, / sond(er) gancz Africa, the continent⌊AffricaAfrica, the continent⌋ und Constantinople (Istanbul, Constantinopolis), city and capital of the Ottoman Empire, today in western Turkey⌊ConstantinopelConstantinople (Istanbul, Constantinopolis), city and capital of the Ottoman Empire, today in western Turkey⌋, auch Greece⌊GreciaGreece⌋ zeerobern understen wird. Denmach ware zeitong forhand(en) ist, / d(a)z der The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌊TurgkThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌋ vom Tahmāsp I Safavid (Sophi) (*1514 – †1576), 1524-1576 Shah of Persia, 2nd. Shah of the Safavid dynasty, ruled 1524 - 1576. Son and successor of Ismail I Safavid ⌊SophiTahmāsp I Safavid (Sophi) (*1514 – †1576), 1524-1576 Shah of Persia, 2nd. Shah of the Safavid dynasty, ruled 1524 - 1576. Son and successor of Ismail I Safavid ⌋ gan(n)cz uberwund(en) und v(er)trib(en) ist.

Aus den America, the continent⌊IndiasAmerica, the continent⌋ kom(m)en je lenger, je grósser zeitong(en) und unnamhafte grosse reichtumb. / Sein zu Seville (Sevilla, Hispalis, Sivillia), city in southwestern Spain, Andalusia, on the Guadalquivir river⌊Sib(illa)Seville (Sevilla, Hispalis, Sivillia), city in southwestern Spain, Andalusia, on the Guadalquivir river⌋ erst vor 2 monat(en) 4 schiff ankomme(n), die ob 1500m superinscribed⌈mm superinscribed⌉ d(ucaten) in gold und silber pracht hab(en), davon Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊ir m(aieste)tCharles 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⌋ hat her pring(en) lass(en), umb hier in probably Spain (Hispania)⌊Cronen(n)probably Spain (Hispania)⌋ zcumu(n)czen(n) 300m superinscribed⌈mm superinscribed⌉ d(ucaten) schwer gold und silber, welches uff XXVIII dis monats Appril uff 21 trageslen wol her kome(n) ist. So thut man(n) zu Seville (Sevilla, Hispalis, Sivillia), city in southwestern Spain, Andalusia, on the Guadalquivir river⌊SibillaSeville (Sevilla, Hispalis, Sivillia), city in southwestern Spain, Andalusia, on the Guadalquivir river⌋ auch anders nicht, dan mincze(n), von dar ir m(aieste)t thail nach Flanders (Flandria), county in the Low Countries, part of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, today corresponding to the Belgian provinces of Western Flanders and Eastern Flanders, the region of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in the Netherlands and part of the Département du Nord in France⌊FlanderFlanders (Flandria), county in the Low Countries, part of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, today corresponding to the Belgian provinces of Western Flanders and Eastern Flanders, the region of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in the Netherlands and part of the Département du Nord in France⌋, Germany (Germania, Niemcy)⌊TeutschlandGermany (Germania, Niemcy)⌋ und Italy (Italia)⌊IttalliaItaly (Italia)⌋ v(er)wexlet hatt, / also d(a)z sÿ an allen ort(en) zur nottorfft v(er)seh(en) / ist, / an nicht(en) kain mangel, dan allain, d(a)z u[...] paper damaged⌈[...][...] paper damaged⌉ Gott mit sein genad(en) beÿstand, so well wir, ob Gott will, allen feÿend(en) der cristenhait starkh genug sein.

Der Hernán Cortés de Monroy e Pizarro (*1485 – †1547), Spanish conquistador and Dantiscus' friend⌊Hernando CortesHernán Cortés de Monroy e Pizarro (*1485 – †1547), Spanish conquistador and Dantiscus' friend⌋ ist aus seim land auch mit ainer gut(en) armade paper damaged⌈[de]de paper damaged⌉ weiter zedestubriere(n) auszog(en) in ain land, davon er von uber aus grosser reichtumb notticia hab(en) soll. / Seÿen teglich, was er ausricht, von im zeitong gewertig, d(a)z mag E(wer) G(nade)n hernach anzaigt werd(en).

Ich pin willens sampt meinem(m) lieb(en) Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊gemachelUrsula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ Ewer G(nade)n gefattherin sampt aine(m) new geporen son, / so uns Gott in Spain (Hispania)⌊disen land(en)Spain (Hispania)⌋ geb(en) hat, / noch ain zeit in disen land(en) zu rue siczen, / pis ich sech was aus written over nd⌈ndusus written over nd⌉ disen schweren(n) und sorgklich(en) löff(en) werd(en) well und pis die seckt(en) AAWO, AB, D. 92, f. 47v und partheÿen der religion und des glob(en) halb / durch ain gut cristeliche hidden by binding⌈[he]he hidden by binding⌉ concillium od(er) sonst in unsern land(en) wid(er) v(er)glich(en) und v(er)ainigt werden hidden by binding⌈[den]den hidden by binding⌉. Wollt Gott, wie auch E(wer) G(nade)n meld(en), d(a)z wir unser wonung mit [...] stain⌈[...][...] stain⌉ hug / nachet pey ain andren gehaben(n) und also ain a(n)nd(er) die weil v(er)treib(en) mócht(en), / weÿl es aber nit gesein mag, / well wir die sach Gotte stain⌈[te]te stain⌉ dem(m) herre(n) befelch(en) / und ain andren(n) dest óffter mit brieff(en) ersuch(en).

