Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, domine mi colendissime. Salutem et mei commendationem plurimam.

Accepi superioribus diebus Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae binas easque humanissimas et favoris erga me plenas litteras, quibus ut in compendio respondeam, ne prolixitate mea, quam vix contrahere potero, iterum sim molestior omnemque quam possum daturus sum operam. Quod in cf. Jan CHOJEŃSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Vilnius, 1536-04-22, CIDTC IDL 5513⌊primiscf. Jan CHOJEŃSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Vilnius, 1536-04-22, CIDTC IDL 5513⌋ XXII Aprilis Vilnius (Wilno, Vilna), city in Lithuania, on the Vilnia river, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania⌊VilnaeVilnius (Wilno, Vilna), city in Lithuania, on the Vilnia river, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania⌋ datis Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima scribit tam longam meam epistolam non iniucundam fuisse, veterem illum erga me amorem suum testatur, maxime autem quod institutum meum ad sacras litteras non improbat. Utinam illa in me agnoscerem, quae mihi Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima optat, ut ea, quae scripsi, opera mea exprimerent. Adnitor quidem Dei misericordia implorata, quoad eius a me fieri potest, verum pro imbecillitate mea experior facilius esse dicere quam factis dicta declarare. Conatus tamen tales, etiam si id assequi non possumus, quod volumus, Deo non solent esse ingrati. Neque mihi esse non carum potuit desiderium Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae quocum operibus et contiones a me postulat atqui si Saint Jerome (Εὐσέβιος Σωφρόνιος Ἱερώνυμος, Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus) (*347 – †419/420), theologian and scholar, author of the Latin translation of the Bible (Vulgate), one of the Doctors of the Church⌊HieronimoSaint Jerome (Εὐσέβιος Σωφρόνιος Ἱερώνυμος, Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus) (*347 – †419/420), theologian and scholar, author of the Latin translation of the Bible (Vulgate), one of the Doctors of the Church⌋ credimus, cf. Hier. CPL 620 ep. 52 par. 7 p. 426, l. 13; CPL 620 ep. 125, par. 18, p. 137. l. 8 ⌊prius discendum est antequam doceascf. Hier. CPL 620 ep. 52 par. 7 p. 426, l. 13; CPL 620 ep. 125, par. 18, p. 137. l. 8 ⌋. Et hoc, si Deus voluerit, qui potens est et mutos facere loqui, forsan aliquando erit. Si ea voci gratia negabitur, praestante Domino illam suo tempore praestabit calamus. Sed priusquam ista fiant, cf. Verg. A. II 780 longa tibi exilia et vastum maris aequor arandum ⌊ingens lectionum aequor arandum estcf. Verg. A. II 780 longa tibi exilia et vastum maris aequor arandum ⌋ neque convenit, ut otium litterarium sine negotio transigamus cf. Vulg. Mt 18-25 ⌊talentumque terrae infodiamuscf. Vulg. Mt 18-25 ⌋. Id ipsum institutum, cum placere tandem Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae coeperit mundusque cum pompis et bullis eius displicere, in eo et plurimum ad aedificationem aliorum proficiet sentietque, quam vere beati sunt, qui illud sectantur. Sed de iis iterum satis theologisatum.

De domino 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)⌊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)⌋, quae Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima scripsit, non successit, quod putavit, facereque id omisit, quod ei Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊serenissima maiestas regiaBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ iniunxit, et ne verbum quidem ea de re fecit, fuit quidem apud me gessitque se in omnibus aulice, immo et donaria unum bovem et duo cerevisiae vasa misit, verum de formula a 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⌊serenissima maiestate regiaSigismund 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⌋ praescripta, qua cum Royal Council of Poland ⌊dominis consiliariisRoyal Council of Poland ⌋ in gratiam redire debet, ne mentio quidem, quod profecto unguis fuit in ulcere nondum vel leniter curato. Quod si quis nostrum ad eum modum mandatum 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⌊serenissimae maiestatis regiaeSigismund 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⌋ transgrederetur, quid non fieret, quae ad aulam non scriberentur? Si in fumum dignitas et existimatio Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊dominorum consiliariorumProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ sic abire debeat, facilis coniectura est, quam dolenter id ferre recusabunt. Quod vero Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima a me postulat, ut consilio meo illi adsim, ne nimium dura ab eo exigantur, nihil est, quod leniori labore fieri possit, quandoquidem nihil ab eo exactum est, hoc dumtaxat ab eo est exspectatum, quod 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⌊maiestas regiaSigismund 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⌋ praescripsit et ipse complere iam bis neglexit.

