One of the first things Stipe began investigating was the bishop’s previously unknown last will. This required examining the family archive of the Jelačić family in the Croatian State Archives in Zagreb (since the bishop’s niece, Franciska Sermage, was a member of that family), as well as various collections in the Archdiocesan Archives in Zagreb, which contained testamentary and estate documents of canons.
After a long search, the large-format bound will—consisting of 129 pages—was discovered with the help of Dr Stjepan Razum, head of Archdiocese Department! Stipe also found the instructions for executing the will, so the search was completely successful.
Next steps include transcribing and analyzing the Latin text, which promises to reveal many interesting details about the private and public life of one of the most prominent Zagreb bishops!
We find it appropriate […] to promote the establishment of a Trading Company, which, by uniting its strength, knowledge, and care, will strive […] to develop the various branches of a necessary and profitable commerce.
