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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.

'Venice: June 1546', in Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 5, 1534-1554, (London, 1873) pp. 167-171. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/venice/vol5/pp167-171 [accessed 24 April 2024]

June 1546



June 4. Parti Secrete, Consiglio X., File no. 6.	397. Motion made in the Council of Ten and Junta.
	That the statements made by the English Secretary [Balthasar Alterius?], in the name of the Protestant Princes, together with the statement in this matter of the Rev. Papal Nuncio, and the letters of the Signory's ambassadors with the Emperor, dated the 25th ult., be communicated to the Senate, for the adoption of such resolutions as that Council shall think fit.
	Ayes, 10. Noes, 12. Neutrals, 14.
	[Italian]
June 5. Parti Secrete, Consiglio X., File no. 6.	398. The Chiefs of the Ten to the Venetian Ambassador at Rome.
	A few days ago the Secretary of the Ambassador of the King of England [Balthasar Alterius?] came into the presence of the Signory and of the Chiefs of the Ten, and told us he had a letter of credence from the Protestant Princes, (fn. 1) whereby they appointed him their agent, with orders to present it without remark, but subsequently, when asked, he replied that he had nothing whatever to negotiate. After this, the Papal Nuncio stated that he had heard of this affair, and urged that we should not receive this person; and this morning his Lordship told us he understood we had admitted this secretary as resident agent in this city for the Protestant Princes, alleging that this was a thing of much consideration, and would cause great displeasure to his Holiness, and requesting us to inform him whether we had decided thus, that he might write to the Pope; and should the decision not have been made, he prayed us to consider it well. Replied as above, touching the presentation of the letter, adding that it would seem discourteous not to receive a letter presented by any person, but that nothing whatever was done; that this secretary was not admitted (admesso) [acknowledged?], neither was any place assigned him, nor has he negotiated anything; that our proceedings had always been worthy of a Christian power, we having often during many consecutive years sustained great wars against the Turks, with loss and peril for the defence of Christendom, on whose security and preservation our Republic was and is so intent, as clearly to show the world what our disposition was towards the affairs of religion, and how anxious we were for the advantage (augumento) of Christendom, in such wise that his Holiness might remain well satisfied.
	The Chiefs of the Ten, with the Council and Junta, have given the ambassador detailed account of these matters for him to notify them, that the Pope may know what they said to his Nuncio.
	Ayes, 20. Noes, 3. Neutrals 2.
	[Italian].
June 5. Parti Secrete, Consiglio X., File no. 6.	399. Motion made in the Council of Ten and Junta, concerning the reply to be given to the English Secretary (Balthasar Alterius?).
	That the most serene Prince do answer the English secretary, that we have seen the letter which he presented to us, and have heard his statement, and as he says he has nothing particular to negotiate with us and the affairs of the world being in their present disturbed state, we are compelled to hesitate (haver rispetto) as to his now residing in this city as agent, especially as we wish to be friends with all parties, apologizing in such terms as the Doge shall of his wisdom think fit; and telling him to assure the Princes that the Republic holds their friendship very dear, and is excellently disposed towards them, bearing them extreme affection; the secretary giving every assurance of this, and performing every good office, as we are sure he will do.
	Letters concerning this matter to be written to the Signory's ambassadors with the Pope, with the Emperor, and with the King of the Romans.
	Ayes, 12. Noes, 3. Neutrals, 0.
	[Italian.]
June 7. Commemoriali, v. xxii. p. 82.	400. England and France.
	Copy of the treaty of peace between England and France at the camp between Ardres and Guines. [Printed by Dumont, vol iv. part ii. p. 305–308. Edition, Amstersdam, 1726.]
	[Latin, 9 pages.]
June 8. Deliberazioni Senato (Secreta), v. lxv. p. 16, tergo.	401. Motion made in the Senate concerning the English Secretary's message from the Protestant Princes of Germany.
