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Fruntlichen, bruderlichen(n) grues zuvoran(n). / Edler, gestrenger h(e)r, fruntlich(e)r, lib(e)r bruder. /

Ich hab noch ewrem(m) vonn(n) hynnen(n) nicht fast bruderlichem abscheidn etliche brive von euch erhalten(n), / aus welchen ich sondren(n) wolgefallen(n) gehabt. / ir wist ew(e)r sachen(n), / wan ir was gethon das leuten(n) vordreust, / wol zusmucken(n) etc. Dissen meinen(n) jungen(n) hab ich mit briven(n) an Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(niglich)e 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⌋ in der ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ dennemarckschen und unser aller sachen notlichen(n) anligen on the margin⌈notlichen(n) anligennotlichen(n) anligen on the margin⌉ gefertiget. / 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⌊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⌋ wirt wollen(n) anmerken(n), was ich von der Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊h(e)rn alhie superinscribed⌈alhiealhie superinscribed⌉ land und stetCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ alhie wegen(n) geschribn(n), wirt ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)t imant mit geringer anczal an 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(serlich)e 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⌋ in Spain (Hispania)⌊Hispanien(n)Spain (Hispania)⌋ mussen schicken(n), / darzu ich keinen(n) an unserm(m) hove weis, / dieweil unser Fabian Wojanowski (Fabian of Dąbrówka, Fabian Damerau) (†1540), courtier of King Sigismund I Jagiellon and Queen Bona Sforza, German tutor to their son Sigismund II Augustus. In 1531 he went back to his family name Damerau; Dantiscus' companion on his mission to Emperor Charles V and his successor as a royal envoy at the Imperial court; 1539-1540 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) (from 1538 coadiutor of Henryk von Snellenberg by Dantiscus' patronage) (KOPICZKO 2, p. 49; SBKW, p. 37)⌊FabianFabian Wojanowski (Fabian of Dąbrówka, Fabian Damerau) (†1540), courtier of King Sigismund I Jagiellon and Queen Bona Sforza, German tutor to their son Sigismund II Augustus. In 1531 he went back to his family name Damerau; Dantiscus' companion on his mission to Emperor Charles V and his successor as a royal envoy at the Imperial court; 1539-1540 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) (from 1538 coadiutor of Henryk von Snellenberg by Dantiscus' patronage) (KOPICZKO 2, p. 49; SBKW, p. 37)⌋ mit seiner wassersucht noch behafft, / der zu solchem wege und geschefftem dinstlicher und bekvemer wer alse ew(e)r vetter Martinus Nibschitz (Marcin Nipszyc) (†after 1545), a nephew of Nikolaus Nibschitz; in 1534 secretary of Dantiscus; in 1537 stayed in Bologna; in 1540 probably accompanied chancellor Tomasz Sobocki on his mission to Constantinople (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 53; EFE 36, No. 74)⌊Merten NibschiczMartinus Nibschitz (Marcin Nipszyc) (†after 1545), a nephew of Nikolaus Nibschitz; in 1534 secretary of Dantiscus; in 1537 stayed in Bologna; in 1540 probably accompanied chancellor Tomasz Sobocki on his mission to Constantinople (SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 53; EFE 36, No. 74)⌋, / der mit Fabian zuvor an an kayserlichem hove gewest, / und den brauch doselbst gelernt und kent. / Solchs hab ich auch dem hochwirdigen(n) h(e)rn Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊underkanczlerSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ zugeschriben(n). / Ist, das disser mein vorslag euch gefelt, / mugt ir in im besten, / wie ir wol wist, / vorstellen etc. Das pferd an die Sigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforza⌊junge ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)tSigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforza⌋, / so balde disser mein kamer junge widerkompt, / wil ich villeicht mit unserm(m) Mikołaj Płotowski (†after 1548-07-27), royal courtier and owner of estates in Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy Wiślane); burgrave of Seeburg (Zybork, today Jeziorany) (AT 18, p. 229)⌊Nikles PlotowskiMikołaj Płotowski (†after 1548-07-27), royal courtier and owner of estates in Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy Wiślane); burgrave of Seeburg (Zybork, today Jeziorany) (AT 18, p. 229)⌋ ubersenden(n). / Mitler zceit werdet ir mich mit ansagung meiner underthenigen(n) dienst bey junger ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)t entschuldigen(n) etc. ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ Wolt fleis haben(n), das disser junge mit den erstn(n) werde abgefertiget / und mir zu schreiben(n), / wie um(m)b alles etc. Hiemit Gote in langer gesuntheit befoln(n).

Dat(um) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XIII Dece(m)br(is) MD XXXIX.

AAWO, AB, D7, f. 5r (b.p.)

Lieb(e)r Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊bruderGeorg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋.

Ich hab dein schreibnn superinscribed in place of crossed-out das jenige⌈das jenige dein schreibn(n) dein schreibnn superinscribed in place of crossed-out das jenige⌉ mit dem register(r) mit eingeslossenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out das du mir zugeschriben(n)⌈das du mir zugeschriben(n) mit eingeslossen(n) mit eingeslossenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out das du mir zugeschriben(n)⌉ / wol vorstand(en), / daruff du hie bey mir wirst antwurt finden(n). / Ich seyes vor guth an / und were wol superinscribed⌈were wolwere wol superinscribed⌉ geroten(n), / das superinscribed in place of crossed-out das ubriger pracht zu deinem(m) ehestande nicht gehorig / mit⌈das ubriger pracht zu deinem(m) ehestande nicht gehorig / mit das das superinscribed in place of crossed-out das ubriger pracht zu deinem(m) ehestande nicht gehorig / mit⌉ unnotiger unkost / mit ubrigem pracht, / do written over e⌈eoo written over e⌉rmit Got verzornnet(?) / auch vorstendig(en) menschen nicht gefallen kan, / vormiden blib, domit superinscribed in place of crossed-out das⌈das domit domit superinscribed in place of crossed-out das⌉ nicht gesagt wurd ( wie solchs ouch in worheit ist /) es were besser von einem(m) bischove on the margin⌈von einem(m) bischovevon einem(m) bischove on the margin⌉ den(n) armen(n) gegeben(n) / oder zur written over m(m)⌈m(m)rr written over m(m)⌉[1] kumfftig(en) nharung vorhalt(en) etc. Du weist ouch, das ich keine geltberge hab Nichts wynnigers noch meinem(m) vormugen, / das mir fast wol bekant, / wil ich dich in dem, das zu geburlichenn on the margin in place of crossed-out in dem, das geburich⌈ in dem, das geburich superinscribed in place of crossed-out was zu⌈was zu in dem, das geburich in dem, das geburich superinscribed in place of crossed-out was zu⌉ in dem, das zu geburlichen(n) in dem, das zu geburlichenn on the margin in place of crossed-out in dem, das geburich⌉ ehren mit superinscribed in place of crossed-out und⌈und mit mit superinscribed in place of crossed-out und⌉ guttem gelimff gehorig / nicht vorlossen. / Du wirst ouch beyden, meinen(n) zukunfftig(en) Barbara Behme (†after 1550-02-07)⌊svegerinBarbara Behme (†after 1550-02-07)⌋ freuntlich von meinen(n) weg(en) grussen / und sagen(n), das solch gros be superinscribed⌈bebe superinscribed⌉dancken written over sagen⌈sagen(en)en written over sagen⌉ vor kleine vorehrung nicht furdert, / derhalbenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out und das⌈und das derhalben(n) derhalbenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out und das⌉ sie nicht was gegeben(n), / sondern geneigt(en) superinscribed⌈geneigt(en)geneigt(en) superinscribed⌉ willen(n) vs(?) gebers vor das beste sollen(n) achten annemen(n). / Schicke dein sache also, das du uff angesaczte zceit wider gesunt mugest hie her gelang(en).

Sol und muss ich je gen Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊DanczkGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌋ komen(n), / berede es mit dem(m) h(e)rn 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)⌊burgraff(en)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)⌋, / das ich von einem(m) Gdańsk Town Council ⌊ersamen(n) rotheGdańsk Town Council ⌋ schrifftlich muge vornemen(n), / ab superinscribed in place of crossed-out das⌈das ab ab superinscribed in place of crossed-out das⌉ es ir aller beger und gutter wille sey wider den, / ich mich dohin zu begeben(n) sichs superinscribed⌈sichssichs superinscribed⌉ nicht wol sichs wil geczimen(n), wie ich ouch mit seiner Georg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377)⌊Er(barkei)t und zu 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)⌋Georg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377)⌋ negst sich gen mir hot superinscribed in place of crossed-out het⌈het gen mir hot gen mir hot superinscribed in place of crossed-out het⌉ lossen heren. / Du wirst ouch paper damaged⌈[ch]ch paper damaged⌉ von seiner Er(barkei)t erfaren(n), / wie es umb die citacion(n), / dovon ich seiner Er(barkei)t geschriben(n), / ein gestalt ha paper damaged⌈[a]a paper damaged⌉be etc.

[1] domit superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉domitdomit superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ nicht gesagt wird (: wie solchs ouch in worheit ist :) es were besser [...]m einem(m) [...]schaue on the margin⌈[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉m einem(m) [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉schaue[...]m einem(m) [...]schaue on the margin⌉ den armen(n) gegeben(n), / oder zur underlined

AAWO, AB, D7, f. 7r (b.p.)

