BCz, 244, p. 173 (t.p.)

U written over F⌈FUU written over F⌉nsern freuntlichn(n) grues mit wunschung aller seligheit zuvoan(n). / Grosmecht(ig)n, edlen, volgeborn(n) h(e)rn, / gunstige, gutte freunde. /

Dissen tag hab wir E(wer) H(erlichkei)t cf. Georg von BAYSEN (BAŻYŃSKI), Johann von BAYSEN (BAŻYŃSKI), Ludwig von MORTANGEN (MORTĘSKI) & Achatius von ZEHMEN (CEMA) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Mewe (Gniew), 1536-11-24, CIDTC IDL 5511⌊briffcf. Georg von BAYSEN (BAŻYŃSKI), Johann von BAYSEN (BAŻYŃSKI), Ludwig von MORTANGEN (MORTĘSKI) & Achatius von ZEHMEN (CEMA) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Mewe (Gniew), 1536-11-24, CIDTC IDL 5511⌋ mit dem edlen, ernfest(en) h(e)rn 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 Werd(en)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)⌋, h written over h⌈hhh written over h⌉ouptman zur Neuenburg (Nowe), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula river, 19 km N of Graudenz⌊NewenburgNeuenburg (Nowe), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula river, 19 km N of Graudenz⌋ etc., entfang(en) und vorlesen(n). / So written over Ist⌈Ist So So written over Ist⌉ es dan nicht wil anders sein, hab wir uns Gote uff dissen weg ergeben. / Sein gotlicher wille gesche. / An uns, / so vil in unserm(m) vormugen ist, / sol nichts abghen, / das wir dissem unserm Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊vaterlandRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ zu ehren un(n)d nucz umer werd(en) wissen zu thun und neben(n) andren(n) hern on the margin⌈neben(n) andren(n) hernneben(n) andren(n) hern on the margin⌉ aus zurichtn(n). / Schriffte / und brive, die zu unser vorhandlung nottorfftig sein, / hab wir noch E(wer) H(erlichkei)t rothe mitgenomen(n), / do mit boser leut unczimlich vornemen(n) zu sturczen, / un(n)d wollen uns morg(en) von hynnen(n) mit Gots hulff uff den weg m written over b⌈bmm written over b⌉achen(n). / E(wer) H(erlichkei)t in sein gotliche gnad befhelend.

Dat(um) 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⌋ den XXVI Nove(m)br(is) M D XXXVI.

BCz, 1601, p. 491

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⌊SigismundusSigismund 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⌋ Dei gratia rex Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊PoloniaePoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋, magnus dux Lithuania⌊LituaniaeLithuania⌋, Rus (Russia)⌊RussiaeRus (Russia)⌋, Prussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland⌊PrussiaePrussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland⌋, Mazowsze (Masovia) historic region in Central Poland, before 1526 an autonomous duchy and feud of the Kingdom of Poland, from 1526 included in the Kingdom⌊MasoviaeMazowsze (Masovia) historic region in Central Poland, before 1526 an autonomous duchy and feud of the Kingdom of Poland, from 1526 included in the Kingdom⌋ etc. dominus et heres.

Reverendo in Christo Patri, domino 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⌊Ioanni episcopo VarmiensiIoannes 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⌋, et generosis ac venerabili Jan Sokołowski (Jan of Wrząca) (†1546), in 1533 accused by Ioannes Dantiscus (as Bishop of Kulm) of favouring heresy; 1539-1544 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg); 1544-1545 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1545-1546 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 40/1, p. 131-133)⌊Ioanni SokolowskiJan Sokołowski (Jan of Wrząca) (†1546), in 1533 accused by Ioannes Dantiscus (as Bishop of Kulm) of favouring heresy; 1539-1544 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg); 1544-1545 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1545-1546 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 40/1, p. 131-133)⌋ castellano Culmensi, Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌊Ioanni a BaisenJohann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌋ succamerario Marieburgensi, Paweł Płotowski (*ca. 1485 – †1547), in 1523, after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Płotowski was one of the King's four candidates for the post of the bishop of Ermland; in 1530 and 1537, after the death of Jan Konopacki (Johann von Konopat) Sr and Dantiscus' transfer to the bishopric of Ermland, he made an effort to obtain the dignity of bishop of Kulm; from 1522 Provost of the Ermland (Warmia) Chapter, and from 1523 Canon of Ermland; secretary to Crown Grand Chancellor Krzysztof Szydłowiecki, and from 1533 royal secretary and courtier; in the thirties and forties several times royal envoy to the Royal Prussian Estates (SBKW, p. 191; KOPICZKO 2, p. 249-250)⌊Paulo PlotowskiPaweł Płotowski (*ca. 1485 – †1547), in 1523, after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Płotowski was one of the King's four candidates for the post of the bishop of Ermland; in 1530 and 1537, after the death of Jan Konopacki (Johann von Konopat) Sr and Dantiscus' transfer to the bishopric of Ermland, he made an effort to obtain the dignity of bishop of Kulm; from 1522 Provost of the Ermland (Warmia) Chapter, and from 1523 Canon of Ermland; secretary to Crown Grand Chancellor Krzysztof Szydłowiecki, and from 1533 royal secretary and courtier; in the thirties and forties several times royal envoy to the Royal Prussian Estates (SBKW, p. 191; KOPICZKO 2, p. 249-250)⌋ praeposito et canonico Varmiensi, secretario nostro, sincere fidelibus et devote nobis dilectis gratiam nostram regiam.

Reverende, generosi et venerabilis sincere fideles ac devote nobis dilecti

Non ignorant Paternitas, Fraternitates et Dominatio Vestrae bona nostra Puczko complures iam annos a Gdańsk Town Council ⌊senatu civitatis nostrae GedanensisGdańsk Town Council ⌋ possideri. Quoniam vero ipsi illis opus habemus, dedimus negotium generoso 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)⌊Stanislao KosthkaStanisław 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)⌋ castellano Elbingensi, capitaneo Golubensi et Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊terrarum nostrarum PrussiaeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ thesaurario, fideli nobis dilecto, ut citra cuiusquam iniuriam eorum possessionem nostro nomine acciperet.

Quo magis autem constare possit, quo iure vel Gedanenses possideant, vel nos ea nobis vindicemus, Paternitati, Fraternitatibus et Dominationi Vestris committendum duximus ita, ut committimus praesentibus, ut iura et privilegia Gdańsk Town Council ⌊senatus GedanensisGdańsk Town Council ⌋ super praefata bona Puczko inspiciant ac diligenter perlegant, num fuerint civitati in aliqua certa summa impignorata usque ad ipsius summae totalem ex eis perceptionem, an vero aliqua sit expressa summa, quam bona ista redimendo civitati numerare teneamur. Quid si ita fuerit, summam in litteris expressam generosus 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)⌊Stanislaus KosthkaStanisław 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)⌋ nostro nomine solvere tenebitur, si vero summa nulla est expressa, quam redimentes dare teneamur, sed in id usque tempus tenenda et possidenda illis bona data sunt, dum ipsi ex fructibus et proventibus bonorum summam sibi debitam in solutum sibi acciperent, supputent Paternitas, Fraternitates et Dominatio Vestrae, num tot annis bonis istis utendo fruendo, quod debebatur in solutum iam acceperint, ut si ita esse constiterit, absque solutione summae alicuius possessionem eorum bonorum Stanislaus Kosthka accipiat.

Si vero residuum est adhuc aliquid pecuniae, quod nondum perceperint, id eis de fisco nostro 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)⌊thesaurarius nosterStanisław 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)⌋ numeret ac bona Puczko nobis vindicet eorumque nostro nomine possessionem capiat simul atque vere convenerit inter vos, quo in loco congredi sit magis opportunum de eo ipso loco et de die una reddent Gdańsk Town Council ⌊senatum civitatis nostrae GedanensisGdańsk Town Council ⌋ certiorem, ut ad eundem locum et diem e corpore suo mittant aliquos cum suis iuribus et privilegiis super praefata bona, si quidem citra eorum iniuriam nostrum nobis vindicare cupimus.

