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Letter #6126

Gdańsk City Council to Ioannes DANTISCUS
Gdańsk (Danzig), 1538-06-16


Manuscript sources:
1office copy in German, APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 161r-165v

 

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Ex(ii)t XVI Iunii anno XXXVIII.

Aus was ursach, Gnediger Her, die 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 Austriako(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 unnser allergenedigster her denn edelenn gestrenngenn und erennturstenn herrenn Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)Achatium CzemaAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326), danczker castellann unnd auffem Stuhm (Sztum), city in north-central Poland, Pomerania, 13 km S of MarienburgStumeStuhm (Sztum), city in north-central Poland, Pomerania, 13 km S of Marienburg haubtman, zu or inzuzu or in beygewichenenn Osterlichenn feÿer auff annregenn der durchlauchtenn hohgebornen fursten, Barnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
herczogenn zcu PomeraniaPommerenPomeraniaBarnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
, ÿn denn tag kenn Prenzlau, town in Germany, Brandenburg, ca. 50 km SW of Stettin (Szczecin)PrennczlawPrenzlau, town in Germany, Brandenburg, ca. 50 km SW of Stettin (Szczecin) abgericht solchs wie unns unnser vielgeliebter her burgermeister, her Johann von Werden ( Constellatus) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig); from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe); 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, and 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk; from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark), in 1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema); 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow. (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161; HE 1, No. 148, p. 150, footnote 12)Johann vonn WerdennJohann von Werden ( Constellatus) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig); from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe); 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, and 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk; from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark), in 1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema); 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow. (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161; HE 1, No. 148, p. 150, footnote 12) etc., angeczeigt hot er Ewer H(ochwirdige) G(nade) alles do er jungste auff Heilszberg beÿ E(wer) G(nade) gewesen dinstlichen bericht gethan unnd konne E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade) on the marginalles do er jungste auff Heilsberg (Lidzbark, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland, now Lidzbark WarmińskiHeilszbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland, now Lidzbark Warmiński beÿ E(wer) G(nade) gewesen dinstlichen bericht gethan unnd konne E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade)alles do er jungste auff Heilszberg beÿ E(wer) G(nade) gewesen dinstlichen bericht gethan unnd konne E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade) on the margin dinstlicher wolmeÿnunge nicht bergenn, das wir nicht alleine von obgemeltem herrenn Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)castellannAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326) beszunder auch von den so die unnserenn beschedigtenn burgerenn in obgemelter malstet der unnder handlunge gehabt bericht wordenn, das derselbige tag zcu Prenzlau, town in Germany, Brandenburg, ca. 50 km SW of Stettin (Szczecin)PrennczlawPrenzlau, town in Germany, Brandenburg, ca. 50 km SW of Stettin (Szczecin) mehr ausz ursachunge der Barnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
herczogen von PomeraniaPommerenPomeraniaBarnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
denn als Joachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburgcurfurstlichen durlauchtigkeit zcu BrandenburgkJoachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburg ane frucht ist abegegang(en). /

Wie solchs obgemelter her Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)dannczker castellannAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326) E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade) weÿtleufftiger wirt berichten dieweil aber obgemelter Joachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburgchurf(urstliche) genadeJoachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburg vormerckt, das die Barnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
herczogenn zcu PomeraniaPommerenPomeraniaBarnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
yre durchlauchtikeyt die sache unnszer beschedigtenn burger welche die unnseren durch die marck kyschenn ynn der vonn Pommeren lanndt widderfarenn. Szo hoch gespannen das och alle ander henndele yrmolen beÿ denn PomeraniafurstenthumPomerania yns jemem belangennde szeÿnn stuczigk wordenn unnd also in eynenn vorczigk hobenn gelanngenn mussen. Welches als die Joachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburgchurfurstlich yhrlauchetigkeytJoachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburg vormerckt hot er vorr beste angesehenn denn von PomeraniaPommerennPomerania denn scheffel vol zcumesszen unnd gemelten hern Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)castellannAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326) ann sie kenn Stettin (Szczecin)StettinStettin (Szczecin) do sie die zceit beÿde zcusamen geweszenn abegefertiget unnd ihnen eynenn tag ernenn(?) APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 161v lossenn inn welchem er die seÿnenn, / so vonn wegen gedochter nahme beschuldiget werdenn, / zcu gestellen / erbotten in dem sie sich also wie zcu rechte stelle hot, / der zcugelegtenn zcicht purgirenn ader sust was das recht erkennenn wirt leid(en) sollen. Auff das die gemeine hendele / so irenn beidenn furstenn thun belangenn / och an denselbigenn nicht wenig gelegenn were zcu eÿner geburlichenn entschafft gelangen mochten.

