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Dem(m) durchlauchtn(n) hochgebornen(n) fursten(n) und h(e)rn / h(e)rn Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌊Olbrechtn(n)Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌋ herczo stain⌈[erczo]erczo stain⌉g(en) 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⌊Preussen(n)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⌋ margraff zcu Brandenburg⌊BrandenburgBrandenburg⌋ [...] text damaged⌈[...][...] text damaged⌉ttum Semen(n)(?) etc. ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ [...] text damaged⌈[...][...] text damaged⌉ meyn(n) ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ liben(n) h(e)rn.

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Durchlauchter, hochgeborner furst, g(nediger), liber(r) herr(r). Mein(n) willige dienst zuvoran(n) etc. /

So mir Got der almechtig noch VIII iorn(n) vnd V montn(n) widerum(m)b heim hot geholffen(n) / vnd zcwischen(n) mir / vnd meynem(m) libn(n) brudern(n) hern(n) Nikolaus Nibschitz (Mikołaj Nipszyc) (*ca. 1483 – †1541), royal courtier, diplomat in the service of Sigismund I and Albrecht von Hohenzollern-Ansbach, Dantiscus' friend; from 1525 until his death an official representative of Duke Albrecht at the Cracow royal court; from 1532 royal secretary; 1519 royal envoy to Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, 1525, 1526 envoy to Hungary, 1527 envoy to the Congress in Wrocław, 1531-1533, 1537 envoy to Ferdinand I of Habsburg, 1535-1537, 1540 envoy to Brandenburg, 1536 envoy to the estates of Livonia⌊NibschiczNikolaus Nibschitz (Mikołaj Nipszyc) (*ca. 1483 – †1541), royal courtier, diplomat in the service of Sigismund I and Albrecht von Hohenzollern-Ansbach, Dantiscus' friend; from 1525 until his death an official representative of Duke Albrecht at the Cracow royal court; from 1532 royal secretary; 1519 royal envoy to Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, 1525, 1526 envoy to Hungary, 1527 envoy to the Congress in Wrocław, 1531-1533, 1537 envoy to Ferdinand I of Habsburg, 1535-1537, 1540 envoy to Brandenburg, 1536 envoy to the estates of Livonia⌋ vil ist geredt, / ouch gehandelt worden(n), / das E(wren) f(urstlichen) G(naden) zu ehren(n) und zu vil guttenn(n) mocht gereichen(n), / hab ich nicht mocht nochlossen(n), der selbig(en) E(wer) G(naden) mit dissem(m) boten(n) zu schreiben(n) / in hoffnung, dis mein(n) schreiben(n), / so ich noch nicht zu E(wern) G(naden) mich nicht vorfuegen(n) mag, / guttlich von mir werd uffnhemen(n) etc. Ich vorsthe, das die ocht des Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation (Empire, Reich, Imperium)⌊reichsHoly Roman Empire of the German Nation (Empire, Reich, Imperium)⌋ E(wer) G(naden) fast zu herczen(n) geth vnd besverlich ist etc. So wold ich wol, das ich derhalben(n) ein(n) stundlein bey E(weren) G(naden) mocht sein(n). / Vorhoffet mich solchs besvernis vil zu geryngeren(n), / dan(n) ich bin disse zceit her(r) darum(m)b und darbey gewest, / ouch mit den um(m)bgangen(n), die das treiben(n). / Befind nicht, das sich E(wer) G(naden) oder das konigreich Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊Poln(n)Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ derhalbn(n) fast haben(n) zu bekom(m)eren(n), / und ist so wichtig nicht, wie man sich beduncken(n) lest. / Hirum(m)b, so bitt ich E(wer) G(naden), wold derhalbn(n) ein(n) frey und fridlich gemuet haben(n). / Hoth E(wer) G(naden) uff das mol im Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation (Empire, Reich, Imperium)⌊reichHoly Roman Empire of the German Nation (Empire, Reich, Imperium)⌋ nichts mocht ausrichten(n) besiczende die land 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⌊Preussen(n)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⌋, / was sol E(wer) G(naden) svache widerpartey ausrichten(n), / die in Preussen(n) nichts hoth, / do von(n) wir, ab Got wil, / im korczen(n) weiter wollen(n) reden(n). Dis schreiben(n) hab ich allein darum(m)b gethan(n), / das sich in mittler zceit E(wer) G(naden) zu fried gebe, der ich mich thu befhelen(n). Got er almechtig geb derselbig(en) E(wer) G(naden) in glugselig(en) zunemen(n) langwerige gesuntheit. /

Dat(um) 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⌋, den(n) 16 tag Augusti an(n)o D(omi)ni M D XXXII.

E(weren) f(urstlichen) G(naden) willig(er) Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊IoannesIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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 (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌊Culmen(n)Kulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌋ ma(nu) p(ro)pria.

BHA, Kurbayern Aeußeres Archiv, 1971, f. 328v

Dem durchlauchten(n) hochgebornen(n) furst(en) und h(e)rn h(e)rn Wilhelm IV von Wittelsbach (*1493 – †1550), 1508-1550 Duke of Bavaria; Son of Duke Albert IV the Wise and Duchess Kunigunde of Austria. From 1514 ruling jointly with his brother Ludwig X Wittelsbach, who was a claimant to the Bohemian Crown (1526).⌊Wilhelm(en)Wilhelm IV von Wittelsbach (*1493 – †1550), 1508-1550 Duke of Bavaria; Son of Duke Albert IV the Wise and Duchess Kunigunde of Austria. From 1514 ruling jointly with his brother Ludwig X Wittelsbach, who was a claimant to the Bohemian Crown (1526).⌋ herczogen(n) in vbern text damaged⌈[rn]rn text damaged⌉ und nidder(e)n Bavaria (Bayern), duchy in southeastern Germany⌊Bayernn(n)Bavaria (Bayern), duchy in southeastern Germany⌋ pfaltz text damaged⌈[pfaltz]pfaltz text damaged⌉graff bey(?) Rey(n)en ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ lib(e)n ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ zu eygen(n) hand(en).

