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150 LETTERS OF JAMES IV [1509
has interjected an appeal from the declaration of privilege
(a declaratoria privilegiorum), a copy of which is being
submitted, the bishop understands, to Cortesius as com¬
missioner in the case at Rome. The adversary is watching
to impede by a sudden inhibition exercise of the jurisdiction
granted ; and if he trusts to revoke action by the bishop
as taken subsequent to appeal and inhibition, Cortesius
will use the King’s letters with His Holiness, obtaining
what he can, particularly a brief permitting exercise of the
privileges granted and entry upon possession pending
appeal without risk of unlawful action. He should follow
his own judgment in strengthening the case. James
Merchestoun, on behalf of the bishop, is on his way to
Bruges. H.
254. James IV to Ludovic Puteolanus, Secretary to the
Cardinal of St. Mark, [c. July 10, 1509]. n.l. 268;
b.m. 105 ; G. 268 ; brodie, 106.1
His letters arrived on the eighth of this month, con¬
gratulating James upon the statement of his views in the
matter of the exemption of Glasgow and the privileges of
the Chapel Royal. James and his son, the archbishop, are
indebted to Ludovic for continuous service, as Thomas
Halkerston has very clearly indicated. James confesses
his obligation to him as a private individual, and will
make a point of requital. He is grateful for news about
the war and events generally. Ludovic is to continue as
he has begun : Halkerston will tell him how the King
regards his services to his son and to the Chapel Royal
as rendered to himself. H.
255. James IVto Julius II, Edinburgh, July 10, 1509.
n.l. 239 ; brodie, 107.
Recommends Andrew McBrek, the King’s almoner, for
the Abbey of Cambuskenneth, vacant by the translation
of Abbot David [Arnot] to the bishopric of Candida Casa.
Places July 10, 1509.