Unsern(n) bruderlichn(n) grues zuvoran(n). / Erbar, ernfester, liber probably Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊bruderprobably Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋ und getrewer(r). /

Das dein ehefreud in gotlichn(n) gnad(en) volbracht, ist uns fast lieb, vil be on the margin⌈bebe on the margin⌉danckenn written over s⌈s(n)n written over s⌉ wie superinscribed in place of crossed-out das⌈das wie wie superinscribed in place of crossed-out das⌉ du uns zuentpotn(n) soltu Gote zueignenn, dem solchs gehorig und gen in dichrest halten on the margin in place of crossed-out Gothe zukumpt, / gen den(n) habt, doch nicht(?)⌈Gothe zukumpt, / gen den(n) habt, doch nicht(?) soltu Gote zueignen(n), dem solchs gehorig und gen in dichrest(?) halt(en) soltu Gote zueignenn, dem solchs gehorig und gen in dichrest halten on the margin in place of crossed-out Gothe zukumpt, / gen den(n) habt, doch nicht(?)⌉, / der wirt dir superinscribed⌈dirdir superinscribed⌉ weiter alles, das leib und shele gut ist, / zufuegen(n). / Hie bey ist ein briff an ein ersam roth, / den wirstu mit der abschrifft unserm(m) geliebt(en) svager(r), dem(m) h(e)rn borgroff(en), antwurt(en). / So die copey im gefallen wirt ( dan es ist etwan vorborgens darin ) magstu den selbt(en) briff, / do hin er gehort, / lossen komen(n) etc. Ist das der hochwirdig h(er) bischoff zur Coyen gen Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊DanczkGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌋ kompt / ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ nicht anders(?), rede on the margin⌈rederede on the margin⌉ mit seiner lieb reden(n), / wie superinscribed in place of crossed-out was⌈was wie wie superinscribed in place of crossed-out was⌉ wir dir negst befholen(n), / mit anzceigung superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ mit anzceigung mit anzceigung superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ unser freuntlich(en) dienst wirst anzeig(en) und sag(e), das wir s(einer) l(iebe) negst geschribn(n) hett hetten(n), / welchen briff du uns widerumb hest zugeschickt und superinscribed in place of crossed-out und bitt(en) uns wolde uff unser schreibn(n), den⌈und bitt(en) uns wolde uff unser schreibn(n), den und und superinscribed in place of crossed-out und bitt(en) uns wolde uff unser schreibn(n), den⌉ wir in superinscribed⌈inin superinscribed⌉ widerumb an dich habn(n) lossen(n) gelang(en), / bittende unser schreibn(n) vortreulich uns zu gutte wolde halt(en) / und freuntlich beantwurten(n) / und uffmerk(en), / wie wir dir zuvor befolen(n). Hiemit wunsche wir dir und deiner hausfrawen(n), unser liben(n) AAWO, AB, D7, f. 7v (b.p.) svegerin neben(n) irer svester(r) langwerige gesuntheit und abe die gotliche gnade, / die alles, was die welt hoth uber ubertrifft, / und durch die wir, so wir uns den nicht unwirdig machn(n) on the margin⌈so wir uns den nicht unwirdig machn(n)so wir uns den nicht unwirdig machn(n) on the margin⌉, allein mussen selig werd(en).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(losse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XXIX Septemb(ris) M D XLII.

AAWO, AB, D7, f. 12v (c.p.1)

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⌊Io(an)nesIoannes 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⌋ etc.

M(einem) Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊brud(e)r Jorg(en)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Wir schick(en) dir / deiner bitt noch / dissen beigelegt(en) cf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS] to [Sigismund II Augustus Jagiellon] Graudenz (Grudziądz), 1543-10-01, CIDTC IDL 3902⌊briffcf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS] to [Sigismund II Augustus Jagiellon] Graudenz (Grudziądz), 1543-10-01, CIDTC IDL 3902⌋ mit seiner abschrifft an die Sigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforza⌊junge ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)tSigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforza⌋. / Den magstu, / so es von noten thun wirt, / lossen uberantwurten(n). / Gotlichn(n) gnad(en) befolen. /

Dat(um) Graudenz (Grudziądz, Graudentium), city in Poland, Voivodeship of Pomerania, on the upper east bank of the Vistula, Graudenz (taking turns with Marienburg (Malbork)) was the venue for the Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌊GraudentzGraudenz (Grudziądz, Graudentium), city in Poland, Voivodeship of Pomerania, on the upper east bank of the Vistula, Graudenz (taking turns with Marienburg (Malbork)) was the venue for the Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌋, den erst(en) tag Octobr(is) M D XLIII.

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 13v (c.p.)

Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊Jorg(en) von Houen(n)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋.

Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊IoannesIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌋ etc.

Unsern(n) etc.

Wir haben(n) aus deinem(m) cf. Georg von HÖFEN (FLACHSBINDER) to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1543-10-04 — 1543-11-04, CIDTC IDL 6856, letter lost⌊schreiben(n)cf. Georg von HÖFEN (FLACHSBINDER) to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1543-10-04 — 1543-11-04, CIDTC IDL 6856, letter lost⌋, / das uns unser(r) secretari(us) Mathis, secretary of Ioannes DANTISCUS (fl. 1543)⌊MathisMathis, secretary of Ioannes DANTISCUS (fl. 1543)⌋ geantwurt, / dein begernn written over (r)⌈(r)n(n)nn written over (r)⌉ wol eingenomen(n), in dem du dich nichts hets dorfft schewen uns zu Schmolainen (Smolajny), village in Ermland (Warmia), 26 km N of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1 km N of Gutstadt (Dobre Miasto), one of the residences of the bishops of Ermland⌊SmoleinSchmolainen (Smolajny), village in Ermland (Warmia), 26 km N of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1 km N of Gutstadt (Dobre Miasto), one of the residences of the bishops of Ermland⌋ anzureden(n), aber dir superinscribed in place of crossed-out du wist, das wir dir⌈du wist, das wir dir aber dir aber dir superinscribed in place of crossed-out du wist, das wir dir⌉ solchs / bey 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⌋ zu weg wege zu breng(en), ist in unser macht nicht superinscribed in place of crossed-out wenig macht haben⌈wenig macht haben ist in unser macht nicht ist in unser macht nicht superinscribed in place of crossed-out wenig macht haben⌉. / Das kleine, das wir hidden by binding⌈[r]r 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⌋ ub vor dich erlanget superinscribed in place of crossed-out erbeten⌈erbeten erlanget erlanget superinscribed in place of crossed-out erbeten⌉, / ist mit nicht kleiner sverheit hidden by binding⌈[t]t hidden by binding⌉ von erbeten(n) worden(n) superinscribed⌈worden(n)worden(n) superinscribed⌉. Du must U overwrittem in place of crossed-out u⌈uUU overwrittem in place of crossed-out u⌉ff andere wege ist derhalben(n) zu superinscribed⌈ist derhalben(n) zuist derhalben(n) zu superinscribed⌉ gedenck(en), dein schult zu beczalen(n). / Nym von uns ein beispil. / Wir sein nicht gern(n) schuldig / Um(m)b schulde zu meiden(n), / hab wir 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⌋, / wie du weist, / nicht wenig vorlossen etc on the margin in place of crossed-out s...lber v...than(n)⌈s... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉lber v... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉thann superinscribed in place of crossed-out koufft⌈koufftthan(n)thann superinscribed in place of crossed-out koufft⌉ vorlossen etc vorlossen etc on the margin in place of crossed-out s...lber v...than(n)⌉. Worinne wir dir sonst, / wie noch unser vormugen sthet, / zu helffen werden(n) wissen, / soltu uns willig finden(n). Gotlichn(n) gnad(en) befoln(n).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chlosse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den(n) IIII Noue(m)b(ris) M D XLIII[1] .

[1] a(us) u(nserm) s(chlosse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den(n) IIII Noue(m)b(ris) M D XLIII ms ut supra hidden by binding⌈[upra]upra hidden by binding⌉, see cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Georg SCHEWECKE Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1543-11-04, CIDTC IDL 3952⌊IDL 3952cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Georg SCHEWECKE Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1543-11-04, CIDTC IDL 3952⌋

AAWO, AB, D.97, f. 22v

Dem Hochwirdigenn(n) inn Gotth Furstenn undt Herren, herrenn(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⌊Johanni / von Gothis gnadenn(n) des loblichenn Ermland (Warmia, Varmia), diocese and ecclesiastical principality in northeastern Poland, 1466-1772 within the Kingdom of Poland, Royal Prussia⌊stiefftes ErmelandtErmland (Warmia, Varmia), diocese and ecclesiastical principality in northeastern Poland, 1466-1772 within the Kingdom of Poland, Royal Prussia⌋ / biesschoffeIoannes 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⌋, / meinem gienedigenn(n) herrenn undt brudrenn(n)

AAWO, AB, D.97, f. 22r

Meine(n) underthenigen gancztwilligen dienst. /

Genediger Herr undt bruder.

Euger Gnoden giesunthet / mit wunsschunge glugseliger wolfarth / gun(n)e ich undt meine liebe Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊hausfraueKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ Euger Gnoden on the margin⌈Euger GnodenEuger Gnoden on the margin⌉ hercztlichen undt getreulichen gern(n)e etc.

Genediger Herr undt bruder. /

Es hoth mich mein gast undt gutter freundt Criestoff Ottendorffh (fl. 1544)⌊Criestoff OttendorffhCriestoff Ottendorffh (fl. 1544)⌋ angelanget undt gebethen / Euger Gnoden zu sreibenn und dienstlichen czu bittenn, / die wielle ehre einen sproch, / beim wirdigenn Ermland Chapter cathedral chapter based in Frauenburg (Frombork, Varmia)⌊capitel zur FrawenburgErmland Chapter cathedral chapter based in Frauenburg (Frombork, Varmia)⌋ / erlitthen / der im fest boswerlich ist giewisszenn / undt weither / an Euger Gnodenn gie appeliert. / Von des Donathus Fayen (fl. 1544)⌊Donathen FayenDonathus Fayen (fl. 1544)⌋ vom aldenn stim / der im schuldig ist, / so thu ich Euger Gnoden / ganczt dienstlichen bitten / als meinen genedigenn herrenn / undt hercztlieben brudern / Euger Gnoden wollenn / im szo gienediglichen erscheinen, / das eher / ader sein wir / mit namen Nickel Glogher (fl. 1544)⌊Nickel GlogherNickel Glogher (fl. 1544)⌋, / bei Euger Gnoden /eine gienedige audienczie mochte haben / die schache Euger Gnoden / ganczelich undt grunttlichen zu erczelen undt so Euger Gnoden formerkenn, / das eher gierecht ist / wollenn im Euger Gnodenn / meiner dienstlichenn(n) forbitthe lossen gienisszenn(n) etc.

Denn ich Euger Gnodenn, / dem almechtigen undt evigem Gothe / in glugseliger langweriger / gutter leibes giesuntheit thu befhelenn, / der spare Euger Gnoden lange giesunth. /

D(a)t(um) aus 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⌊DanczigGdańsk (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⌋, denn 16 Maii anno 44.

E(uger) G(nodenn) willliger diener Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊Görgenn(n) vonn(n) Hoffenn(n)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 50r (t.p.)

