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: February 1546', in Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 5, 1534-1554, (London, 1873) pp. 155-156. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/venice/vol5/pp155-156 [accessed 24 April 2024]
February 1546
| 1546. Feb. 16. Mantuan Archives. | 372. Henry VIII. to Francesco Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua. (fn. 1) |
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| Having had frequent proof heretofore of the good will and friendship borne him by all the Duke's ancestors, and how cordially they sought on all occasions to do what was agreeable to him, and trusting that the Duke is equally well disposed towards him, will not lose the opportunity for amicably saluting his Excellency, and declaring in like manner his affection for him and all his generous and illustrious family by the present letter, and by means of his noble and beloved familiar Lodovico da l'Armi, (fn. 2) whom he is now sending into Italy on business, and earnestly requests the Duke to assist him with his favour, patronage, and authority, in such matters as will be treated by him there in the King's name, granting him such aid as the Duke will understand is required by him, which will be most agreeable and acceptable to the King. | |
| Ex Regia nostra Westmonasterii die XVI. Februarij 1546. | |
| Signed: Vester Bonus Amicus, Henricus. | |
| Countersigned: Petrus Vannes. | |
| [Latin. Original.] | |
| Feb. 20. Deliberazioni Senato (Secreta), v. lxiv. p. 96. | 373. The Doge and Senate to the Venetian “Bailo” at Constantinople. |
| By letters from the Imperial Court, dated the 29th ultimo, understand that the Emperor, having recovered from a slight attack of gout, was in good health, and purposed going to the Diet of Ratisbon towards the end of March. He has much intercourse with the English, and seems also to wish to maintain the peace with the most Christian King, notwithstanding which it is reported that he said he purposed inspecting and adjusting his frontiers in that direction. | |
| Letters from France, written in like manner last month, inform them that on the French attempting to succour their fortress of (sic) [near?] Boulogne, the English gave them battle with a strong force, and although superior in number were nevertheless routed with a loss of some 1,500 men, including killed and drowned, and the French succeeded in putting succour into their fort. The negotiations at Calais for an agreement between France and England came to an end without the stipulation of either peace or truce. | |
| By another set of letters received this morning, dated the 2nd and 5th instant, receive news that between the Emperor and the King of England a fresh agreement has been formed and concluded, the particulars of which are not yet known, so that the most Christian King is more intent than ever on making preparations for the war against the English both by land and sea, and has determined on sending the Prince of Melphi (sic) [Amalfi?] into Piedmont with military commanders, and orders to do what may seem to him necessary. | |
| Ayes, 137. Noes, 10. Neutrals, 7. | |
| [Italian.] | |