Quod si dubtiatio de aliquarum(?) litterarum clausula inciderit, quam secus interpretari velint, quemadmodum ipsae Paternitas, Fraternitates et Dominatio Vestrae intelligant, nobis perscribant ac de eo ad nos referant, ut nos statuere possimus ac decernere, quomodo ea intelligi debeat. Haec autem omnia intra mensis unius spatium in eum, quem praescripsimus modum, a Paternitate, Fraternitatibus et Dominatione Vestris confici volumus.

Quae pro gratia nostra aliter non faciant.

Dat(ae) or Dat(um)⌈Dat(ae)Dat(ae) or Dat(um)⌉ in Bielsk Podlaski, town in Poland, Podlasie, ca. 40 km S of Białystok⌊BielskoBielsk Podlaski, town in Poland, Podlasie, ca. 40 km S of Białystok⌋ XIII-o Iunii, anno Domini M-o D-o XLIIII-o, regni vero nostri anno XXXVIII-o.

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Reverendo in Christo Patri, generosis et venerabili domino 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⌊Ioanni episcopo VarmiensiIoannes 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⌋, Jan Sokołowski (Jan of Wrząca) (†1546), in 1533 accused by Ioannes Dantiscus (as Bishop of Kulm) of favouring heresy; 1539-1544 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg); 1544-1545 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1545-1546 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 40/1, p. 131-133)⌊Ioanni Sokolowski de WranczaJan Sokołowski (Jan of Wrząca) (†1546), in 1533 accused by Ioannes Dantiscus (as Bishop of Kulm) of favouring heresy; 1539-1544 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg); 1544-1545 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1545-1546 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 40/1, p. 131-133)⌋ castellano Culmensi et capitaneo Graudnicensi, Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌊Ioanni a BaizenJohann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌋ succamerario Mariemburgensi et Paweł Płotowski (*ca. 1485 – †1547), in 1523, after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Płotowski was one of the King's four candidates for the post of the bishop of Ermland; in 1530 and 1537, after the death of Jan Konopacki (Johann von Konopat) Sr and Dantiscus' transfer to the bishopric of Ermland, he made an effort to obtain the dignity of bishop of Kulm; from 1522 Provost of the Ermland (Warmia) Chapter, and from 1523 Canon of Ermland; secretary to Crown Grand Chancellor Krzysztof Szydłowiecki, and from 1533 royal secretary and courtier; in the thirties and forties several times royal envoy to the Royal Prussian Estates (SBKW, p. 191; KOPICZKO 2, p. 249-250)⌊Paulo PlotowskiPaweł Płotowski (*ca. 1485 – †1547), in 1523, after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Płotowski was one of the King's four candidates for the post of the bishop of Ermland; in 1530 and 1537, after the death of Jan Konopacki (Johann von Konopat) Sr and Dantiscus' transfer to the bishopric of Ermland, he made an effort to obtain the dignity of bishop of Kulm; from 1522 Provost of the Ermland (Warmia) Chapter, and from 1523 Canon of Ermland; secretary to Crown Grand Chancellor Krzysztof Szydłowiecki, and from 1533 royal secretary and courtier; in the thirties and forties several times royal envoy to the Royal Prussian Estates (SBKW, p. 191; KOPICZKO 2, p. 249-250)⌋ praeposito et canonico Varmiensi, sincere et fidelibus nobis dilectis

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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⌊SigismundusSigismund 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⌋ Dei gratia rex Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊PoloniaePoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋, magnus dux Lithuania⌊LituaniaeLithuania⌋, Rus (Russia)⌊RussiaeRus (Russia)⌋, Prussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland⌊PrussiaePrussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland⌋, Mazowsze (Masovia) historic region in Central Poland, before 1526 an autonomous duchy and feud of the Kingdom of Poland, from 1526 included in the Kingdom⌊MasoviaeMazowsze (Masovia) historic region in Central Poland, before 1526 an autonomous duchy and feud of the Kingdom of Poland, from 1526 included in the Kingdom⌋ etc. dominus et heres

Reverende in Christo Pater, Generosi et Venerabilis, sincere et fideles nobis dilecti.

Quae sit sententia nostra de redimendis bonis nostris Pucensibus, ex litteris commissionis nostrae S(trenuitas) or S(inceritas)⌈S(trenuitas)S(trenuitas) or S(inceritas)⌉ et Fraternitates Vestrae intellexerunt, quas esse iam illis redditas non dubitamus. Nunc hortamur S(trenuitatem) or S(inceritatem)⌈S(trenuitatem)S(trenuitatem) or S(inceritatem)⌉ et Fraternitates Vestras, ut quam fieri potest celerrime, commissioni nostrae satis faciant, atque omni cunctatione semota hoc agant, ut nos primo quoque tempore ad possessionem bonorum nostrorum Pucensium pervenire possimus iuxta formam et modum in litteris commissionis nostrae latius perscriptam. Quo celerius rem confecerint, hoc maiorem sibi gratiam nostram demerebuntur.

Facturae pro fide atque officio suo.

Dat(ae) or Dat(um)⌈Dat(ae)Dat(ae) or Dat(um)⌉ in Brest-Litovsk (Brześć nad Bugiem, Brześć Litewski), town in western part of Grand Duchy of Lithuania, today southwestern Belarus⌊BrzesczieBrest-Litovsk (Brześć nad Bugiem, Brześć Litewski), town in western part of Grand Duchy of Lithuania, today southwestern Belarus⌋, IX-a Iulii anno Domini M-o D-o XLIIII-o, regni nostri anno XXXVIII-o.

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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⌊SigismundusSigismund 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⌋ Dei gratia rex Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊PoloniaePoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋, magnus dux Lithuania⌊LituaniaeLithuania⌋, Rus (Russia)⌊RussiaeRus (Russia)⌋, Prussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland⌊PrussiaePrussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland⌋, Mazowsze (Masovia) historic region in Central Poland, before 1526 an autonomous duchy and feud of the Kingdom of Poland, from 1526 included in the Kingdom⌊MazoviaeMazowsze (Masovia) historic region in Central Poland, before 1526 an autonomous duchy and feud of the Kingdom of Poland, from 1526 included in the Kingdom⌋ etc. dominus et heres

Reverendo in Christo Patri, domino 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⌊Ioanni episcopo VarmiensiIoannes 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⌋, et Generosis ac Venerabili Jan Sokołowski (Jan of Wrząca) (†1546), in 1533 accused by Ioannes Dantiscus (as Bishop of Kulm) of favouring heresy; 1539-1544 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg); 1544-1545 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1545-1546 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 40/1, p. 131-133)⌊Ioanni SokolowskiJan Sokołowski (Jan of Wrząca) (†1546), in 1533 accused by Ioannes Dantiscus (as Bishop of Kulm) of favouring heresy; 1539-1544 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg); 1544-1545 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1545-1546 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 40/1, p. 131-133)⌋ castellano Culmensi, Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌊Ioanni a BaisenJohann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌋ succamerario Marienburgensi et Paweł Płotowski (*ca. 1485 – †1547), in 1523, after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Płotowski was one of the King's four candidates for the post of the bishop of Ermland; in 1530 and 1537, after the death of Jan Konopacki (Johann von Konopat) Sr and Dantiscus' transfer to the bishopric of Ermland, he made an effort to obtain the dignity of bishop of Kulm; from 1522 Provost of the Ermland (Warmia) Chapter, and from 1523 Canon of Ermland; secretary to Crown Grand Chancellor Krzysztof Szydłowiecki, and from 1533 royal secretary and courtier; in the thirties and forties several times royal envoy to the Royal Prussian Estates (SBKW, p. 191; KOPICZKO 2, p. 249-250)⌊Paulo PlothowskiPaweł Płotowski (*ca. 1485 – †1547), in 1523, after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Płotowski was one of the King's four candidates for the post of the bishop of Ermland; in 1530 and 1537, after the death of Jan Konopacki (Johann von Konopat) Sr and Dantiscus' transfer to the bishopric of Ermland, he made an effort to obtain the dignity of bishop of Kulm; from 1522 Provost of the Ermland (Warmia) Chapter, and from 1523 Canon of Ermland; secretary to Crown Grand Chancellor Krzysztof Szydłowiecki, and from 1533 royal secretary and courtier; in the thirties and forties several times royal envoy to the Royal Prussian Estates (SBKW, p. 191; KOPICZKO 2, p. 249-250)⌋ praeposito ac canonico Varmiensi, secretario nostro, sincere fidelibus ac devote nobis dilectis gratiam nostram regiam.