B(ruder) Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊Jorg(en)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Wie wol du uns negst bey deinem(m) jung(en) nichts geschriben(n), hab wir solchs bey dissem unserm(m) ohmen(n) nicht woll(e)n nochlossen(n), wie wol wir etwan mit mher geschefft(en), dan du belad(en), / hiemit wir dir, das wir negst, do du bey uns werest, vorgessen(n) on the margin⌈das wir negst, do du bey uns werest, vorgessen(n)das wir negst, do du bey uns werest, vorgessen(n) on the margin⌉, anzeig(en), / das wir uff Ostern(n) / unsern(n) getrewen und superinscribed⌈getrewen undgetrewen und superinscribed⌉ lib(e)n svoger(r), dem edlen, ernfest(en) Hans Glaubitz (Hans Glaubicz, Johann Glaubitz), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Dantiscus' brother-in-law, from 1538-11-17 married to Catherina von Höfen; at least in 1541-1543 commander in Seeburg (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 537,769, 771, 876, 914, 916; CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)⌊Hansen GlaubiczHans Glaubitz (Hans Glaubicz, Johann Glaubitz), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Dantiscus' brother-in-law, from 1538-11-17 married to Catherina von Höfen; at least in 1541-1543 commander in Seeburg (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 537,769, 771, 876, 914, 916; CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)⌋, houptman(n) uff Seeburg (Zybork), town in Ermland (Warmia), 29 km NE of Allenstein (Olsztyn), today Jeziorany⌊SeburgSeeburg (Zybork), town in Ermland (Warmia), 29 km NE of Allenstein (Olsztyn), today Jeziorany⌋, / in dissen angenden(n) superinscribed⌈angenden(n)angenden(n) superinscribed⌉ Oster(r) heilig(en) tag(en) vor dich hundert m(a)rc abzuleg(en) hab(e)n befol(e)n, / welchs vorden die zukunfftige drei jar(e), / so uns Got durch sein barmhertzigheit im leben(n) wirt lossen(n), / von uns sol gehalt(en) werd(en). / Halt du ouch, was du dich vorschrib(e)n, / und gib nicht unfreuntliche superinscribed in place of crossed-out undanckpare⌈undanckpare unfreuntliche unfreuntliche superinscribed in place of crossed-out undanckpare⌉ zuentpittung aus. Wir wolt(e)n wol, das du vil schuldner hettest / u written over etc.⌈etc.uu written over etc.⌉nd das es dir in gotlichen gnad(en), der wir dich befel(e)n on the margin⌈in gotlichen gnad(en), der wir dich befel(e)nin gotlichen gnad(en), der wir dich befel(e)n on the margin⌉, allenthalb(en) noch willen(n) erging. /

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chlosse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, XXX Marcii MD XLV.

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

B(ruder) Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊Jorg(en)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Gestrigs tags hab wir den schreibn(n) mit den(n) zuge[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ briven entfang(en). / Wer uff wir dich ins erst lossen(n) wissen, das uns des h(e)rn Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊burgraffen(n)Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋, / unsers vilgelibt(en) svagers, swa hidden by binding⌈[a]a hidden by binding⌉cheit herczlich leit ist. / Wir woltn(n) im so gern(n) alse uns sel[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, so solchs in unserm(m) vormug(en) wer, / helff(en) etc. Worum(m)b du von uns zu wissen(n) geschribn(n), / ist in den zugeschickt(en) briven(n) auch gedocht, allein das die herschawung bis uff den XV tag Septe(m)bris vorlegt ist on the margin⌈allein das die herschawung bis uff den XV tag Septe(m)bris vorlegt istallein das die herschawung bis uff den XV tag Septe(m)bris vorlegt ist on the margin⌉. Es wirt aber angeczeigt, / das unser superinscribed⌈ unser unser superinscribed⌉ both, der [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ korczen hernoch sol komen(n), / uns aller hendel kuntschafft sol [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ bringenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ bringen(n) bringenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉. Wir vernemen(n), / das der g(nedige) h(err) nicht wil recht(en) oder disputirn(n), / vorhofft gnad ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉. Es ist noch da zu mhal nicht gewest angefang(en) etc. Wan unser ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ both Mauritius (Moritz), at least in 1537-1547 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279)⌊MoriczMauritius (Moritz), at least in 1537-1547 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279)⌋ widerkompt, [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ dem oder eim andren(n) wolle wir dich / wie umb alles lossen wissen(n). / So werd wir ouch vornemen(n), / wie es ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ um umbs de[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ ein gestalt habe, / an uns sol nichts abghen(n). / Dis hab wir die [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ h(ern) Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊Nikles FridwaltNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋ gem Elbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League⌊ElbingElbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League⌋ in der eil superinscribed⌈in der eilin der eil superinscribed⌉ geschribn(n), / das er dir mit de[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ dissen briff losse zukomen(n). / Gotlichn(n) gnad(en) befoln(n). /

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chlosse) Heilsberg hidden by binding⌈[Heilsberg]Heilsberg hidden by binding⌉, III April(is) 45.

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

Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊Jorg(en)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Dein schreibn(n) bey Valteins diner und der Knobelsdorff ist uns word(en). / Was die swacheit unsers vilgelibt(en) svagers hidden by binding⌈[s]s hidden by binding⌉, des h(e)rn burgraff(en) angeth, / bringt uns nicht wenig besvernus. Wir woltn(n) im gern(n) (: so es muglich wer :) mit unser(n) gesu[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ helff(en). / Die brive, die an ko(nigliche)n hoff solten(n), / wolln(n) wir ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ zu seiner zceit on the margin⌈zu seiner zceitzu seiner zceit on the margin⌉ von uns fertig(en) / und do bey schreiben(n), was im ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉lich und furderlich ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉. / Es wer nicht schedlich, das w[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ derselbt(e) brive abschrifft hetten(n), damit wir unser schreib[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ darnoch mocht(en) stellen(n). / Wir werd(en) unsern(n) botn(n) so lange v[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ten(n), / das solche copeien, / oder der syn do von(n), / fueglich an uns [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉gen(n) gelang(en). / Was die sache von 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⌋ anghet / und die [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ von und anders on the margin⌈und andersund anders on the margin⌉ erferest, / loss uns mit den erst(en) wissen(n). / Wie sich [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉tein gehalt(en) und helt, / so geczte im, / macht seiner mutter [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉nig freude, / der wir vorschonen(n) etc. Des dorffs halbn(n) h[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ wir Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋, u(nserm) a(llergnedigsten) h(e)rn, / und andren(n) bey Georg Schultz (Jorg Schultz) (†after 1548), Gdańsk burgher, probably related to Dantiscus by his mother Christine Schultze (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 6)⌊Jorg(en) ScholczGeorg Schultz (Jorg Schultz) (†after 1548), Gdańsk burgher, probably related to Dantiscus by his mother Christine Schultze (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 6)⌋ un[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ jung(en) mit fleis geschriben(n), / haben uns ouch mit Ludouico [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ weitlofftig bereth. / Es wirt domit villeicht so la[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ mussen an sthen, / biss die groste sache entlich entricht. / Wie [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ die leut sein wunderlich, / werd(en) sie sich noch einst widren(n) ein trefflicher fhal (: der uns herzlich leid wurd :) on the margin⌈(: der uns herzlich leid wurd :)(: der uns herzlich leid wurd :) on the margin⌉ doraus folg(en) etc. etc. Von der weg(en) du uns grusses und guts wunschung host zugeschribn(n), / die wirstu in un[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ nhamen(n) uffs freuntlichst widerum(m)b grussn(n). Gotlichn(n) gnad(en) befolen hidden by binding⌈[olen]olen hidden by binding⌉.

Dat(um) XVII Iunii MD XLV.

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 55r (t.p.)

B(ruder) Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊Jorg(en)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Dieweil A (fl. 1545)⌊AA (fl. 1545)⌋ dis mol zum lesen besvert, / wirstu im dennoch dissen beigelegt(en) brive im superinscribed⌈imim superinscribed⌉ antwort(en) und den und unsern(n) briff ... on the margin⌈den und superinscribed⌈undund superinscribed⌉ unsern(n) briff ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉den und unsern(n) briff ... on the margin⌉ vorlesen(n), / das bittende, das er den unsern(n) mit der Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊koniginBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ brive an den g(nedigen) h(ern) thue schick(en), / und uns darnoch / durch dein schreib(e)n / losse wissen(n), wie er sich darzu hoth gehalt(e)n etc. Du wirst im ouch das jenige, das uns die Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊koniginBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ / und der Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊her zu PloczkoSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋, kanczler, geschrib(e)n, / vorlesen, / oder in selbst, / weil er ein besser lateiner ist dan du, / lesen lossen(n), / da bey anczeig(en), / das wir seine brive disse tage / mit seinem(m) signeth, / das wir hiemit wider schick(en), / an ko(nigliche)n hoff wollen fertig(en) / und seiner im best(en) nicht vorgessen(n) etc. Wie wir dissen briff hab(e)n lossen schreib(e)n, / ist der diner mit den schonen(n) pomeranczen ankomen(n), / do vor du uffs freuntlichst wirsst dancken(n). / der Wir hotten(n) superinscribed⌈hotten(n)hotten(n) superinscribed⌉ solche pomeranczen ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ bedocht / unser g(nedigste) f(raw) in Got Elisabeth of Austria (Elizabeth von Habsburg) (*1526 – †1545), Queen of Poland, Grand Duchess of Lithuania; first wife of Sigismund II August Jagiellon (1543-1545), daughter of Ferdinand I of Habsburg, and Anna Jagiellon⌊vorstorben koniginElisabeth of Austria (Elizabeth von Habsburg) (*1526 – †1545), Queen of Poland, Grand Duchess of Lithuania; first wife of Sigismund II August Jagiellon (1543-1545), daughter of Ferdinand I of Habsburg, and Anna Jagiellon⌋, / das vil leider vil anders, / dan wir uns haben vorhofft, / ergang(en) / und unser trawrig superinscribed⌈trawrigtrawrig superinscribed⌉ gemuet der written over wir⌈wirderder written over wir⌉wegen(n) nicht wenig belastet. / Gotlichem willen(n) mussen wir alles noch geben(n) etc. Du wirst ouch sag(en), / das wir solcher schoner(r) epfel dis jar(e) zu genugen haben / und unnotig sey, uns der mher zu ubersenden(n), / wollen ouch solche angeme goben(n) in kein vorgessen stellen(n). / Do bey wirstu ouch der frawen Barbara Behme (†after 1550-02-07)⌊burggreffinBarbara Behme (†after 1550-02-07)⌋, unser vilgelibt(en) svegerin, uffs fleissigst danck(en) und sie neb(e)n ir svester, deiner Barbara Behme (†after 1550-02-07)⌊hausfrawen(n)Barbara Behme (†after 1550-02-07)⌋, freuntlich grussen. / Diss(e)n diner hab wir dissen tag, / wie er angekomen(n), / weil er solchs begeret, / abgefertiget. / Valentin Hannau (Valentinus Hannovius), Dantiscus' nephew, son of Anna von Höfen and Johann Hannau, brother of Johann, Kaspar and Simon Hannau⌊ValenteinValentin Hannau (Valentinus Hannovius), Dantiscus' nephew, son of Anna von Höfen and Johann Hannau, brother of Johann, Kaspar and Simon Hannau⌋ ist noch underwegen etc. Hiemit [...] paper damaged⌈[...][...] paper damaged⌉.

