Instructions for Night Watch

City of Palermo – Corpo Reale Di Polizia Notice
16th May 1907

For the attention of all officers on duty at the Teatro dell’opera di Sicilia.

As you are aware, you have been assigned to safeguard the building from anarchist attacks.

There are several special guests in attendance for the evening performance of the 17th May. We must ensure they are protected at all costs.

Contessa Merisa and Signor Massimo Pecerelli are seated in the East Balcony and will have two officers with them at all times throughout the night.

Baron Fontanella di San Celeste will be seated with his guest, Ruggero Spadaro, in the Royal Box. They have requested that officers remain outside of the box, and we must honor this.

If you see anything suspicious, or encounter any problem, report it up the chain of command immediately.

Colonnello Morici