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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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November 1550
| Nov. 5. Lettere Secrete, Capi Consiglio X., File no. 4. | 687. The Chiefs of the Ten to [Daniel Barbaro] the Venetian Ambassador in England. |
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| It has come to their knowledge through several channels, that an English gentleman in Venice, by name Robert Stafford, has behaved in an unbecoming and discourteous manner to the reverend ambassador [Peter Vannes] of his English Majesty, and in his Lordship's own habitation, regardless of the post filled by him of ambassador from that most Serene King, although neither by him [Vannes] nor by any of his attendants has he been either offended or provoked in anything. | |
| Heard this with much displeasure, and sent for the gentleman, and reproved him as his temerity deserved, admonishing him to abstain [from such conduct] for the future, lest they have cause to proceed further against him, as they would have done at present, had not the ambassador interposed, requesting them to do nothing more. | |
| To acquaint the Lords of the Council with this. (fn. 1) | |
| Ayes, 14. No, 1. Neutrals, 0. | |
| [Italian.] | |
| Nov. 16. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta), File no. 18. | 688. The Doge and College to Daniel Barbaro, Venetian Ambassador in England. |
| Enclose a summary of advices, for communication as usual. | |
| [Italian.] | |