BERNARDINO

AIANO.

TO THE REVEREND FATHER LUIGI,

OF THE ORDER

OF MINORS

MOST WORTHY MINISTER GENERAL.

The following text begins with a large decorative initial 'N' illustrating the biblical scene of Jacob wrestling with the Angel.

I thought it would not be out of place, Reverend Father Luigi, to inform you by this letter of my opinion regarding this little book original: "libello" by your brother, Archangelo Archangelo of Borgonovo was a Franciscan friar known for his commentaries on the Kabbalistic works of Pico della Mirandola; and at the same time, to show that I have neither disregarded the most honorable request of a deceased man, nor looked out poorly for my own reputation. Whatever task was laid upon me

Order of Minors: the Franciscans, a religious order founded by St. Francis of Assisi, often called "Minors" to signify their humility.
Minister General: the supreme head or global leader of the Franciscan Order.