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) paper damaged⌈[Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm)]Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) paper damaged⌉ s(chlosse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XXVII Iunii [...] paper damaged⌈[...][...] paper damaged⌉.

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 57v (b.p.)

M(einem) b(ruder) Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊Jorg(en)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unser(n) etc.

Wir habn(n) dein schreib(en) gern(n) gelesen(n). / Was den k[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ consens uffs dorff anghet, / ist noch nicht an uns komen(n). / Pa[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ ist uber die VI wochen do mit aus, / seiner ankunfft sein / v[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ alle stunden gewertig, / im korczen soltn bescheidt habn(n), wie [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ alles etc. Die wag(en) pferde sollen dich zu angeseczter zceit [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ seumen(n), / etc. Was A anzuczeig(en) ist, hab wir unserm(m) [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ bruder Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊BerntBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋ geschribn(n). / Nichts wynigers wirstu inn(n) mit unsern(n) gelibt(en) Barbara Behme (†after 1550-02-07)⌊svegerinBarbara Behme (†after 1550-02-07)⌋ uffs freuntlichst grussen(n) / und unsern(n) alt(en) Mathias Platen ⌊Macz Plat(en)Mathias Platen ⌋ / vor die zceitung, uns zugeschrib(en), danck(en), [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ ouch ermanen(n), / das er von(n) solchem(m) schreibn(n) nicht absehe, / dar[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ er uns sondren(n) wolgefallen(n) thut. / Gotlichn(n) gnad(en) befolen(n).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chlosse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, XXII Augusti MD XLV.

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 53r (t.p.)

M(einem) brud(e)r Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊Jorg(en)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Dein cf. , CIDTC IDL 0⌊schreib(e)ncf. , CIDTC IDL 0⌋ bey unserm(m) ohmen Simon Hannau (Simon Hannow), Dantiscus' nephew, son of Anna von Höfen and Johann Hannau, brother of Johann and Kaspar; at the turn of 1538 administrated bishop's estate in Löbau (Lubawa) in Dantiscus' name (CEID 1/1, p. 344, footnote No. 19)⌊SimonSimon Hannau (Simon Hannow), Dantiscus' nephew, son of Anna von Höfen and Johann Hannau, brother of Johann and Kaspar; at the turn of 1538 administrated bishop's estate in Löbau (Lubawa) in Dantiscus' name (CEID 1/1, p. 344, footnote No. 19)⌋ hab wir entfang(en), den inhalt on the margin⌈den inhaltden inhalt on the margin⌉ daraus ouch gern vornomen(n). / Das fass mit dem wein wirstu uns mit den unsern(n), / die von der Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto), town in Ermland (Warmia), NE of Allenstein (Olsztyn)⌊GustnstatGuttstadt (Dobre Miasto), town in Ermland (Warmia), NE of Allenstein (Olsztyn)⌋ 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⌋ ankomen(n), / zuschick(en), / und dermossen bestellen, / das es unvorrugkt gefurt werd. / Simon Hannau (Simon Hannow), Dantiscus' nephew, son of Anna von Höfen and Johann Hannau, brother of Johann and Kaspar; at the turn of 1538 administrated bishop's estate in Löbau (Lubawa) in Dantiscus' name (CEID 1/1, p. 344, footnote No. 19)⌊SimonSimon Hannau (Simon Hannow), Dantiscus' nephew, son of Anna von Höfen and Johann Hannau, brother of Johann and Kaspar; at the turn of 1538 administrated bishop's estate in Löbau (Lubawa) in Dantiscus' name (CEID 1/1, p. 344, footnote No. 19)⌋ hot uns ouch angeczeigt, das bastart zu VIII und zu X schilling(en) vorhand(en). / Des wirstu uns eczliches ein ton(n)e zufertig(en) / und geschege uns zu gefallenn on the margin in place of crossed-out wer gut⌈wer gut geschege uns zu gefallen(n) geschege uns zu gefallenn on the margin in place of crossed-out wer gut⌉, kundestu die II tonnen mit dem fasse ubersend(en). Was dis alles geschen wirt, / wirt dir unser scheffer genung thun etc. Mit unserm(m) bruder Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊BerntBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋ wirstu du uns wie umb alles lossen wissen(n), / und nemlich was der g(nedige) h(er) vor hoth. Dabey wirstu A freuntlich grussen / und bitt(e)n, uns nichts zuvorhalt(en). / Unser diner ist von ko(nigliche)m hove on the margin⌈von ko(nigliche)m hovevon ko(nigliche)m hove on the margin⌉ gestrigs tags hie angelangt. / Des dorffs halb(en) wirt so gehandelt werd(en), / wie wirs negst zu 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)⌋ mit dir vorlossen. / Das Likefeth gesint ist, / gefelt uns nicht, / mussen darzu gedenck(en). / Es wer gut, das A mit im fueglicher weis dar aus redte / und in von seinem(m) vornemen(n), / so vil muglich, / thet abwend(en). / Hiemit gotlich(e)n gnad(en) befolen(n). /

Dat(um) im zcoge noch Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XV Octob(ris) MD XLV.

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 53v (t.p.)

XV Octobr(is) on the margin, in the hand of Dantiscus⌈XV Octobr(is)XV Octobr(is) on the margin, in the hand of Dantiscus⌉

Du wirst A sag(en), / wie er mir mit zuschickung der artickell durch dich hat lass(en) antzeig(en), / das ich in grosser geheim solchs dem Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊herrn von PlotzkoSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ hab zugeschrieb(en), / 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⌋ des alles zuberichten / und nemlich, das den IIII in sunderheit wurd geschriebenn etc. welchs der Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊her von PloczkoSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ / von weg(en) grosser hidden by binding⌈[er]er hidden by binding⌉ schwacheit, / domit 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⌋ dismhal beladen, noch nicht hat fueglich mug(en) anbring(en). / Schreibt mir aber, das es mit den ersten gescheh(en) soll. / Was wir derhalben weitter wird hidden by binding⌈[d]d hidden by binding⌉ zukomen, / sol unvorhalten bleiben. / Unser schwester Catherina von Höfen Dantiscus' sister, 1538-11-17 married Hans Glaubitz (CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)⌊CatharinaCatherina von Höfen Dantiscus' sister, 1538-11-17 married Hans Glaubitz (CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)⌋ ( Got hab lob ) ist wol genesen und hat den thag dis monts ein junge tochter zur welt gebracht. / Was sonst zeittung sein, / hab ich Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊BerndtBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋, unserm bruder hidden by binding⌈[r]r hidden by binding⌉, zugeschrieb(en) etc.

BCz, 245, p. 293 (c.p.)

Io(an)nes

B(ruder) Iorg(en)

Unsern(n) etc.

Wir trag(en) nicht klein mitleiden(n) / deiner solczamen(n) krancheit halben(n), / die dir io superinscribed⌈ioio superinscribed⌉ nicht angeerbt. / Mug(en) nicht befind(en), wie du da bey gekomen(n). / Wie aber dieselbte nicht anders, dan(n) gotliche besuchung / um(m)b nicht unvorschult / geacht sol werd(en), wil notig sein, was gotlicher wille ist on the margin in place of crossed-out solche⌈solche was gotlicher wille ist was gotlicher wille ist on the margin in place of crossed-out solche⌉ mit gedult zu trag(en) und darum(m)b zu bitt(en), da bey das alte, ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ unordentlich leben(n) bodenck(en) / und ein messiger anzunemen(n) im superinscribed⌈imim superinscribed⌉ vorsacz zu haben. / Wir hett(en) zu disser zceit superinscribed⌈zu disser zceitzu disser zceit superinscribed⌉ dich hie gern(n) mit deiner hausfrawen(n), unser gelibt(en) svegerin, / und nemlich mit A hie gesehen. / Weil es nicht sein wil, / musse wirs, wie es Got haben(n) wil, / geschen lossen(n). / Was du von deinem(m) anligen(n) schreibest, / wolte wir wol, das du keins hettest. / Es kan aber nymant do von frey superinscribed in place of crossed-out da...⌈da... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ do von frey do von frey superinscribed in place of crossed-out da...⌉ sein, / ein iczlicher(r) noch seinen stande und wesen(n) etc.

Unser jagt ist uns hie nye zuvor wie disse zceit unnucz word(en), / vorursacht disser winter und tiffer szne [...] text damaged⌈[...][...] text damaged⌉. Wir habn(n) [n]icht mher, dan on the margin⌈n hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉icht mher, dan[n]icht mher, dan on the margin⌉ II kleine sveinchen(n) uberkomenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out gehabt⌈gehabt uberkomen(n) uberkomenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out gehabt⌉, / e written over b⌈bee written over b⌉ins dan do von A zugeschickt. / Sonst wolt wir dein(n) und der andren(n) freuntschafft nicht haben(n) vorgessen(n). / Hiemit gotlichn(n) gnad(en) befolen(n). / Die soltn zu erhaltung deiner gesuntheit mit vleis anruffen(n). / Wirt dich nicht vorlossen(n).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(loss) 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⌋, II Marcii M D XLVI.

BCz, 245, p. 295 (c.p.)

Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊Iorg(en)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋, m(einem) b(ruder).

Unsern(n) etc.