Reverende in Christo Pater et Domine, Generosi et Venerabilis, sincere et fideles ac devote, nobis dilecti.

Quae ad nos transsumpta iurium et privilegiorum 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⌊civitatis nostrae GedanensisGdańsk (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⌋ super bona nostra Pucensia Sinceritas et Fidelitates, ac Devotio Vestrae miserunt, ea legi diligenter fecimus. Neque aliud in eis reperiri potuit, nisi quod inscripta eis et obligata bona haec fuerint in summa quinque milium florenorum Hungaricalium anno millesimo quadringentesimo nonagesimo primo per divum parentem nostrum et iterum in mille per serenissimum fratrem Alexander Jagiellon (Aleksander Jagiellończyk) (*1461 – †1506), 1492-1506 Grand Duke of Lithuania, 1501-1506 King of Poland; son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊AlexandrumAlexander Jagiellon (Aleksander Jagiellończyk) (*1461 – †1506), 1492-1506 Grand Duke of Lithuania, 1501-1506 King of Poland; son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ anno millesimo quingentesimo secundo. Quam summam, hoc est, sex milia florenorum Hungaricalium illis deberi, si modo litteris originalibus idem comprobaverint, negari non potest. Nullas praeterea summas alias in bonis istis nostris inscriptas videmus. Nam quas producunt litteras C littera signatas, eae videntur eiusmodi, ut non modo bona Pucensia, sed et omne id, quod ordinis tempore commendator Gedanensis possedit, nempe molendina, exactio telonei Pfundczoll dicti ac civitates villaeque omnes, quas eum habuisse constat, pleno iure iam ad nos redisse videatur, nulla etiam pecuniarum summa per nos persoluta.

Cum enim diserte scriptum in iis litteris habeatur, quod ipsi commendatoriam Gedanensem et officium magistri piscatoris quondam ad Puck⌊PuczkPuck⌋ pertinens ac villam Leibe cum omnibus ipsorum civitatibus, villis, censibus, fructibus teneant usque ad summae pecuniarum, quas stipendiariis in Stargard⌊StargarthStargard⌋, in Neuenburg (Nowe), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula river, 19 km N of Graudenz⌊NoweNeuenburg (Nowe), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula river, 19 km N of Graudenz⌋ et aliis locis impenderunt, percepAWWO, AB, D. 70, f. 228vtionem et extenuationem, qua habita et summa extenuata dicta commendatoria et officium magistri piscatoris ad nos revertetur pleno iure, facile coniecturam ex eo facere licet, quandoquidem isti proventus commendatoriae et magistri piscatoris uberes sunt, et eos nonaginta prope iam annis perceperunt, etiamsi, quod asserere dicuntur, ducenta milia florenorum eis debita fuissent, quod tamen non credimus non percepisse modo eos iam summam istam intra tempus tam longum, sed etiam in pari et maiori summa debitores nobis remansisse.

In quibus tamen litteris illud animadvertimus, si modo earum in data erratum non est, quod sunt posteriores iis litteris, quibus cives, quibus ea bona primum inscripta fuerunt, cesserunt eis praeter consensum nostrum 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⌊civitati GedanensiGdańsk (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⌋ pecunia, in qua impignorata bona fuerunt, ab ea accepta. Quattuor enim mensibus post id factum est, quam sunt illae Latinae litterae datae. Quae quo tempore datae sunt, certi illi cives in possessione bonorum Puczko fuerunt, non civitas universa, cui cessio nondum facta erat. Sed quicquid hic residet scrupuli, facile dissolvent litterae originales, aut saltem litterae, quas habent super commendatoriam, quas et ipsas produci ab eis volumus. Quibus exhibitis omnis erit procul dubio dubitatio sublata.

Committimus itaque Sinceritati et Fidelitatibus ac Devotioni Vestris, ut, quo loco et tempore visum illis fuerit, vocent iterum ad se consules Gedanenses, et eis auctoritate nostra regia mandent, ut cum originalibus litteris suis, non modo super bona nostra Pucensia, sed etiam super commendatoriae proventus, quos possident, coram vobis compareant. Quibus vos, si originales litteras produxerint, et idem in illis, quod in transsumptis, continebitur, de fisco nostro numerari per generosum Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌊Stanislaum Costka de StenbergkStanisław 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)⌋ castellanum Elbingensem, et capitaneum Golubensem ac Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊terrarum nostrarum PrussiaeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ thesaurarium, sex milia florenorum Hungaricalium decernetis, ac eidem nostro nomine AWWO, AB, D. 70, f. 229r possessionem bonorum Pucensium semota quavis cunctatione assignabitis.

Nam quod volunt Citizens of Gdańsk ⌊GedanensesCitizens of Gdańsk ⌋ uno anno ante se certiores de redemptione fieri debere, quod, cum tribus illis civibus primum oppignorata fuissent, haec in litteris eorum clausula est praescripta, non videmus, quo iure praerogativa solis tribus illis concessa gaudere possint, cum nullas ipsi suas producant litteras, in quibus haec eadem clausula sit perscripta, atque adeo ne id quidem doceant nos in cessionem a tribus illis civibus civitati faciendum aliquando consensisse.

Si vero, quod non putamus, originales litteras non produxerint, nihilominus nostro nomine eidem generoso 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)⌊Stanislao CostkaStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌋ castellano Elbingensi bonorum Puczko possessionem assignabitis, ita tamen, ut prius nostro nomine idonee civitati Gedanensi caveatur de solutione sex milium praedictorum, cum ea deberi litteris originalibus probaverint, protestatione tamen facta, si doceri quandoque per nos possit summam istam sex milium esse persolutam, ut eam restituere nobis teneantur, florenos autem Hungaricales, quando non est adiectum „in auro”, usuales volumus intellegi per triginta grossos iuxta regni statutum, mille vero florenos Hungaricales iusti et boni ponderis cum scribitur in aliis litteris, etsi nec ibi additum est „in auro”, tamen, quoniam pondus adiectum est, in auro volumus numerari.

Quae omnia ante comitia proxima Graudentina ita per Sinceritatem et Fidelitates ac Devotionem Vestras confici volumus, unius vestrum absentia non obstante, non attentis quibusvis eorum diffugiis et frivolis exceptionibus aut appellationibus, quibus non obstantibus possessionem bonorum nostrorum Pucensium capiant aut capi faciant per eos, per quos de more possessio capi consuevit. Quod nisi statim eorum possessione cesserint, tum auctoritate nostra regia poenam decem milium florenorum contra eos decernent irremissibiliter ab eis exigendorum. Si qua vero in re se gravatos putaverint, nos de eo cognoscemus ac ne quam sibi iniuriam esse factam iure queri possint, providebimus, dummodo ne quid morae afferatur adeundae nostro nomine possessioni.

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Dat(ae) or Dat(um)⌈Dat(ae)Dat(ae) or Dat(um)⌉ in Brest-Litovsk (Brześć nad Bugiem, Brześć Litewski), town in western part of Grand Duchy of Lithuania, today southwestern Belarus⌊Brzesczie LituanicoBrest-Litovsk (Brześć nad Bugiem, Brześć Litewski), town in western part of Grand Duchy of Lithuania, today southwestern Belarus⌋, Sabbato in crastino festi Assumptionis Gloriosissimae Virginis Mariae, anno Domini millesimo quingentesimo quadragesimo quarto, regni nostri anno tricesimo octavo.

Commissio sacrae regiae maiestatis propria

BCz, 245, p. 294 (b.p.)