Datt(um) Barcelona (Barcinona, Barcino), city in northeastern Spain, Catalonia⌊Barz(elona)Barcelona (Barcinona, Barcino), city in northeastern Spain, Catalonia⌋ uff ult(im)o Apprill 1535. /

E(wer) G(nade)n w(illiger) diener Ulrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊U(lrich) EhingerUlrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ s(ub)s(cripsit).

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 37v

Unsern(n) freuntlichn grues mit aller glukseligheit wunschung zuvoran. Erbarer(r) und ehrnfester fruntlich(e)r, lieber h(er) gefatter(r).

Das es euch mit und al den ewr(e)n gelt(?) in Gots gnad(en) allenthalben(n) wol ging, / wor uns fast lieb und angenem(m) vor euch zu wisse(n).

W(ir) haben euch disse jar her etlich mol geschribn(n) / und neml(ich) was die Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tochter(r)Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ / und die XII duc(aten) Albrecht Cuon (Kohn) (†after 1559), a German merchant from Nuremberg, and the Welsers' factor in Spain (Oberdeutsche Kaufleute, p. 36, footnote 122)⌊Olbrecht KuonAlbrecht Cuon (Kohn) (†after 1559), a German merchant from Nuremberg, and the Welsers' factor in Spain (Oberdeutsche Kaufleute, p. 36, footnote 122)⌋ botref hidden by binding⌈[ef]ef hidden by binding⌉fend und bisher kein antwurt erlangt. / Wissen hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉ nicht, wie wirs vor sehen, / oder ab ir etwas unmut[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ gen uns, / darzu superinscribed in place of crossed-out dem⌈dem darzu darzu superinscribed in place of crossed-out dem⌉ wir mit unsermm written over n(n)⌈n(n)m(m)mm written over n(n)⌉ bedenckenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out wissen⌈wissen bedencken(n) bedenckenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out wissen⌉ kein ursach gegen(n) hidden by binding⌈[n(n)]n(n) hidden by binding⌉ entfang(en). / Haben der wegen in angefangner freunschaft hidden by binding⌈[aft]aft hidden by binding⌉ mit euch nicht mugen nochlossen abermols zu schreib(e)n freuntlich bittend uns zu antwurt(en)[1] / und uff unser hidden by binding⌈[r]r hidden by binding⌉ vorige ansuchen ew(e)r gunstig gemuet gen uns zu eröffenen. / Bey uns in angefangner lieb und freuntschafft, die wir zu euch trag(en), ist nichts / und sol ouch hidden by binding⌈[h]h hidden by binding⌉ nichts in zu kumfftig(en) geczeiten abgegang(en), gefund(en) werden(n), / des wir uns ouch genczlich zu euch vorsehen hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉. Negst hot uns g written over e⌈egg written over e⌉en 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⌋ in der Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊Kron PolenPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ Diet of Poland ⌊reichstage hidden by binding⌈[age]age hidden by binding⌉Diet of Poland ⌋ ewer(r) svoger(r) Bartholomeus Schrenck von Notzing (*1508 – †1576), patrician from München, provision master of Emperor Charles V, then burgrave (pfleger) of Eggmühl castle⌊Bartolme SchrenkBartholomeus Schrenck von Notzing (*1508 – †1576), patrician from München, provision master of Emperor Charles V, then burgrave (pfleger) of Eggmühl castle⌋ cf. Bartholomeus SCHRENCK von Notzing to Ioannes DANTISCUS [Munich?], 1536-11-26, CIDTC IDL 5512⌊geschribn(n)cf. Bartholomeus SCHRENCK von Notzing to Ioannes DANTISCUS [Munich?], 1536-11-26, CIDTC IDL 5512⌋ und angezceigt, wie er unser gefatterin, ew(e)r Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊hausfrawen(n)Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ svester Sibilla Meuting (*1513 – †1588), wife of Bartholomeus Schrenck; sister of Ursula wife of Ulrich Ehinger⌊SibillenSibilla Meuting (*1513 – †1588), wife of Bartholomeus Schrenck; sister of Ursula wife of Ulrich Ehinger⌋, zu eynem(m) ehegaten genomen(n), / daran(n) wir nicht kleinen(n) wolgefalln(n) gehabt. / Der gestalt uberkom(m)e wir brive von ewr(e)n freunden(n), / den wir wor inne sie unser begeren / gern(n) zu willen sein, / vor hidden by binding⌈[r]r hidden by binding⌉ euch aber alse von unserm(m) vornembstn(n) freunde haben hidden by binding⌈[en]en hidden by binding⌉ wir so lange zceit her(r) kein schreibn(n) gesehen, / hirum(m)b wir vorursocht euch solchs langen sweigens zu erinneren und superinscribed⌈undund superinscribed⌉ freuntlich bitten, uns weitlofftig wolt lossen wissen, wie es euch mit den ewr(n) ghet / und wie, ouch wor ir haus haltet. Es kan euch so wol nicht ghen, / wir wolten, das es noch vil besser(r) wer(r) etc.

