The artifact is an untranslated receipt from April 28th, 1862 from Perugia, Italy. It is four lines in length and is very small writing.
This is Cardinal Pecci, the Bishop of Perugia, the future Leo XIII.
NB: On the featured item, “Leo XIII” identifies this receipt as his. Click on the image to view his small signature, Cardinal Pecci, in the upper right hand corner.
We invite you to visit Papal Artifacts/Leo XIII. Over 30 items belonging to or associated with Pope Leo XIII, the Rerum Novarum Pope are featured. Here is a link to them:
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- Pope Leo XIII: A Signed Photograph
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- Pope Leo XIII: Presentation Medal
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- Zucchetto Belonging to Pope Leo XIII
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- Roman Collar Worn by Leo XIII
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- Three Portions of White Cassock of Leo XIII
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- Pope Leo XIII
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- Tomb of Pope Leo XIII located in St. John Lateran Basilica
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- Coat of Arms of Pope Leo XIII