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Durchlauchter hochgeboren(e)r furst gnedig(e)r lieber(r) herr. / Meyn(e) willige dienst zuvoran(n). /

So mir Got der almechtig widerum(m)b mit gesuntheit hot zu Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)t von(n) Polen(n)Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ meynem(m) allerg(nedigs)t(en) herren(n) geholffen(n) / hab ich nicht vorgessen(n) was E(wer) f(urstlichen) G(naden) mit mir / den tag do E(wer) G(naden) von(n) Regensburg (Ratisbona), city in southeastern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube river⌊RegensburgRegensburg (Ratisbona), city in southeastern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube river⌋ abczog / gehandelt / und gedochter(r) ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)t anzutragen(n) befholen(n) / welchs ich mit allem(m) fleis gern(e) gethon und gebet(e)n so der zcug der iczt vorhanden(n) / do Got ver sey / ein(n) vorgang gewun(n)e so vil ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)t meyn(n)em allerg(nedigs)t(en) her(e)n muglich / sich wold bearbeiten(n) / do mit E(wer) G(naden) Bavaria (Bayern), duchy in southeastern Germany⌊landen(n)Bavaria (Bayern), duchy in southeastern Germany⌋ kein scheid geschege / und das bey den(n) / die das zcugs gewaltig / zu wegen(n) brengen(n). / Do neben(n) hab ich ouch angeczeigt E(wer) G(naden) fruntlichen(n) gunstigen(n) willenn(n) an gedochte Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ / und das erbitten(n) an(n) ir m(ajeste)t gethan(n). / Aus welchem(m) Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ir m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ grossen(n) wolgefallen(n) gehabt / und mit gleichem(m) erbitten(n) E(wer) G(naden) fast hot lossen(n) dancken(n) / zu antwurt gebenn(n). / So vil Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ir m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ vm(m)er muglich / wolde E(wer) G(naden) bogeren(n) mit guttem(m) willen(n) gern(e) nochkom(m)en(n). / So Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ir m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ bey dem teil was mochte erheben(n) / es wer durch brive oder botschafft / und wor ouch sunst ir m(ajeste)t E(wer) G(naden) viel lieb und fruntschafft mocht mocht erczegen(n) / erbeut i(?)ch alzeit geneigt vm(m) willen. / Dis hab ich so(?) uff E(wer) G(naden) befelh mir gethan(n) der selbten(n) E(wer) G(naden) nicht wold vorhalten(n).

Wir haben(n) hie uff disse zceit nicht sunderlichs newes / allein / das der Turk Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ vn(n)d 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 ko(nigliche)r 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⌋ [b]otschaffter on the margin⌈b hidden by binding⌈[b]b hidden by binding⌉otschaffter[b]otschaffter on the margin⌉ hab abgefertig anczeigend / so sie nicht haben(n) wolt fried haben(n). / In wold kriege genug geben(n) / und hab die botschafter lossenn(n) vm(m)bfuren(n) das sie al sein(n) volk und gewalt an buxsen(n) und szeteren(n)(?) / haben(n) mussenn(n) sehen(n) / und so wol begebt hab lossen / von sich BHA, Kurbayern Aeußeres Archiv, 1971, f. 327v zeyhen(n). / Sunst hor wir nichts sunderlich[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ das der Turk fast mit seynem(m) zcoge eyl[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉. Ich besorge mich / das her sich do wirt vorh[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ do loblicher gedechtnis Louis II Jagiellon (*1506 – †1526), 1516-1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary; son of Ladislaus II Jagiellon King of Bohemia and Hungary, killed in the battle of Mohács, and his third wife, Anne de Foix⌊koni(n)g LuduigLouis II Jagiellon (*1506 – †1526), 1516-1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary; son of Ladislaus II Jagiellon King of Bohemia and Hungary, killed in the battle of Mohács, and his third wife, Anne de Foix⌋ ist vn[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉men(n) nicht weit do von(n) sagt man / das ein f[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ stelle mit gebruchen(n) und wassern(n) sey do [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉sicher leger sein(n) mag. / Und wirt vylle[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ uns wellech mit der harre mued machen. Was weiter daraus wil werden / wirt [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ zceit in korczen(n) tagen(n) mit brengen etc.

Anders weis ich uff dis mal superinscribed⌈malmal superinscribed⌉ E(wer) f(urstlichen) G(naden) nicht zuschrei hidden by binding⌈[chrei]chrei hidden by binding⌉benn(n) / allein(n) das ich mich der selbig(en) E(wer) G(naden) mit allem(m) fleis befelen(n) / mit erbitten(n) / w[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ E(wer) G(naden) werd vm(m)er mugen vil liebs und d[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ thun / das ichs num(m)er wil nochlossen(n). /

Datum hidden by binding⌈[atum]atum hidden by binding⌉ zu 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⌋ den II tag Augusti an(n)o d(omi)ni 1532 hidden by binding⌈[2]2 hidden by binding⌉

E(weren) f(urstlichen) G(naden) williger Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊IoannesIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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 Culmense hidden by binding⌈[ense]ense hidden by binding⌉ Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)t von(n) Polen(n)Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ rodt m(an)u p(ro)pria.

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An(n) meyn(n) gnedig(en), lib(e)n h(e)rn Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌊herczogenn(n)Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌋ 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⌊Preussen(n)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⌋ mit den(n) allererst(e)n zu hand(en) s(einen) f(urstlichen) g(naden) etc.

Cito cito cito[1]

GStA PK, HBA, C2 No. 28, 2v

Dem durchlaucht(e)n hochgebornen(n) furst(e)n h(e)rn Albrecht(e)n margraffen(n) zu Brandenburg etc. herczogen(n) im(m) Preussen(n) etc. mey(ne)m g(nedigen) lib(e)n hern(n) zu eigen(n) hend(en)

GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 28, f. 1r

Durchlauchter, hochgeborner(r) furst, g(nediger), lieber(r) herr(r). Mein gancz willige dienste zuvorann(n). /

Mir ist E(wer) G(naden) cf. Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach to Ioannes DANTISCUS Königsberg, 1532-08-29, CIDTC IDL 821⌊schreiben(n)cf. Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach to Ioannes DANTISCUS Königsberg, 1532-08-29, CIDTC IDL 821⌋ eigener hant von(n) 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⌋ durch meyn(n) sundren(n) freundt und bruder, hernn(n) Nikolaus Nibschitz (Mikołaj Nipszyc) (*ca. 1483 – †1541), royal courtier, diplomat in the service of Sigismund I and Albrecht von Hohenzollern-Ansbach, Dantiscus' friend; from 1525 until his death an official representative of Duke Albrecht at the Cracow royal court; from 1532 royal secretary; 1519 royal envoy to Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, 1525, 1526 envoy to Hungary, 1527 envoy to the Congress in Wrocław, 1531-1533, 1537 envoy to Ferdinand I of Habsburg, 1535-1537, 1540 envoy to Brandenburg, 1536 envoy to the estates of Livonia⌊Nibschiczen(n)Nikolaus Nibschitz (Mikołaj Nipszyc) (*ca. 1483 – †1541), royal courtier, diplomat in the service of Sigismund I and Albrecht von Hohenzollern-Ansbach, Dantiscus' friend; from 1525 until his death an official representative of Duke Albrecht at the Cracow royal court; from 1532 royal secretary; 1519 royal envoy to Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, 1525, 1526 envoy to Hungary, 1527 envoy to the Congress in Wrocław, 1531-1533, 1537 envoy to Ferdinand I of Habsburg, 1535-1537, 1540 envoy to Brandenburg, 1536 envoy to the estates of Livonia⌋, zu komen(n), / das mich herczlich hot erfreudt, / daraus E(wer) G(naden) gnedigen(n), freuntlichenn(n) willen(n) gen mir / vorstanden(n) / mit solchen erbittenn(n), / das ich um(m)b E(wer) G(naden) nye hab vorschuldet / noch vordynet. / Bedanck mich der halben(n) gen E(wer) G(naden) uff das allerhochste, / wil ouch solcher grosser, unvordinter freuntschaff, / dar in mich E(wer) G(naden) genomen(n), / nu(m)mer undanckpar gefunden(n) werden(n), / und das wirt mit der zceit E(wer) G(naden) uffentlich spuren(n) un(n)d befinden(n) etc.

