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Letter signed : Modena, to an unidentified recipient, 1686 September 16.

BIB_ID
399209
Accession number
MA 2691.218
Creator
Rinaldo d'Este, Duke of Modena and Reggio, 1655-1737.
Display Date
1686 September 16.
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Harold T. White, 1969.
Description
1 item (1 page) ; 29.4 x 21.3 cm
Notes
Address panel has been removed.
Partial embossed seal, coat of arms of the Este family, specifically Rinaldo d'Este (1655-1737); original paper seal with wax.
Partial watermark.
Part of the White Collection of Italian Renaissance documents; see collection-level record for more information.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs. Harold T. White, 1969.
Summary
Saying to his recipient that the way he rejoiced in his elevation to the rank of cardinal demonstrated to him his special countesy which he had experienced on every occasion; telling him that this increased his sense of obligation and his desire for occasions to be of service.