[Reverendo in Chris]to Patri, domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊[Ioanni Dantis]coIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌋, episcopo Cul[mensi, apud] sacram Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊caesaream et [catholicam maiesta]temCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌋ regio et [nostro nun]tio ac oratori, [sincere] nobis dilecto

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

Reverende in Christo Pater, sincere nobis dilecte.

1531-05-29⌊Hodie1531-05-29⌋ redditae sunt nobis Strenuitatis Tuae cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Bona Sforza Ghent (Gandavum), 1531-04-04, CIDTC IDL 7093, letter lost⌊litteraecf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Bona Sforza Ghent (Gandavum), 1531-04-04, CIDTC IDL 7093, letter lost⌋ datae ex Ghent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in Belgium⌊GandavoGhent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in Belgium⌋ 1531-04-04⌊4 mensis Aprilis1531-04-04⌋, breves quidem, sed gratae, quibus et nostris litteris respondet, et quae nobis prius scripsit, repetit, se videlicet misisse duplicatam commissionem Monteserico (Cascina Monte Serico), fief in Italy, feud belonging to the Italian inheritance of Bona Sforza, in Basilicata, now part of the commune of Genzano di Lucania⌊Montis SericiMonteserico (Cascina Monte Serico), fief in Italy, feud belonging to the Italian inheritance of Bona Sforza, in Basilicata, now part of the commune of Genzano di Lucania⌋, quam iam pridem accepimus, et magnificum Lodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210)⌊Ludovicum AliphiumLodovico Alifio (*1499 – †1543), chancellor of Queen Bona Sforza; 1523-1537 Cracow burgrave; from 1523 royal secretary; governor of Bari and Rossano (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 246; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 210)⌋, secretarium oratoremque nostrum, illam habuisse credimus.

Quod vero Strenuitas Tua sperat huius negotii expeditionem brevi futuram in Collateral Council of the Emperor in Naples ⌊concilio collateraliCollateral Council of the Emperor in Naples ⌋, dummodo sit, qui sollicitet, verum quidem est, quod agentes nostri a sollicitatione huius negotii se abstinuerant, cum iam desperarent, aperte namque videbant iudices causae nostrae iustissimae fuisse infensos et omnino contra nos, via veritatis et iustitiae omissa, sententiam laturos. Tantum aberat, ut contra fiscum [aliquid] decrevissent. Maluerunt igitur agentes nostri ab instigatio[ne potius abs]tinere, quam in re aequissima sententiam contrariam [reportare]. Nunc autem novae istius caesareae commissionis e[t mandati vigore] dabitur opera, imprimis a magnifico Ludovico Alip[hio, ut res haec] quamprimum definiatur. Quae ubi definita fuerit et a[d caesaream] maiestatem devoluta, tum demum operetur Strenuitas Tua, ut ex v[oto nostro] manus extrema illi imponatur, sicut pluries scri[psimus. Quod] quanto citius et melius absolutum fuerit, tanto nobis gratius et Strenuitati Tuae commodius erit.

Exemplum litterarum Hieronimi Francisci ad dominum Francisco de los Cobos y Molina (*ca. 1477 – †1547), Andalucian nobleman born into the disadvantaged family of Diego de los Cobos, regent of Úbeda, and Catalina de Molina; 1503 scribe at the chancellery of Queen Isabella I of Castile; 1507 Treasurer of Granada; 1508 Regent for Úbeda, 1516 secretary to Charles I of Spain (later Emperor Charles V), Comendador for the Kingdom of Castile (KENISTON)⌊CovosFrancisco de los Cobos y Molina (*ca. 1477 – †1547), Andalucian nobleman born into the disadvantaged family of Diego de los Cobos, regent of Úbeda, and Catalina de Molina; 1503 scribe at the chancellery of Queen Isabella I of Castile; 1507 Treasurer of Granada; 1508 Regent for Úbeda, 1516 secretary to Charles I of Spain (later Emperor Charles V), Comendador for the Kingdom of Castile (KENISTON)⌋ in negotio nostro scriptarum, nobis a Tua Strenuitate missum, libenter legimus et ita fuit, sicut de iisdem agentibus nostris scribit.