Gratia et favor Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae erga dominum 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)⌊Ioannem a VerdennJohann 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)⌋, quem mihi confidenter descripsit, fuit mihi gratissimus, utque in eo perseveret, quantum possum oro impensius. 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)⌊IpseJohann 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)⌋ omni servitio et gratitudine Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae respondebit.

Quod a publicis actionibus absolvi nequeam, magna cum passione patienter ferendum mihi venit, adeo mihi quorundam mores et audacia, qui Kulm Land nobility ⌊nobilitatis terrae CulmensisKulm Land nobility ⌋ duces sunt, displicent, cum me ex his molestiis pecunia redimere nequeam, quod aegritudinem mihi satis gravem pro peccatis meis precatus sim, qua detentus a Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊nostro consilioCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ et actionibus, quae pro libidine paucorum huc vel illuc impelluntur, liber esse possem. Cogor Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae referre, quae in hoc Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊praeterito conventuProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ se obtulerunt. 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⌊Maiestas regiaSigismund 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⌋ litteris suis contra temere appellantes statuit, ut quicumque a Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊dominis consiliariisCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ appellaret, decem florenos solvat, quod iam longo tempore fuit in usu, quod si appellans apud 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⌊maiestatem regiamSigismund 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⌋ sententiam pro se obtinu[e]rit, decem eiusmodi florenos illi redduntur. Obtulit se in Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊novissimo conventuProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ similis casus. Reclamavit quidam Hans Lock (Jan Loca, Jan Lokaw, Jan Luckow) (†1562), 1526-1528 collector of taxes in Pomeranian voivodeship; 1526-1539 alderman in Dirschau; 1539-1546 - judge; 1546-1549 - Pomerania chamberlain; 1550/1-1562 - Marienburg (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 219; ASPK 8, p. 314, 316-318, 329, 330, 332, 333, 428; SBPN 3, p. 79)⌊Lockaw terrae Pomeraniae scabinusHans Lock (Jan Loca, Jan Lokaw, Jan Luckow) (†1562), 1526-1528 collector of taxes in Pomeranian voivodeship; 1526-1539 alderman in Dirschau; 1539-1546 - judge; 1546-1549 - Pomerania chamberlain; 1550/1-1562 - Marienburg (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 219; ASPK 8, p. 314, 316-318, 329, 330, 332, 333, 428; SBPN 3, p. 79)⌋ dicens talem pecuniam dari non debere, quia sine consensu Nobility of Royal Prussia ⌊nobilitatisNobility of Royal Prussia ⌋ hoc sic esset constitutum. Respondit Hans Lock (Jan Loca, Jan Lokaw, Jan Luckow) (†1562), 1526-1528 collector of taxes in Pomeranian voivodeship; 1526-1539 alderman in Dirschau; 1539-1546 - judge; 1546-1549 - Pomerania chamberlain; 1550/1-1562 - Marienburg (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 219; ASPK 8, p. 314, 316-318, 329, 330, 332, 333, 428; SBPN 3, p. 79)⌊illiHans Lock (Jan Loca, Jan Lokaw, Jan Luckow) (†1562), 1526-1528 collector of taxes in Pomeranian voivodeship; 1526-1539 alderman in Dirschau; 1539-1546 - judge; 1546-1549 - Pomerania chamberlain; 1550/1-1562 - Marienburg (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 219; ASPK 8, p. 314, 316-318, 329, 330, 332, 333, 428; SBPN 3, p. 79)⌋ amice dominus 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)⌊Ioannes a WerdenJohann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)⌋ 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⌊maiestatem regiamSigismund 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⌋ sic statuisse, et quod ea, quae sic 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⌊maiestas regiaSigismund 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⌋ observari vellet et quae libertatis et privilegiorum nostrorum essent, nequaquam deberent violari, et pro iis observandis ac defendendis etiam in campum esset descendendum. Ad quae satis apte dicta Hans Lock (Jan Loca, Jan Lokaw, Jan Luckow) (†1562), 1526-1528 collector of taxes in Pomeranian voivodeship; 1526-1539 alderman in Dirschau; 1539-1546 - judge; 1546-1549 - Pomerania