H(e)r Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌊Zcemen(n)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)⌋, / Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌊Johan von Baissen(n)Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌋, / Mikołaj Działyński (Nikolaus von Dzialin) (†1545), from 1507 royal courtier; 1510-1528 Chamberlain of Dobrzyń; 1528-1544 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1544-1545 Voivode of Pomerania; Starosta of Bratian, Strasburg in Preussen (Brodnica), and Dobrzyń (PSB 6, p. 92-94; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 204)⌊Niklas von D[...] text damaged⌈[...][...] text damaged⌉Mikołaj Działyński (Nikolaus von Dzialin) (†1545), from 1507 royal courtier; 1510-1528 Chamberlain of Dobrzyń; 1528-1544 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1544-1545 Voivode of Pomerania; Starosta of Bratian, Strasburg in Preussen (Brodnica), and Dobrzyń (PSB 6, p. 92-94; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 204)⌋ mutatis mutandis text damaged⌈[andis]andis text damaged⌉

Unser(r) etc. Edler(?). /

Uns ist gestrigs tags 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(nsers) a(llergnedigsten) h(e)rn, guet befel on the margin⌈befelbefel on the margin⌉ cf. Sigismund I Jagiellon to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1546-02-04 — 1546-03-04, CIDTC IDL 6763, letter lost⌊schreibn(n)cf. Sigismund I Jagiellon to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1546-02-04 — 1546-03-04, CIDTC IDL 6763, letter lost⌋ zu komen(n), / wie eingelegte copey inhelt. Weil E(wer) H(erlichkei)t hidden by binding⌈[H(erlichkei)t]H(erlichkei)t hidden by binding⌉ alter nach superinscribed in place of crossed-out uff⌈uff nach(?) nach superinscribed in place of crossed-out uff⌉ den written over ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉nn written over ...⌉ , bestimttenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out angesachten⌈angesachten, bestimtten(n)(?), bestimttenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out angesachten⌉ freytag vor remi(ni) dem andren(n) so [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ remi(ni)scere[1] in der fast(en) / die ze angeseczte zceit, / ko(niglich)e co(m)mission hidden by binding⌈[on]on hidden by binding⌉ zuvorhandlen, / fast ungelegen, und uns die weiter zu seczen gnediglich zugelossen(n), / werde wir genotig, on the margin⌈und uns die weiter zu seczen gnediglich zugelossen(n), / werde wir genotig,und uns die weiter zu seczen gnediglich zugelossen(n), / werde wir genotig, on the margin⌉ derhalben, / das wir denn(n) somer darnoch in Gots dienst / mit priester(r) und andrer(r) geistliches [...] text damaged⌈[...][...] text damaged⌉[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ ordem(m)n(n) overwritten⌈n(n)n(n) overwritten⌉ zu weihen vorgenomen(n), / angeseczte zceit drey tage w[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ zuvorlegen(n), / nemlich das wir ... superinscribed⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉... superinscribed⌉ den montag dornoch, / den XXII d[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ monts, in unser stat Wormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌊WormdithWormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)⌋ / mit den andren h(e)rn co(m)missarien(n) on the margin⌈mit den andren h(e)rn co(m)missarien(n)mit den andren h(e)rn co(m)missarien(n) on the margin⌉ zusamne komen(n) / und zu fr[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ zceit den dingstag ko(niglich)e co(m)mission zu volbring(en) samptlich mit den hidden by binding⌈[en]en hidden by binding⌉ andren(n) h(e)rn co(m)missarien(n) vor nemen(n) und abricht(en), welchen tag wir euch zu ... halden(n) bey aus eingelegtem(m) zuloss ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)t / hiemit anczeigen(n) / und dem nochzukomen(n) befelen(n) on the margin⌈welchen tag wir euch zu ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ halden(n) bey aus eingelegtem(m) zuloss 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⌋ / hiemit anczeigen(n) / und dem nochzukomen(n) befelen(n)welchen tag wir euch zu ... halden(n) bey aus eingelegtem(m) zuloss ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)t / hiemit anczeigen(n) / und dem nochzukomen(n) befelen(n) on the margin⌉, welchs Ew(e)r H(erlichkei)t, / die wir gotlichen(n) gnad(en) befelen(n), / sich darnoch zu schicken hidden by binding⌈[icken]icken hidden by binding⌉ freuntlicher weis nicht habn(n) wollen vorhalt(en).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(loss) text damaged⌈[a(us) u(nserm) s(loss)]a(us) u(nserm) s(loss) text damaged⌉ 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 VI tag Marcii M D XLVI.

[1] March 21

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 291v (b.p.)

Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌊Ioanni a BaisennJohann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌋

Unsernn etc.

Wir habenn E(wer) H(erlichkei)t cf. Johann von BAYSEN (BAŻYŃSKI) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Mewe (Gniew), 1547-06-10, CIDTC IDL 3113⌊schreibenncf. Johann von BAYSEN (BAŻYŃSKI) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Mewe (Gniew), 1547-06-10, CIDTC IDL 3113⌋, / durch deren bo[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ so ihm aufzuge noch der vilden g alhie an kom(m)en, / erhal hidden by binding⌈[l]l hidden by binding⌉tenn. / Und wie wol wir zuvor in E(wer) H(erlichkei)t sachenn durch / unsernn eigen bothenn, / den wir vor etzlichen wochen on the margin in place of crossed-out an die junge ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t⌈an die junge ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t vor etzlichen wochen vor etzlichen wochen on the margin in place of crossed-out an die junge ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t⌉ geschicket / und nu teglich widder seiner widderkunft wartende sein, ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t an die junge ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t mit eigner hant und on the margin⌈ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t 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(ningliche) 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⌋ mit eigner hant undko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t an die junge ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t mit eigner hant und on the margin⌉ sunst an superinscribed in place of crossed-out geschribenn ...⌈geschribenn ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ sunst an sunst an superinscribed in place of crossed-out geschribenn ...⌉ den hern 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)⌊hofmeisterSamuel 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)⌋ und superinscribed in place of crossed-out als⌈als und und superinscribed in place of crossed-out als⌉ 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)⌊secretariumStanisław 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)⌋ fleisig superinscribed⌈fleisigfleisig superinscribed⌉ cf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-06-11, CIDTC IDL 3114;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to [Samuel MACIEJOWSKI] Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-06-11, CIDTC IDL 3116⌊geschribenncf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-06-11, CIDTC IDL 3114;
[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to [Samuel MACIEJOWSKI] Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-06-11, CIDTC IDL 3116⌋, / haben wir denn [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ dieweil solchs E(wer) H(erlichkei)t bittenn, / widderum den hern secretatium durch unser schreibenn, / das wir ewrem boten mitgebenn, / erinnerthe, / der zuvorsicht, / das solchs E(wer) H(erlichkei)t und d[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉er sachenn nicht wenig furderenn werde. / Was uns au[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ hir in durch unsernn boten superinscribed⌈botenboten superinscribed⌉ wirdt eingebracht werdenn, / wol[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ wir alsdan E(wer) H(erlichkei)t, / die wir gotlichen genaden bovelenn, / nicht unangezeigt lassenn. /

Dat(um) 14 Junii XL[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉.

BCz, 1606, p. 786

Den Erwirdigenn in Goth, / Edlenn und Ernvesten hidden by binding⌈[ten]ten hidden by binding⌉ unnsernn liebenn Freunden, Nachparn unnd besondern liebenn, / hernn 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⌊Johansenn zu ErmelandtIoannes 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⌋, / desgleichn hernn 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)⌊Tidemanno zu Colmennsehe bieschoffennTiedemann 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)⌋, / 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)⌊Achatio CzemennAchatius 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)⌋ Mariemburgischen woÿwoden und Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌊Johansenn vonn BaÿsenJohann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌋ Elbingschen casstellan einiglich und sonnderlich

BCz, 1606, p. 785

Vonn Gots gnadenn Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌊Albrecht der Elther marggraff zu Brandenburg⌊BrandemburgkBrandenburg⌋, in Ducal Prussia⌊PreussenDucal Prussia⌋, zu Stettin⌊Stety(n)Stettin⌋, / Pomerania⌊PommernPomerania⌋, / der Kashubia (Kaszuby, Cassubia, Cassubae), region in Gdańsk Pomerania and eastern part of Western Pomerania, inhabited by an autochthon Slavic people – the Kashubians⌊CassubenKashubia (Kaszuby, Cassubia, Cassubae), region in Gdańsk Pomerania and eastern part of Western Pomerania, inhabited by an autochthon Slavic people – the Kashubians⌋ unnd Wenden⌊WendennWenden⌋ herzogkAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌋, burggrave zu Nuremberg (Nürnberg, Norimberga), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊NuermbergNuremberg (Nürnberg, Norimberga), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋ und furst zu Rügen⌊Rug(en)Rügen⌋.

