Venice: October 1551

Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 5, 1534-1554. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1873.

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'Venice: October 1551', in Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 5, 1534-1554, (London, 1873) pp. 365. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/venice/vol5/p365 [accessed 27 April 2024]

October 1551

Oct. 13. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta), File no. 19. 713. The Doge and College to the Venetian Ambassador in France.
By letters from Antwerp and London dated the 20th and 22nd ult. have heard, much to their regret, that his most Christian Majesty's fleet has captured two Venetian ships, bound to England with Malmsies, one of which is supposed to be the “Ragazona.” Some say they have been taken to Britanny, others into “Abla nova” (sic). Although they consider it certain, as stated by them to the French ambassador at Venice, that this seizure will have greatly displeased his most Christian Majesty, and that he will have immediately ordered the release of the vessels, as becoming the Republic's observance towards him, they nevertheless desire their ambassador to go to the King immediately and to make two demands of him, the one (should the ships not have been already released, which they however cannot believe) that they be set at liberty forthwith, without any loss, so as clearly to show how much he regrets the seizure, on account of the Signory's friendship; the other, that he will give such orders to the Magnifico [the Constable ?] and his other ministers, that henceforth the same regard be had for Venetian vessels as is had for those of France, which are well treated everywhere, so that they may navigate in safety.
Ayes, 19. No, 1. Neutrals, 2.
[Italian.]
Oct. 13. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta), File no. 19. 714. The Same to Giacomo Soranzo, Venetian Ambassador in England.
By advices from London and Antwerp, have heard of the seizure by the most Christian King's fleet of two of their ships, one of which is the “Ragazona,” bound with Malmsies to England; and that, on hearing this, he (Soranzo) complained to the French Ambassador, who thereupon wrote to the Admiral and to the Constable of France for the release of said ships. Commend him greatly for this, and should he hear that the release has not yet been effected, which they can hardly believe by reason of their friendship with his Majesty, to continue performing such offices with the French Ambassador as shall seem to him suited to that end.
Ayes, 19. No, 1. Neutrals, 2.
[Italian.]
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