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List #1367

Cornelis DE SCHEPPER & Godschalk ERICKSEN (SASSENKERLE) do Ioannes DANTISCUS
Lüneburg, 1535-10-27
            odebrano [1535]-12-22

Rękopiśmienne podstawy źródłowe:
1czystopis język: łacina, autograf, UUB, H. 154, k. 142-145
2ekscerpt język: łacina, XVI w., GStA PK, XX. HA Hist. StA Königsberg, HBA, C 2, Nr 91
3ekscerpt język: łacina, XVI w., GStA PK, XX. HA Hist. StA Königsberg, HBA, H, K. 764
4ekscerpt język: łacina, XVI w., GStA PK, XX. HA Hist. StA Königsberg, HBA, C 2, Nr 102 (enclosure No. 3a)
5kopia język: łacina, XVIII w., SBB, MS Lat. Quart. 101, Nr 16, k. 54v-59v
6kopia język: łacina, XVIII w., LSB, BR 19, Nr 25LSB, BR 19, Nr 25b
7ekscerpt język: łacina, XVIII w., SUB, Sup. Ep. 4-o 41, Nr 17, k. 17v-18rSUB, Sup. Ep. 4-o 41, Nr 18, k. 18r
8kopia język: łacina, XVIII w., SLUB, C 110, k. 76v-83v
9kopia język: łacina, XVIII w., B. Ossol., 151/II, k. 22v-24v
10kopia język: łacina, XVIII w., BCz, 1366, s. 141-153
11kopia język: łacina, XVIII w., BCz, 53 (TN), Nr 94-95, s. 347-355
12kopia język: łacina, XX w., B. PAU-PAN, 8243 (TK 5), a.1535, k. 69r-74v
13regest z ekscerptami język: łacina, angielski, XX w., CBKUL, R.III, 30, Nr 93CBKUL, R.III, 30, Nr 94

Podstawy źródłowe - stare druki:
1Monumenta inedita s. 440-443 (in extenso)

Publikacje:
1ALTMEYER s. 335-336 (ekscerpt język: francuski przekład)
2RDHD 1889 Nr 14477, s. 1697 (łacina regest, selective - only Danish matters)
3DE VOCHT 1961 Nr DE, 312, s. 252-253 (angielski regest; ekscerpt)
4AT 17 Nr 538, s. 670-675 (in extenso; polski regest)
5Hanserecesse s. 282-283 (ekscerpt)
6BENNINGHOVEN Nr 102, s. 56-59, Beilage 3 (niemiecki regest)
7Españoles part II, Nr 79, s. 256-258 (ekscerpt język: hiszpański przekład)
8CEID 2/2 (Letter No. 62) s. 304-314 (in extenso; angielski regest)

 

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UB H 154, f. 142r

Reverendissime in Christo Pater, domine honorandissime.