chamberlain; 1550/1-1562 - Marienburg (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 219; ASPK 8, p. 314, 316-318, 329, 330, 332, 333, 428; SBPN 3, p. 79)⌊Locka illeHans Lock (Jan Loca, Jan Lokaw, Jan Luckow) (†1562), 1526-1528 collector of taxes in Pomeranian voivodeship; 1526-1539 alderman in Dirschau; 1539-1546 - judge; 1546-1549 - Pomerania chamberlain; 1550/1-1562 - Marienburg (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 219; ASPK 8, p. 314, 316-318, 329, 330, 332, 333, 428; SBPN 3, p. 79)⌋ nescio quas tragoedias inter suos excitavit. Postero die idem fere mihi contigit cum Fabian Wolski ⌊Fabiano VolszkiFabian Wolski ⌋ scabino C[ul]mensi, qui aperte dicebat 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⌊maiestatem regiamSigismund 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⌋ sine consensu Nobility of Royal Prussia ⌊nobilitatisNobility of Royal Prussia ⌋ hanc pecuniae depositionem ratione appellationis statuere facultatem non habuisse. Hic essent et nescio quae alia scribenda, quibus modis quidam se in me[ram] libertatem asserere auctoritatique 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⌊serenissimae maiestatis regiaeSigismund 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⌋ derogare conantur. Et quomodo lectum fuit pro responso ad contributionem coram Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊consiliariisCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ 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⌊serenissimam maiestatem regiamSigismund 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⌋ non servasse, quae promisisset, et quod nollent subesse servituti lustration[um], non enim a 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⌊maiestate regiaSigismund 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⌋ acciperent stipendium, verum essent nobiles et liberi, et non stipendiarii 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⌊maiestatis regiaeSigismund 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⌋ scireque se qualiter servire debeant. Hae[c] et pleraque alia, quae cum quodam horrore audivi, malo ab aliis quam a me Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima accipiat. Quo fit, ut non abs re liber et absolutus a[b] actionibus publicis esse summopere desidero. Accedit et praeter eas molestias, quod ex longa sessione, in qua interdum uno die XIII horae absumuntur, pedes mihi gravissime intumescunt et quod fere semper ex Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊conventibus nostrisProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ relicto non parvo viatico aeger Löbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌊domumLöbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌋ redeam. No[n] frustra igitur hanc absolutionem peto, quam si impetrare non possum, cum aliis malis, quibus in hac vita affligor, hoc potissimum etiam ferendum est. Pro eo tamen, quo me Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima consolatur, quod ab aulicis negotiis impeti non debeam, quas possum, gratias habeo immortales, utque me ab iis immunem conservet impense oro ac vehementer obsecro.

Gratias item, quas possum maximas, Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae ago, quod pro impensis ad iter Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CracoviamCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋ versus superioribus mensibus factis centum florenos pro me a 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⌊serenissima maiestate regiaSigismund 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⌋ obtinuerit, quae pecunia adeo mihi fuit grata atque si floreni fuissent mille, maiorisque est apud me existimationis clemens illa 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⌊serenissimae maiestatis regiaeSigismund 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⌋ propensio, quam id, quod etiam plurimum dari potuisset. Rogo itaque meo nomine, quod et in cf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Sigismund I Jagiellon Löbau (Lubawa), 1536-05-31, CIDTC IDL 1462⌊litteris meiscf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Sigismund I Jagiellon Löbau (Lubawa), 1536-05-31, CIDTC IDL 1462⌋ facio, 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⌊serenissimae maiestati eiusSigismund 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⌋ humillimas et quam gratissimas gratias habeat. Pro ea vero opera, quam pro me Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima impendit, perpetuo me debere fateor et fatebor semper.