Es hoth uns negst mit un[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ klag(en) Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊Isabella DelgadaIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ geschribn(n) irer Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tochterJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ halben(n) hidden by binding⌈[ben(n)]ben(n) hidden by binding⌉. Wie dem ouch sey, noch wold wir nicht gern(n), das die Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tochterJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ der Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutter(r)Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ sold volg(en). / Het Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊sieIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ unser erbitten angenomen(n), wer vor sie vil besser gewest. / Do mit aber das arm Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊kintJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ nicht zu schant[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ kuem wil sie sie, / wold wir uns nicht besveren hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉. / Ist das sie Wil sie es superinscribed⌈sie essie es superinscribed⌉ von ir geben(n) / um(m)b Gots willen(n) hidden by binding⌈[n(n)]n(n) hidden by binding⌉ zu helffen(n), das die arm(m) Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tochter(r)Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ mocht zu ehren komen(n) / und bittn, wolt sie zu euch nemen(n), / das sie der gefatterin ew(e)r Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊hausfrawen(n)Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ imm written over irem(m)⌈irem(m) im(m) imm written over irem(m)⌉ hause, dine bissolange, das wir sie gancz her mochte written over (en)⌈(en)ee written over (en)⌉ gebrocht werd(en). / Was daruff wurd ghen, wolde wir hidden by binding⌈[r]r hidden by binding⌉ euch zu grossem dancke erlegen(n). / Wirt dieIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊ mut hidden by binding⌈[t]t hidden by binding⌉terIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ so gesint, / wolle wir ir in Spain (Hispania)⌊Hispanien(n)Spain (Hispania)⌋, / die AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 38r weil wir lebn(n), alle jor XX duc(aten) vormachen(n), / solche meynung wir ir ouch cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Isabel [DELGADA] [Löbau (Lubawa)], 1537-03-16, CIDTC IDL 3857⌊geschriben(n)cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Isabel [DELGADA] [Löbau (Lubawa)], 1537-03-16, CIDTC IDL 3857⌋. / So nicht, / wolle wir um(m)b sie Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)

Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊beideJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)

Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ nichts mher wissen(n). / Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊IrIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ vater(r), wie wir zuvor geschribn(n), ist unvorborg(en), wie wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out die⌈die wir wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out die⌉ euch zuvor geschribn(n), / der sachen gelegenheit etc. Was written over Ir⌈Ir Was Was written over Ir⌉ wir und ir hirinne werd(en) thun / uff unser darlegen(n), / geschicht lauter(r) um(m)b Gots willn(n) etc.

Freuntlicher, liber(r) h(e)r gefatter, / wir cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to [Ulrich EHINGER?] before 1537-03-11, CIDTC IDL 6946, letter lost⌊schribn(n)cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to [Ulrich EHINGER?] before 1537-03-11, CIDTC IDL 6946, letter lost⌋ euch in unsern(n) negstn(n) / bittend, uns written over m⌈mnsns written over m⌉ wolt ein 4 par(r) nicht adobirt hanczschen von Ciudad Real⌊Ciuidad RealCiudad Real⌋ oder wor sie im besten gemacht werd(en), zuschick(en), / donebn(n) etliche besuagas und VIII 3(?) stuczen zum schreibn(n), ouch superinscribed in place of crossed-out von⌈von ouch ouch superinscribed in place of crossed-out von⌉ drey wie die frawen(n) trag(en). / Was das alles geschen wirt, wolle wir zu Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊DanckeGdańsk (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⌋ erlegen(n) / un(n)d euch widerum(m)b senden, was euch aus Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊dissen land(en)Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ thut gefallen(n) etc.

Von newen zceitungen hab wir dis mol nichts besunders, / allein das der The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌊TurkThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌋ vil folks in Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌊HungernHungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌋ geschickt / und macht noch vil mher, / wie gesagt wirt, / das nye so vil kriegsfolk in Ottoman Empire (Turkey, Turcia)⌊TurkeyenOttoman Empire (Turkey, Turcia)⌋ zu samme gewest, / und das alle uff Austria⌊OsterreichAustria⌋ und Germany (Germania, Niemcy)⌊DeuczlandGermany (Germania, Niemcy)⌋. / Ist zu besorg(en), wirt uns mit dreffen(n). / Danck hab Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy⌊der von France (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom⌊FranreichFrance (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom⌋Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy⌋, / Got wirt seiner stroff gen in ouch zu seiner zceit nicht vorgessen(n). / Was ir vor zceitung habt, wolt uns ouch mitteilen, / und wie es allenthalbn(n) bey Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊kay(serliche)r m(ajeste)tCharles 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⌋ und in Spain (Hispania)⌊HispanienSpain (Hispania)⌋ zu gath. / Hie mit euch und ew(e)r togentszame Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊hausfrauUrsula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ unser gefatterin, / die wir superinscribed⌈wirwir superinscribed⌉ fruntlich bittn(n) von unsern(n) weg(en) zu grussen, / Gothe dem almechtig(en) befholen(n). /

Dat(um) uff etc. ut sup(ra) XVI Marcii 1537.