Post cf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Bruges, 1535-09-16, CIDTC IDL 1356ultimascf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Bruges, 1535-09-16, CIDTC IDL 1356 istas meas perscriptas Bruges (Brugia, Brugge), city in the Low Countries, in the County of Flanders, in the 13th-15th centuries one of the most important commercial ports and trading centres in Europe, today in BelgiumBrugisBruges (Brugia, Brugge), city in the Low Countries, in the County of Flanders, in the 13th-15th centuries one of the most important commercial ports and trading centres in Europe, today in Belgium affuit orig. adfuitaffuitaffuit orig. adfuit tempus, quo adesse me decuit itineri ad civitates Vandalicas ob res in illis ipsis satis copiose narratas. 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Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Bruges, 1535-09-16, CIDTC IDL 1356 meas alicui alteri quam mihimet credere, quod arbitrarer commodius illas et citius Bremen (Brema), city in northern Germany on the Weser river, member of the Hanseatic LeagueBremaBremen (Brema), city in northern Germany on the Weser river, member of the Hanseatic League aut Luneburgo quam Bruges (Brugia, Brugge), city in the Low Countries, in the County of Flanders, in the 13th-15th centuries one of the most important commercial ports and trading centres in Europe, today in BelgiumBrugisBruges (Brugia, Brugge), city in the Low Countries, in the County of Flanders, in the 13th-15th centuries one of the most important commercial ports and trading centres in Europe, today in Belgium deferri Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic LeagueGedanumGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League posse. Itaque ex Sluis (Sclusa), town in the Low Countires, county of Flanders, port of Bruges on the Zwin estuary, Now in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, the southern part of the Dutch province of ZeelandSclusaSluis (Sclusa), town in the Low Countires, county of Flanders, port of Bruges on the Zwin estuary, Now in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, the southern part of the Dutch province of Zeeland navigio solvens nulla re memorabili in itinere occurente veni Dordrecht, town in the Low Countries, 78 km NE of Antwerp, today in the NetherlandsDordracumDordrecht, town in the Low Countries, 78 km NE of Antwerp, today in the Netherlands Holland, county in the Low Countries, today part of the NetherlandsHollandiaeHolland, county in the Low Countries, today part of the Netherlands inventoque ibi domino Godschalk Ericksen (Godschalk Sassenkerle, Godscalcus Ericii, Godscalcus Ericius, Godscalcus Saxocarolus) (†1544), tutor to Christian II's children; 1513 secretary to Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, 1520-1523 member of the Danish Council of the Realm, 1525 Chancellor of Christian II (in exile), from 1532 in the service of Emperor Charles V; 1533 imperial envoy to Bavaria, 1535 - to Köln, Trier, Münster, and the Hanse towns (DE VOCHT 1961, p.. 15; CE, vol. 1, p. 443)Godtscalco Eryco SaxocaroloGodschalk Ericksen (Godschalk Sassenkerle, Godscalcus Ericii, Godscalcus Ericius, Godscalcus Saxocarolus) (†1544), tutor to Christian II's children; 1513 secretary to Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, 1520-1523 member of the Danish Council of the Realm, 1525 Chancellor of Christian II (in exile), from 1532 in the service of Emperor Charles V; 1533 imperial envoy to Bavaria, 1535 - to Köln, Trier, Münster, and the Hanse towns (DE VOCHT 1961, p.. 15; CE, vol. 1, p. 443) nostro adhuc languente et debili iter fecimus Gouda, city in the Low Countries, today in the Netherlands, province of South HollandGawdamGouda, city in the Low Countries, today in the Netherlands, province of South Holland. Gouda, city in the Low Countries, today in the Netherlands, province of South HollandIndeGouda, city in the Low Countries, today in the Netherlands, province of South Holland ad Amsterdam (Amstelodamum), city in the Low Countries, County of HollandAmbsterdamumAmsterdam (Amstelodamum), city in the Low Countries, County of Holland contendimus navigiis usi parvis, quae res nos paene orig. penepaenepaene orig. pene et proximo proximius in conspectu urbis submersit. Amsterdam (Amstelodamum), city in the Low Countries, County of HollandIndeAmsterdam (Amstelodamum), city in the Low Countries, County of Holland solventes in Frisia (Friesland), province in the Habsburg NetherlandsFrisiamFrisia (Friesland), province in the Habsburg Netherlands validis adacti tempestatibus coacti sumus subsistere in oppido ignobili ad dies aliquot, quod non idoneae ad navigandum tempestates negarent ulteriorem nobis progressum, donec post triduum tranquillo magis mari venimus ad Harlingen, town in the Low Countries, Frisia province, today in the NetherlandsHerlingamHarlingen, town in the Low Countries, Frisia province, today in the Netherlands oppidum continentis Frisiae. Harlingen, town in the Low Countries, Frisia province, today in the NetherlandsIndeHarlingen, town in the Low Countries, Frisia province, today in the Netherlands, cum vellemus partim terra, qua patebat iter, partim mari venire in East Frisia (Ostfriesland, Eastern Frisia), county of the Holy Roman Empire, in northwestern Germany, on the Ems river, now the northwestern part of the German state of NiedersachsenOrientalem FrisiamEast Frisia (Ostfriesland, Eastern Frisia), county of the Holy Roman Empire, in northwestern Germany, on the Ems river, now the northwestern part of the German state of Niedersachsen, magnas pertulimus incommoditates tempestatum, quibus evictis ven<i>mus Emden, city in Low Germany, East FrisiaEmedamEmden, city in Low Germany, East Frisia ad flumen Ems (Amasus, Eems), river in northwestern GermanyAmasumEms (Amasus, Eems), river in northwestern Germany ad comites Enno II Cirksena (*1505 – †1540), son of Edzard I, Count of East Frisia, and Elisabeth