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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: January 1547', in Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 5, 1534-1554, (London, 1873) pp. 187-189. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/venice/vol5/pp187-189 [accessed 19 April 2024]

January 1547



1547. Jan. 5. Parti Secrete, Consiglio X., File no. 6.	446. The Chiefs of the Ten to Giacomo Zambon, Venetian Secretary in England.
	Since they wrote to him on the 19th ultimo, announcing their intention of electing an ambassador to the King of England, they have made choice for this purpose of their well-beloved noble Bernardo Navager. To inform his Majesty of this, and also that Dom. Lodovico Da l'Armi, who some days ago quitted Venice, having informed the Signory that he was going on the King's business, has now returned and remains here, to the dissatisfaction of the State, and in contempt of the law.
	In making this statement, to regulate himself with regard to proceeding against Da l'Armi, or removing him from Venice, according to the reply received from his Majesty when executing the commands contained in their letter to him of the 16th ultimo, of which they enclose a copy, and repeat to him their intention and desire to proceed against Da l'Armi as the law requires, or else that he do by no means reside in the Signory's territory.
	To acquaint the Chiefs with the reply obtained by him concerning this matter.
	Ayes, 28. No, 1. Neutrals, 0.
	[Italian.]
Jan. 8. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta), File no. 18.	447. The Doge and College to Giacomo Zambon, Venetian Secretary in England.
	Send him summaries of advices from Constantinople, for communication as usual.
	[Italian.]
Jan. 17. Parti Secrete, Consiglio X., File no. 6.	448. Protestant League of Smalcald. (fn. 1)
	The Chiefs of the Ten to [Francesco] Giustinian, Venetian Ambassador in France.
	His predecessor [Matteo Dandolo?] wrote to them heretofore that the Admiral of France spoke to him about a defensive League between his most Christian Majesty and the Signory. To this the ambassador replied, that it was unnecessary, by reason of the great goodwill between the parties, and that it would cause suspicion to the other powers, the more so as a defensive League between princes whose territories are wide asunder is useless.
	Subsequently on the 24th ultimo, the ambassador wrote to the Signory saying that when speaking with the Admiral about the ambassadors from the Protestants, and the war in Germany, in order to make the Admiral unbosom himself, he praised the valour of the Protestants, and said he thought that had they any ray (lume) of assistance, they would be much more active.
	This is not to the satisfaction of the Signory; and simultaneously the Chiefs received a letter from him concerning the League. Dandolo's first office satisfied them, but in this last they dislike the arguments adduced by Giustinian when speaking of the Emperor's opinions and intentions, of his [present] embarrassments with the Germans, of those which he will have with the Turks, and of his agreement with the Protestants. Therefore warn Giustinian not to encourage this matter, and to abstain from using such arguments, and saying anything to offend the Emperor or any potentate, speaking in general terms as his predecessor did on the first occasion; and should his predecessor be still at the French Court, he is to communicate these letters to him.
	Ayes, 27. Noes, 0. Neutrals, 0.
	[Italian.]
Jan. 17. Consiglio X., Criminal, v. vii. p. 28, tergo.	449. Mafio Bernardo.
	Motion made in the Council of Ten and Junta.
	As the Captain Campana and Isepo of Trent are coming hither within the term appointed them, should they reveal the “caso” of the death of the late Mafio Bernardo, so that the truth be ascertained, both of them to be absolved from the banishment and condemnation passed on them by this Council, 2,000 ducats given them from the chest of this Council, and they to be authorised to exempt two individuals from their banishment for any cause except rebellion or peculation; and be they, and a servant for each of them, allowed for life to carry weapons in Venice and in all the Republic's towns and places, to which benefit either of them to be eligible, even should the other not choose to come.
	Ayes, 17. Noes, 9. Neutrals, 1.
	[Italian.]
Jan. 22. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta), File no. 18.	450. The Doge and College to Giacomo Zambon, Venetian Secretary in England.
	To communicate as usual the under-written advices, contained in their last letters from Constantinople.
	[Italian.]
Jan. 24. Consiglio X., Criminal, v. vii. p. 36.	451. Lodovico da l'Armi. Mafio Bernardo.
	Motion made in the Council of Ten and Junta.
	That Lodovico da l'Armi, accused of having caused the death of the late Ser Mafio Bernardo, be arrested and examined by the inquisitors and the ordinary committee, they to come to this Council, with what they shall elicit, and be justice done; but should the search for him prove vain, the Signory's governors on the mainland to be written to, to arrest and send him hither.
	Ayes, 18. Noes, 6. Neutrals, 3.
	[Italian.]
Jan. 30. Miscellaneous Letters, Venetian Archives.	452. Giacomo Zambon, Venetian Secretary in England, to the Chiefs of the Ten.
	Has daily requested audience of the King, to execute the order contained in their Lordships' letters of the 16th ult. and 5th instant, about Lodovico da l'Armi, (fn. 2) received by him the day before yesterday.
	He is told that his Majesty cannot see him by reason of indisposition and business, but he has been promised an interview as soon as possible, nor will he fail to urge it.
	London, 30th January 1547.
	[Italian.]