[1] u in antwurten is written as an i with the sign of u above it

AAWO, AB, D.94, f. 85v

Meinem Gnedigen Hern, / her 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⌊Joan DandiscusIoannes 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⌋ bischoff zu Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌊CulmentzKulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌋, meinem gnedigen herrn und gevatter

In Polen.

AAWO, AB, D.94, f. 84r

Gnediger Gunstiger Herr Gevatter.

Mein underthenig willig dienst und frundtlich grus seind E(uer) G(naden) allzeit von mir zuvor berait. /

Uff XXVIIII-t(en) Iunio E(uer) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to [Ulrich EHINGER?] Löbau (Lubawa), 1537-03-16, CIDTC IDL 4009⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to [Ulrich EHINGER?] Löbau (Lubawa), 1537-03-16, CIDTC IDL 4009⌋ geben in 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 Poland⌊PreusenPrussia, 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 Poland⌋ den 26(!)[1] marcz(en) empff(angen) und E(uer) G(naden) gesundthait ich und mein liebe Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊hausfrowUrsula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ sonderlich gern v(er)nomen. / Dergleichen mag E(uer) G(naden) von uns, Gott hab lob und bestets auff baiden thailen lange zeit, / auch wissen / und das ich E(uer) G(naden) auff all ir empff(angen) schreiben alzeit antwurt und beschaid geschriben hab / und unsern gutten frund und gunner, dem Wolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97)⌊Wolff HallerWolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97)⌋ zugesandt, / wie ich mit dissem auch thon, / khan mich nitt verwundern, sollich mein schreib(en) E(uer) G(naden) nit zukhomen ist, / mit sampt de(m) brieff von Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊Isabel del GadaIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋. / Vielleicht seind die nachmals E(uer) G(naden) vor dissem worden, / darinnen ich der Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ und Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊dochterJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ halb E(uer) G(naden) langen beschaid und anzaigung thon hab, / wie hernach auch beschiecht.

Zum ersten meldt E(uer) G(naden), ob ich etwas unmuts zu der selben hab, / davor behuet mich Gott, / das selbig ist mir in mein gemuet und synn nie komen, / wol wölt ich gern hundert guldin geben, das ich an acht tag bei E(uer) G(naden) möcht sein, umb die allt khundtschafft zu erneweren und anzaigung thon, was sich seidher verloff(en) hat, seid wir von ainander geschaiden und nit gesechen haben. / Gedunckht mich sollich acht tag solten mich umb zech(en) jar junger mach(en), / das möcht dennocht der tag ains geschehen, / den ich entlich des willens bin, mit Gottes hilff den kunfftig(en) frueling mit meiner frowen und kinder hinaus ziechen, / acht wol ich werd den weg auff Genoa (Genova, Genua, Ianua), city and capital of the homonymous Republic in north-western Italy, Liguria, on the Gulf of Genoa, a seaport from 1528 ally and satellite of Spain⌊JenoaGenoa (Genova, Genua, Ianua), city and capital of the homonymous Republic in north-western Italy, Liguria, on the Gulf of Genoa, a seaport from 1528 ally and satellite of Spain⌋ zunemen, die weil ainer jecz und beÿ dissen sorgklichen loffen durch France (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom⌊FranckreichFrance (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom⌋ nit wol raisen khan, / so muss sich ainer gleich im namen Gots uffs meer geben. / Gott geb behaltne rais etc.