Unnser freundtlich diennst unnd gnedigen willenn zuvorn. /

Erwirdige in Goth, / Edele und Ernveste, / liebe Freunde / unnd besonndere Liebe. /

Wir habenn Eur Liebd unnd eur andern cf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS], [Tiedemann GIESE], [Achatius von ZEHMEN (CEMA)] & [Georg von BAYSEN (BAŻYŃSKI)] to [Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach] Dietrichswalde (Gietrzwałd), 1547-07-12, CIDTC IDL 3156⌊schreybencf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS], [Tiedemann GIESE], [Achatius von ZEHMEN (CEMA)] & [Georg von BAYSEN (BAŻYŃSKI)] to [Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach] Dietrichswalde (Gietrzwałd), 1547-07-12, CIDTC IDL 3156⌋, / inn welchem ir denn erbarnn unnsern lanndrichtern im Mohrungen (Morąg), town in Ducal Prussia⌊MorungschenMohrungen (Morąg), town in Ducal Prussia⌋ unnd liebenn getrewen Georg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌊Geörg(en) SackennGeorg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌋ in ettlichenn verbrechungenn verbietten thuet, / empfange(n) unnd fernern innhalts zur notturfft lesennde eingenohmmen. / Nu habenn E(uer) L(ieb) unnd ir andern als die vonn Goth mit hohem verstandt begnadigt zuerachtenn, / wes es woll auff sich hat, / einen dahin zuberedenn, / dennjenigenn so uff sein selbs annhaltenn zu gefengniss gebracht, / widderumb heimlich aus abrichtung unnd fur schube annderer leuth auszuhelffenn, / dardurch nicht allein Georg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌊Geörg(en) SackennGeorg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌋, dem die schmach unnd unrath leider widderfahren, / sunder auch unns, unnsernn Ducal Prussia⌊land(en)Ducal Prussia⌋ und leutten von eÿnem solchem muttwilligenn allerley gefhar unnd ander unrath zugewarthen / unnd ervolgenn möchte, / unnd wie gegen solchem vermuge der rechte zugebaren. / Unnd hettenn unns versehen dieweÿl berurther Georg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌊Georgenn SackGeorg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌋ sich seiner sachenn also gewiss gewust / unnd fur unnschuldig gerumpt, / ehr solche sich billich uff unnser ime vorhin zu recht zugeschickt gleidt gestellet unnd sein verantworthung gethan hab(en). /

Dann wir verhöfflich unnd ohne rhumb bis annher inn unnserer regirung unnss also ertzeigt, das sich niemands einnher verkurtzung ader ubereÿlung mit fuegen zubeclagen. / Gleichsfals solt geg(en) ime wie auch noch gehanndelt werdenn seÿn, / zudeme solle sich der itzgofanngene ettwan unnser burggraff zur Liebemühl, town in Ducal Prussia, 12 km NW of Osterode (Ostróda), today Miłomłyn in northern Poland⌊LÿbmuhlLiebemühl, town in Ducal Prussia, 12 km NW of Osterode (Ostróda), today Miłomłyn in northern Poland⌋, / rhumen unnd hören lassenn. / Ehr Georg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌊Geörg SackGeorg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌋ wolle neben ime stehenn / und inenn disfalss schadloss haltenn. / Aus welchem allem E(uer) L(ieb) unnd ir andernn leichtlich zuermessen wir unnss alss der geburennden obrickeith / inenn(?) anderer gestalt / dann zu recht zuvergleichenn, / geburenn hat wollenn, / versehenn unns auch E(uer) L(ieb) unnd ir anndere / wurdett, / seinthemahl sie nun des hanndels ettwann berÿcht, / bey unns ein annders vortzunehmen nicht anngesucht haben. / Aber wie dem, / wahnn vilgedachter unnser unnderthan Georg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌊Georgenn SackGeorg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌋ denn enntkomene(n) verwircker widderumb in denn orth daraus ehr enntwordenn gestelt. /

Wollenn wir ihme damit E(uer) L(ieb) und ir annder zubefindenn, / das wir gernn dennselb(en) nachperliche freundschafft unnd gennedigen willenn in allem erherlichem zuertzeigenn geneigt, / beschehenem freundlichem unnd gutlichem annsiennen nach, / mit eÿnem freienn sichernn gleithe, / frey ab unnd zu aus seiner gewarsam unnd widder hienein versehenn. / Unnd ihme dass unnther unnserm secret uff sein annsuchen, damith ehr zuvorhör unnd antworth komme(n) möchte, / zufertig(en), / ohne daz beruhen wir uff voriger ime Georg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌊Georg Sack(en)Georg Sagk (Georg Sack) (†after 1547-08-22), subject of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 230, 850, 904-906, 1096, 1098; RH-D 1/3, No. 20894, 20908, 21014, 22485, 24050, 24092, 24434, 24633, 24656, 26753)⌋ gegebener unnser antwort. / Welchs wir E(uer) L(ieb) unnd auch denen wir freundtlichen zudiene(n) unnd gunstigen willen zuertzeigenn gneigt, / uf ir schreib(en) zu anttworth nicht perg(en) wollen. /

Dat(um) Königsberg (Królewiec, Mons Regius, Regiomontium), city in Ducal Prussia, on the mouth of the Pregel (Pregoła) river, capital city of Ducal Prussia; today Kaliningrad in Russia⌊KonigspergkKönigsberg (Królewiec, Mons Regius, Regiomontium), city in Ducal Prussia, on the mouth of the Pregel (Pregoła) river, capital city of Ducal Prussia; today Kaliningrad in Russia⌋, denn 18 Iulii anno etc. 47-t(en).

Vonn Gots gnaden Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌊AlbrechtAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌋ der Elther margraff zu Brandenburg⌊BrandemburgkBrandenburg⌋, in Ducal Prussia⌊PreussenDucal Prussia⌋, zu Stetyn paper damaged⌈[Stettin⌊StetynStettin⌋]Stetyn paper damaged⌉, in Pomerania⌊PommernPomerania⌋ etc., der Cassuben unnd Wendenn herzogk, burggrave zu Nuermberg und furst zu Rugen paper damaged⌈[der Kashubia (Kaszuby, Cassubia, Cassubae), region in Gdańsk Pomerania and eastern part of Western Pomerania, inhabited by an autochthon Slavic people – the Kashubians⌊CassubenKashubia (Kaszuby, Cassubia, Cassubae), region in Gdańsk Pomerania and eastern part of Western Pomerania, inhabited by an autochthon Slavic people – the Kashubians⌋ unnd Wenden⌊WendennWenden⌋ herzogk, burggrave zu Nuremberg (Nürnberg, Norimberga), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊NuermbergNuremberg (Nürnberg, Norimberga), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋ und furst zu Rügen⌊RugenRügen⌋]der Cassuben unnd Wendenn herzogk, burggrave zu Nuermberg und furst zu Rugen paper damaged⌉.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 313v (b.p.)

