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Letter #3266

[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS)
Wormditt (Orneta), 1547-11-24

English register:

Up until now, the letter from the king [Sigismund I] (in which the monarch requests an opinion regarding the unjustified appeals brought before him in the presence of a notary and witnesses) has not yet reached the members of the Council of Royal Prussia. Dantiscus expresses his conviction that the council’s response will follow local law and established custom. In a short period, more appeals of this kind have been directed to the court than from the appropriate instances. This results from the fact that, until now, they have not been rejected by the royal court. A refusal will ensure that the parties refrain from them, and order in the judiciary will be restored.

Dantiscus is pleased to learn that the addressee has not abandoned the case of the widow [Katarina Schewecke] of Georg Schewecke. He encloses a copy of the appeal drawn up before a scribe and witnesses. From it, the addressee will learn the allegations made by the opposing party in the dispute. It refers primarily to the alleged custom whereby the king summons residents of Royal Prussia for litigation before the royal court.

Dantiscus also thanks the addressee for his concern regarding the citizens of Elbing (Elbląg). He does not doubt that they themselves will one day reciprocate.

Dantiscus asks for the return of the materials concerning the diplomatic mission to the emperor [Charles V Habsburg], which he had sent to the bishop of Cracow [Samuel Maciejowski], especially the king’s letters sent to him in Spain, Italy, and Germany. He expects a favourable course and outcome for the mission. The addressee had sent him copies of the legation. He included his opinion on the mission and the anticipated response in a document attached to the letter addressed to the bishop of Cracow.

Dantiscus has asked the bishop of Cracow to send the French legation, if possible. He remains sceptical toward the French mission, revoking previous experiences with French fickleness. He asks the addressee to convey the postulates and declarations presented as part of this mission.

[Peter] Papuschka did not reach Dantiscus with letters from the royal court. He fell ill on the way and handed them over for delivery to Mauritius (Moritz). Since the councillors of Royal Prussia subsequently sent Mauritius back to the court with a letter, Dantiscus has entrusted him with this present letter to the addressee. Should the need arise to convey further news in writing, he will send it via his own messenger.




Manuscript sources:
1rough draft in Latin, in secretary's hand, AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 326r

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8250 (TK 12), f. 499

Prints:
1HE 1 No. 274, p. 248 (in extenso; Latin register)

 

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AAWO, AB, D. 70, f. 326r

Domino doctori Stanisław Hozjusz (Stanisław Hosz, Stanislaus Hosius) (*1504 – †1579), diplomat and theologian; 1534-1538 secretary to the Bishops of Cracow Piotr Tomicki and Jan Chojeński; 1538-1549 royal secretary; 1538-1549 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and from 1539 Cantor; 1540-1550 Canon of Cracow; 1549-1551 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1551-1579 Bishop of Ermland; in 1560 elevated to Cardinal; 1561-1563 Papal Legate to the General Council of Trent; in 1573 appointed Grand Penitentiary to Pope Gregory XIII (SBKW, p. 95-96; KOPICZKO 2, p. 129-130)HoseoStanisław 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)

Venerabilis etc.

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Gratum mihi etiam fuit ex litteris Dominationis Vestrae intellegere, quod Dominatio Vestra scribit eam causae honestae Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)viduae paper damaged[duae]duae paper damagedKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275) domini on the margindominidomini on the margin Georg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 town councillor; 1528 judge; 1531 mayor; 1536–1537, 1540, 1542–1545 burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to the convention in Lüneburg on maritime affairs and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)Georgii SchevekeGeorg Schewecke (Georg Scheffke) (*1491 – †1547), 1522 Gdańsk alderman; 1525 town councillor; 1528 judge; 1531 mayor; 1536–1537, 1540, 1542–1545 burgrave; 1534 Gdańsk envoy to the convention in Lüneburg on maritime affairs and conflicts with Lübeck (AT 15, p. 501, 510; AT 16/1, p. 42, 44; ZDRENKA 2, p. 275) non defuturam. In cuiu qua exemplum appellationis paper damaged[is]is paper damaged coram notario et testibus factae his adiunctum mitto. Unde Dominatio Vestrae facile, quas exceptiones pars adversa praetendat, cognoscet. Et Potissimam paper damaged[am]am paper damaged autem inter illas esse mihi videtur quam iudico, quam de non vocando ad Royal Tribunal (Sąd Królewski, Tribunal Regium) tribunal regiumRoyal Tribunal (Sąd Królewski, Tribunal Regium) extra Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thornhas terrasRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn praetexunt, quasi serenissima 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 auctoritate sua in Inhabitants of Royal Prussia subditosInhabitants of Royal Prussia suos hoc superinscribedhochoc superinscribed admittere et huiusmodi citationes contra illos superinscribed in place of crossed-out etiametiam contra illos contra illos superinscribed in place of crossed-out etiam decernere non possit. Cum non superinscribed in place of crossed-out NecNecCum nonCum non superinscribed in place of crossed-out Nec nova haec sit superinscribed in place of crossed-out estest sit sit superinscribed in place of crossed-out est consuetudo, sed in multis, qui pari modo tribu superinscribed in place of crossed-out ad aulam regiamad aulam regiam tribu tribu superinscribed in place of crossed-out ad aulam regiam praecedente citatione regia ex Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thornhis terrisRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn evocati fuerunt, comprobata.