Als nu die Barnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
herczogenn vonn PomeraniaPommerenPomeraniaBarnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
dis vormerckt habenn sie, / dis unnd jenne ausczuge vorgenant, / domit sie desselbtigenn tages, / zo ihnnen der churf(urstliche)r hot anbitten lossen hettenn achterfligenn mogenn / unnd also durch diesen handel unnser beschedigtenn burger, / die sachenn beide furstenthum belanngende / in eynen auffschub unnd vorczug zcu brengenn. Dennoch zcu leczt durch obgemelter herrnn Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)castellansAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326) person szonn unnd beleitunge um(m)b ungelimp zcu vormeiden (der inhnen aus sulchem ehrlichenn erbitten des churf(urstliche)n welchs irem eÿgenen begier gemehr / gewesenn ist beÿwachsen mochte) habenn sie / dieszenn tag welcher der montagk noch Michaelis ist nicht abszlagenn konnen / beszunder annhemen mussen. Dennoch also / das sie obgemeltem hernn Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)danczker castellanAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326) als 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 Austriako(nigliche)n ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 u(nser) g(nedigsten) h(err) zcu dieser sachenn abgefertigt(en) bot(en) mit keynem andtwort, wie dieser handel zcu Prenzlau, town in Germany, Brandenburg, ca. 50 km SW of Stettin (Szczecin)PrennczlawPrenzlau, town in Germany, Brandenburg, ca. 50 km SW of Stettin (Szczecin) gelauffenn und worauff er vorbliebenn an die ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)tt zcuvorsehen wust(en) beszunder sulchs alls an yre ko(nigliche)r ma(ieste)tt on the marginzcuvorsehen wust(en) beszunder sulchs alls an yre ko(nigliche)r ma(ieste)ttzcuvorsehen wust(en) beszunder sulchs alls an yre ko(nigliche)r ma(ieste)tt on the margin mit weiter der sachenn / wie och irer selbst notturfft wollen gelanngen lossenn.

Dieweil, Genediger Herre, wir aus diesem vormercken, das die Barnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
herczogenn zcu PomeraniaPommerenPomeraniaBarnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
in betrachtunge irer notturfft und sunst gefallen unnser burger unnd der selbtigenn beschwer durch diesze unnd jenne practike von tage zcu tage ymmehrmer und mehr nicht alleÿnn / inn einen auffschub stellenn beszunder och vonn eyner tage tagelestunge zcur andernn auff newe APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 162r unnkost fur(en), wie auch nu solchs weiter zcuthunde vielleichte vorhabenn moge. / Nicht alleine dieszem vorczukomen beszunde das auch unnszer burger ein mal mochtenn wisszenn wes er sich von weg(en) der schadenn so ÿnnen in dem Pomeraniaherczogthum zcu PommerenPomerania widder farenn zcuvorszehen unnd zcuvortrostenn habenn moge. / Haben wir vor gut beÿ unns ÿm radte gefinden denn abgemelten herren Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)danczker castellannAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326) dohin zcuvormogen das er sich zcur Ewer H(ochwirdige) G(nade) ann denn hoff begebenn thete unnd ÿnn E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade) kegenwertigkeit disz thuent allennthalbenn yre 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 Austriako(niglich)e ma(ieste)tSigismund 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 zcuberichtenn.