De litteris ad Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope⌊summum pontificemPaul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope⌋ in negotio ecclesiae meae adhuc praestolabor, si quid forsan ad priores, quas a 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⌊serenissima maiestate regiaSigismund 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⌋ Piotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)⌊reverendissimus olim dominus episcopus CracoviensisPiotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)⌋, cuius anima in Christo quiescat, Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomamRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ misit, factum sit etc.

Haec sunt, quae ad primas Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae rescribenda videbantur, nunc ad cf. Jan CHOJEŃSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Vilnius, 1536-04-24, CIDTC IDL 448⌊novissimascf. Jan CHOJEŃSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Vilnius, 1536-04-24, CIDTC IDL 448⌋ Vilnius (Wilno, Vilna), city in Lithuania, on the Vilnia river, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania⌊VilnaeVilnius (Wilno, Vilna), city in Lithuania, on the Vilnia river, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania⌋ XXIIII Aprilis datas venio.

De probably 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)⌊adulteroprobably 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)⌋ illo mihi consilium Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae summe placuit, quod etiam impigre prosequerer, nisi ille totius Kulm Land nobility ⌊nobilitatis CulmensisKulm Land nobility ⌋ dux esset et antesignanus, unde illam totam contra me concitarem, si in minimo ulcus hoc tangerem. Temptavi prius contra paelicem ex officio agere, quod probably 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)⌊illeprobably 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)⌋ durius suscepit, quam si in eum ipsum fieret. Propter maius malum vitandum et ne graviores turbae conflarentur, adhuc mihi temporum et perversorum hominum ratio habenda est hocque malum cum protestatione apud Deum utcumque ferendum, quousque 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⌊serenissima regia maiestasSigismund 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⌋ et sibi, et Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊dominis consiliariisCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ hic debitam auctoritatem faciat, quae si, ut iis diebus coepit, vilescere non desinet; nihil est, quod hic boni fieri possit.

Non respondit mihi Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima de homicida illo, qui in oppido Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae Górzno, town in north-central Poland, 16 km E of Brodnica⌊GorsnoGórzno, town in north-central Poland, 16 km E of Brodnica⌋ VI abhinc miliaria degere fertur libere, alia superducta uxore, relicta hic priore cum liberis. Interfecerat hic bonum virum, qui arte sua coquendorum laterum uxorem et pueros bene nutriebat, qui nunc vicatim stipem petunt. Indignum certe, quod talis in dominio Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae sustineri et foveri debeat. Neque puto, quod oppidum hoc, quo gloriatur, ut sicarios et latrones retinere in se possit, privilegium habeat, alioqui et hic servaretur ea vicissitudo, ut scelestis hominibus ex 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⌊MasoviaMazowsze (Masovia) historic region in Central Poland, before 1526 an autonomous duchy and feud of the Kingdom of Poland, from 1526 included in the Kingdom⌋ profugis asylum pateret, quod bonis omnibus fieret exitiosum.

