Venice: September 1543

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: September 1543', in Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 5, 1534-1554, (London, 1873) pp. 119-120. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/venice/vol5/pp119-120 [accessed 25 April 2024]

September 1543

Sept. 6. Deliberazioni Senato (Secreta), v. lxiii. p. 55, tergo. 297. The Doge and Senate to the Venetian “Bailo” at Constantinople.
Are certain that the Turkish ministry will have heard of the success of the Grand Signor's army [in Hungary against Ferdinand King of the Romans]; will therefore merely mention the last news received by them of the conquest of Strido (Strigonia), which town, after being severely battered, and having resisted two assaults, surrendered to his Imperial Majesty [Sultan Solyman], who was going with the army to besiege Stuhk Weissenburg (Alba regal). To congratulate the ministry on these successes, telling them also that according to the Signory's last advices, the Emperor had made a league with the King of England, and is proceeding with his army in Flanders against the Duke of Cleves.
Ayes, 177. Noes, 9. Neutrals, 10.
[Italian.]
Sept. 24. Parti Comuni, Consiglio X., v. xv. p. 204, tergo. 298. Motion made in the Council of Ten.
That to gratify the ambassador of the most Serene King of England, license to wear weapons in Venice and throughout the Signory's towns and places be conceded to Mr. William Cobham [William Brooke, eldest son of George Lord Cobham ?] and Mr. John Schiere [John Squyer ?], with their English servants, John Pasqual and Martin.
Ayes 8 7 Negatived.
Noes 8 9
Neutrals 0 0
[Italian.]
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