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: November 1551', in Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 5, 1534-1554, (London, 1873) pp. 365-366. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/venice/vol5/pp365-366 [accessed 19 April 2024]
November 1551
| Nov. 3. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta), File no. 19. | 715. The Same to the Same. |
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| Have received his letters of the 10th ult. announcing the communication made to him by order of his Majesty's Lords of the Council of the causes for which they determined to arrest the Duke of Somerset and other Lords, which is in accordance with what has also been represented to them by the English Ambassador. Commend his prudent reply, and charge him, after expatiating to the King and Councillors on the Republic's friendship for the Crown of England, to thank them in the Signory's name for so loving and confidential an office, assuring the King that they greatly regret any accident or annoyance that may befall him, but trust that through the prudence of the Lords of the Council, affairs will take the turn required for his own peace of mind, and for the union of the entire realm under his Majesty's sway. | |
| Regret to hear of the wreck of the ship “Ragazona,” (fn. 1) and praise him greatly for the diligence used by him to recover and preserve the effects and merchandise on board. Desire him to continue rendering all possible assistance for that purpose, which they have beyond measure at heart, for the indemnity of their nobles and citizens concerned in that adventure. | |
| Ayes, 21. No, 1. Neutrals, 0. | |
| [Italian.] | |