Weitter wie vor stat mag E(uer) G(naden) mein vorgemelt schreiben auch von h(errn) Maximilianus Transsilvanus (Maximilianus Transylvanianus, Maximilianus of Transylvania, Maximilian (Maximiliaen) von Sevenborgen) (*ca. 1490 – †ca. 1538), since 1523 chancellor of Margaret of Austria, then of Mary of Hungary, regents of Netherlands (CE)⌊Maximiliano TranszvillanoMaximilianus Transsilvanus (Maximilianus Transylvanianus, Maximilianus of Transylvania, Maximilian (Maximiliaen) von Sevenborgen) (*ca. 1490 – †ca. 1538), since 1523 chancellor of Margaret of Austria, then of Mary of Hungary, regents of Netherlands (CE)⌋ auch des secretario Diego Gracián de Alderete (*ca. 1494 – †1586), humanist, translator from Greek and Latin into Castilian, became engaged to Dantiscus' daughter Juana on 1537-06-30, and married her in 1538; scribe and secretary to Emperor Charles V, later secretary to King Philip II of Spain (SKOLIMOWSKA 2000; CE, vol. 2, p. 122)⌊GracianDiego Gracián de Alderete (*ca. 1494 – †1586), humanist, translator from Greek and Latin into Castilian, became engaged to Dantiscus' daughter Juana on 1537-06-30, and married her in 1538; scribe and secretary to Emperor Charles V, later secretary to King Philip II of Spain (SKOLIMOWSKA 2000; CE, vol. 2, p. 122)⌋, so gemelts Max(imilian)o vor ettlich jaren schreiber gewesen ist, / auch der Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊Isabell DelgadaIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ und Albrecht Cuon (Kohn) (†after 1559), a German merchant from Nuremberg, and the Welsers' factor in Spain (Oberdeutsche Kaufleute, p. 36, footnote 122)⌊Alb(re)cht ConsAlbrecht Cuon (Kohn) (†after 1559), a German merchant from Nuremberg, and the Welsers' factor in Spain (Oberdeutsche Kaufleute, p. 36, footnote 122)⌋ schreib(er) zukommen sein, / darin nach der leng AAWO, AB, D.94, f. 84v vernom(m)en haben, wie gemelter sec(retari)o Gracian sich mit der dochter don(n)a Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊JuanicaJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ hat wöllen verheurat(en), / wie sÿ dan sollichs alls nach hidden by binding⌈[ch]ch hidden by binding⌉ der leng E(uer) G(naden) geschriben und anzaigt hab(en) werd(en). / Also hatt sich superinscribed⌈sichsich superinscribed⌉ seidher begeben, das sich gemelter Diego Gracián de Alderete (*ca. 1494 – †1586), humanist, translator from Greek and Latin into Castilian, became engaged to Dantiscus' daughter Juana on 1537-06-30, and married her in 1538; scribe and secretary to Emperor Charles V, later secretary to King Philip II of Spain (SKOLIMOWSKA 2000; CE, vol. 2, p. 122)⌊GracianDiego Gracián de Alderete (*ca. 1494 – †1586), humanist, translator from Greek and Latin into Castilian, became engaged to Dantiscus' daughter Juana on 1537-06-30, and married her in 1538; scribe and secretary to Emperor Charles V, later secretary to King Philip II of Spain (SKOLIMOWSKA 2000; CE, vol. 2, p. 122)⌋ uff 29 Iunio den tag, alls mir E(uer) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to [Ulrich EHINGER?] Löbau (Lubawa), 1537-03-16, CIDTC IDL 4009⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to [Ulrich EHINGER?] Löbau (Lubawa), 1537-03-16, CIDTC IDL 4009⌋ zukam, mit der dochter dona Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊JuanicaJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ / disposiert hatt / und sy von stund an von der Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutt(er)Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ genomen, / d(as) ist wol ine(n) baiden p(ar)theien vor zwen monat also concertiert gewesen hidden by binding⌈[en]en hidden by binding⌉. Ich wölt sonst gern E(uer) G(naden) zu dienst und gefallen die Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊dochterJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ zu mir und mit mir heinaus genom(m)en haben, / wiewol ich genczlich acht, die Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ hette mir die kains wegs geben, wie sÿ sich dan vermalen, in diessem fall gegen mir hatt lassen merck(en). / So man ir kain genante sum gelts geben hett, / die nit von ir gelassen, und das disses vielleicht das best ist, / nichts destmynd(er) bitt ich E(uer) G(naden) die Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ in bevelch zu haben, / und ir was verordnen, dan sy lebt armigkhlich / und was E(uer) G(naden) in dem fall thut, / daran thut E(uer) G(naden) meins achtens ain Gots dienst. / Dieweil uns Gott durch sein gnad / des zeittlich(en) gutt / mitthailt, so hab mir dest mer ursach, den armen Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊fröwlinIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ helffen und desselben thailhafftig mach(en) mit dem wir vor zeitten unser kurtz(en) weil gehapt hand, das thu ich meins thails auch besonder hier in disser statt Valladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌊Vall(adol)idtValladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌋ etc.

Ewer Gnad begert ain 4 par gutter hendtschuch, 3 estucz fur schreibt(er) und paper damaged⌈[nd]nd paper damaged⌉ 3 estucz fur frowen und ettlich vismagen. / Ich hett E(uer) G(naden) die hendtschuch lengst gesandt, so ich gewisse bottschafft gehabt hett, / doch mit negster post sover ain bekantner pott oder ainer vom hoff nach Flanders (Flandria), county in the Low Countries, part of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, today corresponding to the Belgian provinces of Western Flanders and Eastern Flanders, the region of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in the Netherlands and part of the Département du Nord in France⌊FlanderFlanders (Flandria), county in the Low Countries, part of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, today corresponding to the Belgian provinces of Western Flanders and Eastern Flanders, the region of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in the Netherlands and part of the Département du Nord in France⌋ raiszt, / will ich E(uer) G(naden) ein dozet gutter hendt hidden by binding⌈[t]t hidden by binding⌉schuch, / auch die stucz und vismagas an tesorero herr Wolff Haller hidden by binding⌈[r]r hidden by binding⌉ senden. / Bittend wollend, das von mir disser zeit gutter maynung hidden by binding⌈[ng]ng hidden by binding⌉ anneme(n), wan mir dan Gott hinausz hilfft, mit meine(n) plonder, so will ich E(uer) G(naden) mit ettlichen ventilesen(?) aus den America, the continent⌊IndiasAmerica, the continent⌋ auch versechen.