Was das belangt, / do von mir E(wer) G(naden) geschribenn(n), / uff mein(n) negsten(n) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach Cracow, 1532-08-16, CIDTC IDL 5184⌊brifcf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach Cracow, 1532-08-16, CIDTC IDL 5184⌋ von(n) 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⌋ an E(wer) G(naden) gegebenn(n), / bedorffte ein(n) lang antwurt, / das so mit papir nicht wol oder sicher ist auszurichtenn(n). / Wil das selbtige so berhwen(n) lossen(n), biss ich selbst mich zu E(wer) G(naden) mag vorfuegenn(n) / und do mit E(wer) G(naden) willen(n) un(n)d meynem(m) hochem(m) beger genug muge geschen(n). / So ich mich von(n) hynnen(n) zu der Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊tagfartProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ uff sant Michel[2] gen(n) Marienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌊MarienburgMarienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌋ mues begeb(e)n / und von(n) dannen(n) straks aus ein andern(n) weg vor mich nhemen(n), / thu ich E(wer) G(naden) hochlich bitten(n), wold sich nicht besveren(n), / das ich E(wer) G(naden) noch dem(m) tage zu Marienburg / zu Riesenburg (Prabuty), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 44 km NE of Graudenz⌊ResenburgRiesenburg (Prabuty), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 44 km NE of Graudenz⌋ mocht finden(n) / und do selbst mich noch aller nottorfft mit E(wer) G(naden) bereden(n).

Ich wold gern(n) E(wer) G(naden) vil gutter, newer zceytungen(n) von(n) hynnen(n) schreiben(n). / So ist an mich nichts anders komen(n), / dan das der h(e)rn The Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuries⌊FuggerThe Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuries⌋ factor Georg Mülich From 1509 Fuggers' factor in Milan, Wrocław (Ger. Breslau) and Toruń (Ger. Thorn). (Reinhard W., Häberlein M., Augsburger Eliten des 16. Jahrhunderts: Prosopographie wirtschaftflicher und politischer Führungsgruppen 1500-1620, 1996)⌊Jorg MulichGeorg Mülich From 1509 Fuggers' factor in Milan, Wrocław (Ger. Breslau) and Toruń (Ger. Thorn). (Reinhard W., Häberlein M., Augsburger Eliten des 16. Jahrhunderts: Prosopographie wirtschaftflicher und politischer Führungsgruppen 1500-1620, 1996)⌋ von(n) Wrocław (Breslau, Vratislavia), city in southwestern Poland, on the Oder river, historical capital of Silesia, from 1526 ruled by the Habsburgs⌊BreslaWrocław (Breslau, Vratislavia), city in southwestern Poland, on the Oder river, historical capital of Silesia, from 1526 ruled by the Habsburgs⌋ negst genn(n) GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 28, f. 1v Thorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊Thorn(n)Thorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌋ hot geschriben(n), / wie der The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌊TurkThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌋ mit al seiner gewalt / acht meil wegs noch Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌊Hungern(n)Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌋ sey zu rucken(n) geczogen(n) / und hab das stettlen(n) Güns (Köszeg, Guncium), town and fortress in northwestern Hungary on the border with Austria⌊GunsGüns (Köszeg, Guncium), town and fortress in northwestern Hungary on the border with Austria⌋, / das der probably İbrahim Pasha (*ca. 1493 – †1536), in 1536 the Sultan, worried about his growing importance, had him strangled and confiscated his property; 1523-1536 Grand Vizier and Serasker (supreme commander of the army) of Sultan Suleiman I and his trusted advisor (AT 16/1, No. 147, p. 286-295; CLOT 2012, p. 94-98; DZIUBIŃSKI, p. 104-106, 112-114; POCIECHA 4, p. 192)⌊Imbrey Basschaprobably İbrahim Pasha (*ca. 1493 – †1536), in 1536 the Sultan, worried about his growing importance, had him strangled and confiscated his property; 1523-1536 Grand Vizier and Serasker (supreme commander of the army) of Sultan Suleiman I and his trusted advisor (AT 16/1, No. 147, p. 286-295; CLOT 2012, p. 94-98; DZIUBIŃSKI, p. 104-106, 112-114; POCIECHA 4, p. 192)⌋ vil tag het belegert / und V. sturme dar vor verloren(n), / mit solchen(n) tedingen(n) gelossen(n). / Ins erst liss her durch eyn(n) basscha mit dem(m) houptman on the margin⌈manman on the margin⌉ des Güns (Köszeg, Guncium), town and fortress in northwestern Hungary on the border with Austria⌊stettlensGüns (Köszeg, Guncium), town and fortress in northwestern Hungary on the border with Austria⌋, eynem(m) tapferen(n) man(n)e, redenn(n), das her sich im in sein dinst ergebe, / wold im das stettlen und ander heru(m)mer erblich geben(n). Und do her dissen(n) wedlichen(n) houptman(n) dar zu nicht mocht bringen(n), / do mit mit ehrenn(n) die belegrung abzcuge, / liss her mit im handlen(n), / so Vienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube river⌊WienVienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube river⌋ gewo(n)nen(n) wurd, / das her sich ouch ergebe. / Hiruff, / so der houptman(n) kein(n) pulver mher und weynig gehabt p(ro)fant, / hot sich lossen(n) bereden(n) / wissende, das Vienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube river⌊WienVienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube river⌋ so mit aller nottorfft besorget, das es diss jor bleib ungewonnen(n). / Und wie der schreibt, / das die The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌊Turken(n)The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌋ kein slacht wollen(n) geliffern(n), / des ich mich alzeit besorget. / Idoch hab ich von(n) 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(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⌋ und vom(m) 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⌊romschen(n) konigeFerdinand 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⌋ gehort, / so die The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌊Turken(n)The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌋ der slacht sich wolden(n) enczyhen(n), / das sie mit aller macht wolten(n) noch seczen(n). / Got gebe glug uff unser seitten(n) etc.