von Rietberg; ruled together with his younger brother Johann I, who remained Catholic, while Enno converted to Lutheranism; 1528-1540 Count of East FrisiaEnnonemEnno II Cirksena (*1505 – †1540), son of Edzard I, Count of East Frisia, and Elisabeth von Rietberg; ruled together with his younger brother Johann I, who remained Catholic, while Enno converted to Lutheranism; 1528-1540 Count of East Frisia et Johan Cirksena (Johan I of East Frisia) (*ca. 1506 – †1572), son of Edzard I, Count of East Frisia, and Elisabeth von Rietberg; younger brother of Count Enno II Cirksena, from 1538 husband of Dorothea of Austria, illegitimate daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg. Contrary to his father and brother, he remained Catholic; 1539 Stadtholder of Limburg (DODGE, p. 89-103)IoannemJohan Cirksena (Johan I of East Frisia) (*ca. 1506 – †1572), son of Edzard I, Count of East Frisia, and Elisabeth von Rietberg; younger brother of Count Enno II Cirksena, from 1538 husband of Dorothea of Austria, illegitimate daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg. 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Johan Cirksena (Johan I of East Frisia) (*ca. 1506 – †1572), son of Edzard I, Count of East Frisia, and Elisabeth von Rietberg; younger brother of Count Enno II Cirksena, from 1538 husband of Dorothea of Austria, illegitimate daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg. Contrary to his father and brother, he remained Catholic; 1539 Stadtholder of Limburg (DODGE, p. 89-103)
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Johan Cirksena (Johan I of East Frisia) (*ca. 1506 – †1572), son of Edzard I, Count of East Frisia, and Elisabeth von Rietberg; younger brother of Count Enno II Cirksena, from 1538 husband of Dorothea of Austria, illegitimate daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg. Contrary to his father and brother, he remained Catholic; 1539 Stadtholder of Limburg (DODGE, p. 89-103)
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Johan Cirksena (Johan I of East Frisia) (*ca. 1506 – †1572), son of Edzard I, Count of East Frisia, and Elisabeth von Rietberg; younger brother of Count Enno II Cirksena, from 1538 husband of Dorothea of Austria, illegitimate daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg. Contrary to his father and brother, he remained Catholic; 1539 Stadtholder of Limburg (DODGE, p. 89-103)
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Johan Cirksena (Johan I of East Frisia) (*ca. 1506 – †1572), son of Edzard I, Count of East Frisia, and Elisabeth von Rietberg; younger brother of Count Enno II Cirksena, from 1538 husband of Dorothea of Austria, illegitimate daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg. Contrary to his father and brother, he remained Catholic; 1539 Stadtholder of Limburg (DODGE, p. 89-103)
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Johan Cirksena (Johan I of East Frisia) (*ca. 1506 – †1572), son of Edzard I, Count of East Frisia, and Elisabeth von Rietberg; younger brother of Count Enno II Cirksena, from 1538 husband of Dorothea of Austria, illegitimate daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg. Contrary to his father and brother, he remained Catholic; 1539 Stadtholder of Limburg (DODGE, p. 89-103)
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Johan Cirksena (Johan I of East Frisia) (*ca. 1506 – †1572), son of Edzard I, Count of East Frisia, and Elisabeth von Rietberg; younger brother of Count Enno II Cirksena, from 1538 husband of Dorothea of Austria, illegitimate daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg. Contrary to his father and brother, he remained Catholic; 1539 Stadtholder of Limburg (DODGE, p. 89-103)
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Anton von Stiten (*before 1503 – †1564), 1528-1540 member of the Lübeck Town Council; 1540-1564 Mayor of Lübeck (FEHLING, Nr. 620)
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Admonuimus civitates, ut cogitarent de talibus mediis, quae concernunt pacificationem Denmark (Dania)regni DaniaeDenmark (Dania), ut per illa media possit solidum aliquid fieri, ne accidat, quod aliquando solet, ut, dum credunt egregie cautum esse negotiis orig. negociisnegotiisnegotiis orig. negociis suis, tum demum primum periclitentur, neque enim ignotum illis esse voluimus 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)ducem FridericumFriedrich 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) palatinum duxisse Dorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of AustrianeptemDorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria 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 CastilecaesarisCharles 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 ex Isabella of Austria (Isabella of Habsburg, Elisabeth of Denmark) (*1501 – †1526), 1515-1523 Queen consort of Denmark and Queen consort of Norway as the wife of Christian II, daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile; sister of Charles VsororeIsabella of Austria (Isabella of Habsburg, Elisabeth of Denmark) (*1501 – †1526), 1515-1523 Queen consort of Denmark and Queen consort of Norway as the wife of Christian II, daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile; sister of Charles V, filiam Christian II of Oldenburg (Christian II of Denmark) (*1481 – †1559), 1513-1523 King of Denmark and Norway, 1520-1521 King of Sweden; son of John of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway, and Christina of SaxonyChristierni regis DanorumChristian II of Oldenburg (Christian II of Denmark) (*1481 – †1559), 1513-1523 King of Denmark and Norway, 1520-1521 King of Sweden; son of John of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway, and Christina of Saxony veram heredem futuram. Qui quidem 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)dux FridericusFriedrich 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) non esset permissurus