Venice: October 1549 | British History Online

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: October 1549', in Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 5, 1534-1554, (London, 1873) pp. 269-270. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/venice/vol5/pp269-270 [accessed 19 April 2024]

October 1549



Oct. 3. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta), File no. 18.	581. The Same to the Same.
	Received lately his letters of the 26th August and 2nd September, giving them very full accounts [of English events?], which although on the one hand displeasing to them, as they perceive that the most Serene King of England and the kingdom of France are quite bent on war, contrary to the constant wish of the Republic, whose policy being instinctively pacific makes them desire peace and goodwill for all potentates, and especially between those two crowns; so on the other hand they are much comforted to hear of his Majesty's successes against the rebels, in conformity with the announcement made to them by his ambassador.
	The Republic's affection for the English crown made them greatly regret the rumours in circulation about the rebellion, so they rejoice to hear it was suppressed by the King's forces, and owing to the good steps taken by the most illustrious Protector, both of whom he is to congratulate in the Signory's name, assuring them of the interest taken by the State in all the successes of his Majesty and the kingdom, in the same prudent form as adopted by him (the Ambassador) with the Protector, when performing the office mentioned in his last letter, for which they greatly commend him.
	To persevere in this system, and to keep them diligently advised of all the events in those parts.
	Ayes, 23. Noes, 0. Neutral, 1.
	[Italian.]
Oct. 5. Original Letter Book, Venetian Archives.	582. Matteo Dandolo, Venetian Ambassador at Rome, to the Signory.
	There are some advices from France, but not letters on which much reliance can be placed, announcing the surrender to his most Christian Majesty of Haddington in Scotland.
	Rome, 5th October 1549.
	[Italian.]
Oct. 19. Original Letter Book, Venetian Archives.	583. The Same to the Same.
	Cardinal Farnese has received letters from the Court of France dated the 7th. Boulogne has been succoured, nor can they prevent this, without having command of the Port, which is very difficult on account of the tide. The Emperor complains somewhat, because amongst the fortresses taken by his most Christian Majesty, there is at least one, dependent on Calais, of which, according to the Emperor's treaty with England for the maintenance of what she held heretofore, he must endeavour to obtain the restitution. (fn. 1)
	Rome, 19th October 1549.
	[Italian.]
Oct. 19. Deliberazioni Senato (Secreta), v. Ixvi. p. 113, tergo.	584. The Doge and Senate to the Bailo at Constantinople.
	By letters from France down to the 21st ult. are advised that the most Christian King has been with his army in Picardy towards Boulogne, at no great distance from which city he took certain fortresses from the English who were said to have occupied them (although they belonged to him); (fn. 2) and his Majesty having left a good number of troops in those parts, both for the custody of his said fortresses, as also to prevent the entry of troops or victuals into Boulogue, has returned to Paris.
	By letters from England down to the 2nd instant, hear that on the insurrection of the peasantry in two parts of the country, the Government sent their commanders against them with troops, by whom the peasants were routed, many of them being killed, so that, according to report, the insurrection was quelled; and the English were continuing to make provision against the Scots, who were doing the like against the English.
	Ayes, 160. Noes, 0. Neutrals, 0.
	[Italian.]