The Works of Niccolò Machiavelli :: The Historical, Political, and Diplomatic Writings of Niccolò Machiavelli, vol. 3: Diplomatic Missions 1498-1505 ::

Niccolo Machiavelli
Machiavelli, Niccolo

1 November, 1503
Rome

LETTER V.

Magnificent Signori: —

Under favor of God, I inform your Lordships that the Cardinal San Pietro in Vincola was this morning proclaimed Pope. May Heaven make him a useful pastor for all Christendom!

Valete!
Niccolo Machiavelli.
Rome,
1 November, 1503.