aliquid de iure suo decedere et ad id interpellasset 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 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 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, quae, ut caesar non posset omittere, quin administraret iustitiam orig. iuscitiamiustitiamiustitiam orig. iuscitiam petentibus, adhortaretur tamen eundem orig. eumdemeundemeundem orig. eumdem ducem, ut amicitia potius quam vi experiretur, si ad ius suum pervenire posset. Eadem haec a praefato domino Wolfgang von Affenstein (†1556), diplomat in the service of the Palatinate; Bishop of Worms, member of the Military Council to the future elector Friedrich II, 1531 plenipotentiary of the elector Ludwig V in the negotiations at Schmalkalden, 1535 envoy (together with councillors of Ferdinand of Habsburg) of Mary of Hungary and Count Friedrich II to Bremen and Lüneburg to negotiate with the cities of Lübeck, Rostock, Stralsund, and Wismar about financial and military aid for the Count of Oldenburg, 1538 member of the government of the Upper Palatinate, 1549 Judge of the Palatine Hofgericht, 1552 member of the Elector's Privy Council (CE, vol. 1, p. 10 -12)Wolfango de AffenstainWolfgang von Affenstein (†1556), diplomat in the service of the Palatinate; Bishop of Worms, member of the Military Council to the future elector Friedrich II, 1531 plenipotentiary of the elector Ludwig V in the negotiations at Schmalkalden, 1535 envoy (together with councillors of Ferdinand of Habsburg) of Mary of Hungary and Count Friedrich II to Bremen and Lüneburg to negotiate with the cities of Lübeck, Rostock, Stralsund, and Wismar about financial and military aid for the Count of Oldenburg, 1538 member of the government of the Upper Palatinate, 1549 Judge of the Palatine Hofgericht, 1552 member of the Elector's Privy Council (CE, vol. 1, p. 10 -12) nomine Ludwig V von Wittelsbach (Ludwig von der Pfalz) (*1478 – †1544), 1508-1544 Count Palatine of the Rhine and Prince-Elector of the Palatinateprincipis suiLudwig V von Wittelsbach (Ludwig von der Pfalz) (*1478 – †1544), 1508-1544 Count Palatine of the Rhine and Prince-Elector of the Palatinate proposita. Ad quae post multa verba utrimque data solidi nihil est a civitatibus responsum reicientibus orig. reiicientibusreicientibusreicientibus orig. reiicientibus rem omnem in solam Lübeck (Lubeca, Lubicensis urbs, Lubecum), city in northern Germany, on the mouth of the Trave river, capital of the Hanseatic LeagueLubicamLübeck (Lubeca, Lubicensis urbs, Lubecum), city in northern Germany, on the mouth of the Trave river, capital of the Hanseatic League. Cuius Lübeck (Lubeca, Lubicensis urbs, Lubecum), city in northern Germany, on the mouth of the Trave river, capital of the Hanseatic LeagueurbisLübeck (Lubeca, Lubicensis urbs, Lubecum), city in northern Germany, on the mouth of the Trave river, capital of the Hanseatic League commissarii post transactos aliquot dies, quibus nos in suspenso tenuerunt, responderunt se pro mediis facientibus ad pacificationem regnorum praefatorum Denmark (Dania)DaniaeDenmark (Dania) inveniendis iussos esse comparere Hamburg (Hamburgum), city in northern Germany on the mouth of the Elbe river, member of the Hanseatic LeagueHamburgiHamburg (Hamburgum), city in northern Germany on the mouth of the Elbe river, member of the Hanseatic League, quo in loco personaliter futuri essent ill(ustres) or ill(ustrissimi)ill(ustres)ill(ustres) or ill(ustrissimi) principes: Georg of Saxony der Bärtige (Georg von Wettin) (*1471 – †1539), 1500-1539 Duke of Saxony; 1496-1534 brother-in-law of King Sigismund I Jagiellon, from 1523 father-in-law of Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse, Catholic and protector of the Roman faith in Saxony (NDB, Bd. 6, p. 224-227)dux elector SaxoniaeGeorg of Saxony der Bärtige (Georg von Wettin) (*1471 – †1539), 1500-1539 Duke of Saxony; 1496-1534 brother-in-law of King Sigismund I Jagiellon, from 1523 father-in-law of Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse, Catholic and protector of the Roman faith in Saxony (NDB, Bd. 6, p. 224-227), Christian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburgdux HolsatiaeChristian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburg, Ernst I of Braunschweig-Lüneburg der Bekenner (*1497 – †1546), 1520-1546 Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Celle and of Lüneburg; son of Duke Heinrich des Mittleren, Protestantdux LuneburgiErnst I of Braunschweig-Lüneburg der Bekenner (*1497 – †1546), 1520-1546 Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Celle and of Lüneburg; son of Duke Heinrich des Mittleren, Protestant, Albrecht VII of Mecklenburg (*1486 – †1547), 1503-1520 Duke of Mecklenburg, 1520-1547 Duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow; son of Duke Magnus II of Mecklenburg and Sophia (daughter of Erich II of Pomerania-Wolgast)dux AlbertusAlbrecht VII of Mecklenburg (*1486 – †1547), 1503-1520 Duke of Mecklenburg, 1520-1547 Duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow; son of Duke Magnus II of Mecklenburg and Sophia (daughter of Erich II of Pomerania-Wolgast) cum fratre Heinrich V von Mecklenburg (*1479 – †1552), 1503-1520 Duke of Mecklenburg, 1520-1552 Duke of Mecklenburg-SchwerinHenricoHeinrich V von Mecklenburg (*1479 – †1552), 1503-1520 Duke of Mecklenburg, 1520-1552 Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin Mechelburgenses intra dies quattuordecim. Hamburg (Hamburgum), city in northern Germany on the mouth of the Elbe river, member of the Hanseatic LeagueIbiHamburg (Hamburgum), city in northern Germany on the mouth of the Elbe river, member of the Hanseatic League transactum iri super hac re. Prius se nihil posse nobis respondere. Adesse si vellemus, id nobis liberum fore. Quod responsum ab illis accepimus nuntiabimusque orig. nunciabimusquenuntiabimusquenuntiabimusque orig. nunciabimusque 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