Cum itaque nihil adversarii dictae Katarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275)viduaeKatarina Schewecken (Katarina Mandt), wife of Georg Schewecke, daughter of Gdańsk Mayor Georg Mandt (ZDRENKA 2, p. 275) quaerant, quam ut eam expensis in iustissima causa superinscribedcausacausa superinscribed onerent, iterum rogo, ne Dominatio Vestra illi suo patrocinio una cum 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) reverendissimo written over meme reverendissimo reverendissimo written over me domino CracoviensiSamuel 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 domino magnifico domino Mikołaj Grabia (*before 1500 – †1549), 1534-1543 Chamberlain in Sieradz; 1544 Castellan of Chełm; 1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor (Urzędnicy 10)vicecancellarioMikołaj Grabia (*before 1500 – †1549), 1534-1543 Chamberlain in Sieradz; 1544 Castellan of Chełm; 1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor (Urzędnicy 10), a in quorum litteris itidem mentionem eius feci, deesse velit sed curare ut, sed magis superinscribedmagismagis superinscribed providere, quominus in evicto ms. enicto(!) evictoevicto ms. enicto(!) suo iure ms. iuri(!) iureiure ms. iuri(!) impediatur. Requirere hoc aequitatem et ipsum serenissimae 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 Austriamaiestatis 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 iustissimum decretum in ea causa pronuntiatum videntur.

Quod pari modo Citizens of Elbing ElbingensiumCitizens of Elbing causae ad meam commendationem non defuit, Dominationi Vestrae ago gratias quos etiam aliquando nec dubito, quin aliquando Elbingenses ipsi pro hac Dominationis Vestrae illis administrata opera, sint satisfacturi.[1]

Si ea Quae in causa legationis ad s(acratissimam) Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506–1555); King of Spain as Charles I (1516–1556); King of Naples and Sicily; King of the Romans (1519–1530); Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation, elected in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castilemaiestatem caesareamCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506–1555); King of Spain as Charles I (1516–1556); King of Naples and Sicily; King of the Romans (1519–1530); Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation, elected in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile ad 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)reverendissimum dominum CracoviensemSamuel 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) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-08-19, CIDTC IDL 5380misicf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-08-19, CIDTC IDL 5380,[2] ea, ut mihi remittantur, plurimum rogo, praesertim litteras serenissimae maiestatis a serenissima maiestate regia in Hispaniam, Italiam et Germaniam scriptas ad me superinscribed in place of crossed-out , superinscribed in place of crossed-out illa, quae ex litteris ad me per serenissimam maiestatem regiam scriptas scriptis collegi and then crossed-outilla, quae ex litteris ad me per serenissimam maiestatem regiam scriptas scriptis collegi litteras serenissimae maiestatis a serenissima 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 Austriamaiestate 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 in Spain (Hispania)HispaniamSpain (Hispania), Italy (Italia)ItaliamItaly (Italia) et Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniamGermany (Germania, Niemcy) scriptas ad me scriptas litteras serenissimae maiestatis a serenissima maiestate regia in Hispaniam, Italiam et Germaniam scriptas ad me superinscribed in place of crossed-out , superinscribed in place of crossed-out illa, quae ex litteris ad me per serenissimam maiestatem regiam scriptas scriptis collegi and then crossed-out. Eventum et effectum qui utinam eiusdem legationis – qui utinam prosperrimi et ex re nostra contingerent! – eiusdem legationis, cuius ad me Dominatio Vestra exemplum misit on the margineiusdem legationis written over ememisis written over em, cuius ad me Dominatio Vestra exemplum cf. Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-10-21, CIDTC IDL 3234misitcf. Stanisław HOZJUSZ (HOSIUS) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-10-21, CIDTC IDL 3234eiusdem legationis, cuius ad me Dominatio Vestra exemplum misit on the margin, summopere exspecto. Quid mihi de illa videtur, et quem finem illa superinscribedillailla superinscribed et quod superinscribedquodquod superinscribed responsum Stanisław Łaski (*ca. 1500 – †1550), diplomat and writer; 1534 castellan of Przemęt; 1543 voivode of Sieradz; 1548 starosta of Łęczyca (Urzędnicy 2/2, p. 270)orator nosterStanisław Łaski (*ca. 1500 – †1550), diplomat and writer; 1534 castellan of Przemęt; 1543 voivode of Sieradz; 1548 starosta of Łęczyca (Urzędnicy 2/2, p. 270) forsan obtinebit, iudicium meum antea 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)reverendissimo domino CracoviensiSamuel 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) in imposita scheda cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI 1547-11-14 — 1547-11-25, CIDTC IDL 6671, letter lostlitteriscf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Samuel MACIEJOWSKI 1547-11-14 — 1547-11-25, CIDTC IDL 6671, letter lost meis per descripsi.