Hiermit thu ich mich in E(wer) G(naden) gnedige freu(n)tschafft befelen(n) / und bit, mich wold mit den(n) erst(e)n lossen(n) wissen(n), / voczu das E(wer) G(naden) gewilliget ist. / Got der almechtig geb E(wer) G(naden) ein gesunt, langwerig leben(n) und zu allenn(n) zceiten(n) glugszelig zunhemen(n).

Dat(um) aus dem(m) 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⌊AltenhauseAlthausen (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⌋, den 25 Septembr(is) 1532.

E(wer) G(naden) williger(r) Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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⌊JoannesIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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⌋ etc. bischoff zu Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌊Culmen(n)Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌋ ma(nu) p(ro)pria

[1] There are two addresses preserved. This one might have served as an outer envelope or been assigned to this letter falsely

[2] September 29

Durchlauchter, hochgeborner furst, g(nediger), liber(r) herr(r). Meyn(n) gancz willige dienste zuvoran(n). /

Noch dem(m) ich gesunt bin her komen(n), / hot mich meyn(n) gunstiger freundt, her(r) Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌊Achacius CzemeAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌋, danczker castellan(n), bericht, / wie bey im sey E(wer) G(naden) bot, / der sich dissen tag widerum(m)b zu E(wer) G(naden) sol begeben(n). / Und wie wol ich negst vom(m) 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⌊Alten(n) HauseAlthausen (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⌋ E(wer) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach Althausen (Starogród), 1532-09-25, CIDTC IDL 5481⌊geschriben(n)cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach Althausen (Starogród), 1532-09-25, CIDTC IDL 5481⌋, / hab ich dennoch written over (en)⌈(en)hh written over (en)⌉ / nicht mocht noch lossen(n) abermals E(wer) G(naden) mit dissem(m) meynem(m) schreiben(n) zubesuchen(n), / nemlich der halben(n), / so es villeichte E(wer) G(naden) gen(n) Riesenburg (Prabuty), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 44 km NE of Graudenz⌊ResenburgRiesenburg (Prabuty), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 44 km NE of Graudenz⌋ zu komen(n) nicht wer gelegen(n), / wolde mir ein(n) andre nahent bey stelle seczenn(n), / do hin ich mich, / vorlossende andere vorgenomen(n) wege, / mocht aus disser Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊tagefartProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ findenn(n), / dan(n) in allem(m) E(wer) G(naden) fruntlich unn(n)d williglich zu dynen(n) / wil ich alzeit gehorszam(m) gefunden werden(n) / un(n)d thu mich so hiemit in E(wer) G(naden) gunst hochlich befelen(n). / Got der almechtige spare E(wer) G(nade) in langeweriger glugseligheit und zunemen(n) lange zceit gesunt. /

Dat(um) Marienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌊MarienburgMarienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌋, denn(n) leczsten(n) tag Septembr(is) an(n)o d(omi)ni 1532.

E(weren) F(urstlichen) G(naden)

willig(e)r Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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⌊Jo(annes)Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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 (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌊Culmen(n)Kulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌋ etc. ma(n)u p(ro)pria

APG, 300, 53, 249, p. 4

Denn ersamenn und namhafftenn hern superinscribed⌈hernhern superinscribed⌉ Gdańsk Town Council ⌊burgermeister und rathmannen der konigklichenn stadt Da paper damaged⌈[stadt Da]stadt Da paper damaged⌉nckeGdańsk Town Council ⌋[1], meynnen gunstigenn f paper damaged⌈[igenn f]igenn f paper damaged⌉reundenn[2] /

APG 300, 53, 249, p. 3

Freuntlichenn grus unnd was ich liebs unnd guts vormag zcuvorann.

Namhafftige hernn unnd gunstige freunde.

Was ich zcw Marienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌊MarienburgkMarienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌋ mit Eur Er(barkei)t gesentenn gereth unnd mich erbottenn habe, / ist, wie ich mich vorsehe, Ewr Er(barkei)t angetragenn, / unnd bleibe fest unnd stet uff der selbigenn meynunge, / will auch nicht anders gefunden werdenn, / vorhoffe der gleichenn viel liebs unnd guts vonn Eur Er(barkei)t unnd bitt hirumb Ewr Er(barkei)t, wie ich auch die gese(n)ttenn gebettenn, / woltt vorschaffenn, das der armen wife of Merten HASE ⌊witwen Merten Haseschennwife of Merten HASE ⌋, / die lange czeit in irer gerechtikeit vorczogenn, / donebenn auch Bartholomeus Senger Jr burgher of Gdańsk; husband of Margret Hannau, daughter of Anna von Höfen and Johann Hannau Sr (AT 16/2, p. 396; AT 17, p. 416)⌊Bartolome SengerBartholomeus Senger Jr burgher of Gdańsk; husband of Margret Hannau, daughter of Anna von Höfen and Johann Hannau Sr (AT 16/2, p. 396; AT 17, p. 416)⌋, meym schwoger, / recht geschee / zcw seinem vetterlichem unnd mutterlichem antheill, / das ime Jorgen Angermundt ⌊Jorge AngermundtJorgen Angermundt ⌋ wider alle billikait vorheldt, / auch das mein pfarkirch mith denn capellanenn durch denn co(m)mendariu(m), denn Ewr Er(barkei)t gesecht, / biss zcw meynner zcwkunfft mocht cristlich unnd wie bisher mit speisung erhaltenn werden. /

Hirinnen / hoffe ich, Eur Er(barkei)t werdenn sich kegen Got dem allemechtigen dinstlich / unnd mir neben euch zcw nucz unnd ehrenn / fruntlich wissenn zcwhalten, / das ich allewege zcwbeschuldenn und vorgleichen umb Eur Er(barkei)t will sein geflissenn. /

Dat(um) zcw der 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)⌊LobennLöbau (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)⌋, 15 / Octobris 1532. /

Ioannes bischoff zu Culmen manu propria adscribed, in the hand of Dantiscus⌈Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊IoannesIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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)⌊CulmenKulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌋ manu propriaIoannes bischoff zu Culmen manu propria adscribed, in the hand of Dantiscus⌉

[1, 2] text written on piece of paper, wich is now lost

GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 32, f. 2v

Dem durchlauchten, hochgebornen fursten und hern, hern Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌊AlbrechtenAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌋, margraffen zu Brandenburg (Pokarmin, Ushakovo), village in Ducal Prussia, 21km SW of Königsberg⌊Brande paper damaged⌈[Brande]Brande paper damaged⌉nburgBrandenburg (Pokarmin, Ushakovo), village in Ducal Prussia, 21km SW of Königsberg⌋[1] etc. hertzogen zu 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⌊PreyssenPrussia, 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⌋, meinn written over e⌈enn written over e⌉ g(nedigen), lieben hern

GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 32, f. 1r

Durchlauchter, hochgebornner furst, genadiger, lieber lieber herr. / Mein frauntlich diennst zuvoran. /