Mary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521-1526 Queen of Hungary, 1522-1526 Queen of Bohemia, 1530-1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother, Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, wife of Louis II Jagiellon

Ludwig V von Wittelsbach (Ludwig von der Pfalz) (*1478 – †1544), 1508-1544 Count Palatine of the Rhine and Prince-Elector of the Palatinate
dominis nostrisCharles 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

Mary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521-1526 Queen of Hungary, 1522-1526 Queen of Bohemia, 1530-1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother, Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, wife of Louis II Jagiellon

Ludwig V von Wittelsbach (Ludwig von der Pfalz) (*1478 – †1544), 1508-1544 Count Palatine of the Rhine and Prince-Elector of the Palatinate
, quorum ea est prudentia, ut sciant, quid ab illis spectare debeant. Dolemus tamen nos, qui avidi sumus pacis UB H 154, f. 143v inter Christianos introducendae, quod ea est hominum caecitas quorundam orig. quorumdamquorundamquorundam orig. quorumdam, ut adversus written over mmss written over m Deum, ius et aequum putent se posse sua tueri neque ad bona media descendere velint, quasi aliquid violentum diu possit esse perpetuum. Quin et non tam stupidi sumus, quin intelligamus, quorsum haec vergant. Sane si 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 Castilecaesarea 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 tot indignitatibus ms 2 excitata,
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aliquando expergefiat, id quod video fieri necessum esse, experientur nonnulli suo cum malo, quam sinistro consilio ea, quae pacis sunt, bello postposuerint. Sunt in 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)Friderico duceFriedrich 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) magnae dotes, genus et opes in Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniaGermany (Germania, Niemcy) in ea familia primae, de Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation (Empire, Reich, Imperium)Rhomano imperioHoly Roman Empire of the German Nation (Empire, Reich, Imperium) de multis particulariter bene meritus est. Ludicra sunt praeterita orig. preteritapraeteritapraeterita orig. preterita, si conferantur cum iis, quae imminent. Atque adeo ipsa 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 Castilemaiestas caesareaCharles 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 non aequo orig. equoaequoaequo orig. equo feret animo ita vilem haberi auctoritatem orig. authoritatemauctoritatemauctoritatem orig. authoritatem suam, ut in re iustissima contemnatur. Qua de re illos sollicitos esse iubemus, quorum interest. cf. Vulg. Mt 6:26 respicite volatilia caeli quoniam non serunt neque metunt neque congregant in horrea et Pater vester caelestis pascit illa Nobis nihil seritur, nihil aratur,[1] quibus abunde orig. habundeabundeabunde orig. habunde gratia Dei estcf. Vulg. Mt 6:26 respicite volatilia caeli quoniam non serunt neque metunt neque congregant in horrea et Pater vester caelestis pascit illa , tantum nolebam omittere, quin ad te scriberem.

