Permission of the Most Reverend Father General

We, Friar Jerome Longo of Milan, General of the Congregation of the Jesuati of Saint Jerome The Jesuati were a religious order focused on care for the sick and the production of medicines. They were later suppressed in 1668. The mathematician Cavalieri was a prominent member., grant permission through these presents for the work titled General Uranometric Directory The title combines the Greek words for "heaven" and "measure," indicating a guide for astronomical calculations. to be printed. This work was produced by our son in Christ, the Reverend Father Bonaventura Cavalieri of Milan, Public Professor of Mathematics, and a priest and titular prior of our Congregation. This permission is granted provided that all necessary requirements are observed.

Given at Milan, in the Monastery of Saint Jerome, on the 30th day of April, 1631.

I, Friar Constantine Bucci of the Order of the Jesuati of Saint Jerome, by order of the Most Reverend Father Jerome Longo, General, have reviewed the work of the Very Reverend Father Bonaventura Cavalieri of the same Order, which is titled General Uranometric Directory. I found nothing in it contrary to the Catholic faith or good morals. Therefore, I have judged that it may be printed.

Dom Homobono P. original: "D. Homob. P." This abbreviation likely refers to an official acting on behalf of the Archbishop. on behalf of the Most Eminent and Reverend Cardinal Archbishop.

It is to be Printed

Friar Jerome Onuphrius on behalf of the Most Reverend Father Inquisitor of Bologna.