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October 1550



Oct. 6. Senato Terra, v. xxxvii. p. 57, tergo.	686. Embassy to England.
	As it is fitting to comply with the reasonable wish of Daniel Barbaro, LL.D., ambassador in England, who demands the election of his successor, he being near the close of his legation, in which he has served with ability and diligence:
	Put to the ballot, that another ambassador be elected, the person elected being forbidden to refuse under the penalties contained in the last act of the Grand Council.
	The ambassador to receive 150 golden ducats per month (of which he is not bound to show any account) for his expenses; and to keep eleven horses, including those of his secretary and his servant.
	Ayes, 159. Noes, 3. Neutral, 1.
	Bead to the Senate on the 24th September 1550.
	[Italian.]