Quid ad extremum istic effecerit Scipione di Somma (*ca.1490 – †1553), professor at the Naples University; 1525 general auditor of Queen Bona Sforza in Bari; at least to 1540 governor of Bari; councillor of Emperor Charles V (POCIECHA 2, p. 257; POCIECHA 4, p. 285; SIGISMONDO 1788, p. 104)⌊Scipio de SummaScipione di Somma (*ca.1490 – †1553), professor at the Naples University; 1525 general auditor of Queen Bona Sforza in Bari; at least to 1540 governor of Bari; councillor of Emperor Charles V (POCIECHA 2, p. 257; POCIECHA 4, p. 285; SIGISMONDO 1788, p. 104)⌋ cum Andrea Carducci ⌊Andrea CarducioAndrea Carducci ⌋, perscribere nobis non negligat Strenuitas Tua, quibus etiam sese accommodet, sicut rerum et temporum ratio expostulabit.

Gratum nobis exstitit, quod Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊caesaream maiestatemCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌋ Strenuitas Tua adierit et nostro nomine rogaverit pro illis pecuniarum summis, quas sacra illius maiestas nobis donare non denegat, cum a commissariis suis de rebellibus ipsis edocta fuerit. Itaque volumus, ut cum isti commissarii redierint et rebelles isti declarati fuerint, curet Strenuitas Tua modis omnibus eas summas aut dohanam Trani, town in southern Italy, the duchy of Bari⌊TraniTrani, town in southern Italy, the duchy of Bari⌋ vel Monopoli, town in southeastern Italy, Puglia⌊MonopoliMonopoli, town in southeastern Italy, Puglia⌋ tenendam et utifruendam nobis impetrare, sicut superioribus litteris scripsimus. Et ea spe ductae petitionibusque Strenuitatis Tuae ultro citroque annuentes, commisimus iam Giovanni Giacomo Affatati (†1535), 1534 imprisoned at the behest of Queen Bona Sforza, and died in castle of Pińsk; 1528-1535-04-23 treasurer of Bari (POCIECHA 4, p. 275-278)⌊thesaurario nostro BarensiGiovanni Giacomo Affatati (†1535), 1534 imprisoned at the behest of Queen Bona Sforza, and died in castle of Pińsk; 1528-1535-04-23 treasurer of Bari (POCIECHA 4, p. 275-278)⌋ sexingentos ducatos auri solvere pro Strenuitate Tua The Welsers merchant and banking family from Augsburg with close ties to Emperor Charles V⌊VelserisThe Welsers merchant and banking family from Augsburg with close ties to Emperor Charles V⌋. Bonam nos memoriam et rationem habemus Strenuitatis Tuae et habebimus semper, ideo etiam Ghent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in Belgium⌊isticGhent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in Belgium⌋ nobis diligenter et utiliter serviat. Credimus Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊maiestatem illius 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 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌋ pro maximis sumptuo[s]isque servitiis nostris illius sacratissimae maiestati et reipublicae exhibitis, nobis in his [ho]nestis postulationibus gratificaturam. Impetimur enim ab offici[alibu]s nostris, ut pro servitiis illorum exhibitis in illis bellor[um] [t]urbinibus transactis gratiam nostram illis ostenderemus. Quam, cum nos in hoc apud illius sacratissimam maiestatem non habeamus, quomodo eam illis facere possumus. Dum igitur Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌊sua maiestasCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌋ nos in his petitionibus exaudiverit, tum demum officialibus, qui non nobis, sed illius sacratissimae maiestati et Kingdom of Naples, kingdom covering the southern part of the Italian Peninsula, from 1504 under the Crown of Aragon⌊Regno NeapolitanoKingdom of Naples, kingdom covering the southern part of the Italian Peninsula, from 1504 under the Crown of Aragon⌋ una nobiscum servierunt, gratiam et liberalitatem abunde ostendemus.

Bene valea[t] Strenuitas Tua.

Datae Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CracoviaeCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋, die XXIX Maii M-o D-o XXXI-o.

Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊Bona reginaRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ subscripsit