Unnd thuenn E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade) auffs dinstliche und frundtlichste bittenn, E(wer) G(nade) woldt die 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 Austriako(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 u(nser)n all(ergnedigste)n h(erre)n bitten die unnseren als ÿrer ma(ieste)t getreue unnderthanen aus yrer ko(igliche)r ma(ieste)tt uberkeit und beruff genediglich nicht vorlosszen besonnder. Szo obgemelte Barnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
herczogenn zcu PommerenBarnim XI (Barnim IX Pobożny) (*1501 – †1573), Son of Bogislaw X of Pomerania and Anna Jagiellon; 1523-1573 Duke of Pomerania; ruled jointly for a time with his elder brother George I, and after George’s death in 1531 shared the duchy with his nephew Philip I, retaining Pomerania-Stettin; adopted the doctrines of Martin Luther and joined the Schmalkaldic League, but took no part in the subsequent war (BORAS 1996, p. 183-210)

Philipp I Greifen (*1515 – †1560), 1531-1560 Duke of Pommern-Wolgast; son of Duke of Pommern-Wolgast Georg I and Countess Palatine of the Rhine Amalie
yrkeine wege beÿ yrer ma(ieste)tt suchenn wurdenn / gemelte hendele ynn weÿterenn auffschup zcu furenn das yre ko(nigliche)r ma(ieste)tt inen in solchen nicht nochgebenn thet / besunder auff framdthlichste dohin leiten wolte. / Damit sie den foltgenn das / denn Joachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburgchurf(urstliche)r durchlauchtJoachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburg inehnn auff ÿr selbst gedencknis unnd anforderunge benent het / halthenn thet demselbigen och zcu gut auff abbestimpten montag noch Michaelis inn benente maelstete gemelten her Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)danczker castellannAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326) zcuschickenn sich erbitten. / Wie och dem herren Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)castellanAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326) zcu zcihenn aufferlegen thete.

Dann wir befinden, das die weile dieszer hanndel so statlich durch die 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 Austriako(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 unszer g(nedigste)n herrn getriebenn wirt so nicht dyszmol unnsernn burger yre schade auffgericht. Szo werde doch folgen das die marckischen sich der gleichenn wes zcu unnderstehen nicht werden dorstick szeynn den sie stoszen sich alle gar hart ann das / so disz mol geschit welchs nicht eynenn kleynenn nucz(?) geburenn wurdt. Szo die strosse unnd der wannckende koffmann ynn sicherheit gestalt wurde. /

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Diesem felt auch noch zcu das wer unns reÿnneren die gedrenncknisz szo Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorndieszem landeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn inn jungsten coronation der Sigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforzajungenn ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforza u(nser)n g(nedigste)n her(re)n zcu widder unnd enndtkegen gemeÿnenn lanndenn freÿheit durch herren Jan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007)Laszki gotszeligen erczbischoffJan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007) etc. wie och vorhinn beÿ czeitten loblichen gedechtnis konnigenn Kazimierz IV Jagiellon (*1427 – †1492), 1447–1492 King of Poland; 1440–1492 Grand Duke of Lithuania; son of Władysław II Jagiełło and Zofia HolszańskaKasÿmiriKazimierz IV Jagiellon (*1427 – †1492), 1447–1492 King of Poland; 1440–1492 Grand Duke of Lithuania; son of Władysław II Jagiełło and Zofia Holszańska unnd Alexander Jagiellon (Aleksander Jagiellończyk) (*1461 – †1506), 1492-1506 Grand Duke of Lithuania, 1501-1506 King of Poland; son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of AustriaAlexanndriAlexander Jagiellon (Aleksander Jagiellończyk) (*1461 – †1506), 1492-1506 Grand Duke of Lithuania, 1501-1506 King of Poland; son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria gescheen / unnd wie woll widder sulchs alles genugsam vorlegt / unnd ÿn kegenreden ist auffgebrocht wordenn. /

