Commentarii (Latin, Greek: hupomnemata) are notes to assist the memory, or memoranda. This original idea of the word gave rise to a variety of meanings: notes and abstracts of speeches for the assistance of orators; family memorials, the origin of many of the legends introduced into early Roman history from a desire to glorify a particular family;...
in Roman history, memoranda and notes that were later used by historians as source materials. Originally, commentarii were simply informal personal ...
Field commander's report to the senate.
The report from a field commander to the Senate.