"July 13, 1839."
The following is a copy of the ducal ordinance to which reference was made in the above letter:—
"ANGELO III., BY THE GRACE OF GOD, GRAND
DUKE OF CASTELCICALA,
"To all present and to come, Greeting:
"We have ordered and do order that which follows:—
"I. The style and title of Marchioness of Ziani are conferred upon the Signora Eliza Sydney.
"II. A pension of one thousand ducats annually shall be paid to the Marchioness of Ziani from the public treasury.
"III. Our Minister Secretary of State for the Department of the Interior will execute the first article of this ordinance; and our Minister Secretary of State for the Department of Finance will execute the second article.
"By the Grand Duke, ANGELO III.
"MARQUIS OF VINCENZA,
"Minister of the Interior.
"COUNT OF MARCOTTI,
"Minister of Finance.