Es ist beÿ mir gewest der probably Felix von Allen (Felix von Alden, Feliks Mełdzyński, Felix Stang, Felix von Malden) (†ca. 1576), Prussian nobleman in the service of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern; 1529, 1530, 1533, 1536, 1538 ducal envoy to King Sigismund I Jagiellon and, in 1537, to the Crown Diet at Piotrków; 1545-1551(?) Vice-Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1551 alderman of Kulm; 1551-1575 Sword-Bearer of Kulm (SZYMANIAK 1992 Organizacja, p. 55-56; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 221)⌊von Aldenprobably Felix von Allen (Felix von Alden, Feliks Mełdzyński, Felix Stang, Felix von Malden) (†ca. 1576), Prussian nobleman in the service of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern; 1529, 1530, 1533, 1536, 1538 ducal envoy to King Sigismund I Jagiellon and, in 1537, to the Crown Diet at Piotrków; 1545-1551(?) Vice-Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1551 alderman of Kulm; 1551-1575 Sword-Bearer of Kulm (SZYMANIAK 1992 Organizacja, p. 55-56; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 221)⌋ und mir E(wer) G(naden) cf. Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach to Ioannes DANTISCUS Königsberg, 1532-10-15, CIDTC IDL 5154⌊schreibencf. Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach to Ioannes DANTISCUS Königsberg, 1532-10-15, CIDTC IDL 5154⌋ geanntwurt, / durch welches mich E(wer) G(naden) mit wunschungen gluchs und hails an leib und seel frauntlich thut besuechen / uberschickhende die hanndl des negstvergangen Imperial Diet (Reichstag) ⌊reichstagImperial Diet (Reichstag) ⌋ mit andern, die E(wer) G(naden) von mir nam zu Riesenburg (Prabuty), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 44 km NE of Graudenz⌊ResenburgRiesenburg (Prabuty), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 44 km NE of Graudenz⌋ etc. Thue mich derhalben hochlich geen E(wer) G(naden) bedannckhen und wil geflissen sein, solliche E(wer) G(naden) gunstige zue naigung alle zeit zuverdiennen etc. Schickhe hir widerumb beÿ disem E(wer) G(naden) dienner / E(wer) G(naden) Dorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria⌊furstinDorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria⌋ klein khinder werckh. / Bit, E(wer) G(naden) wolts in freuntlicher, gunstiger meynung lassen antwurtten. / Ich wolt darmit verzogen haben, / biss das ich meinen brueder, / den ich mit andern dingen zu E(wer) G(naden) im khurtzen zu schickhen gesÿnt, / het mocht sennden. / So hab ich iczt verstanden, das E(wer) G(naden) der Dorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria⌊furstinDorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria⌋ von meinen untuchtigen geben gesagt. / Und wie dann fraulich gemuet, / als im buchern gefunden wirt, / unleidlich ist verzuges, / hett mich im besten angesechen, / das yetzunder zu schickhen. / Bit, E(wer) G(naden) wolt das selbige nicht unfreuntlich aufnemen. /

Was den probably Felix von Allen (Felix von Alden, Feliks Mełdzyński, Felix Stang, Felix von Malden) (†ca. 1576), Prussian nobleman in the service of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern; 1529, 1530, 1533, 1536, 1538 ducal envoy to King Sigismund I Jagiellon and, in 1537, to the Crown Diet at Piotrków; 1545-1551(?) Vice-Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1551 alderman of Kulm; 1551-1575 Sword-Bearer of Kulm (SZYMANIAK 1992 Organizacja, p. 55-56; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 221)⌊von Aldenprobably Felix von Allen (Felix von Alden, Feliks Mełdzyński, Felix Stang, Felix von Malden) (†ca. 1576), Prussian nobleman in the service of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern; 1529, 1530, 1533, 1536, 1538 ducal envoy to King Sigismund I Jagiellon and, in 1537, to the Crown Diet at Piotrków; 1545-1551(?) Vice-Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1551 alderman of Kulm; 1551-1575 Sword-Bearer of Kulm (SZYMANIAK 1992 Organizacja, p. 55-56; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 221)⌋[2] belanngt, wil ich mit khurtz E(weren) G(naden) berichten. / Her het mir brive gebracht von E(wer) G(naden) Georg von Polentz (*1478 – †1550), the first Protestant bishop of Samland; private secretary of pope Julius II; 1516 Komtur in Königsberg; 1518 bishop of Samland (also after the secularization of bishopric in 1525); 1521-1523 administrator of Pomesania bishopric (ADB, Bd. 26, p. 382-385; ORACKI 1988, p. 85-86)⌊bischoffen SamlanntGeorg von Polentz (*1478 – †1550), the first Protestant bishop of Samland; private secretary of pope Julius II; 1516 Komtur in Königsberg; 1518 bishop of Samland (also after the secularization of bishopric in 1525); 1521-1523 administrator of Pomesania bishopric (ADB, Bd. 26, p. 382-385; ORACKI 1988, p. 85-86)⌋ und Pomeran, / die mir irr sigel an das hochste des brives gedruckht schreiben und bittennd lernnen, / das ich die GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 32, f. 1v gezeuge under meiner jurisdicion gesessen, welhe der probably Felix von Allen (Felix von Alden, Feliks Mełdzyński, Felix Stang, Felix von Malden) (†ca. 1576), Prussian nobleman in the service of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern; 1529, 1530, 1533, 1536, 1538 ducal envoy to King Sigismund I Jagiellon and, in 1537, to the Crown Diet at Piotrków; 1545-1551(?) Vice-Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1551 alderman of Kulm; 1551-1575 Sword-Bearer of Kulm (SZYMANIAK 1992 Organizacja, p. 55-56; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 221)⌊von Altenprobably Felix von Allen (Felix von Alden, Feliks Mełdzyński, Felix Stang, Felix von Malden) (†ca. 1576), Prussian nobleman in the service of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern; 1529, 1530, 1533, 1536, 1538 ducal envoy to King Sigismund I Jagiellon and, in 1537, to the Crown Diet at Piotrków; 1545-1551(?) Vice-Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1551 alderman of Kulm; 1551-1575 Sword-Bearer of Kulm (SZYMANIAK 1992 Organizacja, p. 55-56; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 221)⌋ seiner sachen vor meynet nutzlich zu sein, / suld vor mich lassen laden, / do neben mich belernet, / wie ich die rechtlich verhoren und beÿ penen in the Dantiscus's hand, superinscribed in place of crossed-out bei...⌈bei... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ penen penen in the Dantiscus's hand, superinscribed in place of crossed-out bei...⌉ zu zeuchniss bringen sol. / So ist E(wer) G(naden) unverborgen, / das ich Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌊bap(stliche)r hey(ligkei)st(en)Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌋ und der Roman Catholic Church ⌊romischen cristlichen khirchenRoman Catholic Church ⌋ rechten und gesetzten, / wie die von alters biss hoer gehalten, / underworffen bin. / Wil mir derhalben / an roth und zuloss meyner oberkhait / nicht gezymen, das ich in frembde rechte, / welher richter unser khirchen gehorsam und eÿdenn sich enntzogen, / solde rechtliche gezeugnisse khomen lassen, / so doch sunst geistlich recht, / wie wir das halten, / von in ausgeslagen. Wie deme alles, / so wil ich dennoch in ubermoss zu meyner oberkhait mit den ersten in die Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊Kron PolnPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ schreiben / und was mich die / disser sachen zu gut wirt lernnen / an verzug und gern thun. / Hierinne bit, E(wer) G(naden) wold khein besverung haben / und diss meiner notturfft und rechten, darinne ich gessessn, / und kheiner andern meynung zu messen. /