Rerum novarum neque apud nos neque hic quicquam est aliud, nisi quod Jan Beuckelszoon van Leyden (Jan Bockelson, Jan van Leyden) (*1509 – †1536), 1533-1535 charismatic leader of the Münster Anabaptists; in 1533 he sent for Jan Matthys, who identified the city as the "New Jerusalem". After the death of Matthys, Beuckelszoon assumed the name of King of New Jerusalem. After the defeat of the Münster army by Prince-Bishop Franz von Waldeck (1535-06), Beuckelszoon was captured and executed in 1536 (ARTHUR)Ioannes de LeydisJan Beuckelszoon van Leyden (Jan Bockelson, Jan van Leyden) (*1509 – †1536), 1533-1535 charismatic leader of the Münster Anabaptists; in 1533 he sent for Jan Matthys, who identified the city as the "New Jerusalem". After the death of Matthys, Beuckelszoon assumed the name of King of New Jerusalem. After the defeat of the Münster army by Prince-Bishop Franz von Waldeck (1535-06), Beuckelszoon was captured and executed in 1536 (ARTHUR) rex The Anabaptists (Anabaptistae), a faction of the Christian religion. They rejected the baptism of infants, requiring a conscious decision on the part of the candidate. In the 16th and 17th centuries Anabaptists were strongly persecuted by Roman Catholics as well as by Lutherans and Calvinists.anababtistarumThe Anabaptists (Anabaptistae), a faction of the Christian religion. They rejected the baptism of infants, requiring a conscious decision on the part of the candidate. In the 16th and 17th centuries Anabaptists were strongly persecuted by Roman Catholics as well as by Lutherans and Calvinists. in Münster (Monasterium Westphalorum), town in western Germany, North Rhine-WestphaliaMonasterio urbeMünster (Monasterium Westphalorum), town in western Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia captus adhuc vivit et in signum trophei paratur illi cavea ferrea, cui includetur capite tenus, et ita ab altissima turre vivus exponetur cf. Vulg. Ier 34:20 et dabo eos in manu inimicorum suorum et in manu quaerentium animam eorum et erit morticinum eorum in escam volucribus caeli et bestiis terrae; Liv. 25.12.6 piscibus atque avibus ferisque quae incolunt terras iis fuat esca caro tua corvis et volucribus escacf. Vulg. Ier 34:20 et dabo eos in manu inimicorum suorum et in manu quaerentium animam eorum et erit morticinum eorum in escam volucribus caeli et bestiis terrae; Liv. 25.12.6 piscibus atque avibus ferisque quae incolunt terras iis fuat esca caro tua in hoc ingente frigore. Quod si anni tempus pateretur, melle delibutus expositus fuisset apibus et muscis. Ne vero ms 2 solus,
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et incomitatus vadat ad inferos, adiungentur Jan Beuckelszoon van Leyden (Jan Bockelson, Jan van Leyden) (*1509 – †1536), 1533-1535 charismatic leader of the Münster Anabaptists; in 1533 he sent for Jan Matthys, who identified the city as the "New Jerusalem". After the death of Matthys, Beuckelszoon assumed the name of King of New Jerusalem. After the defeat of the Münster army by Prince-Bishop Franz von Waldeck (1535-06), Beuckelszoon was captured and executed in 1536 (ARTHUR)illiJan Beuckelszoon van Leyden (Jan Bockelson, Jan van Leyden) (*1509 – †1536), 1533-1535 charismatic leader of the Münster Anabaptists; in 1533 he sent for Jan Matthys, who identified the city as the "New Jerusalem". After the death of Matthys, Beuckelszoon assumed the name of King of New Jerusalem. After the defeat of the Münster army by Prince-Bishop Franz von Waldeck (1535-06), Beuckelszoon was captured and executed in 1536 (ARTHUR) sceleratissimi nebulones, scilicet Bernhard Knipperdolling (Bernd Knipperdollinck) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. In 1532 he joined the movement of civic autonomy and Church reform. In 1534, after the Anabaptist take over of Münster, he was elected mayor of the city, in 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leiden and Bernhard Krechtinck. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 266)Bernardus ClippelduninckBernhard Knipperdolling (Bernd Knipperdollinck) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. In 1532 he joined the movement of civic autonomy and Church reform. In 1534, after the Anabaptist take over of Münster, he was elected mayor of the city, in 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leiden and Bernhard Krechtinck. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 266) et Bernhard Krechtinck (Bernd Krechting) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. He was a court tutor of the Count of Bentheim in Westphalia, and later a priest at Gildehausein, where he began to take an interest in the Anabaptist movement. He arrived in Münster at the beginning of 1534 and took part in the establishment of the Münsterite Kingdom as one of the Ministers of Jan van Leyden. In 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leyden and Bernhard Knipperdolling. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 274)Bernhardt KrechtingkBernhard Krechtinck (Bernd Krechting) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. He was a court tutor of the Count of Bentheim in Westphalia, and later a priest at Gildehausein, where he began to take an interest in the Anabaptist movement. He arrived in Münster at the beginning of 1534 and took part in the establishment of the Münsterite Kingdom as one of the Ministers of Jan van Leyden. In 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leyden and Bernhard Knipperdolling. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 274), infamis illius seditionis primipili. In tempore aderimus Münster (Monasterium Westphalorum), town in western Germany, North Rhine-WestphaliaMonasteriiMünster (Monasterium Westphalorum), town in western Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, ut simus spectatores.

