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| April 25. Deliberazioni Senato (Secreta), v. lxvi. p. 83, tergo. |
557. Commission from Doge Francesco Donato to Daniel Barbako, Ambassador to England |
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Choosing to grant the fair demand of his beloved nobleman, Domenego Bollani, knight, ambassador with the King of England, for the appointment of his successor, he having served for the usual period, and wishing to maintain the ancient friendship which the Republic has always had with that most Serene Crown, has elected the noble Daniel Barbaro, LL.D., ambassador to reside with his Majesty. To obtain audience of the King and present his credentials.
To recommend the Venetian merchants in England. Also to present his credentials to the Protector. |
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To visit such other personages of the English Court, including the Lords of the Council, as shall be indicated by his predecessor. |
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To endeavour with all vigilance to learn what business is negotiated at the English Court, and the events of the kingdom. |
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Before his departure from Venice the Proveditors of the London Factory will consign to him a memorial of several things required by them there for the benefit of their office. |
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On his way to England, to visit any prince or personage whom he thinks it advisable to visit for the benefit of the Signory's affairs. |
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Ayes, 189. Noes, 0. Neutrals, 0. |
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| April 25. Deliberazioni Senato (Secreta), v. lxvi. p. 83, tergo. |
558. The Doge and Senate to Domenico Bollani, Knight, Venetian Ambassador in England. |
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Having chosen to comply with his just demand to return home, are sending as his successor Daniel Barbaro, LL.D. |
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Ayes, 189. Noes, 0. Neutrals, 0. |
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| April 26. MS. St. Mark's Library, Cod. xxiv. Cl. x. |
559. Cardinal Pole to the Cardinal of Mantua. |
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Has received his letter of the 17th instant, concerning the abbacy of St. Benedict, and his wish, in the event of the death of the present abbot of that monastery, that he may be succeeded by one of the two monks mentioned by him. As the Cardinal merely wishes for their election, in case they deserve it, their being Mantuan by birth must be considered an advantage to them rather than an impediment, most especially as the appointment would gratify his Right Rev. Lordship. Will very gladly further his wish, without, however, coercing the congregation, and will state the Cardinal's reasons, either through the Abbot of Naples, who is expected at Rome hourly, or should he not arrive in time, by writing earnestly to the Chapter. |
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Requests the Cardinal to continue his protection to the monastery of St. Benedict, as granted by him hitherto. |
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Rome, 14th May 1549. |
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