	[Same as the motion made in the Council of Ten, 5th June.]
	Ayes, 88	76	Pendet.
	” 52	60
	” 79	84
	[Italian.]
June 17. Deliberazioni Senato (Secreta), v. lxv. p. 19, tergo.	402. Motion made in the Senate concerning the Embassy from the Protestant Princes of Germany.
	The Doge to answer the English secretary that they have seen the letter presented by him and have heard his statement, and [that as he says he has nothing to negotiate with us] the affairs of the world being in their present disturbed state, the Republic, wishing to be friends with all parties, is compelled to hesitate (haver rispetto) about his residing in this city, &c (fn. 2)
	Ayes, 92–93.
	Amendment.
	To reply as above, the words within [ ] being cancelled.
	90	104	Pendet
	6	—
	24	13
	[Italian.]
June 17. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta), File no. 18.	403. The Doge and College to Giacomo Zambon, Venetian Secretary in England.
	Send him summaries of letters received from Constantinople down to the 12th ult., for communication to the King and ministry as usual.
	[Italian.]
June 22. Deliberazioni Senato (Secreta), v. lxv. p. 24.	404. The Doge and Senate to the Venetian “Bailo” at Constantinople.
	Have heard from their ambassador at Ratisbon that the Emperor is determined to wage war against the Lutherans, and has already commenced despatching captains to raise infantry and cavalry; he has also sent the Cardinal of Trent to Rome to decide with the Pope about the assistance promised by his Holiness for this undertaking both in troops and money. In addition to this, it was heard that the agents of the most Christian King and of the most Serene King of England, who met to make peace between their Majesties, had agreed together, so that peace between them is considered certain. Have not received any further notice of this from their ministers resident with the two kings, but any news they may receive shall be communicated by them, together with the terms, for communication to the Sublime Porte, and the “Bailo” is to do the like with the contents of this present letter.
	Ayes, 168. Noes, 34, Neutrals, 11,
	[Italian.]
June 25. Deliberazioni Senato (Secreta), v. lxv. p. 26.	405. The Doge and Senate to the Venetian Secretary [Zambon] in England.
	Their ambassador in France wrote to them on the 10th, that the Rev. Montluc has at length returned to the most Christian King with the ratification of the peace, and this morning the French Secretary resident with them announced it to the Signory in his Majesty's name; so as they are now ordering their ambassador to congratulate his most Christian Majesty on this event, and although there has not yet been time for them to receive the advice from England, charge him to do thelike, in the name of the Doge and Senate, by the most Serene King, telling his Majesty that in like manner as they most deeply regretted seeing two such powerful Princes, and so friendly to the Venetian Republic, at strife, to the detriment of Christendom and of their own personal interests, so they now rejoice to hear of their reconciliation.
	Ayes, 199. No, 1. Neutrals, 4.
	[Italian.]
June 25. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta), File no. 18.	406. The Doge and College with the Chiefs of the Ten to the Venetian “Bailo” at Constantinople.
	Letters from their ambassador in France, dated Melun, the 10th instant, inform them that the peace between the two Crowns had been concluded, the term of eight years being allowed to the most Christian King for payment of a certain sum of money to the King of England, who, on receiving it, is to surrender Boulogne.
	Ayes, 26. Noes, 0. Neutrals, 0.
	[Italian.]
June 26. Parti Secrete, Consiglio X., File no. 6.	407. The Chiefs of the Ten to the “Bailo” at Constantinople.
	The Pope, with the consent of the Consistory, has stipulated (conclusa) the League with the Emperor against the Lutherans, the Pope binding himself to give his Majesty 22,000 infantry and 700 horse, and also pecuniary assistance. Both the contracting parties are making preparations for this war, and the Pope will send his nephews Cardinal Farnese as Legate, and the Signor Ottavio as Captain General.
	Today the Signory has heard from the Imperial Court of the confirmation of the peace between his most Christian Majesty and the most Serene King of England.
	[Italian.]