1644 Episcopal manuscript, calfskin, decorated in color
Episcopal manuscript painted calfskin Dated: May 16, 1644 Dimensions: 27x37 cm Calfskin decorated in different colors. The manuscript is in Latin and contains the signature and seal of Archbishop Andrea Gervasi 1582-1668. Translation of the document: ,, The people and rulers of the place Montis Sanctae Terrae, through the illustrious lord Camillo Marefusco, our citizen, greetings Since the honor and glory of the two main qualities of cities and towns consists in the multitude of distinguished citizens, who in times of need come to the aid of the Fatherland and are its defenders and pillars, the city has always been rich in such people. They exposed their lives for the good of the republic, as the Annals of 1562 clearly show, among whom Petrus Antonius Marefusco undoubtedly stands out. When the leader, Duke Octavius, died, he was the first-born who followed him in the defense of the Catholic Church, armed and having military functions, until he concluded the campaigns as commander of the armed forces. But he died, and in his place, naturally, Lord Camillus, his second son, but equally worthy and blood brother to the first, succeeded. He shone with the greatness of his soul and nobility, and since he comes from such a noble and recognized family, his deeds, worthy of praise, recommend him to be enrolled among the notables. Thus, neither his fidelity nor his merits can be questioned. In this, for official recognition and confirmation, we offer him the present document, authenticated by public consent, and, since Lord Camillus has acted in favor of the Catholic religion and with the approval of our ruler, we consider it appropriate to carry out this commendable decision, and we number him among the nobles of the whole Kingdom, even outside Italy, as a man worthy of honor, worthy to join others like him, and who will never cease to occupy such a place. For, by his merits and by his own powers, this place of honor is rightly granted to him. We, by this letter, confirm and grant this. Given in our palace at Montis Sancti, on the 16th day of May, 1644.
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