Nunc a 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)reverendissima dominatione eiusSamuel 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) rogavi, si fieri posset et liceret, mihi legationem Gallicam communicaret, de qua nihil firmum – cum The French GallosThe French semper leves esse cognoverim et plus on the margin plus superinscribed in place of crossed-out aliudaliud plus plus superinscribed in place of crossed-out aliud plus on the margin verbis quam mente promittere – polliceri possum. Dominatio Vestra curabit, ut scire possim, quid postulaverit et attulerit on the margin in place of crossed-out quomodo quomodo superinscribed in place of crossed-out ut et eius exemplum habeam. ut et eius exemplum habeam. quomodo quomodo superinscribed in place of crossed-out ut et eius exemplum habeam. ut scire possim, quid postulaverit et attulerit ut scire possim, quid postulaverit et attulerit on the margin in place of crossed-out quomodo.

Quod superest Quam feliciter valere opto. Dat(ae) or Dat(um)Dat(ae)Dat(ae) or Dat(um) ex Wormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński)VormdithWormditt (Orneta), town in Ermland (Warmia), 30 km W of Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński) XXIIII. Peter Papuschka (Psit(t)acus, Papuske) PsytacusPeter Papuschka (Psit(t)acus, Papuske) meus huc cum proximis litteris ex aula rediens non applicuit, sed in itinere aegritudine correptus, eas Mauritius (Moritz), servant of Ioannes Dantiscus at least in 1537–1547, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279)MauritioMauritius (Moritz), servant of Ioannes Dantiscus at least in 1537–1547, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279), ut ad me deferret, dedit dedit superinscribed in place of crossed-out commisitcommisit dedit dedit superinscribed in place of crossed-out commisit. Cui etiam eidem has Mauritius (Moritz), servant of Ioannes Dantiscus at least in 1537–1547, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279)HicMauritius (Moritz), servant of Ioannes Dantiscus at least in 1537–1547, often sent with letters and packages to the royal court (CIDTC, e.g. IDL 1630, IDL 4476, IDL 3266, IDL 3279) cum denuo a 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)dominis 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) ad aulam expediretur, has illi, ut Dominationi Vestrae redderet, commisi. Si quid posthac scribendum occurret, allegaturus sum cum illis meis proprium nuntium on the marginSi quid posthac scribendum occurret, allegaturus sum cum illis meis proprium nuntiumSi quid posthac scribendum occurret, allegaturus sum cum illis meis proprium nuntium on the margin.

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[1] phrase omitted in print 1

[2] Most probably, this refers to the letter addressed toSigismund 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 the kingSigismund 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 and sent on 1547, 19 August through 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 MaciejowskiSamuel 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) (cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-08-19, CIDTC IDL 5380IDL 5380cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1547-08-19, CIDTC IDL 5380), as it was discussed not only in the response sent on behalf of the king (cf. Sigismund I Jagiellon to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-08-31, CIDTC IDL 5464IDL 5464cf. Sigismund I Jagiellon to Ioannes DANTISCUS Piotrków, 1547-08-31, CIDTC IDL 5464), but also in the simultaneously dispatched letter to Samuel Maciejowski (cf. Samuel MACIEJOWSKI to [Ioannes DANTISCUS] Piotrków, 1547-08-31, CIDTC IDL 5465IDL 5465cf. Samuel MACIEJOWSKI to [Ioannes DANTISCUS] Piotrków, 1547-08-31, CIDTC IDL 5465).