Castellano elbingen(si) Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌊Ioanni a BaisennJohann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌋

Unsernn freuntlichenn grus mit aller wolfarth wunschung hidden by binding⌈[ng]ng hidden by binding⌉ zuvorann. / Edler, wolgeborner her, bosunder, gutter freundt. /

Das E(wer) H(erlichkei)t sich mitleidlich unser swacheit halben thun h[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉tenn, / und uns deshalben durch ihr cf. Johann von BAYSEN (BAŻYŃSKI) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Mewe (Gniew), 1547-10-07, CIDTC IDL 4682⌊schreibenncf. Johann von BAYSEN (BAŻYŃSKI) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Mewe (Gniew), 1547-10-07, CIDTC IDL 4682⌋ darin th<r>ost(en), nemen wir solchs superinscribed⌈solchssolchs superinscribed⌉ czu[1] groser freuntschaft an, / dancken auch E(wer) H(errlichkei)t vor das genigte und zugethanes gemutte kegen uns. / Dieweil wir aber damit / von Got dem almechtigen ersucht werden, da uns solche swacheit zugeschicket, / ersucht werdenn, / haben wirs[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ auch / demsulben unserm lieben Got bevolenn, / von dem wir besserung zum teil abgereit bokommen on the margin in place of crossed-out lassenn bokom(m)en⌈lassenn bokom(m)en zum teil abgereit bokom(m)en zum teil abgereit bokommen on the margin in place of crossed-out lassenn bokom(m)en⌉, und noch teglich hoffen und warten wollenn. / In E(wer) H(erlichkei)t sachen / die haltung des ampts AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 313r Mewe (Meva, Gniew), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 27 km SW of Marienburg (Malbork)⌊MeweMewe (Meva, Gniew), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 27 km SW of Marienburg (Malbork)⌋ botreffende / haben wir vor dreien tagen 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⌊koningliche m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ / bei unserm eigen boten cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1547-10-06, CIDTC IDL 6657, letter lost⌊geschribenncf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1547-10-06, CIDTC IDL 6657, letter lost⌋, / und prorogation / der haltung auf ein jar zuvorlengern gebetenn, / wie das E(wer) H(erlichkei)t aus hie eingelegter copie vornemen werden. / Hoffen auch superinscribed⌈auchauch superinscribed⌉ dadurch etzwas zu E(wer) H(erlichkei)t besten zuerhaltenn. / Dieweil aber nu E(wer) H(erlichkei)t aufs new new an uns bogerenn und bitten, / die ferner mit unsern fuerschriften / so an Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ und andere hern in der Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊ChronPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ zuvorshen, / die E(wer) H(erlichkei)t neben der, / so sie von der 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⌊jungen ko(ninglichen) 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⌋ bokomen, / aufzuschicken bodocht ist, / damit, wo nicht die haltung auf ein gantzes ihar kundte superinscribed in place of crossed-out k mochte⌈k mochte kundte kundte superinscribed in place of crossed-out k mochte⌉ vorstreckth worden, / E(wer) H(erlichkei)t die aufs wenigste bass auf zukomende pfingsten erhalten mochte, / seindt wir darin auch gerne E(wer) H(erlichkei)t zugefallen gewesen, / und schick(en) hiebei gelegt / drei schreiben, / eins an ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t, und die anderen beidten, das eine an den hern hochwirdigen hern 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)⌊SamuelemSamuel 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)⌋, crakouschen bischofen und des reichs Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊PolenPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ cantzler, / das ander an den hern doctorem 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)⌊HoseumStanisław 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)⌋ / lautende, / darin wir die prorogation bass auf pfingsten, / wo die iherige nicht wolte zulangen thun bittenn. / E(wer) H(erlichkei)t duncket uns aber geraten sein, / das E(wer) H(erlichkei)t ihren bothen, / den sie auszuschicken mit den brief(en) bodocht ist, / noch ein tag drei superinscribed in place of crossed-out zeitlang⌈zeitlang tag drei tag drei superinscribed in place of crossed-out zeitlang⌉ aufhaltenn, / damit superinscribed in place of crossed-out damit unser voriges schreibenn etzliche tage zuvor, / wo durch unser voriges schreiben die vor iherige vorschickung nicht erhalten wurde, / auf das⌈damit unser voriges schreibenn etzliche tage zuvor, / wo durch unser voriges schreiben die vor iherige vorschickung nicht erhalten wurde, / auf das damit damit superinscribed in place of crossed-out damit unser voriges schreibenn etzliche tage zuvor, / wo durch unser voriges schreiben die vor iherige vorschickung nicht erhalten wurde, / auf das⌉ unsere vorige bitte / auf die jerige vorstreckung, / wo diese unsere andere briefe / ehe den antwurt auf die ersten gebenn / und unser bothe abgerichtet ist / uberan uberreicht w / nicht gehindert wurde. / Wowir superinscribed⌈wirwir superinscribed⌉ aber nichts / durch unser erstes schreibenn / erhilten, / alsdan mochte E(wer) H(erlichkei)t bote dis ander uberantwurtenn, / worin sich E(wer) H(erlichkei)t wol wert written over d⌈drtrt written over d⌉den wissen zuhalten, / das damit kein irrung gesche, / und die letzste bitte, / die erste auf die jerige vorstreckung, / welche wir E(wer) H(erlichkei)t nutzlicher zusein achten, / nicht hindere. / Wir bitten auch freuntlich superinscribed⌈freuntlichfreuntlich superinscribed⌉ die... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ anderen beigelegtenn briefe aufs erste / an unseren bruder czu kegen 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⌊DantzigGdańsk (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⌋ zufertigen, / und das die unserm 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)⌋ uberreicht werden E(wer) H(erlichkei)t bostellen wolte, / der wir ferner in diesem ihrem itzigen anligen, / und hernocher in anderenn moh written over g⌈ghh written over g⌉te / unbeswert idere zeit, / wen wir von E(wer) H(erlichkei)t ersucht worden, / furderlichen willen erzeigen wollenn. / Hiemit E(wer) H(erlichkei)t dem lieben Got mit langweriger gesuntheit bovelende.

Dat(um) IX a(us) u(nserem) schloss 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)⌋, IX Octobris M D XLVII.

[1] There is one superfluous arm in the letter u

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 325r

Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌊Ioanni a BaisennJohann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌋

Unnsernn etc.