Henry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of YorkRex AngliaeHenry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of York defensor ecclesiae viros innocentes multos foedo UB H 154, f. 144r mortis genere affici fecit, et in his John Fisher (Ioannes Roffensis) (*1459 – †1535), tutor to prince Henry (afterwards Henry VIII Tudor), repeatedly elected chancellor of Cambridge University, fervent opponent of royal divorce and trusted counsellor to queen Catherine of Aragon, arrested in 1533 and two years later beheaded; since 1935 saint of the Catholic Church; 1504 Bishop of Rochester, 1535 Cardinal Priest of San VitaleIoannem cardinalem RoffensemJohn Fisher (Ioannes Roffensis) (*1459 – †1535), tutor to prince Henry (afterwards Henry VIII Tudor), repeatedly elected chancellor of Cambridge University, fervent opponent of royal divorce and trusted counsellor to queen Catherine of Aragon, arrested in 1533 and two years later beheaded; since 1935 saint of the Catholic Church; 1504 Bishop of Rochester, 1535 Cardinal Priest of San Vitale et Thomas More (Thomas Morus) (*1478 – †1535), English humanist, lawyer and statesman, zealous opponent of the Reformation, trusted councillor to KingHenry VIII Tudor of England, in 1535 charged with high treason for denying the validity of the Act of Supremacy, in the same year beheaded; in 1523 speaker of the House of Commons; 1525 Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1529 Lord ChancellorThomam MorumThomas More (Thomas Morus) (*1478 – †1535), English humanist, lawyer and statesman, zealous opponent of the Reformation, trusted councillor to KingHenry VIII Tudor of England, in 1535 charged with high treason for denying the validity of the Act of Supremacy, in the same year beheaded; in 1523 speaker of the House of Commons; 1525 Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1529 Lord Chancellor. Quorum capita perticis affixa maestum orig. mestummaestummaestum orig. mestum populo in ponte Londoniensi spectaculum prebuere. Causa mortis, quod nollent Henry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of YorkeumHenry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of York fateri caput esse ecclesiae Anglicanae et pontificem maximum Englandregni illiusEngland, simul quod incestas ipsius nuptias detestarentur. Agit EnglandibidemEngland adhuc Eustace Chapuys (Eustache Chappuis) (*ca. 1491 – †1556), from 1531 friend and correspondent of Erasmus; from 1517 official of the diocese of Geneva, 1517-1519 secretary of Duke Charles III of Savoy, ca. 1523-1527 in the service of Constable Charles de Bourbon, from 1527 councillor of Emperor Charles V, 1529-1545 imperial ambassador in England (CE, vol. 1, p. 293-295)EustachiusEustace Chapuys (Eustache Chappuis) (*ca. 1491 – †1556), from 1531 friend and correspondent of Erasmus; from 1517 official of the diocese of Geneva, 1517-1519 secretary of Duke Charles III of Savoy, ca. 1523-1527 in the service of Constable Charles de Bourbon, from 1527 councillor of Emperor Charles V, 1529-1545 imperial ambassador in England (CE, vol. 1, p. 293-295) noster, quam(!) Vulpeculam nosti dictam(!) esse, oratorem nomine 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 CastilecaesarisCharles 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 magna cum gratia ordinum omnium et summa cum prudentia. Ex Eustace Chapuys (Eustache Chappuis) (*ca. 1491 – †1556), from 1531 friend and correspondent of Erasmus; from 1517 official of the diocese of Geneva, 1517-1519 secretary of Duke Charles III of Savoy, ca. 1523-1527 in the service of Constable Charles de Bourbon, from 1527 councillor of Emperor Charles V, 1529-1545 imperial ambassador in England (CE, vol. 1, p. 293-295)cuiusEustace Chapuys (Eustache Chappuis) (*ca. 1491 – †1556), from 1531 friend and correspondent of Erasmus; from 1517 official of the diocese of Geneva, 1517-1519 secretary of Duke Charles III of Savoy, ca. 1523-1527 in the service of Constable Charles de Bourbon, from 1527 councillor of Emperor Charles V, 1529-1545 imperial ambassador in England (CE, vol. 1, p. 293-295) ad me litteris de morte John Fisher (Ioannes Roffensis) (*1459 – †1535), tutor to prince Henry (afterwards Henry VIII Tudor), repeatedly elected chancellor of Cambridge University, fervent opponent of royal divorce and trusted counsellor to queen Catherine of Aragon, arrested in 1533 and two years later beheaded; since 1935 saint of the Catholic Church; 1504 Bishop of Rochester, 1535 Cardinal Priest of San VitaleRoffensisJohn Fisher (Ioannes Roffensis) (*1459 – †1535), tutor to prince Henry (afterwards Henry VIII Tudor), repeatedly elected chancellor of Cambridge University, fervent opponent of royal divorce and trusted counsellor to queen Catherine of Aragon, arrested in 1533 and two years later beheaded; since 1935 saint of the Catholic Church; 1504 Bishop of Rochester, 1535 Cardinal Priest of San Vitale et Thomas More (Thomas Morus) (*1478 – †1535), English humanist, lawyer and statesman, zealous opponent of the Reformation, trusted councillor to KingHenry VIII Tudor of England, in 1535 charged with high treason for denying the validity of the Act of Supremacy, in the same year beheaded; in 1523 speaker of the House of Commons; 1525 Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1529 Lord ChancellorMoriThomas More (Thomas Morus) (*1478 – †1535), English humanist, lawyer and statesman, zealous opponent of the Reformation, trusted councillor to KingHenry VIII Tudor of England, in 1535 charged with high treason for denying the validity of the Act of Supremacy, in the same year beheaded; in 1523 speaker of the House of Commons; 1525 Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1529 Lord Chancellor, et aliorum factus sum certior. Plurima de conventu principum EnglandAngliaeEngland et France (Gallia, Francia), the kingdomFranciaeFrance (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom publicata fuere, sed sine fructu, superat enim omnium conatus 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 CastileCaroli caesarisCharles 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 fortuna. Heri ad nos venerunt litterae a domino Heinrich Treusch von Buttlar (Langhessus) Henricho Treusch de ButlerHeinrich Treusch von Buttlar (Langhessus) equite, qui vulgo vocatur Langhess, oratore Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgregis RhomanorumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg penes nos ordinato ad civitates Vandalicas, quod subsisteret Braunschweig (Brunswick), city in central Germany, Lower SaxonyBrunswiciBraunschweig (Brunswick), city in central Germany, Lower Saxony aegrotus. Heinrich Treusch von Buttlar (Langhessus) IlliusHeinrich Treusch von Buttlar (Langhessus) praesentia quia pro responso, quod a Vandalicis accepimus civitatibus, haudquaquam est necessaria, permittetur ibidem quiescere. Nos autem die crastino, qui est Symonis et Iudae, Lüneburg (Lunaeburgum), city in northern Germany, Lower Saxony, 44 km SE of Hamburg, a member of the Hanseatic LeaguehincLüneburg (Lunaeburgum), city in northern Germany, Lower Saxony, 44 km SE of Hamburg, a member of the Hanseatic League discedemus, quod tibi noluimus esse ignotum, ad quem per opportunitatem orig. oportunitatemopportunitatemopportunitatem orig. oportunitatem scribemus.

