During Sangallo's lifetime no love had been lost between him and Buonarroti, and after his death it is probable that the latter dealt severely with the creatures of his predecessor.

The Pope had given him unlimited powers of appointing and dismissing subordinates, controlling operations, and regulating expenditure.

He was a man who abhorred jobs and corruption.

A letter written near the close of his life, when he was dealing only with persons nominated by himself, proves this.

He addressed the Superintendents of the Fabric of S.Peter's as follows: "You know that I told Balduccio not to send his lime unless it were good.