MMIPO

First Book of Testaments

Book of the Casa da Misericórdia in which it is compiled the commitment of Brothers signed by order of the whole Brotherhood, which was confirmed by His Majesty, in July 1594; also the commitment of the Bishop of Lamego, Manuel de Noronha, the testament of D. Lopo de Almeida and of captain Diogo Ferreira, with other testaments and important roles related to the Santa Casa, which were translated to this book (by justice authority) taken from the original that on it was found.

(adapted from the original text)

First Book of Testaments

1521-1659

AHSCMP - H, B.º 6, n.º 17

Manuscript on paper

41,6 x 27,7 cm