Szo hot menn doch bisanher nichts anders / als wort unnd framdtliche vorprestunge aber nichst(en) zcum grunde erhaltenn konnen, wie auch vorm jare / als Ewe<r> G(nad)e unnd mehr andere / 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)des lanndes retheCouncil 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) zcu Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of PolandCrokawCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland gewesenn gesehen und eigenntlich vormerckt hobe / denn das Jan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)gotseliger der her bischoff von CrokawJan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399) denn tag als die Sigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforzajunge ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforza schwerenn solt Ewer G(nad)e im namen und vonn wegen der erschickt(en) Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorndieser lanndeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn vortrostenn thet, das wir auff alle unnser ubergebene artickel mit vorhofft(en) anndtwortte sollenn vorsehenn werdenn. / Sulchs hot sich E(wer) G(nade) wol zcu erinnernn wie gleichmesig och dasselbige andtwort der vortrostunge wie och unnser hoffnunge noch ist geweszen. / Sulchs hot menn sich aus demselbtigenn / als das noch vorhanden ist wol zcu erinnernn.

Dieweil wir denne, Genediger Her, iczige gelegenheit der werdt wie och der Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia), the kingdomKronenPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia), the kingdom erwegenn thun ist unns zcugefallenn dar nicht bequem zceit inn vielenn jaren gewesen ÿst in der E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade) dis thunt mit 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 Austriako(nigliche)r ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 hette mogenn zcu redenn habenn denn aus gelegennheit der Kronen unnd sunst vil mehr andernn beweglichenn gelewft(en) dunckt unns zcu dieszer zceit die ko(nigliche)r ma(ieste)tt aus gelegennheit Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorndiser lanndeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn bequemlichen kone(n) or ko(n)nekone(n)kone(n) or ko(n)ne persuadirt und dohinn gelit werden das seÿne ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)tt zcu zo vil mehr befestigunge unnd becreftigunge yres vilgeliebt(en) sones u(nser) g(nedigste) h(err) zcukommender regirunge on the marginyres vilgeliebt(en) Sigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona SforzasonesSigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforza u(nser) g(nedigste) h(err) zcukommender regirungeyres vilgeliebt(en) sones u(nser) g(nedigste) h(err) zcukommender regirunge on the margin diese lannde unnd desselbtig(en) eÿnnehner inn irer begriffenenn beschwer unnd bedruck genediglich erhebenn thete unnd die vorruckten privilegia widderumb restituirenn dieselbtigenn vordann genediglichenn schuczen und mitt allenn gerichtt ordnunge hanthabenn tete welche so geschut szo wirt yre ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)tt werlich nicht allem irem vielgeliebtem sone u(nser) g(nedigste) h(err) denn hochst(en) dinst unnd nucz thun den ire ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)tt wirt ymmers thun mog(en) also das alle der undertanen hidden by binding[nen]nen hidden by binding APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 163r gemuth unnd hercz bis zcu leib unnd guth auff ÿre ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)tt geliebtenn son u(nser) g(nedigste) h(err) so henn werde dennselbtig(en) och in keÿner noch unnd obligen vorlosszen.