Weil du um(m)er so mit svacheith und der h(e)rn krancheit belad(en), / hab wir nicht mug(en) noch lossen dich durch unsern(n) liben(n) brudert Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊BerntBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋ zu besuchen um(m)b zu erfaren(n), ob dir wor mit muge geholffen(n) werd(en), / darzu, / so vil an uns ist, / wir gern(n) wolt(en) vorhelffen(n) etc. Wir haben(n) im ouch befolen(n) mit dem edlen, ernfesth h(e)rn Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Jorgen(n) ScheffkeGeorg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋, burgraff(en) etc. und unserm(m) vil gelibt(e)n svager, um(m)b zcwe pferde von im zur stuth zuhandlen(n), / und die vor ein gelt von im zu uberkom(m)en. Do wirstu euch neben(n) im fleis innethun. / In Iochim Korte sache hab wir an ko(nigliche)n hoff vorgestrigen written over s⌈s(en)en written over s⌉ tage geschrib(e)n, / die acta Hartowski uberschickt, / ouch im die sache zuhandlen(n) befol(e)n, / wie du von unsern(n) Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌊bruderBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau⌋ weiter wirst vornemen(n). / Gotlich(e)n gnad(en) befolen(n).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(loss) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HelsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XVII Marcii M D XLVI.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 281v (t.p.)

Fr(atr)i Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊GeorgioGeorg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋.

Unsernn etc.

Was wir de in deiner sachenn das dorf Selostie⌊SelesneSelostie⌋ botreffende / mit superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ mit mit superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ dem hernn Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌊pomerelischenn woiwodenStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌋ gehandelt und superinscribed⌈gehandelt undgehandelt und superinscribed⌉ erhaltenn habenn, / wirt dir superinscribed⌈dirdir superinscribed⌉ der edle und superinscribed⌈undund superinscribed⌉ ernvheste her Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊George Scheuek(en)Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋, / dem wir solchs kundt getha u in unserem cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Georg SCHEWECKE Wormditt (Orneta), [1547]-01-29, CIDTC IDL 4102⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Georg SCHEWECKE Wormditt (Orneta), [1547]-01-29, CIDTC IDL 4102⌋ ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ angezeigt, / nicht vorhaltenn. / Welches wir auch also / sunder zweiffel, / dieweil das der her Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌊wojwodeStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌋ auf sich genomen, / ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ ein glucklichenn vortgang gewinnen werd(en) uns vorhoffenn. / Von wegen superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ Von wegen Von wegen superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ Gregor Melletkeym ⌊Greger MelletkeymGregor Melletkeym ⌋, / so das gut Polschaw⌊PolschawPolschaw⌋ in bositz hatt, / haben wir auch mit dem hern Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌊woiwodenStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌋ obgedacht zureden nicht nachgelassenn, / der die sache bass auf negstkomende Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊tagfarthProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ kegen 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)⌋ vorlegt hat, / alda neben uns darin superinscribed⌈darindarin superinscribed⌉ zu handlenn, damit obg genantem Greger etzwas davor zukeret werde, / und der das nicht so bloss less gege das du ihm also wirst kundt thun, / damit ehr an superinscribed⌈anan superinscribed⌉ die zeit zu 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)⌋ erscheine. / Gotlichen genaden bovolen.

Dat(um) Wormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌊VormditWormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌋ 29 Januarii 1547.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 289r (t.p.)

Wir wollen auch mit Ludouico, der kurtzlich bei uns sein wirdt, superinscribed⌈der kurtzlich bei uns sein wirdt,der kurtzlich bei uns sein wirdt, superinscribed⌉ wegen des dorfs Selostie⌊SilestieSelostie⌋ zu reden nicht nachlassen, / und allen fleis vorwenden, damit wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ wir wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ dir viel durch ihn ausrichten und erhaltenn. / Hans Keting burgher of Gdańsk⌊Hansen KetingeHans Keting burgher of Gdańsk⌋, den du aufs fleisigste an uns vorschribenn, / soll nichts an unser furderung abghenn, / ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ dieweil aber superinscribed⌈aberaber superinscribed⌉ der alte Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ sher swach ist, / furchten wir, das ess sich ubel die zeit superinscribed⌈die zeitdie zeit superinscribed⌉ mit seinem aufczihen an den hof schickenn werde. / Wir haben auch dir zu gefallenn unsernn underthann Gregor Schonwalt ⌊Greger SchonwaltGregor Schonwalt ⌋ loss gebenn, / das freibrif wir dir hie beigelegt haben und seindt zufriden ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉, das ehr vor solche freiung uns ein vass guttes dantzker birs in unsern keller vorschaffe. / Sunst seindt uns des eddelen, ernvesten hernn Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊Georgen Scheuek(en)Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋, unsers liebenn svegers, on the margin in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ unsers liebenn svegers, unsers liebenn svegers, on the margin in place of crossed-out ...⌉ brife, / und was ehr uns ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ mer geschicket, zukomen, das du seiner h(erlichkei)t neben unserm freuntlichen grus wirst anzeigenn / die wir dismol in der eil nicht habenn boantworten konnenn, / wollen aber solchs zu thun superinscribed⌈zu thunzu thun superinscribed⌉ hernacher nicht nachlassenn, / welches du seiner h(erlichkei)t nebenn unserm freuntlichenn grus wirst anzeigenn. /

Dat(um) 20 Februarii 1547.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 264v (t.p.)

Fr(atr)i Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊GeorgioGeorg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unsernn etc.

Wir habenn dein cf. Georg von HÖFEN (FLACHSBINDER) to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1547-02-21 — 1547-04-05, CIDTC IDL 6637, letter lost⌊schreibenncf. Georg von HÖFEN (FLACHSBINDER) to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1547-02-21 — 1547-04-05, CIDTC IDL 6637, letter lost⌋ erhaltenn und die meinung dessulbenn genugsam eingenomen ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉, / die wir superinscribed⌈wirwir superinscribed⌉ bass auf zukomende Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊tagfartProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ lassen b superinscribed in place of crossed-out vorlegest seindt wir ... zufurdern, das ess bass auf die zeit ... zeit ... da wir uns alsdan weitlefiger deshalben mit dir beredenn kunnenn, / du wollest auch fleis vorwenden⌈vorlegest seindt wir ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ zufurdern, das ess bass auf die zeit ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ zeit ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ da wir uns alsdan weitlefiger deshalben mit dir beredenn kunnenn, / du wollest auch fleis vorwenden lassen b... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ lassen b superinscribed in place of crossed-out vorlegest seindt wir ... zufurdern, das ess bass auf die zeit ... zeit ... da wir uns alsdan weitlefiger deshalben mit dir beredenn kunnenn, / du wollest auch fleis vorwenden⌉. Du wollest auch fleis vorwendenn, dieweil die sache nu also mit dem alten Peter Reisen Likefeth ( Lyckofeth) (fl. 1537-1547), father in law of Dantiscus’ sister Ursula, married to Johann Reisen⌊Peter Likefeth hidden by binding⌈[th]th hidden by binding⌉Peter Reisen Likefeth ( Lyckofeth) (fl. 1537-1547), father in law of Dantiscus’ sister Ursula, married to Johann Reisen⌋ feret, / welchs superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ welchs welchs superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ uns werlich leidt ist, / das dennoch nichts unserer Ursula von Höfen (Ursula Flachsbinder), Dantiscus’ sister, wife of Johann Reisen, mother of Justine, Ursule, and Augustin; then wife of Zacharias Lehmann, mother of Johann Lehmann⌊swesterUrsula von Höfen (Ursula Flachsbinder), Dantiscus’ sister, wife of Johann Reisen, mother of Justine, Ursule, and Augustin; then wife of Zacharias Lehmann, mother of Johann Lehmann⌋ kinder ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ neben dem anderen vormunderen on the margin⌈neben dem anderen vormunderenneben dem anderen vormunderen on the margin⌉ von dem seinem mitler zeit on the margin⌈von dem seinem mitler zeitvon dem seinem mitler zeit on the margin⌉ umkom(m)e, / ader abh[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉dig werde. Hiran geschicht uns gefallen superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ Hiran geschicht uns gefallen Hiran geschicht uns gefallen superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉. Gotlichen gnaden bevolen.

6 Aprilis 1547.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 306v (b.p.)

Unsernn bruderlichenn grus zuvorann. / Erbar, ernvester hidden by binding⌈[ster]ster hidden by binding⌉, lieber bruder und getreuer.

Das du alda dein gewerbe und baw wol ausrichtest und fertigest, sein wir hidden by binding⌈[ir]ir hidden by binding⌉ wol zufridenn, / ha doch also das du auch mit der zeit d[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ widder herruber begebest / noch fertigung dessulben dich widder heruber begebest, / sein wir zufridenn. / Ver[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉wigst du auf zukomenden Dominick / czwen gutte stuck hidden by binding⌈[ck]ck hidden by binding⌉ geschmitzstes pergems / und ein stucke weises kefeis unsere hidden by binding⌈[re]re hidden by binding⌉ kamerjungen damit zukleidenn keufenn, / dich auch umbthun, ab ein newes kleines kleines segerlein, / wie hidden by binding⌈[ie]ie hidden by binding⌉ wir stets bei uns tragen, / zubekomen were, / das du nebenn gutten sonnensegerlein vor uns keufen wirst und das gelt hiezu den allen von imands alda entlhenen(n), / dem uff sulchs widder d von unserm gennssam aus scheffer sol gezalt werd(en) on the margin⌈und das gelt hiezu den allen superinscribed⌈den allenden allen superinscribed⌉ von imands alda entlhenen(n), / dem uff sulchs widder d von unserm gennssam aus scheffer sol gezalt werd(en)und das gelt hiezu den allen von imands alda entlhenen(n), / dem uff sulchs widder d von unserm gennssam aus scheffer sol gezalt werd(en) on the margin⌉. / Was sich alhe bei uns erg written over b⌈bgg written over b⌉abt / und von zeitungenn s[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ wirstu auch unsernn gesten, / die heut von hinnen gesthe[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, erfharenn. / Gotlichenn genaden bovolenn.

XXVII Julii hidden by binding⌈[ii]ii hidden by binding⌉ XL VII.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 381r (t.p.)

M(einem) b(ruder) Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊Jorg(en)Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unsern(n) etc.

