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1512] LETTERS OF JAMES IV
with England, obtain answer, and return as soon as
possible.1 H.
Subscribed by James and Secretary Paniter, and endorsed
presented on Trinity Sunday (June 6), 1512, in the Castle
of Copenhagen.
454. The Cardinal of St. George {Raphael Riario) to James
IV, Rome, June 7, 1512. n.l. 56 ; b.m. 204 ; brodie,
1230.
Commends his letter asking for a speedy decision in the
dispute between George Dundas, Patrick Paniter, [James’s]
secretary, and James Cortesius. He announces that the
Auditors have decided in favour of Cortesius, and asks that
he should have peaceful possession.
Latin copy, with imitation of signatures ‘ Octavianus ’;
‘ Devotus Servitor R. Epus Osten. Cardinalis Sancti
Georgii Camerarms'
455. John of Denmark to James IV, Copenhagen, June 12,
1512. BECKER, 73; huitfeld, Dan. Riges. Kronike,
ii. 1084.
The news of contention between Christian princes was
most distressing. John sent envoys to Rome to avert war
and treat with the Pope for peace. A fresh embassy was
not fitting before the papal answer came, and could not be
despatched without consulting his councillors, of whom
only a few were in attendance. As to the assistance for
Louis which James sought, John had been involved in war
for years and could get no help from Louis or any other
prince but James ; besides, he was bound by treaty to
Henry and Louis, and Louis himself had not asked for aid.
With regard to English threats of war, he urges the Scots
to seek agreement. If, however, James is attacked without
any offence on his part, John will render such aid as is in
Garrick had audience on June 6 (Becker, 73).
H.