Cum de hoc homicidio mentio incidit, non possum celare Dominationem Vestram Reverendissimam, quid nuper in dioecesi mea Kulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌊CulmensiKulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌋ ipsa dominica Iudica acciderit. Matthias (Maciej) (†1536), Guardian of the Franciscan Monastery in Kulm⌊Guardianus Franciscanorum, frater Mathias monasterii in Kulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌊civitate mea CulmensiKulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌋Matthias (Maciej) (†1536), Guardian of the Franciscan Monastery in Kulm⌋ paraverat se ad celebrandum missam in villa mea Kijewo (Kijowo, Schonenfeld), village in Northern Poland, 8 km S of Kulm, later mentioned also as Wilhelmsau; today Kijewo Szlacheckie and Kijewo Królewskie⌊KyewoKijewo (Kijowo, Schonenfeld), village in Northern Poland, 8 km S of Kulm, later mentioned also as Wilhelmsau; today Kijewo Szlacheckie and Kijewo Królewskie⌋, unde noster Wojciech Kijewski (Wojciech Kijowski, Wojciech Kilewski, Albert Kijowski) (*ca. 1495 – †1566), from 1518 scribe in the royal chancellery; 1531-1535 secretary to Vice-Chancellor Piotr Tomicki; from 1532 Dean of the Collegiate Chapter in Sącz; from 1523 Canon of Kulm (Chełmno); from 1532 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); from 1533 Canon of Włocławek; from 1547 Canon of Cracow; representative of the Ermland Church at the royal court (KOPICZKO 2, p. 147; SBKW, p. 112-113)⌊KyewskiWojciech Kijewski (Wojciech Kijowski, Wojciech Kilewski, Albert Kijowski) (*ca. 1495 – †1566), from 1518 scribe in the royal chancellery; 1531-1535 secretary to Vice-Chancellor Piotr Tomicki; from 1532 Dean of the Collegiate Chapter in Sącz; from 1523 Canon of Kulm (Chełmno); from 1532 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); from 1533 Canon of Włocławek; from 1547 Canon of Cracow; representative of the Ermland Church at the royal court (KOPICZKO 2, p. 147; SBKW, p. 112-113)⌋. Quo cum pergeret, per quendam Krzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌊Cristopherum OssieczkowszkiKrzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌋, qui fuit metquartus, captus abductus erat ad nemus propinquum et primum in terram deiectus, unus illius pectori, alter genibus insedit, tertius manus et brachia continuit, quartus vero Krzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌊OszyeczkowskiKrzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌋ fisso prius val[ido] ligno miseri istius fratris pudenda durissime inclusit funeque, quo cinctus erat, ligatum sic ea in parte crudeliter affectum, in ventrem pron[um] proiecit detectumque vestibus dorsum usque ad talos saevissime fustibus cecidit, in iisque tormentis vix animam trahentem ad arborem ligatu[m] reliquit, ex qua aegerrime solutus, in his cruciatibus trans Vistula (Wisła), river in Poland⌊Vistul[am]Vistula (Wisła), river in Poland⌋ ad Matthias, Abbot of the Cistercian monastery in Koronowo at least from 1536 to 1539 an Abbot of the Cistercian monastery in Koronowo (AT 18, p. 271)⌊abbatem CoronoviensemMatthias, Abbot of the Cistercian monastery in Koronowo at least from 1536 to 1539 an Abbot of the Cistercian monastery in Koronowo (AT 18, p. 271)⌋ se contulit, ubi in maximis dolo[ribus] ipso die Paschae ita miserrime caesus, plenus per totum corpus tumi[dis] livoribus ex vivis cessit. Hanc eius passionem et mortem ipse abb[as] ad me veniens ad Althausen (Starogród, Antiquum Castrum), town on the Vistula river, ca. 1.5 km S of Kulm, initial location of Kulm; given to the Kulm cathedral