Was wir vor furderung bisher E(wer) H(erlichkei)t / und ihrer sachenn zum bestenn erzeigt, / ist alles gerne von uns geschen, / sunderlich dieweil on the margin⌈weilweil on the margin⌉ wir von superinscribed⌈vonvon superinscribed⌉ solchs diesem Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊landeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ zum besten zuthun superinscribed⌈zuthunzuthun superinscribed⌉, / damit unsere privilegia erhalten werden, / schuldig seindt zuthun erkennen, / und schickenn hiebeigelegt die copie von on the margin⌈die copie vondie copie von on the margin⌉ Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(ninglicher) m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋, u(nser) a(ller) g(enedigem) h(ern), genedige cf. Sigismund I Jagiellon to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1547-10-19 — 1547-12-18, CIDTC IDL 6664, letter lost⌊antwurtscf. Sigismund I Jagiellon to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1547-10-19 — 1547-12-18, CIDTC IDL 6664, letter lost⌋ / auf unser nehestes cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1547-10-06, CIDTC IDL 6657, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1547-10-06, CIDTC IDL 6657, letter lost⌋ vor E(wer) H(erlichkei)t, / voraus diesulbe ko(ninglicher) m(ajeste)t genediges gemut vornemen wi written over e⌈eii written over e⌉rdt written over enn⌈enntt written over enn⌉, / das ihre m ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t den tag die zeit der haldung bass auf zukomende pfinste(n)[1] genediglich vorstrecken written over t⌈t(en)en written over t⌉ wil superinscribed in place of crossed-out und daruber solch⌈und daruber solch wil wil superinscribed in place of crossed-out und daruber solch⌉ und daruber ein ofnes bekentnus under ihrem siegel geben wil. Damit wir aber solchs E(wer) H(erlichkei)t hierher superinscribed⌈hierherhierher superinscribed⌉ aufs erste konigliche majestet ein ofentliche bokentnus under koninglicher majestet siegel bekommen nach rats des achtbaren wirdigen hern doctoris Hosii, wie ihr Ewer Herlichkeit in der abschrift seins briefs wirdt finden nach rath des achtbar wirdigen hern doctoris Hosii, / was Ewer Herlichkeit in der abschrift seins briefs wirdt finden, / bekommen on the margin in place of crossed-out erhalten and then crossed-out⌈erhalten ein superinscribed in place of crossed-out ... ko(nigliche) m(ajeste)t⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ ko(nigliche) m(ajeste)t ein ein superinscribed in place of crossed-out ... ko(nigliche) m(ajeste)t⌉ ofentliche bok hidden by binding⌈[k]k hidden by binding⌉entnus under Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(ninglicher) m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ s hidden by binding⌈[s]s hidden by binding⌉iegel nach rath des achtbar wirdigen hern doctoris Hosii, / was Ewer Herlichkeit in der abschrift seins briefs wirdt finden, / bekommen superinscribed in place of crossed-out bekom(m)en [n]ach rats des achtbaren wirdigen hern doctoris [H]osii, wie ihr E(wer) H(erlichkei)t [i]n der abschrift seins [b]riefs wirdt finden⌈bekom(m)en n hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉ach rats des achtbaren wirdigen hern doctoris H hidden by binding⌈[H]H hidden by binding⌉osii, wie ihr E(wer) H(erlichkei)t i hidden by binding⌈[i]i hidden by binding⌉n der abschrift seins b hidden by binding⌈[b]b hidden by binding⌉riefs wirdt finden nach r hidden by binding⌈[r]r hidden by binding⌉ath des achtbar wirdig(en) h hidden by binding⌈[h]h hidden by binding⌉ern doctoris 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)⌊HosiiStanisław 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)⌋, / was E(wer) H(erlichkei)t i hidden by binding⌈[i]i hidden by binding⌉n der abschrift seins cf. Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-10-27, CIDTC IDL 3239⌊briefscf. Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-10-27, CIDTC IDL 3239⌋ w hidden by binding⌈[w]w hidden by binding⌉irdt finde(n), / bekom(m)en nach rath des achtbar wirdigen hern doctoris Hosii, / was Ewer Herlichkeit in der abschrift seins briefs wirdt finden, / bekommen superinscribed in place of crossed-out bekom(m)en [n]ach rats des achtbaren wirdigen hern doctoris [H]osii, wie ihr E(wer) H(erlichkei)t [i]n der abschrift seins [b]riefs wirdt finden⌉ konigliche majestet ein ofentliche bokentnus under koninglicher majestet siegel bekommen nach rats des achtbaren wirdigen hern doctoris Hosii, wie ihr Ewer Herlichkeit in der abschrift seins briefs wirdt finden nach rath des achtbar wirdigen hern doctoris Hosii, / was Ewer Herlichkeit in der abschrift seins briefs wirdt finden, / bekommen on the margin in place of crossed-out erhalten and then crossed-out⌉ muge, / seindt wir unboswert gewesen widderumb aufs new derhalben bei ko(ninglicher) m(ajeste)t und dem hochwirdigen hernn 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)⌊crakowschen bischoffSamuel 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)⌋ deshal durch unser cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1547-10-06 — 1547-11-03, CIDTC IDL 6667, letter lost;
Ioannes DANTISCUS to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI 1547-10-06 — 1547-11-03, CIDTC IDL 6668, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon 1547-10-06 — 1547-11-03, CIDTC IDL 6667, letter lost;
Ioannes DANTISCUS to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI 1547-10-06 — 1547-11-03, CIDTC IDL 6668, letter lost⌋ anzuhalten, / wie sich des E(wer) H(erlichkei)t aus hiebeivorwarten copien auch superinscribed in place of crossed-out abschriften⌈abschriften copien auch copien auch superinscribed in place of crossed-out abschriften⌉ wirdt haben zubolernenn, die auch in diesem d die auch sulbst hiein nicht wolte seumig sein, / den ess schreibt unszeigt uns su(n)st superinscribed⌈zeigt u written over s⌈suu written over s⌉ns su(n)stzeigt uns su(n)st superinscribed⌉ der her doctor 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)⌊HoseusStanisław 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)⌋ an superinscribed⌈anan superinscribed⌉ und reth treulich, / das wo die hern angesatzten botschafter dieses Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊landesRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ / an die Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊koningliche m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ zuzihen vorzegen wurden, das alsdan superinscribed⌈das alsdandas alsdan superinscribed⌉ E(wer) H(erlichkei)t sich aufmachen in eigener person aufmachete, / und an ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t bogebe, / sunderlich dieweil der Diet of Poland ⌊reichstagDiet of Poland ⌋ in der Chron superinscribed⌈in der Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊ChronPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋in der Chron superinscribed⌉ widderum written over n⌈nmm written over n⌉ auf bass auf trium regum[2] aufgeschoben ist, / deshalben den 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(ningliche) 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⌋ sich da kegen Piotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków Trybunalski⌊PeterkowPiotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków Trybunalski⌋ zubegeben / so balde nicht wirdt aufbrechenn, / welche E(wer) H(erlichkei)t a underwege(n)s an written over m⌈mnn written over m⌉ bokuemer stelle superinscribed⌈stellestelle superinscribed⌉ antreffen kan, / und zuvor ihre sache dersulben anbringen / mit bitte dieser lande privilegia hantzuhaben / und E(wer) H(erlichkei)t in der haltung des schlosses Mewe (Meva, Gniew), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 27 km SW of Marienburg (Malbork)⌊MeweMewe (Meva, Gniew), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 27 km SW of Marienburg (Malbork)⌋ zuschutzen / anbringen. / Wo solchs von E(wer) H(erlichkei)t nig nicht geschege, / und die junge ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t / vor der hern botschafter ankun stain⌈[n]n stain⌉ft zu Pieterkow einzuge, / bofurchtet ms. bofruchtet(!) ⌈bofurchtetbofurchtet ms. bofruchtet(!) ⌉ man sich, das die Royal Council of Poland ⌊hern in der ChronnRoyal Council of Poland ⌋ / ihrer m(ajeste)t gemut auf ein andere meinung wenden mochte(n), / das den E(wer) H(erlichkei)t und uns hie allen zum grossen nachteil wurde gelangenn. Derwegen wolte E(wer) H(erlichkei)t hirauf bodocht sein, / was wir darin dersulben E(wer) zuhelffen vormugen, / sol nichts an unserm fleis abgehen, / mit der wir uns auch ferner, / dieweil die zeit kurtz ist, / in zukunftiger Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊tagfartProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ zu 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)⌋, / deshalben bore wils Got, deshalben boreden willen. Bovelen hiemit E(wer) H(erlichkei)t gotlichen genaden mit langweriger gesuntheit.

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chloss) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊H(eilsberg)Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den 5 Novemb(ris) 1547.

[1] May 29

[2] January 6

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Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌊Castellano elbingen(si)Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌋

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Uns vorlan Wir tragen vorlangen nachdem, / ab E(wer) H(erlichkei)t widderum etzwas auf unser negstes schreiben von hofe durch ihrenn boten bokomen, / und diesulbe das ab wir dersulben ofnen brief die haltung des ampts Meve bass Pfingsten on the margin in place of crossed-out das, worum wir damals geschriben⌈das, worum wir damals geschriben [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ ofnen brief [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ die haltung des am hidden by binding⌈[am]am hidden by binding⌉pts Mewe (Meva, Gniew), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 27 km SW of Marienburg (Malbork)⌊MeveMewe (Meva, Gniew), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 27 km SW of Marienburg (Malbork)⌋ bass [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ 1548-05-20⌊Pfingsten1548-05-20⌋ ofnen brief die haltung des ampts Meve bass Pfingsten on the margin in place of crossed-out das, worum wir damals geschriben⌉ bei Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(ninglicher) m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ erhalten habenn. Bittenn derwegen freuntlich, wo E(wer) H(erlichkei)t bothe wid zurucke gelangt ist, superinscribed in place of crossed-out ko(m)men⌈ko(m)men gelangt ist, gelangt ist, superinscribed in place of crossed-out ko(m)men⌉ und davon etzwas ein und sunst andernn mer dingen mer etzwas mitbracht hat, / die wolte uns written over d⌈dss written over d⌉ solchs aufs furderlichste wissenn lassenn. Kundten wir den darin ferner auch sunsten superinscribed in place of crossed-out auch sunst⌈auch sunst den darin ferner auch sunsten den darin ferner auch sunsten superinscribed in place of crossed-out auch sunst⌉ E(wer) H(erlichkei)t, / die wir gotlichen genaden mit langweriger gesuntheit bovelen, viel furderlichen willen erzeigen, / thun wir uns darzu erbitten.

