Venice: June 1514 | British History Online

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Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 2, 1509-1519. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1867.

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June 1514



June 1. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 195.	415. Piero Lando, Venetian Ambassador in Rome, to the State.
	Dated 27th and 28th May: read in the presence of the chiefs of the Ten.
	General report in Venice that the news were good, and that the business was settled. Though (adds Sanuto) no result was visible, the courier said that all over Rome it was reported that a league had been made between the Pope, France, Venice, the Florentines, all Italy, and the Switzers: and that the conclusion was expected of the agreement in course of negotiation between France and England. Others said that a marriage was being; negotiated between the sister of the King of England, widow of the King of Scotland, and the King of France. For certain it was known that the General of Normandy, one of the chief noblemen of France, had crossed over to England to conclude this agreement.
	[Italian.]
June 1. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 195.	416. Vetor Lippomano to—.
	Dated 28th May.
	The Pope was waiting to see what would take place between England and France, and according to the success of France in Italy so would he join her and the Signory.
	[Italian.]
June 1. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 195.	417. Paulo Giovio, Doctor of Como, to Marin Sanuto.
	Dated Rome, 28th May.
	Receipt of letters from Flanders, mentioning the arrival of the ambassadors from the Switzers, on their way to the King of England, to league with him against France.
	[Italian.]
June 3. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 201.	418. English Wool.
	Motion made by the “Sages for the Orders” to prolong the term assigned for the importation of wools from England and Flanders. Permission for the importation of cloths and tin during one month after the auction of the Flanders galleys.
	Ayes, 159. Noes, 2.
	[Italian.]
June 3. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 203.	419. Vetor Lippomano to—.
	Dated Rome, 31st May.
	Receipt by the bankers at Rome of letters from England, thus:—
	That the agreement or peace between England and France would be effected, and France would send troops into Italy.
	[Italian.]
June 5. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 204.	420. Dandolo, Ambassador in France, to the State.
	Dated Paris, 18th May.
	Publication of the truce with Spain and the espousals of Madame Claude and Monseigneur D'Angoulême. (fn. 1)
	Reported conclusion of the agreement between France and England.
	[Italian.]
June 7. Misti Consiglio X. v. xxxvii. p. 24.	421. The Council of Ten to the Ambassador in Rome.
	Rejoiced greatly at the mission of the Bishop of Tricarico (Lodovico Canossa) for the adjustment between England and France, and hope that the Bishop, being a prudent and very sage person, will bring the negotiations to a favourable and speedy conclusion.
	Ayes, 23. Noes, 2. Neutrals, 0.
	[Italian, 70 lines.]
June 9. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 215.	422. Andrea Badger to the State.
	Dated London, 11th May.
	The King would not invade France, and was negotiating an agreement, which it was said would be concluded.
	Urges the Signory to send the Flanders galleys, in number four, as the King would give 1,000 ducats per galley; and should he (Badoer) receive the information a month beforehand, would obtain safeconducts.
	[Italian.]
June 10. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 218.	423. Venetian Ambassador in France to the State.
	The agreement between England and France had been concluded, namely, a truce for 18 months; during which interval negotiations for peace would be conducted.
	[Italian.]
June 10. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 218.	424. Veto Lippomano to—.
	Dated Rome, 7th June.
	The agreement between France and England would take place. Monseigneur the General of Normandy had received a safeconduct, and was to cross over to England on the 25th May. France would forthwith send troops into Italy, leaguing with the Switzers, the Pope, and the Signory. The Cardinal San Severino held daily conferences with the English ambassador.
	[Italian.]
June 10. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 218.	425. News heard and recorded by Marin Sanuto.
	That the agreement between France and England had been concluded, and merely awaited signature. A truce for 18 months, the term being stated by some to be two years, during which they place themselves in the Pope's hands for the settlement of their disputes.
	The King of France gives the King of England 150,000 ducats, and the usual tribute (e il tributo solito), and the town of Cambrai (sic, query Tournai) will give him annually-thousand ducats.
	The King of France is not to come into Italy: but on the other hand is to have Genoa and Asti, the Duke of Milan paying him a yearly tax (censo) of-thousand ducats. An English bishop was coming as ambassador to Rome, the King of France sending another to negotiate this agreement and peace: espousals, &c. were also negotiating; and the General of Normandy, who was going as ambassador to England, had arrived at Calais, and crossed over to the island.
	[Italian.]
June 13. Misti Consiglio X. v. xxxvii. p. 29.	426. The Council of Ten to the Ambassador in Rome.
	The agreement between the Pope, France, and the Signory, might be considered settled, and the like would speedily ensue with the King of England: a thing, in their opinion, much to the purpose. They hope by the first letters from France to hear of this favourable result.
	Ayes, 10. Noes, 2. Neutrals, 2.
	[Italian, 87 lines.]
June 15. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. pp. 229, 230.	427. Vetor Lippomano to—.