by Alexander Jagiellon, it was the summer residence of the Kulm bishops⌊castrum meum StarigrodAlthausen (Starogród, Antiquum Castrum), town on the Vistula river, ca. 1.5 km S of Kulm, initial location of Kulm; given to the Kulm cathedral by Alexander Jagiellon, it was the summer residence of the Kulm bishops⌋, cum prius litteris suis mihi scripsisset, coram latius recensuit, unde certior factus, quod debui, officium exercui, et per dioecesim processus interdicti contra eum Krzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌊occisoremKrzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌋ publicari iussi, ex quo iterum novum contra me concep[tum] est odium osoremque me eius farinae homines nobilitatis esse procl[a]mant. Quod si adhuc adulterum vel ipsam adulteram attingere[t], cum merum inter nobiles imperium habeat, quid contra me non fie[ret]. Hic reticere volo conventicula, quae per illum sub nescio quo p[rae]textu congregantur et pecuniam, quam litteris suis, quas vidi, per modum contributionis colligit a nobilitate pro nuntiis fortassis, quos ad 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⌊serenissimam maiestatem regiamSigismund 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⌋ sunt missuri, vel iam miserunt. Quae omnia Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima ex aliis latius intelleget. Ego Deum teste[m] voco, quod nulla re nisi ipsa aequitate et fide in 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⌊serenissimam maiestatem regiamSigismund 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⌋ [motus] haec scribo et quantum possum, ne quem offendam me contineo, [ex] litteris Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊dominorum consiliariorumCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ ad 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⌊serenissimam maiestatem regiamSigismund 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⌋ atque ex iis, quas Mauritius Ferber (*1471 – †1537), doctor of both canon and civil law; from 1507 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Lübeck; from 1514 Canon of Trier; 1512-1515 parish priest of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Gdańsk (Danzig); from 1516 Custos of Ermland and parish priest of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk; from 1519 Canon of Dorpat; from 1523 Canon of Revel; 1523-1537 Bishop of Ermland (KOPICZKO 2, p. 71-72; SBKW, p. 59-60)⌊reverendissim[us] dominus VarmiensisMauritius Ferber (*1471 – †1537), doctor of both canon and civil law; from 1507 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Lübeck; from 1514 Canon of Trier; 1512-1515 parish priest of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Gdańsk (Danzig); from 1516 Custos of Ermland and parish priest of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk; from 1519 Canon of Dorpat; from 1523 Canon of Revel; 1523-1537 Bishop of Ermland (KOPICZKO 2, p. 71-72; SBKW, p. 59-60)⌋ et Georg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377)⌊magnificus dominus palatinus MarienburgensisGeorg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377)⌋, quibus subscriptionem meam negare non potui, ad Dominationem Vestram Reverendissimam et ad 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⌊serenissimam maiestatem regiamSigismund 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⌋ dederunt, latius pleraque alia habebit, qu[ae] si quid proferunt, quod vel minus, vel magis contractum esse oporteret, Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima in bonam dignetur partem interpretari.