Szo dis aber nicht geschult durch ire 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 Austriako(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 unnd Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorndis lanndtRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn durch irer ma(ieste)tt abegang, das Got der almechtige zcu lanngenn zceitt(en) vorhut(en) wolle, an irer ma(ieste)tt son u(nser) g(nedigste) h(err) gelanngen wurde, ist zcu vormutt(en), / das mehr also wie angefangen dis landt an freiheit(en) unnd gerichts ordnunge zcu underbrechenn annczugreiffenn nicht noch gelossenn wurde doraus werlich erfolgens mochte das durch solchs sich das ergebenn unnd zcu tragenn kunthe, / welchs Got der allmechtige och abewenndenn wil, / das yrem vielgeliebten sone u(nser) g(nedigste) h(err) der konen wie och unns als dieszem lannde yrer ma(ieste)tt treuen dÿner, unnderthanen und rethe nicht zcu cleynem beszunder anercklichem villeichte och unuber winthlichen schadenn unnd nachteil geburenn und vorursachen mochte den, G(enedige) Her, dieweil man aus beÿgewichenen gelaufften die zcu kunfftigenn hot czuerweg(en). Szo ist es jo am tage vormoge inne holt der annalien zo noch vorhannden, / das Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorndÿs lanndtRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn keÿne ander ursache kegenn denn ordenn zcu enthpor(en) gehabtt alleÿne abruch des land(es) freÿheitt / eingrieff der rechte und gerichts ordnunge an der underthanenn guth und blut sampt der stete narunge unnd bergunge dem dweill manchfaltig karment der underthanen irer 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 Austriako(niglich)en ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 fast hin und her vormerckt wirt / habenn wir dis unnsernn phlicht(en) noch anczuczeigen. / Domit solchs ire 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 Austriako(nigliche)r ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 moge beÿgebrocht wordenn nicht vorennthaldenn konnenn. /

Hyer nebenn, Gnediger Herre, erinnernn wir unns der rede so der vielgeliebte her burgermeister, her Johann von Werden ( Constellatus) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig); from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe); 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, and 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk; from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark), in 1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema); 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow. (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161; HE 1, No. 148, p. 150, footnote 12)Johann von WerdenJohann von Werden ( Constellatus) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig); from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe); 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, and 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk; from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark), in 1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema); 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow. (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161; HE 1, No. 148, p. 150, footnote 12), unnser Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic LeaguestadtGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic League zcugutte beÿgewich(en) winters zcur lebe in beÿ wesenn des hochwirdigenn her Tiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), ennobled by King Sigismund I in 1519; 1504–1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516–1527 and 1533–1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523–1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537–1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549–1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984)Tidemanni electi zcu Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)Culme(n)Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)Tiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), ennobled by King Sigismund I in 1519; 1504–1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516–1527 and 1533–1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523–1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537–1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549–1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984) vom wegen des Putzig (Puck)PauczkerPutzig (Puck) gebiets von dem uns zcu brengen viel lewte manchfeltige practike treibenn mit Ewer H(ochwirdige) G(nade) gehabt dieweiel dann, Gnediger Her, gemelter her burgermeister APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 163v unns hab anngezceigt / das E(wer) G(nade) nebenn dem herrn electo sich die zceit inn allenn g([...] undeciphered[...][...] undeciphered)n kegenn unns und unser stadt erbot(en) hot zcur gelegener zceit / beÿ der 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 Austriako(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 durch ire genedige furderunge dovor zcu szein wolle geruchen / das wÿr gemeltes Pauczker gebit einer besser gestalt vorsichert und also viler leute practik(en) vonn unns abgewendtt mochtt(en) werdenn.

Unnd wiewol, G(nedige) Herre, wir umb die lobliche Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia), the kingdomCronnPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia), the kingdom mehr als eÿnn annder zcu halt(en) vordinet szeÿnn dweil wir dasselbige gebitt nebenn der Lębork (Lawenburg), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, ca. 75 km NW of GdańskLauennburgkLębork (Lawenburg), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, ca. 75 km NW of Gdańsk unnd mehr andernn inn czeit(en) der krig(en) mit unnsernn burger und dinst valck ann die lobliche Cronn zcu Polenn gebrocht habenn. Och niemandt denselbtig(en) ort / vorzcu stehenn och zcu schuczen als der ann dergrennczen zcu PomeraniaPommerenPomerania leytt als uns gelegen ist, / do och einn ander aldo siczen solt wurde sich die ursache und umbekwemickeiten zcutragenn vonn wegen des meers und der schiffsbruchigenn gutter. / Dieweil diesze Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic LeaguestadtGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic League mit aller ubrigkeÿtt uber die sehe unnd wes sich auff der selbigen zcutrag(en) mochte geprivilegirt und begnadet ist, / so durch sich der zwerspelt unnd unvorhoffter fall begebenn mochte der yrer 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 Austriako(niglich)er ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 unnd uns schadenn gebuerenn kundte unnd dieweil solchs voriger zceit vorhannden geweszenn, / hot yre ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)t vorgutet dasselbtige ampt ann die stadt zcubrengene(n).

