Letter from Marò Aurelio Bongrazij to [PF], 1683-07-28, Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
Galleys
Letter from Maro Aurelio Bongrazij to PF. The Governatori delle Armi demands willingness to serve PF, in her demands in the matter of the Turkish slaves. But to tell the truth, Cavaliere Malaspina, (commander of the papal galleys), refuses to cooperate, and expects PF to adress him directly. Currently Malaspina is away with the ships, but he can return any day. He also made a report of the current situation, which he sent to PF.
Additional comments
Marò Aurelio Bongrazij
APF SC Barbaria 2, 40v-41r
1683-07-28
[Adressed to PF]
original: signed
Italian
Letter
907
Origin: Civitavecchia
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from Marò Aurelio Bongrazij to [PF], 1683-07-14, Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
Slaves (Muslim)
Galleys
Letter from Maro Aurelio Bongrazij to PF. Following the orders of the Governatori delle Armi, and Cavaliere Malaspine (the commandor of the galleys), the most prominent slaves have been interrogated. They need to know whether they ever encountered difficulties, or are currently receiving difficulties, the current use of the place that they used to bury their dead, and whether this has been taken from them. They responded unanimously that they always enjoyed, and still do enjoy (without any impediment), the use of the land to bury their dead. They promised to make an authentic declaration of this, though as to date this has not het been done. They have stated that the declaration could damage them, as in the kingdom of Naples, the bodies of the Turks are burned and thrown into the sea. They showed not to have been mistreated in Civitavecchia, of which he wanted to make a declaration by Cavaliere Malaspina, but this has not yet been possible.
Additional comments
Marò Aurelio Bongrazij
APF SC Barbaria2, 38r-39v
1683-07-14
[Adressed to PF]
original: signed
Italian
Letter
906
Origin: Civitavecchia
Destination: [Rome]