Et bene vale, Domine et amice honorandissime.

UB H 154, f. 144v

Ex animo Reverendissimae Dominationis Vestrae inservitor et filius Cornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite, diplomat in the Habsburgs' service; close friend of Ioannes Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V of Habsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)Cornelius Duplicius ScepperusCornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite, diplomat in the Habsburgs' service; close friend of Ioannes Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V of Habsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24) s(crip)s(it)

Postscript No. 1:

UB H 154, f. 144r

Hanc hiemem orig. hyememhiememhiemem orig. hyemem spero me transacturum in aula Mary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521-1526 Queen of Hungary, 1522-1526 Queen of Bohemia, 1530-1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother, Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, wife of Louis II Jagiellonreginae MariaeMary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521-1526 Queen of Hungary, 1522-1526 Queen of Bohemia, 1530-1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother, Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, wife of Louis II Jagiellon, nisi vocer Naples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of CampaniaNeapolimNaples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of Campania ad 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 CastilecaesaremCharles 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. Godschalk Ericksen (Godschalk Sassenkerle, Godscalcus Ericii, Godscalcus Ericius, Godscalcus Saxocarolus) (†1544), tutor to Christian II's children; 1513 secretary to Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, 1520-1523 member of the Danish Council of the Realm, 1525 Chancellor of Christian II (in exile), from 1532 in the service of Emperor Charles V; 1533 imperial envoy to Bavaria, 1535 - to Köln, Trier, Münster, and the Hanse towns (DE VOCHT 1961, p.. 15; CE, vol. 1, p. 443)GodtscalcusGodschalk Ericksen (Godschalk Sassenkerle, Godscalcus Ericii, Godscalcus Ericius, Godscalcus Saxocarolus) (†1544), tutor to Christian II's children; 1513 secretary to Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, 1520-1523 member of the Danish Council of the Realm, 1525 Chancellor of Christian II (in exile), from 1532 in the service of Emperor Charles V; 1533 imperial envoy to Bavaria, 1535 - to Köln, Trier, Münster, and the Hanse towns (DE VOCHT 1961, p.. 15; CE, vol. 1, p. 443) noster haud dubie rediturus est ad eundem orig. eumdemeundemeundem orig. eumdem 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 CastilecaesaremCharles 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. Salutamus vos omnes.

Postscript No. 2:

UB H 154, f. 144v

Mitto ad Reverendissimam Dominationem Vestram aliquot quaterniones de expeditione Aphricana, quamquam satis puto eadem illa Reverendissimae Dominationi Vestrae sat nota esse, in omnem tamen eventum.

[2]Reverendissime in Christo Pater, domine observandissime.

Cum dominus Cornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite, diplomat in the Habsburgs' service; close friend of Ioannes Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V of Habsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)Cornelius ScepperusCornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite, diplomat in the Habsburgs' service; close friend of Ioannes Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V of Habsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24) omnia, quae orig. quequaequae orig. que nunc occurrunt, ad Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem abunde utriusque nomine scripserit, superfluum videtur eadem diversis litteris repetere. Commendo tamen me ex toto pectore Vestrae Reverendissimae orig. ReverendissimeReverendissimaeReverendissimae orig. Reverendissime Dominationi, cui omnia felicissima apprecor, et si quid umquam orig. unquamumquamumquam orig. unquam fuerit, in quo Reverendissimae orig. ReverendissimeReverendissimaeReverendissimae orig. Reverendissime Vestrae Dominationi inservire possim, comperiet omnia defuisse potius, quam bonam voluntatem.

Vestrae Reverendissimae orig. ReverendissimeReverendissimaeReverendissimae orig. Reverendissime Dominationis deditissimus inservitor Godschalk Ericksen (Godschalk Sassenkerle, Godscalcus Ericii, Godscalcus Ericius, Godscalcus Saxocarolus) (†1544), tutor to Christian II's children; 1513 secretary to Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, 1520-1523 member of the Danish Council of the Realm, 1525 Chancellor of Christian II (in exile), from 1532 in the service of Emperor Charles V; 1533 imperial envoy to Bavaria, 1535 - to Köln, Trier, Münster, and the Hanse towns (DE VOCHT 1961, p.. 15; CE, vol. 1, p. 443)Sassenkerle GotschalcusGodschalk Ericksen (Godschalk Sassenkerle, Godscalcus Ericii, Godscalcus Ericius, Godscalcus Saxocarolus) (†1544), tutor to Christian II's children; 1513 secretary to Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, 1520-1523 member of the Danish Council of the Realm, 1525 Chancellor of Christian II (in exile), from 1532 in the service of Emperor Charles V; 1533 imperial envoy to Bavaria, 1535 - to Köln, Trier, Münster, and the Hanse towns (DE VOCHT 1961, p.. 15; CE, vol. 1, p. 443)

[1] nihil seritur, nihil aratur above the first nihil letter b, above the second nihil letter a superinscribed (probably by the sender); these suggest a change of sequence leading to the reading nihil aratur, nihil seritur

[2] Here begins the part of the letter written by Godschalk Ericksen in his own hand.