AAWO, AB, D.94, f. 85r

So hab ich gern vernome(n), / das mein schwager Bartholomeus Schrenck von Notzing (*1508 – †1576), patrician from München, provision master of Emperor Charles V, then burgrave (pfleger) of Eggmühl castle⌊Bartlome Schrenckh(en)Bartholomeus Schrenck von Notzing (*1508 – †1576), patrician from München, provision master of Emperor Charles V, then burgrave (pfleger) of Eggmühl castle⌋, der sich mit dem Sibilla Meuting (*1513 – †1588), wife of Bartholomeus Schrenck; sister of Ursula wife of Ulrich Ehinger⌊SebillaSibilla Meuting (*1513 – †1588), wife of Bartholomeus Schrenck; sister of Ursula wife of Ulrich Ehinger⌋ verheurat hat, / E(uer) G(naden) bekhant ist. / Ich hab wol dreÿ schweger darunder der Bartholomeus Schrenck von Notzing (*1508 – †1576), patrician from München, provision master of Emperor Charles V, then burgrave (pfleger) of Eggmühl castle⌊SchrenckhBartholomeus Schrenck von Notzing (*1508 – †1576), patrician from München, provision master of Emperor Charles V, then burgrave (pfleger) of Eggmühl castle⌋ auch ainer ist, / dere(n) ich khain anderst dan durch schrifften khenn, bis mir Gott heinausz hilfft, / als dan wird ich sÿ und sÿ mich haimsuchen und khundtschafft mit inen mach(en).

Newer zeittong ist nichts sonders verhanden, dan der krieg mitt France (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom⌊FranckhreichFrance (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom⌋ zu land und wasser ist in stetter ubung, die Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊kay(serliche) m(ajestät)Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌋ hat hie Cortes (Spanish Diet) ⌊cortesCortes (Spanish Diet) ⌋ beschlossen und gelt gemacht, / heucht uff 10 Iulio von hinne(n) nach Monzón, town in eastern Spain, Aragon, parliamentary centre of the Crown of Aragon, and important staging post between Zaragoza and Barcelona⌊MonconMonzón, town in eastern Spain, Aragon, parliamentary centre of the Crown of Aragon, and important staging post between Zaragoza and Barcelona⌋ als auch Cortes (Spanish Diet) ⌊cortesCortes (Spanish Diet) ⌋ zu halten / und gelt mach(en). Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊Ir m(ajestät)Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌋ hatt auch allen grossen herre(n) von Spain (Hispania)⌊SpaniaSpain (Hispania)⌋ beschriben, / auch ire lanizas, so sÿ schuldig seind, zugeben / berait hab(en), damit auch ander kriegsfolckh, / acht ihr m(ajestät) dem Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire⌊TurgkenSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire⌋ und Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy⌊FranzosenFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy⌋ zu begegnen und mit Gottes hilff sich ir zuerweren / und wie andermal zu uberwind(en). /

Das alles verleich Gott mit gnaden. / Der wöll E(uer) G(naden) und uns alle vor laid bewaren. Mein Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊hausfrawUrsula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ lat E(uer) G(naden) als irem herre(n) gevatter iren grus und gepurlich dienst sagen.

Datum Valladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌊Vall(adol)idtValladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌋, auff 12 Iulio 1537.

E(uer) G(naden) u(nderthaniger) gevatt(er) und diener Ulrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊U(lrich)o EhingerUlrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋

  AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 29v

Unsern(n) fruntlichn(n) grues mit aller wolfarts paper damaged⌈[ts]ts paper damaged⌉ wunschung zuvoran(n). / Erbarer(r), ernfester(r), lib(er) gefatter(r). /