Unnd domit yre 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 Austriako(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 soviel umbeschwerter und daszselbtige ampt ann unnser Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic LeaguestadtGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic League zcubrengenn umb zcu langen tagenn zcu besziczenn bewilligenn mochte / were wir bedocht ein ander ampt in Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorndieszem landeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn durch zcu tadt unnszer burger hulffe einnczuloszen unnd also yrer ma(ieste)tt dieszer lannde dieser zcugenge zcubesserenn.

Do och yre 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 Austriako(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 unns ynn dieszem nicht noch geben woltt.

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Szo bittenn wir E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade) yre 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 Austriako(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 zcubittenn, das ihre ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)tt unnder irer ma(ieste)tt siegel unnd eÿgener handt gemeltem ampt dieszer Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic LeaguestadtGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic League also vorszicherenn wolt das es nicht aus unnsernn hannden szol geloszet werdenn. Es szeÿ dan das irhe 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 Austriako(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 sulchs zcu irher selbst eÿgenenn tisch loeszenn thet unnd das alls dann szo solchs beschege die haltthunge unnd vorweszunge desselbtigenn ampts niemanndt als unns auff ein geburliche pennsion vormoge den zcugengenn desselbtigenn ampts zcuvorhuttunge vorgemelther umbekuemigkeÿtt sol gehaltenn wendenn hierann wirt yrhe ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)tt diszen stadt eynn beszunder genade die unser stadt einwonerr unnd der selbigenn nochkomligen uber alle underthenige phlicht zcuvordienenn sich werdenn schuldigk erkennen mussen erczeig(en).

Szo aber, G(nedige) Herre, disz nicht zculanngenn welet, / so wir in dem artickel vor dieszem geschriebenn stehet, / das wir dis ampt vormittels der eÿnnleszunge eÿnes anndernn ampts zculang(en) tagenn bekommenn mochtenn, / das alls denn dernoch folgende artickel nemlich so es nochmols gelost unns vor alle andere zcu haltenn vorschr(eiben) mit bedinget wirdt.

Diesem felt och beÿ, / das die unnserenn ym LithuaniaFurstennthum zcu LittawennLithuania mit newem beschwerden unnd erhegunge der zcolle alls nemlichenn. /

Dieweil dann dis unnser burger nicht wenig beschwerth das sie szehenn das als einwoner Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorndieszer lanndeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn yrer 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 Austriama(ieste)ttSigismund 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 vor annderenn der selbtigenn unnderthanen uber althenn gebrauch unnd gewonnheit beschwert werdenn haben sie fast klegliche weis disz unns clagennde vorgebrocht unnd gebothenn der gestallt ann die ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)tt gelanng(en) zcu losszenn. Domit sie des enthlediget mogenn werdenn. Dieweil wir den dis thuennt och nicht wenig vormerckenn dieszer Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic LeaguestadtGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic League eÿnnwonere vorAPG, 300, 27, 15, f. 164vdrisslich zcuseÿnn och also das sie offenntlich beginnen zcureden das ihnen sulchs in keÿner frembdenn reÿchenn dohin sie yre nharunge wennden bogegenet das sie uber altenn eingefurtten gebrauch ubuge ... illegible...... illegibleg unnd gewontheit mit zcollenn beschwert werd(en)(?) wie ihnen vonn 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 Austriako(nigliche)n ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 u(nser) g(nedigste) h(err) bogegenet der sie jo billiger allso annder potestatenn mit sulchem genediglichem uberszehenn soltt. /

