Cosimo I de MEDICI (1519-1574) Grand Duke of Tuscany. L.S. "El Duca di Fiorenza", Pisa November 8, 1556, to Giulio de Medici in Lucignano; half-page folio, addressed with seal under arms paper; in Italian. He is delighted that Giulio Ricasoli has been able to use the grain in Lucignano. We must ensure that the grain does not leave the territory, and bring it to Brolio to be sown and fed to the peasants; we must also make sure that the orders concerning abundance are properly applied and observed.

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