Wir haben(n) hie ew(e)r freuntlich cf. Ulrich EHINGER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Valladolid, 1537-07-12, CIDTC IDL 1671⌊schreiben paper damaged⌈[eiben]eiben paper damaged⌉cf. Ulrich EHINGER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Valladolid, 1537-07-12, CIDTC IDL 1671⌋, dat(um) zu Valladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌊ValldolitValladolid (Vallisoletum, Oleti vallis), city in central Spain, Castile and León, on the Pisuerga river⌋ XII im superinscribed⌈imim superinscribed⌉ Julio den VII des vorgang(en) Octobr(is) nebn(n) señor Diego Gracián de Alderete (*ca. 1494 – †1586), humanist, translator from Greek and Latin into Castilian, became engaged to Dantiscus' daughter Juana on 1537-06-30, and married her in 1538; scribe and secretary to Emperor Charles V, later secretary to King Philip II of Spain (SKOLIMOWSKA 2000; CE, vol. 2, p. 122)⌊Diego GracianDiego Gracián de Alderete (*ca. 1494 – †1586), humanist, translator from Greek and Latin into Castilian, became engaged to Dantiscus' daughter Juana on 1537-06-30, and married her in 1538; scribe and secretary to Emperor Charles V, later secretary to King Philip II of Spain (SKOLIMOWSKA 2000; CE, vol. 2, p. 122)⌋ cf. Diego GRACIÁN de Alderete to Ioannes DANTISCUS Valladolid, 1537-07-06, CIDTC IDL 1656;
Diego GRACIÁN de Alderete to Ioannes DANTISCUS Valladolid, 1537-03-15, CIDTC IDL 1712⌊briven(n)cf. Diego GRACIÁN de Alderete to Ioannes DANTISCUS Valladolid, 1537-07-06, CIDTC IDL 1656;
Diego GRACIÁN de Alderete to Ioannes DANTISCUS Valladolid, 1537-03-15, CIDTC IDL 1712⌋ entfang(en). / Daraus wir gern(n) vornomen(n), / das ir das mol mit ew(e)r togentszamen(n) Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊hausfrawen(n)Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ in gutter hidden by binding⌈[r]r hidden by binding⌉ gesuntheit gewesen(n), / darinnen euch mit allergluck hidden by binding⌈[ck]ck hidden by binding⌉seligheit Got der almechtig lange zceit durch sein gnad wold enthalden(n). / Wir sein ouch noch, / Goth habe lob und danck, frisch und wolgesunt, / und disse zceit her(r) mit einem(m) hohern(n) un(n)d vil reichern(n) bischtumb, dan dis gewesen, / aus gotlich(e)r barmherczigheit versorgt, / dar hin wir uns noch dreyen wochen von hynnen(n) thun begebn(n), / und ist hie in Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊PreussenRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ gelegen, / Ermland (Warmia, Varmia), diocese and ecclesiastical principality in northeastern Poland, 1466-1772 within the Kingdom of Poland, Royal Prussia⌊ErmelandErmland (Warmia, Varmia), diocese and ecclesiastical principality in northeastern Poland, 1466-1772 within the Kingdom of Poland, Royal Prussia⌋ oder 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⌋ genent. / Goth vorley es uns zu ehren seines gotlichen namens, / und gemeiner cristenheit zu guth und zu unser selen seligheit zubesiczen(n) etc.

Wie ir schre anczeigt, / das ir uns vil mol geschriben(n) / und im negstn(n) was Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ und Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tochter(r)Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ angheth weitlofftig bericht gethon, / losse wir euch wissen, das wir hidden by binding⌈[ir]ir hidden by binding⌉ im jore keinen(n) briff dan dissen leczstn(n) von(n) euch habnn uberkomen(n). / Uns ist wol vor etlichn(n) moneten von(n) unser beyder guttem(m) freunde h(errn) Wolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97)⌊Wolff HallerWolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97)⌋ cf. Wolfgang (Wolf) HALLER von Hallerstein to Ioannes DANTISCUS Brussels, 1537-05-16, CIDTC IDL 5571⌊geschribn(n)cf. Wolfgang (Wolf) HALLER von Hallerstein to Ioannes DANTISCUS Brussels, 1537-05-16, CIDTC IDL 5571⌋ word(en), aber ew(e)r oder ew(e)r brive nichts gedocht. / Mugen nicht vorsthen, wie es zu geth, / villeicht mag noch was von im komen(n) etc.

Unmucz ist gar nicht zcwischen uns und euch, / wirt ouch nu(m)mer werden. / Wold Goth es sich so zutruge, das wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out ich⌈ich wir wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out ich⌉ euch wolhabend und gesunt mocht(en) sehen(n), / wir werden ouch noch superinscribed⌈nochnoch superinscribed⌉ wie irschreibt, / etlich jor(e) junger, / das vileicht geschen muchte, / so euch Goth gesunt mit Ursula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊weibUrsula Meuting daugther of Lucas Meuting, member of the merchant family in Augsburg; from 1530 wife of Ulrich Ehinger (ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋ und kint ins Germany (Germania, Niemcy)⌊DeuczlandGermany (Germania, Niemcy)⌋ widerum(m)b wirt helffen(n).

