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Letter #4815

Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ermland (Warmia) Chapter
Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1540-09-14

English register:

Having read the Chapter's letter to the Duke [Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach] concerning the construction of the mill [and thus damming Passarge (Pasłęka) river], Dantiscus wrote to the Duke in a similar vein. He attaches a copy of this letter.

Dantiscus expresses no anger regarding the Chapter's stance on the [canons] who have not yet reached the appropriate age. However, as disregard for regulations sets a dangerous precedent for the future, he maintains his paternal admonitions.


            received [1540]-09-16

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, in secretary's hand, GStA PK, XX. HA Hist. StA Königsberg, HBA, C 1a, K. 497