Derwegenn so bitten wir E(wer) G(nade) diszthundt beÿ der 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 Austriako(nigliche)n ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 och genediglich zcuforderenn wolle geruchen. Domit yre 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 Austriako(nigliche)n ma(ieste)tSigismund 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 brife ann die zcollner zcu LithuaniaLittauenLithuania do die selbtigenn gesessenn zcugebenn welle geruchenn und zcu bitten, das sie mit solchenn unnd der gleichenn beschwer die unszere uberhebenn unnd uberszehenn thun. / Sulche briefe aus der cannczleÿ auff unnser gelt forderenn losszen, domit wir die soltigenn beÿ unnszem eÿgenenn bottenn an die zcolner. Szo wie unnszer notturfft erfordert schickenn mogen. /

Waserleÿ gestalt och, G(nediger) H(err), die ersame unser liebe nockbar unnd frainnde vom Elbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, in Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń), represented in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic LeagueElbingeElbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, in Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń), represented in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League vonn den auff Marienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, in Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat, a branch of the Vistula in its delta, the seat of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309–1457) and a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, within the Kingdom of Poland (1466–1772). Alternating with Graudenz (Grudziądz), Marienburg was the venue of the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)MarienburgkMarienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, in Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat, a branch of the Vistula in its delta, the seat of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309–1457) and a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, within the Kingdom of Poland (1466–1772). Alternating with Graudenz (Grudziądz), Marienburg was the venue of the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia) synndt der zceit her 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)Stanislai KosthkÿStanisław 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) auff desselbige schlos kommen angesochtenn szeÿnt word(en). / Sulchs hatt sich E(wer) G(nade) mehr als zcur nuge auszmanch feldigenn henndelenn so sich derwegenn beÿ lanndt und stettenn yn tagefart(en) zcugetragenn zcuerÿnneren / und dieweil dann eÿgenntlich vormarckt wirt, wie E(wer) G(nade) aus denn schrifften. Szo der grosmechtige unnd gestrennge herre Georg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503–1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512–1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195)Georgenn vonn BaÿszennGeorg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503–1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512–1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 195), marienburgischen woÿwodenn etc., unnd ausz unnszerenn rathvorwanthen welche die gelegennheit derselbtigenn dorfferenn, wie auch yr scharwerck vormoge yrer 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 Austriako(nigliche)n ma(ieste)tSigismund 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 commission besichtiget und angemerckt hebenn waserleÿ gestalt solche gefurd(en) und geb(en) APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 165r ... illegible...... illegible yrer ko(nigliche)n ma(ieste)tt vormoge hier beÿ gelegter copei dinstlichenn unnd underteniglichenn zcuvorstehenn gebenn. /

Dieweil dann eigenntlich vormerckt wirt, / das so der vonn Elbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, in Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń), represented in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic LeagueElbingenElbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, in Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń), represented in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League unnderthanen mehr scharbwerckh aufferlegt wurde als sie alreÿt bis d ynn die 2 meÿlen lanngk am hab iherlichenn thuenn mussenn, / so werdenn sie ganncz unnd gar yn eÿnenn vorterb gestellet. Welchs man alleÿne sucht ader dis, / das man sie von den zcwen doerfferen wil dranngen. / Dieweil dann Elbing City Council den ersamen von ElbingeElbing City Council dieselbtigenn dorffer vor die dÿnnste unnd treue so sie dem lande in zeittenn der groszenn krÿge gethon mit zcuthat aller stender der Prussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania, and Livonia. From 1466 it was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici), comprising the remnants 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), thereafter known as Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). By the Treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of PolandlandPrussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania, and Livonia. From 1466 it was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici), comprising the remnants 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), thereafter known as Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). By the Treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland szein gegebenn unnd zcugeÿgennt wordenn, / ist iho och billich das sie Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorndis lanndtRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn beÿ der 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 Austriakoniglichen ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 dieszem thuenn vortrethe. / Domit 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 Austriaÿrer ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 anregenn der gestalt iren mithwillenn ann ihnen erhalt(en). /