Von newen zeitten, / wie woll ich waiss E(wer) G(naden) die zuvor habe, / lass ich E(wer) G(naden) wissen, das ich khurtzlich aus Passau (Batavia Bavariae), city in southern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube river, 115 km SE of Regensburg⌊PassawPassau (Batavia Bavariae), city in southern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube river, 115 km SE of Regensburg⌋ von 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⌊khay(serliche)r 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⌋ und auss i(re)r m(aieste)t hoff von hern und freunden, / dergleichen auch von Vienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube river⌊WienVienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube river⌋ den 3 tag ditzs monts, / do auf das mals khay(serlich)e m(aieste)t gewest, / nicht wenig brive enntphangen, aus welhen diss die s(um)ma ist, das der The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌊TurckhThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌋ / GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 32, f. 2r gewislich verzogen und Güns (Köszeg, Guncium), town and fortress in northwestern Hungary on the border with Austria⌊GuntzGüns (Köszeg, Guncium), town and fortress in northwestern Hungary on the border with Austria⌋ ungewungen gelassen und das mein lieber herr Friedrich II of Wittelsbach der Weise (*1482 – †1556), Count Palatine of the Rhine, Elector of Pfalz (1544-1556); in 1529 and 1532 the Commander in Chief of the imperial army; son of Philipp der Aufrichtige, Elector Palatine of the Rhine (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 528-530)⌊pfaltzgraff FridrichFriedrich II of Wittelsbach der Weise (*1482 – †1556), Count Palatine of the Rhine, Elector of Pfalz (1544-1556); in 1529 and 1532 the Commander in Chief of the imperial army; son of Philipp der Aufrichtige, Elector Palatine of the Rhine (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 528-530)⌋ auf einer / und der hauptman Hans Katzianer (*1490 – †1539)⌊KhatzianderHans Katzianer (*1490 – †1539)⌋ auf der andern seiden / den The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌊TurckhenThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ⌋ biss in die XII-M erslagen / und wie mir geschriben, / das 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⌊khay(serliche) 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⌋ von manicherlay nacion so ein geweldig volckh zusame het gehabt, / des das drittal eine slacht zu livern wer genueg gewest. / 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⌊Khay(serliche) 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⌋ sol nach Italy (Italia)⌊ItalienItaly (Italia)⌋ ziechen und das merer thail das volckhs ist beÿ 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 ko(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⌋ bliben. / Sollen dissen wintter Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌊HungernHungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌋ einnemen und villeicht k[...] paper damaged⌈[...][...] paper damaged⌉[3] probably Gyulafehérvár (Alba Iulia, Weißenburg, Bălgrad), city in Transylvania, today in Romania⌊Weissenburgprobably Gyulafehérvár (Alba Iulia, Weißenburg, Bălgrad), city in Transylvania, today in Romania⌋ einnemen. 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Sunst waiss ich E(weren) G(naden) nicht sunders zu schreiben, dan das ich bit, wolt mein g(nediger), lieber herr sein und diss mein schreiben, guetter maÿnung gethan, / freuntlich und guttiglich von mir aufnemen. Wer ich wor E(weren) G(naden) vil liebs und diennste nach meinen vermuegen und profession werd muegn thun, / wil ich alles gehorsam und geflissen gefunden werden. / Got der almechtig enthalde E(wer) G(naden) in lanngweriger gesunthait und gluckhsaligen zu nemen longe zeit.

Datum zu 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)⌊LubawLöbau (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)⌋, 29 tag Octobriss anno 1532

E(weren) G(naden) willig(er)

Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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⌊JoannesIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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⌋ etc. bischoff zu Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌊Culmen(n)Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌋ ma(nu) p(ro)pria

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[2] Alden underlined

GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 35, f. 2v

Dem durchlauchten, hochgebornenn furstenn und hernn, / hern Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌊AbrechtenAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌋, marggraffenn zu paper damaged⌈[zu]zu paper damaged⌉ Brandenburg⌊Bra paper damaged⌈[Bra]Bra paper damaged⌉ndenburgkBrandenburg⌋[1] etc. herczogen von superinscribed⌈vonvon superinscribed⌉ 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⌊Pre paper damaged⌈[Pre]Pre paper damaged⌉wssenPrussia, 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⌋, meÿnnem g(nedigen), lieben hernn /

GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 35, f. 1r

Durchlauchter, hochgebornner furst, gnediger, lieber herr. / Meÿnne freuntliche, wÿllige dienst zcuvoran. /