Dath(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chlosse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊H(eilsberg)Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den IX Decemb(ris) MDXLVII.

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 335r (b.p.)

Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌊Castellano Elbingen(si)Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌋

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Ewer H(erlichkei)t bothenn haben wir etzwas superinscribed in place of crossed-out w(?)as⌈w(?)as etzwas etzwas superinscribed in place of crossed-out w(?)as⌉ lengsamer von uns gelassen, / damit wir dersulbenn, wo uns wa wir mitlerheit superinscribed⌈mitlerheitmitlerheit superinscribed⌉ was von hofe erhilten kundten mitteilenn, das E(wer) H(erlichkei)t sachen zutreglich were, / kundten mitteilenn, von das uns den gestriges tages ist cf. Samuel MACIEJOWSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-12-07, CIDTC IDL 3277⌊schreibencf. Samuel MACIEJOWSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-12-07, CIDTC IDL 3277⌋ zukomen, / darin uns angezeigt wirdt, / das 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 koningliche 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⌋ zu Piotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków Trybunalski⌊PieterkowPiotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków Trybunalski⌋ nicht lange zuvorharren bodocht sei, / sunder zeitiger von dannen widderum zu superinscribed⌈zuzu superinscribed⌉ vorruckenn. Derwegen duncket uns geraten / das sein, welchs superinscribed⌈ sein, welchs sein, welchs superinscribed⌉ wir doch zu E(wer) H(erlichkei)t gefallen stellen, / dieweil die hern angesatzten botschafter mit ihrem aufczihen an Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ vieleichte nach zulange vorzihen mogtenn, / und also das 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 koninglichen 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⌋ vor ihrem ankommen kegen Piotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków Trybunalski⌊PeiterkowPiotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków Trybunalski⌋ / vorruckete superinscribed in place of crossed-out thett(?)⌈thett(?) ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ superinscribed in place of crossed-out thett(?)⌉, / das E(wer) H(erlichkei)t sich mit den ersten aufzmachte aufmachte, / dieweil sie superinscribed⌈siesie superinscribed⌉ auf ihr eigen zerung zuzihen bodocht ist, / und ihre sachen bei der jungen ko(ninglichen) m(ajeste)t vorstellete, / den wie wirs anshen, / wo die junge ko(ningliche) m(ajeste)t hirin nicht wirdt ersucht und gebraucht werdenn, / achten wir ess davor, das man wenig wirdt dur written over t⌈trr written over t⌉ch unser botschaft erhaltenn. Solchs wolte auch E(wer) H(erlichkei)t den ihren zugel written over g⌈gll written over g⌉oben(?) den andern hern ihrenn superinscribed⌈ihrennihrenn superinscribed⌉ collegis anzuzeigen nicht nachlassen, / und bei ihnen / aus ang umb der boweglichen gesatzten on the margin⌈gesatztengesatzten on the margin⌉ ursachen willenn fleisiglichenn anhaltenn, / damit die botAAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 335v (t.p.)schaft durch sie sunder seumen vortgestellet werde. Wo nu E(wer) H(erlichkei)t zuvor wirde aufczihen, / und ihre sachen bei der 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⌊jungen ko(ninglichen) 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⌋ ausrichtenn, / mochte die alsdan der andern hern ankom(m)en hidden by binding⌈[n]n hidden by binding⌉ zu Piotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków Trybunalski⌊PieterkowPiotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków Trybunalski⌋ wartenn. Das auch E(wer) H(erlichkei)t den offentlichenn off[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, koninglichen brief uber die haldung des ampts Mewe (Meva, Gniew), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 27 km SW of Marienburg (Malbork)⌊MeweMewe (Meva, Gniew), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 27 km SW of Marienburg (Malbork)⌋ bass auf hidden by binding⌈[uf]uf hidden by binding⌉ pfingsten[1] erhalten, / haben wir gerne erfarenn. / Seindt auch darin E(wer) H(erlichkei)t mit unser vorschrift zu furdernn unboswerth zugefallen gewesenn, / der wir vo nu auch auf ihre bitte widderum an die Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊alteSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ und 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 koningliche 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⌋ / und den hochwirdigen hern 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)⌊crakowschen bischof superinscribed⌈bischofbischof superinscribed⌉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)⌋ unsere schriftliche vorbitte mit deren copeienn on the margin⌈mit deren copeienn written over m⌈mnnnn written over m⌉mit deren copeienn on the margin⌉ hiebogelegt zuschickenn, von hertzen E(wer) H(erlichkei)t wunschende, / das hidden by binding⌈[s]s hidden by binding⌉ diesulbe nu entlichenn / die haldunge volkom(m)en, / wie wir nicht hidden by binding⌈[ht]ht hidden by binding⌉ czweifeln w written over d⌈dww written over d⌉ollen, / dadurch erhalte, / und von fernern irrun[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ des bositzes gefreiet werde, das E der almechtige Got superinscribed⌈GotGot superinscribed⌉, dem wir E(wer) H(erlichkei)t mit langweriger gesuntheit bovelen, / auch also wie wir dersulben gunnen, / genediglichen vorliehe.

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chloss) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊Heilsp[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XIX Decemb(ris) M D XLVII.

[1] May 20

AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 365v

Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌊Castellano Elbingen(si)Johann von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) (†1548), 1532-1546 Chamberlain of Marienburg; in 1546 Castellan of Gdańsk; 1546-1547 - of Elbing; 1546 Starost of Mewe, Schoneck, and Sobbowitz (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)⌋

{Unsernn etc.} Unsern freuntlich(en) grus mit aller wolfart wunsch(ung) zuvoran. Edler, wolgeborner her, / besunder, lieber freundt on the margin, in the hand of other⌈Unsern freuntlich(en) grus mit aller wolfart wunsch(ung) zuvoran. Edler, wolgeborner her, / besunder, lieber freundtUnsern freuntlich(en) grus mit aller wolfart wunsch(ung) zuvoran. Edler, wolgeborner her, / besunder, lieber freundt on the margin, in the hand of other⌉.

Wiewol wir nichts vor dismol nichts gehabt, das E(wer) H(erlichkei)t zuschreiben were, / dieweil wir aber diesen bo[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ an koninglicher majestet superinscribed in place of crossed-out den⌈den ko(ninglicher) m(ajeste)t koninglicher majestet superinscribed in place of crossed-out den⌉ hof gefertiget written over nn⌈nntt written over nn⌉, / haben wir nicht lassen mugen hidden by binding⌈[en]en hidden by binding⌉, sunder E(wer) H(erlichkei)t hiemit ersuchen mussen, / die wir freuntl[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ bittenn nicht nachlassen, wolte superinscribed⌈woltewolte superinscribed⌉ uns, wo was newes bei hofe were, / und wir die hern botschafter da ankomen, / und entfa[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, auch was vor hofnung wegen unser legation sei, zuzuf[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉benn mitzuteilenn, / und von dem allen genugsam zu superinscribed⌈zuzu superinscribed⌉ borich[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉. Alhie hat sich noch E(wer) H(erlichkei)t auszuge nichts gehaben. / So h[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ saget und hort man auch kein zeitung. / Ist gantz still. / Was sich noch heben wirdt, gibt die zeit zuerkennen [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ Got. / Das wir alsdan E(wer) H(erlichkei)t, / die wir gotlichen genaden hidden by binding⌈[en]en hidden by binding⌉ bovelen, / auch nicht vorhalten wollen.

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chloss) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XVII Ianuarii.