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Miscellaneous 1496



1496. Aug. 4. Sforza Archives, Milan.	1331. Peter Carmeliano of Brescia, Latin Secretary to Henry VII., to Ludovic Sforza, Duke of Milan.
	Avails himself of the return to Milan of the Duke's servant Christopher Carbonaro, on whose taciturnity, prudence, and address he relies, to make certain communications to his Highness.
	Being an Italian by birth, is bound to do his utmost for the benefit of his country, and to acquaint the Duke with such things as may be for its benefit. Requests him, therefore, to give credence to the statements made in his name by Carbonaro. Desires above all things that the Duke should be aware of his allegiance (“fides”) and silent devotedness (“tacita servitus”), which bind him to offer all possible service to his Highness, to whom he recommends himself.
	From Corfe Castle, 4th of August 1496.
	[Original. Latin.]