Ceterum ut redeam ad Krzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌊guardiani interfectoremKrzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌋, cogit me huius tragoediae s[eries]. Post tam audax et atrox facinus Krzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌊Ossieczkowszki isteKrzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌋ libere se ad Johann von Lusian (Jan Luzjański) (*before 1470 – †1551), brother of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Bishop of Ermland (Warmia); 1514-1551 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1520-1525 Burgrave of Rössel (Reszel) (PSB 18, p. 166-167)⌊palatinum CulmensemJohann von Lusian (Jan Luzjański) (*before 1470 – †1551), brother of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Bishop of Ermland (Warmia); 1514-1551 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1520-1525 Burgrave of Rössel (Reszel) (PSB 18, p. 166-167)⌋ in Rheden (Radzyn), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 15 km SE of Graudenz (Grudziądz), today Radzyń Chełmiński⌊castrum regium RadzinenseRheden (Radzyn), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 15 km SE of Graudenz (Grudziądz), today Radzyń Chełmiński⌋ contulit atque usque ad praesens libere ubique obequitat domique non secus, ac si optime egisset, commoratur. Prius item quendam civem oppidi mei Friedeck (Wąbrzeźno, Briesen), town in Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, in the centre of historic Kulm Land, 31 km S of Graudenz⌊VambresnoFriedeck (Wąbrzeźno, Briesen), town in Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, in the centre of historic Kulm Land, 31 km S of Graudenz⌋, non ob aliud, quam quod cum ille in eo oppido porcos emeret, et civis iste venditori dixisset, quod levi pretio porcos vendisset, in strata publica in curru iacentem gladio punctim aliquoties transfixit vitaque spoliavit, neque ob hoc tam crudele facinus umquam se de domo s[ua] movit. Composuit tandem levi multa Johann von Lusian (Jan Luzjański) (*before 1470 – †1551), brother of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Bishop of Ermland (Warmia); 1514-1551 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1520-1525 Burgrave of Rössel (Reszel) (PSB 18, p. 166-167)⌊palatinus CulmensisJohann von Lusian (Jan Luzjański) (*before 1470 – †1551), brother of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Bishop of Ermland (Warmia); 1514-1551 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1520-1525 Burgrave of Rössel (Reszel) (PSB 18, p. 166-167)⌋ hoc h[o]micidium. Causam, quam habuit contra guardianum haec fuit, cum q[uodam] die vestitus colore et cappa fere, ut nunc ferunt, monachali, ad Kulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌊civitatem CulmensemKulm (Chełmno, Culma, Culmen), town in northern Poland, on the Vistula river, 40 km N of Thorn (Toruń)⌋ venisset, Matthias (Maciej) (†1536), Guardian of the Franciscan Monastery in Kulm⌊guardianusMatthias (Maciej) (†1536), Guardian of the Franciscan Monastery in Kulm⌋ in deversorio forte fortuna cum eo consedens dixisse fertur ioco et amicis verbis: “tu uteris habitu nostro, necesse est igitur, ut frater noster sis, et wife of Krzysztof OSIECZKOWSKI ⌊uxorwife of Krzysztof OSIECZKOWSKI ⌋ - soror”. Ex his satis leviusculis dictis eam contraxit Krzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌊OssieczkowskiKrzysztof Osieczkowski in 1538 Kulm sword-bearer (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 224; AT 18, p. 430-431)⌋ bilem, ut miserum Matthias (Maciej) (†1536), Guardian of the Franciscan Monastery in Kulm⌊hunc fratremMatthias (Maciej) (†1536), Guardian of the Franciscan Monastery in Kulm⌋ adeo crudeliter mactaret. Quod si impune manebit , quorsum tendat, non opus est Oedipus mythical Greek king of Thebes⌊OedipodeOedipus mythical Greek king of Thebes⌋. Attigi et de eo facinore in meis ad 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⌊serenissimam maiestatem regiamSigismund 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⌋, scripseram etiam reverendissimo domino Andrzej Krzycki (Andreas Cricius) (*1482 – †1537), humanist, neo-Latin poet, diplomat, correspondent of Erasmus of Rotterdam; in 1525 he took part in the negotiations leading to the secularisation of the state of the Teutonic Order; from 1504 Canon of Poznań (from 1511 Scholastic, from 1519 Provost); from 1512 Canon of Cracow, Scholastic of Płock, and secretary to the first wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon, Barbara Zápolya; 1515-1523 royal secretary; 1518-1530 Provost of the Chapter of St. Florian in Cracow; 1522-1525 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1525-1527 Bishop of Poznań; 1527-1535 Bishop of Płock; 1535-1537 Archbishop of Gniezno, Primate of Poland (PSB 15, p.544-549)⌊archiepiscopoAndrzej Krzycki (Andreas Cricius) (*1482 – †1537), humanist, neo-Latin poet, diplomat, correspondent of Erasmus of Rotterdam; in 1525 he took part in the negotiations leading to the secularisation of the state of the Teutonic Order; from 1504 Canon of Poznań (from 1511 Scholastic, from 1519 Provost); from 1512 Canon of Cracow, Scholastic of Płock, and secretary to the first wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon, Barbara Zápolya; 1515-1523 royal secretary; 1518-1530 Provost of the Chapter of St. Florian in Cracow; 1522-1525 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1525-1527 Bishop of Poznań; 1527-1535 Bishop of Płock; 1535-1537 Archbishop of Gniezno, Primate of Poland (PSB 15, p.544-549)⌋, cui maxime, ut primati incumbit, ut iis principiis obstaretur.

