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Letter #2236

Samuel MACIEJOWSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS
Cracow (Kraków), 1539-10-11
            received 1539-10-21

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, in secretary's hand, author's signature, BCz, 1597, p. 861-864

 

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BCz, 1597, p. 861

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, domine observatissime.

Quo magis perspectam habeo singularem in me benevolentiam Reverendissimae Dominationis Vestrae, hoc minus dubito, quin maiorem etiam quam ego ipse voluptatem ex eo acceperit, quod divino beneficio in episcoporum collegium sum cooptatus, deque ista tam propensa in me voluntate ago Reverendissimae Dominationi Vestrae ingentes gratias, quae et si ampliorem mihi fortunam optat cupitque fructus dignitati respondere, tamen ego interea quod datum est, boni consulo, reliquamque expectationem meam Deo committo.

Comitia non esse habita quo animo tulerit s(acra) or s(erenissima)s(acra)s(acra) or s(erenissima) 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 Austriamaiestas 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, ex illius cf. [Sigismund I Jagiellon] to Ioannes DANTISCUS [Cracow], [1539-10-10], CIDTC IDL 7066literiscf. [Sigismund I Jagiellon] to Ioannes DANTISCUS [Cracow], [1539-10-10], CIDTC IDL 7066 Reverendissima Dominatio vestra inde etiam quid porro faciendum sit, intelliget.

De moneta quae cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI shortly after 1539-09-09, cf. IDL 7239, CIDTC IDL 7240, letter lostscribitcf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI shortly after 1539-09-09, cf. IDL 7239, CIDTC IDL 7240, letter lost Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra, valde probata fuere s(acrae) or s(erenissimae)s(acrae)s(acrae) or s(erenissimae) 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 Austriamaiestati 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. Cupit cum a Reverendissima Dominatione Vestra, tum a ceteris Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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)terrarum Prussiae consiliariisCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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) rationem sibi ostendi, qua efficere queat, ut deinceps a percutiendis nummis abstineant. Valde gratum fecerit Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra s(acrae) or s(erenissimae)s(acrae)s(acrae) or s(erenissimae) 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 Austriamaiestati 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, si haec illi consilia rationesque perscriptas primo quoque tempore miserit. Neque enim obscurum est s(acrae) or s(erenissimae)s(acrae)s(acrae) or s(erenissimae) 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 Austriamaiestati 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, quantum incommodi ex eo ad cunctas ditiones eius perveniat, quod contra edictum moneta nihilominus cuditur.

Domino Paweł Płotowski (*ca. 1485 – †1547), from 1520 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and from 1523 Provost of the Ermland Chapter; in 1523, after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), one of the King’s four candidates for the bishopric of Ermland; in 1530, after the death of Jan Konopacki (Johann von Konopat) Sr, and in 1537, after Dantiscus’ translation to the bishopric of Ermland, he sought the bishopric of Kulm (Chełmno); secretary to Chancellor Krzysztof Szydłowiecki, and from 1533 royal secretary and courtier; in the 1530s and 1540s several times royal envoy to the Estates of Royal Prussia (SBKW, p. 191; KOPICZKO 2, p. 249-250)PlothowskiPaweł Płotowski (*ca. 1485 – †1547), from 1520 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and from 1523 Provost of the Ermland Chapter; in 1523, after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), one of the King’s four candidates for the bishopric of Ermland; in 1530, after the death of Jan Konopacki (Johann von Konopat) Sr, and in 1537, after Dantiscus’ translation to the bishopric of Ermland, he sought the bishopric of Kulm (Chełmno); secretary to Chancellor Krzysztof Szydłowiecki, and from 1533 royal secretary and courtier; in the 1530s and 1540s several times royal envoy to the Estates of Royal Prussia (SBKW, p. 191; KOPICZKO 2, p. 249-250) defuturus non sum ac enitar quantum potero, ut ne quid ei in Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the River Tiber, seat of the Holy SeeurbeRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the River Tiber, seat of the Holy See negotii exhibeatur.

De domino Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), leader of the so-called nobles’ party, active in Royal Prussia from 1536, and opponent of most members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who sought to preserve the province’s autonomy and a balance of power in its governance. Tensions between Kostka, Prussian Treasurer, and the Council had been growing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Sent there as the King’s deputy, Kostka, contrary to custom, took part in the proceedings, prompting the Council to suspend the meeting. He accused its members of hostility towards the Poles and appealed to the royal court. In the absence of Mauritius Ferber, Bishop of Ermland, the Diet was chaired by Dantiscus, and the incident seriously damaged his later relations with Kostka; 1531–1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and 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)CosthkaStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), leader of the so-called nobles’ party, active in Royal Prussia from 1536, and opponent of most members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who sought to preserve the province’s autonomy and a balance of power in its governance. Tensions between Kostka, Prussian Treasurer, and the Council had been growing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Sent there as the King’s deputy, Kostka, contrary to custom, took part in the proceedings, prompting the Council to suspend the meeting. He accused its members of hostility towards the Poles and appealed to the royal court. In the absence of Mauritius Ferber, Bishop of Ermland, the Diet was chaired by Dantiscus, and the incident seriously damaged his later relations with Kostka; 1531–1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and 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) bene fecit Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra, quod eum ita humaniter accepit, nam inimicitias mortales amicitias vero immortales esse convenit apud christianum praesertim episcopum. Spero negotium illius tranquillum exitum et comicum habiturum.