Derwegen welle E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade) yre 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 Austriako(nigliche)r ma(ieste)tSigismund 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 ym nhamen und von wegen der 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)andern herrennCouncil 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) bittenn angesehenn, / das dieselbtige dorffer vom groszen krÿge jor, / inn solcher arbeÿt wie man ihnenn zcu dieser zceit anmuthtende ist. / Nihe szeint beschwert worden, das 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 Austriairhe ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 yrenn amptleuthen auff Marienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, in Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat, a branch of the Vistula in its delta, the seat of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309–1457) and a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, within the Kingdom of Poland (1466–1772). Alternating with Graudenz (Grudziądz), Marienburg was the venue of the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)MarienburgkMarienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, in Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat, a branch of the Vistula in its delta, the seat of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309–1457) and a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, within the Kingdom of Poland (1466–1772). Alternating with Graudenz (Grudziądz), Marienburg was the venue of the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia) gebiette, / dieselbtigenn vom Elbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, in Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń), represented in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic LeagueElbingeElbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, in Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń), represented in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League ÿn irher solcher alder freÿheit unnd gebrauch irher dorffer geruchet zculosszenn unnd mit weitter zcu molestirenn unnd ihn die gnade erczegenn ab ihr ma(ieste)tt ihnen das auffs newe gebe welche ane zcweiffel och Elbing City Council die vom ElbingeElbing City Council nicht andersch dann mit aller unnderthenigenn danckbarkeÿt do gestalt von ihrer ma(ieste)tt annemen werden / denn wir vorstet, / so yre leuthe weÿter beschwert werdenn, / wirt folgenn das durch solchs ÿrhe dorffer vorwusten unnd vortrebenn werden mussenn unnd do irhe ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)tt nichtenn mehr irher welchet als die jungst(en) so siche sich widder denn seÿnnt der ihm jungstenn krige als irhe stadt angefallenn habe erczeiget habe szo wen APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 165v szy jo ymmers wirdigk unnd vordinnt nicht alleÿne beÿ dem was sie vorhinn gehabt zcuschuczenn unnd zcubehalt(en) beszunder, jo och werlich mehr dann durch 2 dorffer zcubegebenn.

Denn do die zceit der feinde durch die redliche fromme burgerschafft nicht abgeschlagenn wer wordenn und ihre stadt in der feindes hanndt wer gekomme(n) hebt man wolgeschehen was mehr umbekwmickeit denn gefolget habt welche bitterliche radt unnd treue jo ymmers eingeburlich anmercken unnd belonunge erfordert, / auff das hernoch mols vormittels geburlichenn der ubrichkeit erkenthnis mehr leut zcur solchenn unnd dergleichenn zugenthaffig(en) cethenn mogenn gereiczt werden. Bitt(en) aber unnd abermols E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade) yrenn gnedig(en) fleis in dieszem fahl Elbing City Council denn vonn ElbingElbing City Council zcu gutte auff das sie zcu ruge kommen mogen nicht wallet nochlosszen. / Sulchs alles was also ynnen unns unnd szunst gemeÿnem lannde zcugut nucz unnd best werde zcu thue gerichen. Sulchs werdenn ane zcweiffel alle andere stendere uber alle dannckbarkeit, wie auch gemelthe unszer geliebte nocbare nebenn unns umb E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade) zcu vordinenn szeÿnn gefleisszen E(wer) H(ochwirdige) G(nade) hierrmit dem almechtig(en) Gothe in langer leibs geszundtheit unnd gluckszeliger regirunge befelennd. /

Och yre 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 Austriako(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund 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 bitt(en) noch wol ausgerichtenn sachenn friesch und geszundt unnd wolmoghende gemeÿne Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic LeaguevaterlandeGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic League zcu trost unnd nucz widderumb ann unns in freuden gelanngen losszen / unnd unns in Ewer Gnade unnd gunst befelennde.

Dat(um) ut supra etc.