Wir habn(n) geantwurt superinscribed⌈cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Gdańsk Town Council 1547-08-26, CIDTC IDL 6653, letter lost⌊geantwurtcf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Gdańsk Town Council 1547-08-26, CIDTC IDL 6653, letter lost⌋geantwurt superinscribed⌉ in der sachn(n) der branttmaur uff superinscribed⌈uffuff superinscribed⌉ eins Gdańsk Town Council ⌊ersamen(n) rothsGdańsk Town Council ⌋ uff cf. Gdańsk Town Council to Ioannes DANTISCUS Gdańsk (Danzig), 1547-08-17, CIDTC IDL 3191⌊schreibn(n)cf. Gdańsk Town Council to Ioannes DANTISCUS Gdańsk (Danzig), 1547-08-17, CIDTC IDL 3191⌋ / und beide superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ und beide und beide superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ copey ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ hie hast eingeslossen(n), / noch den du dich wirst wissen(n) zu richt(en). / Was die erbare fraw Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊ScheffkinKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋, unsre gelibte svegerin, angeth / von weg(en) der vorschreibung uber die gotlandsche fhere[1] und Orha, village in northern Poland, Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy Wiślane), today Orunia, a district of Gdańsk⌊OhreOrha, village in northern Poland, Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy Wiślane), today Orunia, a district of Gdańsk⌋, / wirst ir sag(en), / sie sich nicht bekomre, / ob schon umb die copeien von den Jakob Schewecke brother of Georg and Johann

Johann Schewecke Jr (Johann Scheffke), brother of Georg and Jacob⌊erben(n)Jakob Schewecke brother of Georg and Johann

Johann Schewecke Jr (Johann Scheffke), brother of Georg and Jacob⌋ an ko(ningliche)n hoff geschickt ist, / daran(n) / unsers achtens / wenig geleg(en). / Wir halt(en) solche vorschreibung so stark und feste, / weil den Jakob Schewecke brother of Georg and Johann

Johann Schewecke Jr (Johann Scheffke), brother of Georg and Jacob⌊erben(n)Jakob Schewecke brother of Georg and Johann

Johann Schewecke Jr (Johann Scheffke), brother of Georg and Jacob⌋ mit ko(ningliche)n spruche zuvor ein stilsweigen(n) gelegt, / wan sie ouch die erbschriffte werd(en) habn(n), / nichts da mit mug(en) ausricht(en), / der weg(en) unnotig an ko(ningliche)n hoff zuschick(en), / copeien zu bittnn superinscribed in place of crossed-out auszugebn(n) kan ouch nicht wid⌈auszugebn(n) kan ouch nicht wid zu bittn(n) zu bittnn superinscribed in place of crossed-out auszugebn(n) kan ouch nicht wid⌉ Aus den canczleien wirt nymantn on the margin⌈Aus den canczleien wirt nymantnAus den canczleien wirt nymantn on the margin⌉ gewhereret etc. Ist das superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ Ist das Ist das superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ die Jakob Schewecke brother of Georg and Johann

Johann Schewecke Jr (Johann Scheffke), brother of Georg and Jacob⌊erben(n)Jakob Schewecke brother of Georg and Johann

Johann Schewecke Jr (Johann Scheffke), brother of Georg and Jacob⌋ was werd(en) wollen vornemen(n), / so so mussen doch die houptbrive hervor, / die unser Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊svegerinKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ wol werd(en) hanthaben(n), / die wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out Was⌈Was die wir die wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out Was⌉ ouch, so vil superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ so vil so vil superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ in unserem(m) vormug(en) ist, / wolte wir unser libe swogerin nicht wollen(n) superinscribed⌈wollen(n)wollen(n) superinscribed⌉ vorlossen(n). / Die wirstu ouch mit deiner hausfrawen(n), ouch unser liebe svegerin, on the margin⌈mit deiner Barbara Behme (†after 1550-02-07)⌊hausfrawen(n)Barbara Behme (†after 1550-02-07)⌋, ouch unser liebe svegerin,mit deiner hausfrawen(n), ouch unser liebe svegerin, on the margin⌉ von unsern(n) weg(en) freuntlich grussen(n). / Du wirst Absalom Reyman (†after 1550-08-03), subject of duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern; after 1543 court marshal of Ermland bishop Tiedemann Giese (HA, 810, 812, 910, 1174, 1194, 1195)⌊Absolon ReymansAbsalom Reyman (†after 1550-08-03), subject of duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern; after 1543 court marshal of Ermland bishop Tiedemann Giese (HA, 810, 812, 910, 1174, 1194, 1195)⌋ wird frag(en), / ob er imonts wisse, mit dem wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out ich⌈ich wir wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out ich⌉ im schreiben(n) mocht(en), / das im unser superinscribed in place of crossed-out mein⌈mein unser unser superinscribed in place of crossed-out mein⌉ briff gewiss mocht zukomen(n) zukueme. / Heruff schreib uns mit den erst(en) antwurt. Gutlichn(n) gnad(en) befolen(n).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) sch(loss) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XXVII Augusti M D XLVII.

[1] gotlandsche fhere - a river crossing in Güttland (Gitlandt, Koźliny, Kösslin), village in northern Poland, Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy Wiślane), on the Motława river, ca. 25 km SE of Gdańsk, before 16th century two separate villages: Güttland and Kösslin⌊GüttlandGüttland (Gitlandt, Koźliny, Kösslin), village in northern Poland, Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy Wiślane), on the Motława river, ca. 25 km SE of Gdańsk, before 16th century two separate villages: Güttland and Kösslin⌋.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 312r

Unserenn {etc.} bruderlichen grus zuvoran. Erbar, ernvhester, lieber bruder und getreuer superinscribed⌈bruderlichen grus zuvoran. Erbar, ernvhester, lieber probably Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊bruderprobably Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋ und getreuerbruderlichen grus zuvoran. Erbar, ernvhester, lieber bruder und getreuer superinscribed⌉.

Wir seindt gesternn auf dem wege czwuschenn 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⌋ und Wormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌊VormdithWormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌋ von der bowegung des fharens etzwas mude wordenn, / also das wir uns nicht ferner von hinnen erhebenn werdenn, / sunder unsern ohemen, Johann Lehmann (Jan Leoman) (*1520 – †1582), Dantiscus' nephew (son of his sister Ursula and Zacharias Lehmann); studied in Wittenberg and in Rome; 1545 secretary of Ioannes Dantiscus as Ermland bishop; 1546 vicar in Heilsberg; 1550 chancellor of Ermland bishop Tiedemann Giese and then of his successor Stanisław Hozjusz; 1554 Ermland canon; 1561-1566 general administrator (oeconomus) on the bishop's estates in Ermland diocese; 1571 Ermland custos (KOPICZKO 2, p. 193)⌊Johannem LehemannJohann Lehmann (Jan Leoman) (*1520 – †1582), Dantiscus' nephew (son of his sister Ursula and Zacharias Lehmann); studied in Wittenberg and in Rome; 1545 secretary of Ioannes Dantiscus as Ermland bishop; 1546 vicar in Heilsberg; 1550 chancellor of Ermland bishop Tiedemann Giese and then of his successor Stanisław Hozjusz; 1554 Ermland canon; 1561-1566 general administrator (oeconomus) on the bishop's estates in Ermland diocese; 1571 Ermland custos (KOPICZKO 2, p. 193)⌋, von uns kegenn Graudenz (Grudziądz, Graudentium), city in Poland, Voivodeship of Pomerania, on the upper east bank of the Vistula, Graudenz (taking turns with Marienburg (Malbork)) was the venue for the Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌊GraudentzGraudenz (Grudziądz, Graudentium), city in Poland, Voivodeship of Pomerania, on the upper east bank of the Vistula, Graudenz (taking turns with Marienburg (Malbork)) was the venue for the Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌋ auf die Diet of Poland ⌊tagfarthDiet of Poland ⌋ heute abfertigenn, / alda die geschefte, so wir ihm bovolen, werden au von unsernt wegen auszurichtenn. / Wir aber seindt bodocht uns von hinnen czurucke in etzlichenn tagen alhie etzliche tage zube zuvorharrenn und auszuruhen, / und superinscribed in place of crossed-out derwegen wir⌈derwegen wir und und superinscribed in place of crossed-out derwegen wir⌉ dir das nicht haben vorhaltenn wollen, / damit ihr euch alda unser swacheit halben nicht bokum(m)ert. / Wir fhulen uns, Got lob, noch wol, / allein das uns die bowegung irreth, / und zu unser gesuntheit nicht mer dinenn wil. / Darumb wirstu czwen faslin, das eine mit eingebraunem weisbi written over e⌈eii written over e⌉r und das ander mit polnischem written over nn⌈nnmm written over nn⌉, / darzu auch das futter ... superinscribed⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉... superinscribed⌉[...]t gleschen on the margin⌈[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉t gleschen[...]t gleschen on the margin⌉, / flaschen, / so wir hinder uns gelossen, da vier flaschen zu sein on the margin⌈da vier flaschen zu seinda vier flaschen zu sein on the margin⌉, czwen davon mit unserm wein, den wir trincken, / und die ander beidtenn mit tischwein gefullet, / auf erste alhieher fertigenn. / Gotlichen genad(en) bovolen.

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserem) s(chlosse) Wormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌊VormdithWormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌋, den 24 Septemb(ris) M D XLVII.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 314v (t.p.)

F(rat)ri Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊GeorgioGeorg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unsernn bruderlichen grus zuvorann. / Erbar, ernvhester, lieber bruder und getreuer.