Beÿ diesem E(wer) G(naden) diener habe ich czwene brieffe entpfangen. / Denn erstenn, wie mir E(wer) G(naden) vonn wegenn der kleinen kÿnderwergk, / die ich E(wer) G(naden) Dorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria⌊furstinDorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria⌋ zcwgeschickt, / danckt, / das weniges dancks werth ist, / allein derhalbenn durch mich gescheenn, / das ich E(wer) G(naden) meynn zcwgeneigeth dinstlich gemuth / etwann woldt inn solchenn geringen dingen eroffnenn. / So ich mehr vormocht, / teth ich mehr, / den guttenn wÿllenn gebe ich vor die tath. / Im andrenn brieffe berurth E(wer) G(naden) die ehe sache, / worinne ich viell lieber muntlich, dann schrifftlich, / wold mith E(wer) G(naden) reden. Unnd ist die ursache, das schriffte allewege hefftiger dan worth, die gereth, / werdenn angenhomen und gedeuteth. So wold ich jo inn keÿnnenn wegk E(wer) G(naden) dergestaldt schreibenn oder zcwredenn, / das ich mith dem kleinstenn E(wer) G(naden) soldt bewegenn / oder misfall thun, / die ich mir habe vorgeseczt inn allem noch meÿnnem vormogenn hoch vor augenn zcwhaben und zcuvorhaltenn. / Inn dieser sachenn aber / schreibeth E(wer) G(naden), das sie sich solcher stumpfer antwurth vonn mir nicht hettenn vorsehenn, / welch ich meÿnner notturfft nach nicht habe mocht scherffer machenn / unnd mues auch daruff berwenn / biss mich meÿnne obrÿkeith / aus der Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊Cron PolennPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ anders zcwthun bericht, / woruff ich teglich binn wartten / unnd wan ich solchen bescheidt werde habenn, mus ich mich darnach richten, / das dan E(wer) G(naden) nicht inn unguttikeÿt wirth uff nhemenn. / Werde ich hirinne E(wer) G(naden) bischoffe irenn oder unsern christliche(n) rechtenn nicht gemess mich gehaltenn haben, / so sie sich uff geistlich recht beruffenn, / werdenn mich vor meÿne(n) geburlichenn richter woll wissenn zcwfinden. / Und mugenn sie do recht furdernn unnd leiden, / so sie sich GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 35, f. 1v bissher allewege doraus geczogenn, / wÿll mich gerne darein mith inn begebenn. / So auch nicht, will ich dennoch inn gutter freuntschafft mith inn sein / beÿ der condition, das sie ir wesenn, / biss das Gott anders macht, / vor sich treÿbenn, / darÿnnen ich sie nicht irrenn wÿll / und das sie mich auch inn den altenn meÿnner vorfarn geseczenn ungeirth lossenn bleibenn. / Domith will ich ir schreÿbenn, an mich gethan, / uff das villeicht nicht aus wider schreÿbenn nicht was herters, / wie es dann die sache furderth, / erwuchsse, / vorantwurdt habenn / unnd bitt E(wer) G(naden) mith hochem vleÿsse vonn wegen der sunderer gunst unnd freuntschafft, / der ich mich zcw E(wer) G(naden) genczlich vorsehe, / woldt dis mein schreÿben / und antwurdt nicht vorstumpff, / sunder meÿnner notturfft noch ermessenn ansehenn und guttlich annhemen, / biss solange mich Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(niglich)e maÿ(este)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ unnd meÿnne geistliche obrikeÿt, der ich gehorszam mues sein, / hir inne, / was ich weiter thun soll, / erlernenn, / dann das ist ein neuer handel, / der sich hie unnd inn Germany (Germania, Niemcy)⌊teutschenn landenGermany (Germania, Niemcy)⌋, / do die czwie spaldikeÿth auch ist, / nie zcuvor hott zcwgetragen. / Soldt ich die / ane meÿnner obrÿkeith zcwlosz / vor geÿstliche, ordenliche richtter erkennenn, / die unser geistliche ordnu(n)g lange zuvor vorworffenn / unnd sich der in diesem fhal alleine iczunder zcwgebrauchenn understehenn, / auch inn Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌊bap(stliche)r heÿ(ligkei)tClement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌋ schwerein banne vorharren, / hot E(wer) G(naden) zcwbedenckenn, / was ferlikaÿt und swerheit mir doraus entstehenn wolle, / die mir dan E(wer) G(naden) von meÿner dinst wegenn, / die ich gethan und hinfurbasz nach all meÿnnem vormugenn alwege E(wer) G(naden) gerne thun wÿl, / nicht wirth gonnen. / Wirth sich auch kegen mir nicht lossenn einleÿttenn, / wie ein hochverstendiger furst, / domith die angefangene gunst unnd freuntschafft mith mir ein gangen soldt oder mocht geswecht werden / und thu mich so hiemit E(wer) G(naden), die Gott der allemechtige / inn langkweriger gesuntheÿt unnd gelugkselikeÿt enthalde / GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 35, f. 2r mith meÿnnem hochstenn vleisz bephelenn / unnd hoffe, im kurczenn E(wer) G(naden) durch meÿnnen brwder weÿternn bescheit zcwgebenn. /

Dat(um) uff dem 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)⌊LobawLöbau (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)⌋, / denn 25 Novembris im 1532 jore. /

E(wren) G(naden) willig(e)r

Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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⌊Jo(annes)Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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⌋, b(ischoff) zu Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌊Culmen(n)Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌋ ma(nu) p(ro)pria

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APG 300, 53, 249, p. 8

Denn ersamenn, namhafftigenn hernn Gdańsk Town Council ⌊burgermeister unnd rathman paper damaged⌈[man]man paper damaged⌉enn[1] der ko(nigliche)n stadt DanczkeGdańsk Town Council ⌋, / unsern paper damaged⌈[unsern]unsern paper damaged⌉[2] gunstigen freunden /

APG 300, 53, 249, p. 5

Unnsernn freuntlichenn grues / mith erbittung, was wir liebs unnd guts vormugenn, zuvoran. / Ersame, namhafftige hernn, gunstige freunde. /

