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In the hand of some inquisitor.

Edict republishing Pope Clement XI's 1713 ban on certain French books, with a list of one hundred and one potentially heretical propositions found therein (given in Latin translation). Space for date left blank.

Edict republishing Pope Clement XI's 1713 ban on certain French books, with a list of one hundred and one potentially heretical propositions found therein (given in Latin translation). Contains signatures.

Notes on inquisition and church and state affairs during the War of Spanish Succession, remarking in particular on the inquisition's support for Philip V, its call for denunciations of Cralist priests, and the dubious legality of same. The document was been copied in to a larger cartulary in a contemporary hand, foliated 333-343 (with one unfoliated sheet at end).

Notes on inquisition and church and state affairs during the War of Spanish Succession. The document has been copied into a larger cartulary in a contemporary hand, foliated 357-359 (with one blank folio at end).

This series consists of personal correspondence of Reverend Schlegel, primarily to his mother, father, and sister.

This series consists of manuals, guidebooks, and procedural notices that were circulated through the inquisition with the purpose of improving their practices.

Edict publicizing clement XI's ban on a London Protestant edition of the Bible printed in "idioma americana" (an indigenous Mexican language).

This series consists of prayer cards, primarily Ordination Cards of fellow priests.

This series consists of trial transcripts and related documents that detail trial procedures, sentences, and the general judicial work of various inquisition tribunals.

This series consists of prisoner lists, printed sermon texts, and “relaciones,” descriptive pamphlets that describe various autos de fe celebrated by various inquisition tribunals.

This series consists of pamphlets, booklets, and miscellaneous manuscript material.

Collection of four separate but related documents with texts for promulgation of an Edict of faith (Cádiz 1776) and pronouncement of anathema (both printed), and different types of abjuration and absolution formulas in cases of heresy (manuscript). Contains signatures and wax seals.

Clement XIII's condemnation of Diderot and Alembert's "Encyclopedie," endorsed by Miguel Quintano Bonifaz.

An account of an inquisition trial held in the vicinity of Rome against a woman accused of being possessed by the devil, after she killed someone with a musket while cursing and behaving in an obscene manner. The defendant was condemned to death by the Holy Inquisition.

Edict condemning eight "Molinist" propositions, and requiring the expurgation of five related propositions (given in Latin). A number of books are ordered banned or expurgated in consequence. Space for date left blank.

This series consists of public edicts that warn the public against forbidden materials and enforce bans on prohibited works; indices of banned and expurgated works; and royal decrees and papal bulls denouncing banned materials.

Collection of approximately 60 letters from inquisitorial agents to the Suprema at Madrid, reporting on political and religious developments in Rome. Most are signed by Juan de Hoces, but Francisco Peña's and other signatures also appear.

Spanish promulgation of Pope Clement XI's constitution "Vineam Domini Sabaoth," denouncing a series of Jansenist assertions and banning texts in which these appear.

Edict publicizing Clement XI's ban on two French translations from the French Testament. Space for date left blank.

Includes prefatory material, sermon, table of contents, and three large fold-out copper plates by Francesco Ciché, depicting public Autos de Fe. Lacks Certificate-folio and folios 41-42, as well as one copper-plate.

Papal decree recalling Paul V's 1606 constitution "Romanus Pontifex," on inquisitorial jurisdiction over religious Orders, and how denunciations should be made.

Letter from the pope to Inquisitor General Andrés Pacheco, encouraging diplomatic relations with England through the Prince of Wales (Charles I, r. 1625-1649), in hopes that his marriage to a Catholic might lead to a rapprochement with Rome.