	Dated Rome, 12th June.
	Letters had been received from France that the agreement would be made with England, whither the King had sent another [ambassador], Monsr. do Bruxe (sic). Some said the King of England insists on 200,000 ducats from France, who will only give 150,000. Some say England does not permit France to interfere with Milan, and undertake the Italian expedition, but others say the contrary.
	[Italian.]
June 15. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 229.	428. Venetian Consul at Naples to the State.
	Dated 10th June.
	Capture by the Turkish galleys and fustes off Leghorn of an English ship, bound to that port with merchandize.
	[Italian.]
June 16. Misti Consiglio X. v. xxxvii. p. 31.	429. The Council of Ten to the Ambassador in France.
	Understand that should the agreement with the English be effected, France will undertake the expedition into Italy.
	Ayes, 28. Noes, 0. Neutrals, 0.
	[Italian, 62 lines.]
June 17. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 234.	430. Venetian Ambassador in Rome to the State.
	Dated 14th June.
	On the 20th June, at Rome, the agreement between England and France was to be concluded, nothing else remaining to be done (qual altro non si aspetta).
	[Italian.]
June 23. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 249.	431. Vetor Lippomano to—.
	Dated Rome, June 20.
	By the Pope's order the Bishop of Tricarico was gone from France to England, as his ambassador; and it was said the King of France demands 200,000 ducats a month [of the Pope for the seizure of Naples?] for the expense he incurs.
	Note by Sanuto, that the letters from Rome were said to be “good,” and that the General of Normandy had crossed over to England, and been most honourably received by the King; and that the agreement would shortly take place as desired.
	[Italian.]
June 27. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 257.	432. Vetor Lippomano to—.
	Dated Rome, 24th June.
	No letters from England, though it was said the King demanded of France a million and a half of ducats and Terouenne: yet was it believed the agreement would take place.
	[Italian.]
June 27. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 257.	433. Andrea Badoer to the State.
	Dated—.
	Arrival of a messenger from the Pope (fn. 2) with the sword and hat. Great honour was paid him, and the ceremonies were performed in St. Paul's Church, in the presence of the King, who afterwards gave a dinner to all the ambassadors, including Badoer and an ambassador from the Duke of— (fn. 3), with whom he conversed. Mentions the topics, adding that, as this ambassador had no attendants, he accompanied him to his dwelling, &c. Demands pecuniary supply for his maintenance.
	[Italian.]
June 27. Mantuan Archives.	434. Giovanni Ratto to the Marquis of Mantua.
	In a former letter announced his presentation of the horses to the King, and the great pleasure thus caused to his Majesty. Three days later the King rode them, and was delighted with them, saying that he had never ridden better trained horses, and that for years he had not received a more agreeable present. The King inquired of him what would please the Marquis. Ratto answered that the Marquis merely sought his Majesty's love. Search is being made for hobbies and dogs to be sent as a gift to the Marquis.
	Hopes to be dismissed speedily. No news. General report announced peace rather than war. Has heard from an Italian in the service of the King, that the King of France means to go into Italy.
	London, 27th June 1514.
	[Italian.]
June 28. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 259.	435. Peace with England.
	Announcement made by the French ambassador in Venice (Bishop of Asti) to the Signory, that he hoped the agreement between his King and England would soon take effect.
	[Italian.]
June 30. Sanuto Diaries, v. xviii. p. 262.	436. Venetian Ambassador in France to the State.
	Dated 20 May.
	The General of Normandy on his arrival in England had audience of the King, who, in reply to his overtures for an agreement between the two crowns, demanded of France a million and a half of ducats, and three towns, namely, Terouenne, Boulogne, and St. Quentin: whereupon the General replied that this was not an agreement, but that his King would make peace, and give the usual tribute. King Henry then rejoined, “Well, if he chooses to marry my sister, the widow of the King of Scotland, the agreement shall be made.” (fn. 4) The General then sent an express to France, so that King Lewis was meditating matrimony, and the agreement was considered certain.
	437. Venetian Ambassador in France to the State.
	Dated 24th May.
	They were awaiting the result of the negotiations for the agreement with England, which it was expected would certainly take place.
	[Italian.]
June 30. Mantuan Archives.	438. Giovanni Ratto to the Marquis of Mantua.
	During four or six days the King rode both “Altobello” and “Governatore,” and liked them much, but preferred “Governatore.” The King told him that in his days he had never ridden a horse that pleased him more than “Governatore.” “Duca de Millor, il quale è gran Chuer” (sic: query, Lord Steward), who was the first person about the King, has been charged with the despatch of his business, and asked him in secret what the Marquis would like. Replied, Nothing but the King's love. One day the King mounted him (Ratto) on a horse given to the King by the late Duke of Urbino, to see whether he knew what horses were. Put the horse through his paces, to the astonishment of the King, who said he thought he (Ratto) must have ridden the horse before. The King then asked him whether, without displeasing the Marquis, he could enter his service, promising good pay. Replied that he would never do any wrong to the Marquis, whose servant he was, and that he would act thus were he in the service of his Majesty, whom he preferred serving at Mantua rather than in England.
	London, 30th June.
	[Italian.]