Porro et hoc pro fide mea subticere non possum, quod si 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⌊serenissima maiestas regiaSigismund 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⌋ litteras datura est, ut Nobility of Royal Prussia ⌊nobilitasNobility of Royal Prussia ⌋ conveniat pro formando responso ad legationem Elbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League⌊ElbingumElbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League⌋ et novissime Marienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌊MarienburgumMarienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌋ missam, quod serio iniungeretur, ne conspiratores vel foedera inter se feriant, vel altius consilia maiestatis eius, quam oportet, inquirant et quod mora ista non erat opus, cum in Elbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League⌊ElbingoElbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League⌋ ad omnia se responsuros in Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊praeterito conventuProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ receperant, minaeque ducibus illorum quaedam essent inserendae, ut cognoscerent tractatus eorum displicere 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⌊maiestati regiaeSigismund 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⌋, quod ni fiat, neque deinceps Royal Council of Poland ⌊dominis consiliariisRoyal Council of Poland ⌋ ad Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊conventumProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ convenire satis tutum erit etc.

Haec omnia, quae scripsi, latere Dominationem Vestram Reverendissimam, in eo quo est 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⌊serenissimae maiestatis regiaeSigismund 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⌋ et rei publicae nostrum omnium officio, nolui, scripsi inquam et confidenter iis periculosis temporibus et in aurem Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae, quae pro summa sua prudentia, ut consuevit, singula moderabitur. Quantum ego hac molestia, qua et Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae saepenumero molestus esse cogor, carere cupiam, exprimere non possum. Sum etenim in ea et vita pertaesus eritque mihi, nisi malorum hominum effrenis audacia cohibeatur, longe gravior et non modo mihi, verum et multis aliis, qui vident, quo tales machinae inclinant atque utinam prius moriar, quam ea, quae mens praesagit, eveniant. Sed de iis iterum hactenus.

De novis et iis moliminibus, quae sub nomine Friedrich II of Wittelsbach der Weise (*1482 – †1556), Count Palatine of the Rhine, Elector of Pfalz (1544-1556); in 1529 and 1532 the Commander in Chief of the imperial army; son of Philipp der Aufrichtige, Elector Palatine of the Rhine (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 528-530)⌊illustrissimi comitis palatini Rheni FredericiFriedrich II of Wittelsbach der Weise (*1482 – †1556), Count Palatine of the Rhine, Elector of Pfalz (1544-1556); in 1529 and 1532 the Commander in Chief of the imperial army; son of Philipp der Aufrichtige, Elector Palatine of the Rhine (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 528-530)⌋ caesariani domus Burgundian Netherlands (Bourgogne, Burgundia), duchy, the name of the former Duchy of Burgundy is used here to denote its historical northern part – known as the Burgundy Netherlands (today’s Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg), taken over by the Habsburgs in 1477, and in 1530-1556 ruled on behalf of Charles V by his sister, the dowager queen, Mary of Hungary⌊BurgundiaeBurgundian Netherlands (Bourgogne, Burgundia), duchy, the name of the former Duchy of Burgundy is used here to denote its historical northern part – known as the Burgundy Netherlands (today’s Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg), taken over by the Habsburgs in 1477, and in 1530-1556 ruled on behalf of Charles V by his sister, the dowager queen, Mary of Hungary⌋ apud The Belgians ⌊BelgasThe Belgians ⌋ struunt ac componunt, Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima ex aliis ad 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⌊serenissimam maiestatem regiamSigismund 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⌋ litteris abunde intelleget. Volui etiam semel apud Dominationem Vestram Reverendissimam longioris lectionis amputando taedium Laconismo uti. Si omnia quae concepi, essent scribenda, novissimas meas litteras istae prolixitate excederent. Quod reliquum est, me favori et benevolentiae veteri Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae deditissime commendo Deumque precor, ut illam post tot labores aulicasque sollicitudines divinae et placidae quieti, quam optat, restituet sospitemque quam diutissime et felicem conservet.

Löbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌊LubaviaeLöbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌋, ultima Maii M-o DXXXVI.