Unser kirchenn stadthalder, denn wir geseczt, / ist hie beÿ uns gewest, / mith dem wir vorlossenn, / so her Ewr Er(barkei)t angenhem unnd gefallenn ist, / das her inn allenn sachenn / zcw Ewr Er(barkei)t zcwflucht soll habenn / unnd alle dasselbige thun, was her schuldigk unnd Ewr Er(barkei)t zcw willenn thun kann, / derhalben wir Ewr Er(barkei)t vleissigk bittenn, / woltt inn mith alle seinem anligenn bepholenn unnd handt habenn, / nemlich wider denn Urbanus Ulrici (Urbanus Ulrich) (†1543/1544), 1499-1503 studied in Rostock, promoted magister artium; Before 1530 - temporary administrator (commendarius) of the parish of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Church in Gdańsk (Ger. Danzig); 1526 - Gdańsk judicial vicar of Włocławek bishop and parish priest of St Barbara's Church in Gdańsk; 1536 - parish priest of the Church of Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk. (AT, XII, 132, 149; XIV, 803; XV, 4-5, 34, 217; XVIII, 218, 408; RAG, Repertorium Academicum Germanicum. URL: http://www.rag-online.org/gelehrter/id/-1841810725)⌊officiallUrbanus Ulrici (Urbanus Ulrich) (†1543/1544), 1499-1503 studied in Rostock, promoted magister artium; Before 1530 - temporary administrator (commendarius) of the parish of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Church in Gdańsk (Ger. Danzig); 1526 - Gdańsk judicial vicar of Włocławek bishop and parish priest of St Barbara's Church in Gdańsk; 1536 - parish priest of the Church of Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk. (AT, XII, 132, 149; XIV, 803; XV, 4-5, 34, 217; XVIII, 218, 408; RAG, Repertorium Academicum Germanicum. URL: http://www.rag-online.org/gelehrter/id/-1841810725)⌋, / der uns unnd die unsernn / keine rechenschafft thuende, / unnd sunderlich diesenn unsernn stadthalter / tuth vorfolgenn, das wir mit der czeit woll findenn wollenn. / Auch bittenn wir, / wie auch der her Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)⌊erczbischoffMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)⌋ unnd der Jan Karnkowski (*ca. 1472 – †1537), at least from 1497 scribe at the royal chancellery; before 1500-02-29 Cracow Canon; at least in 1506-1527 royal secretary; between 1503 and 1509 Provost in Skalbmierz; 1510 Scholastic in Sandomierz; 1510 Poznań Canon; ca. 1513 parish priest in Piotrków; 1523 Canon of St. George at the Wawel; before 1525 Płock Canon; 1525 - of Gniezno; before 1535 - at the Cracow Cathedral; 1527 Bishop Elect of Przemyśl; 1531 Bishop of Włocławek; 1510,1514, 1516, 1517, 1518, 1524, 1525 royal envoy to Hungary; 1514, 1515,1523 - to local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 254)⌊her vonn der CoÿennJan Karnkowski (*ca. 1472 – †1537), at least from 1497 scribe at the royal chancellery; before 1500-02-29 Cracow Canon; at least in 1506-1527 royal secretary; between 1503 and 1509 Provost in Skalbmierz; 1510 Scholastic in Sandomierz; 1510 Poznań Canon; ca. 1513 parish priest in Piotrków; 1523 Canon of St. George at the Wawel; before 1525 Płock Canon; 1525 - of Gniezno; before 1535 - at the Cracow Cathedral; 1527 Bishop Elect of Przemyśl; 1531 Bishop of Włocławek; 1510,1514, 1516, 1517, 1518, 1524, 1525 royal envoy to Hungary; 1514, 1515,1523 - to local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 254)⌋ an Ewr Er(barkei)t geschriebenn, so Ewr Er(barkei)t die prediger inn unser kirchenn seczen, / wold Pancratius Klemme, Dominican monk (*ca. 1475 – †1546), dominican and reformer; in 1537 he left finally Dominican Order.; 1526-1529 preacher in the St. John's Church in Gdańsk; 1529-1546 - in the St. Mary's Church⌊PancraciumPancratius Klemme, Dominican monk (*ca. 1475 – †1546), dominican and reformer; in 1537 he left finally Dominican Order.; 1526-1529 preacher in the St. John's Church in Gdańsk; 1529-1546 - in the St. Mary's Church⌋ darzcw haltenn, / das her nichts anders, dan das heilige ewangelionn, / wie dasselbige die Roman Catholic Church ⌊cristliche kircheRoman Catholic Church ⌋ / unnd unser altt herkomende vetter gepredigeth und vorstandenn, / predige unnd deutte, / nichts dorauss entwerffe unnd dem gemeÿnnem manne vorsage, / woraus das irthu(m)b, das negst gewest, / unnd andere schwere auffrur mochtenn erwachssenn, / hierinne thunde Gotte dem allemechtigen sunderlichenn unnd schuldigenn dienst, / Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(nigliche)r ma(ieste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ willen, / Euch selbst nucz unnd ehre mith behaldener eintracht, / unnd unns allewege zcuvorscholdenn / ein grossenn wolgefallenn. / Warinne wir widerumbe Ewr Er(barkei)t viel liebes unnd freuntlichenn willenn / mith der tath werd(en) wissenn zcuerczeigenn, / wollen wir alleczeit bereithwilligk gefundenn werdenn. / Gott der allemechtige enthalde Ewr APG 300, 53, 249, p. 6 Er(barkei)t inn langweriger gesuntheit unnd gelugseligem zcw nhemenn lange czeit. /

Dat(um) uff unserm 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)⌊LobawLöbau (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)⌋, denn 29. Novembris im 1532 / jore.

Ioannes, b(ischoff) zu Culmen m(an)u p(ro)pria adscribed, in the hand of Dantiscus⌈Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊IoannesIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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⌋, b(ischoff) zu Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌊CulmenKulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌋ m(an)u p(ro)priaIoannes, b(ischoff) zu Culmen m(an)u p(ro)pria adscribed, in the hand of Dantiscus⌉

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GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 36, f. 2v

Dem durchlaucht(e)n, hochgeborn(n) furst(e)n und h(e)rn, h(e)rn Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌊Albrecht(e)nAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌋, von(n) Gots gnad(en) margraff(en) zu Brandenburg⌊Branden burgBrandenburg⌋ etc. herczogen(n)[1] 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⌊Preussenn(n)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⌋ etc. meym(m) g(nedigen), lib(e)n h(e)rn

GStA, PK, HBA, C 2, No 36, f. 1r

Durchlauchter, hochgeborner furst, g(nediger), liber(r) her(r). / Meyn freuntliche, willige dienst zuvoran(n). /

Im negst(e)n hab ich E(wer) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach Löbau (Lubawa), 1532-11-25, CIDTC IDL 5389⌊geschrib(e)ncf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach Löbau (Lubawa), 1532-11-25, CIDTC IDL 5389⌋, das ich durch meynen(n) bruder, / den ich hie zu E(wer) G(naden) geschickt, / etliche muntliche werbunge wolde thun / in freuntlicher zuvorsicht, E(wer) G(naden) werd die guttlich von mir uff nhemen(n) und vorsthen(n) / und sich dar innen(n), wie meyn(n) g(nediger), liber her(r) beweisen(n), / derhalben(n) ich E(wer) G(naden) bit, wolt dissen(n) meynen(n) bruder von meynen wegen(n) guttlich vorhören(n) / und im in dem(m), / was her in meynem(m) nhamen(n) E(wer) G(naden) wirt anczeigen(n), / nicht anders als mir selbst glouben(n) geben(n) / und was her E(wer) G(naden) und derselbtig(en) Dorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria⌊furstynnen(n)Dorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria⌋ / kleyn(n), geringe werck von(n) meynen(n) wegen(n) wirt vor ehren(n) / freuntlich und gunstlich uff nhomen(n) und nicht das gegeben(n), / sunder meyn(n) dinstlich gemut und willen(n) ermessen(n), / do neben(n) ouch meyn(n) svoger, den(n) h(e)rn Johann Reyneck (†1535), the second husband of Dantiscus' sister Anna; doctor of both canon and civil law; councillor to Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 179-180, 203; GÜNTHER 1907, p. 365)⌊doctorJohann Reyneck (†1535), the second husband of Dantiscus' sister Anna; doctor of both canon and civil law; councillor to Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 179-180, 203; GÜNTHER 1907, p. 365)⌋, E(wer) G(naden) diner, / befholen(n) haben(n) / und meyn(n) g(nediger), lib(e)r her(r) seyn(n) und bleib(e)n. / Got der almechtige enthalde E(wer) G(naden) in langweriger gesuntheit und glukseligem(m) zunhemen(n) lange zceit. /

Dat(um) uffm(m) sloss 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)⌋, 7 Decembr(is) an(n)o d(omi)ni 1532.

E(wer) G(naden) willig(er)

Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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⌊Jo(annes)Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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⌋, b(ischoff) zu Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌊Culmen(n)Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)⌋ ma(nu) p(ro)pria