Den gurtel und die zugeschickte paper damaged⌈[e]e paper damaged⌉ neheseide haben wir erhalten, / und ist uns solchs angenem gewesenn. / Wollest uns noch smale und breite seidene borten, auch kleine und grosse runde geknuppelte ader geslengte sun[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉lein, ein pfundt swer, zuschickenn, / und was so das alles zusamen kosten wirdt dem scheffer anschreiben und dir zalen lassenn. / Die frawe Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊SchefekinKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋, unser liebe swegerin, wirstu hidden by binding⌈[u]u hidden by binding⌉ freuntlich von unsernt wegen grussen, / und ihr dancken vor die hidden by binding⌈[ie]ie hidden by binding⌉ gutwilligkeit, / so sie uns in czuschickung der pferde erzeigt, die uns sher angenem sein / und wolgefallen haben. Was die hidden by binding⌈[ie]ie hidden by binding⌉ bozalung bolangt, wollen wir das gelt mit unserm ohem superinscribed⌈ohemohem superinscribed⌉ Johann Lehmann (Jan Leoman) (*1520 – †1582), Dantiscus' nephew (son of his sister Ursula and Zacharias Lehmann); studied in Wittenberg and in Rome; 1545 secretary of Ioannes Dantiscus as Ermland bishop; 1546 vicar in Heilsberg; 1550 chancellor of Ermland bishop Tiedemann Giese and then of his successor Stanisław Hozjusz; 1554 Ermland canon; 1561-1566 general administrator (oeconomus) on the bishop's estates in Ermland diocese; 1571 Ermland custos (KOPICZKO 2, p. 193)⌊Joannem LehemanJohann Lehmann (Jan Leoman) (*1520 – †1582), Dantiscus' nephew (son of his sister Ursula and Zacharias Lehmann); studied in Wittenberg and in Rome; 1545 secretary of Ioannes Dantiscus as Ermland bishop; 1546 vicar in Heilsberg; 1550 chancellor of Ermland bishop Tiedemann Giese and then of his successor Stanisław Hozjusz; 1554 Ermland canon; 1561-1566 general administrator (oeconomus) on the bishop's estates in Ermland diocese; 1571 Ermland custos (KOPICZKO 2, p. 193)⌋ davor superinscribed⌈davordavor superinscribed⌉ abschicken. / Wirst Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊sieKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ derwegen freuntlich bitten, / wie wir den das auch in unserm cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Katarina SCHEWECKEN Wormditt (Orneta), 1547-10-10, CIDTC IDL 4851⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Katarina SCHEWECKEN Wormditt (Orneta), 1547-10-10, CIDTC IDL 4851⌋ an ihr bogeren, / das sie bas auf die zeit darin gedult habe, / und wo die teilung mit ihren erbnamen vor der zeit wurde anghen, / uns / was den erbnamen von den pferden zukom(m)en wirdt / vorlegen wolte. / Unsere swacheit halben / ist nicht m[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, das du mit doctori Ioannes Tresler (Dreszler) (†after 1548), born in Gdańsk, from 1509 studied at Leipzig and Bologna; promoted to doctor of medicine and canon law. In 1538 he made ineffective efforts to obtain a canonry of Ermland, then moved to Wrocław; maintained close contact with Nicolaus Copernicus; from 1519 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Wrocław (Breslau), and from 1523 its Custos; 1530-1538 town physician and syndic in Gdańsk (Danzig) (SCHWARZ 1939, p. 29; DREWNOWSKI 1978, p. 49, 104, 138, 211; BORAWSKA 2013, p. 319-320)⌊Joanni TresleroIoannes Tresler (Dreszler) (†after 1548), born in Gdańsk, from 1509 studied at Leipzig and Bologna; promoted to doctor of medicine and canon law. In 1538 he made ineffective efforts to obtain a canonry of Ermland, then moved to Wrocław; maintained close contact with Nicolaus Copernicus; from 1519 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Wrocław (Breslau), and from 1523 its Custos; 1530-1538 town physician and syndic in Gdańsk (Danzig) (SCHWARZ 1939, p. 29; DREWNOWSKI 1978, p. 49, 104, 138, 211; BORAWSKA 2013, p. 319-320)⌋, den du von unser(en) wegen grussen wirst on the margin⌈ den du von unser(en) wegen grussen wirst den du von unser(en) wegen grussen wirst on the margin⌉, redest, / den wir fhulen, Got lob, besserung, / also das ihr euch alda deshalben nicht muhen ader bekumeren durffet. / Zudem haben wir auch nach dem doctori written over e⌈eii written over e⌉ Andrea Peltzer ⌊Andrea PeltzeroAndrea Peltzer ⌋ kegen Elbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League⌊ElbingElbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League⌋ cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Andrea PELTZER 1547-01-01 — 1547-10-09, CIDTC IDL 6658, letter lost⌊geschriben hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Andrea PELTZER 1547-01-01 — 1547-10-09, CIDTC IDL 6658, letter lost⌋, des rath wir hirin gebrauchenn wollen, / und teglich von Got dem almechtigen, / dem wir uns bovolen, / volkomne gesuntheit wartenn. Gotlichen genaden bovolen.

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

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 321r (c.p.)

Fratri Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊GeorgioGeorg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unsernn etc.

Dein gethanes(?) superinscribed⌈gethanes(?)gethanes(?) superinscribed⌉ vorbitten vor unsere freuntliche, liebe swegerin, die fraw Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊ScheuekinKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋, gethan / were unnotig gewesen, / den wir an das gerne ihr superinscribed in place of crossed-out in⌈in ihr ihr superinscribed in place of crossed-out in⌉ alwege furderlichen willen erzeigen wollen, / darum wir den auch aufs fleisigste in ihrer sachen an koninglichen hof cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1547-10-31 — 1547-11-01, CIDTC IDL 6661, letter lost;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI s.l., [1547-10-31 or shortly after], CIDTC IDL 3243;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-10-31, CIDTC IDL 3241⌊geschribencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1547-10-31 — 1547-11-01, CIDTC IDL 6661, letter lost;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI s.l., [1547-10-31 or shortly after], CIDTC IDL 3243;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-10-31, CIDTC IDL 3241⌋ / und vorwarnung gethan, / damit ihr widder teil in allem ihrem written over n⌈nmm written over n⌉ vornemen widder sie muge gehundert werdet(n), wolchs sie sich den auch gentzlich trosten mag, / und keiner anfechtung, / so ihr vieleichte widderfharen hette mugen, / ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ deshalben bofruchtenn. Wollen Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊sieKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ auch hernacher mit unserm beistandt, wo ihr der wirdt von nothen sein, nicht vorlassen, / das du ihr also von unsernt wegen magst anzeigen, und haben itz von in unserm eigen hant[sc]hreiben an hern Johan von Werden deiner gedocht, [...]weil ehr uns zuvor [...]ngezeigt und erbiten, [...]ich gerne in allem [...]ufurderenn, / das s(eine) h(erlichkei)t, wo du seiner bodurf(en) [...]wurdest, / die mit hul[f]e nicht wolte absten, derwegen du den, / wo ess von noten sein [w]irdt, zufluht zu ihm haben magst / on the margin⌈und haben itz von in unserm eigen cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Johann von WERDEN 1547-10-28 — 1547-11-03, CIDTC IDL 6662, letter lost⌊hantsc hidden by binding⌈[sc]sc hidden by binding⌉hreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Johann von WERDEN 1547-10-28 — 1547-11-03, CIDTC IDL 6662, letter lost⌋ an hern Johann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌊Johan von WerdenJohann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌋ deiner gedocht, [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉weil ehr uns zuvor [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ngezeigt und erbiten, [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ich gerne in allem [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ufurderenn, / das s(eine) h(erlichkei)t, wo du seiner bodurf(en) [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉wurdest, / die mit hulf hidden by binding⌈[f]f hidden by binding⌉e nicht wolte absten, derwegen du den, / wo ess von noten sein w paper damaged⌈[w]w paper damaged⌉irdt, zufluht zu ihm haben magst /und haben itz von in unserm eigen hant[sc]hreiben an hern Johan von Werden deiner gedocht, [...]weil ehr uns zuvor [...]ngezeigt und erbiten, [...]ich gerne in allem [...]ufurderenn, / das s(eine) h(erlichkei)t, wo du seiner bodurf(en) [...]wurdest, / die mit hul[f]e nicht wolte absten, derwegen du den, / wo ess von noten sein [w]irdt, zufluht zu ihm haben magst / on the margin⌉. Gotlichen genaden bovolen.

Dat(um) a(us) unserm s(chloss) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊H(eilsberg)Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den III Novemb(ris) M D XLVII.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 328r

F(rat)ri Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌊GeorgioGeorg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)⌋

Unsernn bruderlichen etc.

