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.