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Adolf · 1472

of this kind, and no other aid of proof is required for it. Therefore, it is permitted to no man whatsoever to infringe upon this scroll of our will and concession, or to act against it with rash audacity. If anyone, however, should presume to attempt this, let him know that he will incur the indignation of almighty God and his blessed apostles Peter and Paul. Given at Rome at Saint Peter’s, in the year of the Lord’s incarnation one thousand four hundred and sixty-four, on the seventeenth day before the calends of October September 15, in the first year of our pontificate.
And in the first book of various forms, in the first year of our lord Pope Paul II, folio 322, and it is expedited through the chancery.
Paul, Bishop, servant of the servants of God, to all Christians who shall inspect these present letters, greeting and apostolic benediction. To this end, our intention is especially directed,