Ippolyte D'Este (Cardinal of Ferrera, son of Alfonso I & Lucrezia Borgia (1509-1572): Letter signed to my chief and dearest friends the Priors of Matelica, Tivoli 17 July 1568, concerning the affairs of the community & recommending the choice of the lesser evil because of the advantage which would come of it; subscribed "Tutto Vostro Hip. Carli. di Ferrara, 1 page 4 to., & addressed conjugate leaf, small hole where seal has been removed. From the coll: Lord stor Hever Castle Paper, watermark: small fleur de lis in circle. diam.c. 1 1/4"". 11 x 8. For 35 British sterling pounds. Mortgage.