Von h(errn) Maximiliano oder Albrecht Cuon (Kohn) (†after 1559), a German merchant from Nuremberg, and the Welsers' factor in Spain (Oberdeutsche Kaufleute, p. 36, footnote 122)⌊Albrcht KuonAlbrecht Cuon (Kohn) (†after 1559), a German merchant from Nuremberg, and the Welsers' factor in Spain (Oberdeutsche Kaufleute, p. 36, footnote 122)⌋ / ist uns superinscribed in place of crossed-out mir⌈mir uns uns superinscribed in place of crossed-out mir⌉ bisher kein schreibn(n) geword(en), / des secretarien Diego Gracián de Alderete (*ca. 1494 – †1586), humanist, translator from Greek and Latin into Castilian, became engaged to Dantiscus' daughter Juana on 1537-06-30, and married her in 1538; scribe and secretary to Emperor Charles V, later secretary to King Philip II of Spain (SKOLIMOWSKA 2000; CE, vol. 2, p. 122)⌊GracianDiego Gracián de Alderete (*ca. 1494 – †1586), humanist, translator from Greek and Latin into Castilian, became engaged to Dantiscus' daughter Juana on 1537-06-30, and married her in 1538; scribe and secretary to Emperor Charles V, later secretary to King Philip II of Spain (SKOLIMOWSKA 2000; CE, vol. 2, p. 122)⌋ brive sein uns superinscribed in place of crossed-out mir⌈mir uns uns superinscribed in place of crossed-out mir⌉ allein etlich zukomen(n), / dem wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out ich⌈ich wir wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out ich⌉ dis mol uff alles antwurtn(n). / Er darff sich grosses brautschaczes zu uns nicht vorsehen hidden by binding⌈[en]en hidden by binding⌉. Hette euch die Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutt(e)rIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋ die Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tochterJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ geben(n), / wer ir und hidden by binding⌈[d]d hidden by binding⌉ AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 29r der tochter nuczer(r) gewesen(n). Nun es sic Dieweil es sich aber so hoth geschickt / (: wan ein ding geschen, / ist aller roth benomen(n) :), musse wirs auch lossen guth sein. / Wollen dennoch dar bey muglicher weis des Diego Gracián de Alderete (*ca. 1494 – †1586), humanist, translator from Greek and Latin into Castilian, became engaged to Dantiscus' daughter Juana on 1537-06-30, and married her in 1538; scribe and secretary to Emperor Charles V, later secretary to King Philip II of Spain (SKOLIMOWSKA 2000; CE, vol. 2, p. 122)⌊secretarien(n)Diego Gracián de Alderete (*ca. 1494 – †1586), humanist, translator from Greek and Latin into Castilian, became engaged to Dantiscus' daughter Juana on 1537-06-30, and married her in 1538; scribe and secretary to Emperor Charles V, later secretary to King Philip II of Spain (SKOLIMOWSKA 2000; CE, vol. 2, p. 122)⌋ und seiner Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊brautJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ nicht vorgessen(n) etc.

Das ich mir wir uns die Isabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌊mutterIsabel Delgada (†after 1546-06-15), Dantiscus' paramour during his stay in Spain, mother of his two children, Juana and Juan (Juan died in childhood)⌋, wie ir schreibt, sollen(n) lossen befholen(n) sein, / hot sie umb uns nicht vordint. / Het sie uns die Juana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌊tocht(e)rJuana Dantisca (*1527 – †1601), daughter of Ioannes Dantiscus and Isabel Delgada; wife of Diego Gracián de Alderete (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 52; LLAMAS 1995; LLAMAS 1999; LLAMAS 2001; LLAMAS, SKOLIMOWSKA; MELGAR, 37, ...)⌋ geschickt, wer wir das billich schuldig. / So sie die aber einem(m) andren(n) ane unser wissen und willen(n) gegeben(n), / das sie uns nicht hoth wollen thun, / sonder die uns vor par(r) gelt vorkowffen(n), / und nymant kowfft, das sein ist, / so mag sie sich von irem tocht(e)r man lossen(n) vorsorg(en) etc. Das sie ir leben(n) sold bessern(n), / do ist nicht hoffen, zu ein vochs wandelt wol das hor, / aber die natur nicht etc.

Das ir rais uff unser schreiben(n), hanczuch, / stuczen, / visnagen etc. habt zugeschickt, / dar vor thu wir euch freuntlich dancken(n). Es ist uns aber bisher nichts do von(n) zu komen(n). / Wan uns solchs wirt, / wolle wir uns widerum(m)b gen euch recht halten(n) etc.

Vor die new czeitunge uns mitgeteilt dancke wir euch ouch. / Von hynnen(n) ist, / Goth bessers written over (r)⌈(r)ss written over (r)⌉, / nemlich w written over v⌈vww written over v⌉as Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg⌊ro(misch)e ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)tFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg⌋ belangt, / nichts angemens zu schreibn(n). / Des unlusts wirt um(m)er mher(r) zcwischen uns cristen(n), und der The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌊TurkThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌋ kompt teglich naher(r). / Got der wolle un written over ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉unun written over ...⌉s beysthen, / ist hoch von noten(n), / dem wir euch mit unser liben(n) gefatterin und dem ganczen(n) geslechte thun befelen(n), / und bittn(n) uns written over d⌈dss written over d⌉ offter un(n)d gewisser dan zuvor wolt schreiben(n). /

Dat(um) aus unserem noch slosse Löbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌊LobauLöbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌋, den XVI Nove(m)b(ris) 1537.