Papal majordomo under Pope Saint Pius X. Canon of the patriarchal Vatican basilica. Created a cardinal in 1911. Prefect of the Sac. Congr. for Seminaries and Universities. Protector of the North American College (1917-37). 
 
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed, three pages, 15 June 1907. Written to a noble lady who is seeking access to the Biblioteca Vaticana and explaining the procedure for same. Penned on his official stationery as Maggiordomato di Sua Santita. Beautiful state of conservation. Uncommon.