BCz, 1597, p. 862

Mandatum contra Alexander Sculteti (Scholtcze) (*ca. 1485 – †1570), doctor of canon law, cartographer, historian, and friend of Copernicus; accused by Dantiscus and Stanisław Hozjusz (Hosius) of Sacramentarian heresy and banished by King Sigismund I Jagiellon in 1540; imprisoned by the Inquisition in Rome in 1541; after his release in 1544, he remained in Rome for the rest of his life; 1509–1516 notary at the Roman Curia; 1519–1541 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1529–1539 Chancellor of the Ermland Chapter; 1536–1540 administrator of the komornictwo of Mehlsack (Melzak, now Pieniężno) (KOPICZKO 2, p. 299; SBKW, p. 219-220; BORAWSKA 2023, p. 537-538)AlexandrumAlexander Sculteti (Scholtcze) (*ca. 1485 – †1570), doctor of canon law, cartographer, historian, and friend of Copernicus; accused by Dantiscus and Stanisław Hozjusz (Hosius) of Sacramentarian heresy and banished by King Sigismund I Jagiellon in 1540; imprisoned by the Inquisition in Rome in 1541; after his release in 1544, he remained in Rome for the rest of his life; 1509–1516 notary at the Roman Curia; 1519–1541 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1529–1539 Chancellor of the Ermland Chapter; 1536–1540 administrator of the komornictwo of Mehlsack (Melzak, now Pieniężno) (KOPICZKO 2, p. 299; SBKW, p. 219-220; BORAWSKA 2023, p. 537-538) in manus meas perlatum non est, sed inquiram tamen, ubi sit. Sicubi repertum erit, mittam hidden by binding[ittam]ittam hidden by binding Reverendissimae Dominationi Vestrae. Veniet brevi ipse dominus Andrzej Czarnkowski (*1507 – †1562), 1531 Gniezno canon; 1537-1541 papal chamberlain; 1540 Poznań and Cracow canon; 1541 scholastic in Włocławek; 1541 royal secretary; 1543 scholastic in Cracow; 1545 prelate-custos in Płock; 1545 administrator of Cracow archbishopric (after the death of Piotr Gamrat); 1553 bishop of Poznań; 1540-1541 King Sigismund I's envoy to the Roman King Ferdinand von Habsburg and Hungary; 1541 - to Imperial Diet; 1550 - to Emperor Charles V (PSB 4, p. 216-217)CzarnkowskiAndrzej Czarnkowski (*1507 – †1562), 1531 Gniezno canon; 1537-1541 papal chamberlain; 1540 Poznań and Cracow canon; 1541 scholastic in Włocławek; 1541 royal secretary; 1543 scholastic in Cracow; 1545 prelate-custos in Płock; 1545 administrator of Cracow archbishopric (after the death of Piotr Gamrat); 1553 bishop of Poznań; 1540-1541 King Sigismund I's envoy to the Roman King Ferdinand von Habsburg and Hungary; 1541 - to Imperial Diet; 1550 - to Emperor Charles V (PSB 4, p. 216-217), ex eo cognoscemus, quemadmodum se res habeat.

Quod tardius est absolutus Reverendissimae Dominationis Vestrae servitor, eo factum est, quod aegrotat s(acra) or s(erenissima)s(acra)s(acra) or s(erenissima) 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 Austriamaiestas 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, quae tamen est iam nonnihil recreata. Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra moram hanc boni consulet.

Opto Reverendissimam Dominationem Vestram diu esse incolumem et felicem. Cui me commendo.

Eiusdem Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae servitor Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisers of King Sigismund I and later of Sigismund II Augustus; canon of the collegiate chapters of Sandomierz from 1521 and Kielce from 1530; canon of Gniezno from 1531; royal secretary from 1532/1533 to 1537, previously a scribe in the royal chancery; 1537–1539 Grand Secretary; 1539–1547 Vice-Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; 1539–1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541–1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545–1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547–1550 Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; royal envoy to Rome in 1532 and to local diets in 1534 and 1538 (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)Samuel episcopus ChelmensisSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisers of King Sigismund I and later of Sigismund II Augustus; canon of the collegiate chapters of Sandomierz from 1521 and Kielce from 1530; canon of Gniezno from 1531; royal secretary from 1532/1533 to 1537, previously a scribe in the royal chancery; 1537–1539 Grand Secretary; 1539–1547 Vice-Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; 1539–1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541–1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545–1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547–1550 Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; royal envoy to Rome in 1532 and to local diets in 1534 and 1538 (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69) et vicecancellarius hidden by binding[ancellarius]ancellarius hidden by binding