Wir haben widderum auf dein und der fraw Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊SchefekinKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ bitte superinscribed⌈bittebitte superinscribed⌉, / unser freuntlichen, lieben swegerin bitte superinscribed⌈bittebitte superinscribed⌉ an koninglichenn hof cf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) Wormditt (Orneta), 1547-11-24, CIDTC IDL 3266;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Mikołaj GRABIA Wormditt (Orneta), 1547-11-25, CIDTC IDL 3270;
Ioannes DANTISCUS to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI 1547-11-14 — 1547-11-25, CIDTC IDL 6671, letter lost⌊geschicktcf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) Wormditt (Orneta), 1547-11-24, CIDTC IDL 3266;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Mikołaj GRABIA Wormditt (Orneta), 1547-11-25, CIDTC IDL 3270;
Ioannes DANTISCUS to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI 1547-11-14 — 1547-11-25, CIDTC IDL 6671, letter lost⌋, / und ferner fleisig bei den vorigen hernn angehalten, / darneben auch das instrument der appellation mit gefertig dahin gefertiget, / also das wir des gewissen vorhoffens adscribed⌈ss adscribed⌉ sein, / ihr widderteil werde alda nichts, das ihr entkegen sein mochte, erhalten noch ausbringenn, / w written over ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ww written over ...⌉oruber wir dem written over n⌈nmm written over n⌉ auch allegereit zuvor auf unser voriges cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1547-10-31 — 1547-11-01, CIDTC IDL 6661, letter lost;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI s.l., [1547-10-31 or shortly after], CIDTC IDL 3243;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-10-31, CIDTC IDL 3241⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1547-10-31 — 1547-11-01, CIDTC IDL 6661, letter lost;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI s.l., [1547-10-31 or shortly after], CIDTC IDL 3243;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-10-31, CIDTC IDL 3241⌋ / trostliche cf. Sigismund I Jagiellon to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1547-11-12 — 1547-11-26, CIDTC IDL 6669, letter lost;
Samuel MACIEJOWSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-11-13, CIDTC IDL 3257;
Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-11-15, CIDTC IDL 3260⌊antwurtcf. Sigismund I Jagiellon to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1547-11-12 — 1547-11-26, CIDTC IDL 6669, letter lost;
Samuel MACIEJOWSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-11-13, CIDTC IDL 3257;
Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-11-15, CIDTC IDL 3260⌋ und zusage von den hern Stanisław Hozjusz (Stanisław Hosz, Stanislaus Hosius) (*1504 – †1579), diplomat and theologian; 1534-1538 secretary to the Bishops of Cracow Piotr Tomicki and Jan Chojeński; 1538-1549 royal secretary; 1538-1549 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and from 1539 Cantor; 1540-1550 Canon of Cracow; 1549-1551 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1551-1579 Bishop of Ermland; in 1560 elevated to Cardinal; 1561-1563 Papal Legate to the General Council of Trent; in 1573 appointed Grand Penitentiary to Pope Gregory XIII (SBKW, p. 95-96; KOPICZKO 2, p. 129-130)⌊uberStanisław Hozjusz (Stanisław Hosz, Stanislaus Hosius) (*1504 – †1579), diplomat and theologian; 1534-1538 secretary to the Bishops of Cracow Piotr Tomicki and Jan Chojeński; 1538-1549 royal secretary; 1538-1549 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and from 1539 Cantor; 1540-1550 Canon of Cracow; 1549-1551 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1551-1579 Bishop of Ermland; in 1560 elevated to Cardinal; 1561-1563 Papal Legate to the General Council of Trent; in 1573 appointed Grand Penitentiary to Pope Gregory XIII (SBKW, p. 95-96; KOPICZKO 2, p. 129-130)⌋ und Mikołaj Grabia (*before 1500 – †1549), 1534-1543 Chamberlain in Sieradz; 1544 Castellan of Chełm; 1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor (Urzędnicy 10)⌊undercantzlernnMikołaj Grabia (*before 1500 – †1549), 1534-1543 Chamberlain in Sieradz; 1544 Castellan of Chełm; 1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor (Urzędnicy 10)⌋ und doctori Stanisław Hozjusz (Stanisław Hosz, Stanislaus Hosius) (*1504 – †1579), diplomat and theologian; 1534-1538 secretary to the Bishops of Cracow Piotr Tomicki and Jan Chojeński; 1538-1549 royal secretary; 1538-1549 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and from 1539 Cantor; 1540-1550 Canon of Cracow; 1549-1551 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1551-1579 Bishop of Ermland; in 1560 elevated to Cardinal; 1561-1563 Papal Legate to the General Council of Trent; in 1573 appointed Grand Penitentiary to Pope Gregory XIII (SBKW, p. 95-96; KOPICZKO 2, p. 129-130)⌊Hosi written over e⌈eii written over e⌉oStanisław Hozjusz (Stanisław Hosz, Stanislaus Hosius) (*1504 – †1579), diplomat and theologian; 1534-1538 secretary to the Bishops of Cracow Piotr Tomicki and Jan Chojeński; 1538-1549 royal secretary; 1538-1549 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and from 1539 Cantor; 1540-1550 Canon of Cracow; 1549-1551 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1551-1579 Bishop of Ermland; in 1560 elevated to Cardinal; 1561-1563 Papal Legate to the General Council of Trent; in 1573 appointed Grand Penitentiary to Pope Gregory XIII (SBKW, p. 95-96; KOPICZKO 2, p. 129-130)⌋ bekomen, / wie du aus eingelegtem zedel in gedochter unser swegerin cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Katarina SCHEWECKEN Wormditt (Orneta), 1547-11-26, CIDTC IDL 3269⌊briefcf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Katarina SCHEWECKEN Wormditt (Orneta), 1547-11-26, CIDTC IDL 3269⌋ wirst zuvornemen haben, / den wir derhalben haben verdeutzschen lassen, / damit ihr in desto bass vorsthen muget, / und solchs heimlich halten. Der fraw Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊swegerinKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ haben wir sunst von einem vortrage geschriben, / den der Tiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), in 1519 ennobled by King Sigismund I; 1504-1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516-1527, 1533-1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523-1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537-1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549-1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984, passim)⌊herTiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), in 1519 ennobled by King Sigismund I; 1504-1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516-1527, 1533-1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523-1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537-1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549-1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984, passim)⌋ von Kulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌊ColmensheKulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌋ und und her Johann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌊Johan von WerdenJohann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌋, / auch seligenn hernn Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊GeorgenGeorg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ beidte Jakob Schewecke brother of Georg and Johann

Johann Schewecke Jr (Johann Scheffke), brother of Georg and Jacob⌊brudereJakob Schewecke brother of Georg and Johann

Johann Schewecke Jr (Johann Scheffke), brother of Georg and Jacob⌋ bei uns gesucht. / Duncket uns nicht ungeraten sein, das sie densulben anghen. Wirstu derwegen fleisig bei ihr anhalten, / damit solcher umb ange der ursachen willen, die wir ihr angezeigt, / von ihr nicht werde abgeschlagenn. / Mer wi written over e⌈eii written over e⌉rdt der ihr nutze, den schadthaftig sein, / sunderlich dieweil das kegenteil vorwendet, das der hof zur Orha, village in northern Poland, Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy Wiślane), today Orunia, a district of Gdańsk⌊OhreOrha, village in northern Poland, Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy Wiślane), today Orunia, a district of Gdańsk⌋ nicht von seligen hern Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊GeorgenGeorg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 - town councillor; 1528 - judge; 1531 - mayor; 1536-1537, 1540, 1542-1545 - burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to convention in Lüneburg in affairs of seafaring and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ gekauft, / sunder ihr angeerbet sei, / worin wir uns bogerenn zuberichtenn. Morten Bausen ⌊Morten BausenMorten Bausen ⌋ haben wir auch schreiben superinscribed in place of crossed-out erinnerenn⌈erinnerenn schreiben schreiben superinscribed in place of crossed-out erinnerenn⌉ lassen, / das ehr fleisig acht haben sol, / auf das der Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊frawenKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ nichts vorseumet, / ader was schedlichs widder die ausgebrocht werde. / Vorshe(n) uns superinscribed in place of crossed-out mich⌈mich uns uns superinscribed in place of crossed-out mich⌉ ehr dem also wirdt nachkom(m)en. Die donation, so durch Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ confirmiert, / und daruber ein decret und koningliche sententz gangen ist, / darb noch zur zeit keiner ferner bostetigung. / Wirdt von dem widderpart nicht kunnen ange superinscribed in place of crossed-out widder⌈widder ange ange superinscribed in place of crossed-out widder⌉fochten werdenn. / Wo ess von nothen sein wirdt, / sol darin auch nichts an unserm fleis abghen. Die sechs m(arken) habe(n) wir von den Von den sechs marken, / die der junge bei sich gehabt, / haben wir nichts dem boten zur zerung geben, / sunder die widderum unser Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊swegerinKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ zu uberantworten bovolenn. / Wir furderen sie ane das gerne, / wollen sie auch nicht so viel uns muglich sein wirdt vorlassenn. Des jungen Peter Behmer ⌊Peter BhemenPeter Behmer ⌋ sache haben wir noch in kegenwertickeit des Tiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), in 1519 ennobled by King Sigismund I; 1504-1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516-1527, 1533-1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523-1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537-1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549-1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984, passim)⌊hernTiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), in 1519 ennobled by King Sigismund I; 1504-1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516-1527, 1533-1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523-1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537-1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549-1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984, passim)⌋ von Kulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌊ColmensheKulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌋ mit dem her grosmechtigen hern Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌊pomerelischen wojwodenStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌋ geredt. / Saget, Peter Behmer ⌊ehrPeter Behmer ⌋ habe mit Peter Behme (*ca. 1480 – †1539), 1526-1535 Gdańsk councillor; 1536-1539 Mayor of Gdańsk (ZDRENKA 1, p. 77-80)⌊Peter BhemenPeter Behme (*ca. 1480 – †1539), 1526-1535 Gdańsk councillor; 1536-1539 Mayor of Gdańsk (ZDRENKA 1, p. 77-80)⌋ se ader imands noch seinem ohemen Georg Schultz (Jorg Schultz) (†after 1548), Gdańsk burgher, probably related to Dantiscus by his mother Christine Schultze (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 6)⌊Georgen SchultzenGeorg Schultz (Jorg Schultz) (†after 1548), Gdańsk burgher, probably related to Dantiscus by his mother Christine Schultze (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 6)⌋ nichts zuthunde, / sunder mit dem fremdem erbnamen, / so des vorstorbnenn kufners erbschaft genomen habenn. / Was sie bolanget AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 328v (t.p.) wil ehr sich gerne mit ihnen vortragen, / so ferne ehr north auf die erbgelde, / die der fremden erbnamen noch zu heben sollen, geweiset werde. In deiner sache(n) / die brantmaure botreffende / hat mir her Johann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌊Johan von WerdenJohann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌋ / statliche zusage gethan und vorheisthenn, das ehr die undernemen wol / und die anforderung auf dich gantz und gar abschaffen wil, / den du auch deshe deshalben zu bokuemer zeit wirst antreten, / und solcher zusage z erinnerenn, / auch ferner, das dem so nochgekom(m)en werde(n) bittenn. Gotlichen genaden bovolen. Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chloss) Wormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌊VormditWormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌋, den XXVII Novemb(ris). Von den written over m⌈mnn written over m⌉ pferden, die superinscribed in place of crossed-out so⌈so die die superinscribed in place of crossed-out so⌉ wir von der fraw Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌊SchefekinKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)⌋ bohaltenn haben, / wollet umb uns wegen der bozalung, grunt[1] wie wir uns darin halten sollen, gruntlich borinchte(n). / Wir haben dismol gelt wollen schicken, wo ess der junge hette fhuren kunnen. Czu dem zeigt uns unser ohem Johann Lehmann (Jan Leoman) (*1520 – †1582), Dantiscus' nephew (son of his sister Ursula and Zacharias Lehmann); studied in Wittenberg and in Rome; 1545 secretary of Ioannes Dantiscus as Ermland bishop; 1546 vicar in Heilsberg; 1550 chancellor of Ermland bishop Tiedemann Giese and then of his successor Stanisław Hozjusz; 1554 Ermland canon; 1561-1566 general administrator (oeconomus) on the bishop's estates in Ermland diocese; 1571 Ermland custos (KOPICZKO 2, p. 193)⌊Johannes LehemanJohann Lehmann (Jan Leoman) (*1520 – †1582), Dantiscus' nephew (son of his sister Ursula and Zacharias Lehmann); studied in Wittenberg and in Rome; 1545 secretary of Ioannes Dantiscus as Ermland bishop; 1546 vicar in Heilsberg; 1550 chancellor of Ermland bishop Tiedemann Giese and then of his successor Stanisław Hozjusz; 1554 Ermland canon; 1561-1566 general administrator (oeconomus) on the bishop's estates in Ermland diocese; 1571 Ermland custos (KOPICZKO 2, p. 193)⌋ an, / das du die zeit superinscribed⌈die zeitdie zeit superinscribed⌉ uns, wen du die zeit superinscribed⌈die zeitdie zeit superinscribed⌉ herruber kom(m)en werest, / deshalben gern eigentlich soltest borichtet habenn. / Solchen boricht wollest in zu superinscribed in place of crossed-out , superinscribed in place of crossed-out doch and then crossed-out⌈doch in zu noch in zu superinscribed in place of crossed-out , superinscribed in place of crossed-out doch and then crossed-out⌉ von dir schreibenn.