Mafia: The Old Country: Note Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

Notes — also referred to as Journal Notes in the game's menus — are the most abundant collectible in Mafia: The Old Country.

With 88 in total, they are single sheets of paper found pinned to walls, left on desks, tucked into drawers, and scattered across every chapter from the Prologue to Chapter 14's final confrontation.

Every Note is mapped at exact coordinates inside MapMaster's Sicily guide — built directly on the game's own map of the island.

Notes vs The Collector Trophy

Unlike Newspapers, Photographs, Saint's Cards, and Mystery Foxes, Notes are not required for The Collector trophy.

They are tracked in the game's Journal Menu — separate from the Collection Menu that tracks the four trophy-required collectible types.

Collecting all 88 Notes contributes to 100% completion but does not unlock any dedicated trophy. They are worth finding for the lore, the Safe combination codes, and the tactical intelligence they contain — not for achievement hunting.

How to Tell Notes Apart from Newspapers

Both appear as white paper objects in the environment, which causes frequent confusion:

Newspapers — thicker stacks of printed paper with illustrated covers. Usually on benches, crates, or stands in open areas. Part of The Collector trophy.
Notes — single thin sheets, often handwritten or typed on single pages. Pinned to walls, on desk surfaces, or beside environmental props inside buildings. Part of 100% completion only.

Both types show as white map icons when Enzo walks nearby — the same minimap indicator system used for all collectibles except Mystery Foxes.

Three Categories of Note

Not all 88 Notes are equal in practical value:

Safe Combination Notes — the most immediately useful. Each of the five Safes has a nearby Note containing its combination.

Important: for the Salvatore's Apprentice trophy, crack the Safe before reading the combination Note — not after. The five combination Notes are the Farmer's Romantic Poem (Chapter 3), Impound Yard Incident Reports (Chapter 3), Invoice — T. Wallace & Son (Chapter 6), Marino's Combination Record (Chapter 6), and Monthly Reminders (Chapter 6 — D'Amico's office).

Tactical Intelligence Notes — guard patrol schedules, villa blueprints, and operational orders that enrich situational awareness in stealth sections. Chapter 6's police station and Chapter 7's Marquis bordello are particularly dense with these.

Lore and Character Notes — the majority of the 88 total. Letters, ransom notes, official memos, and personal correspondence that build the Torrisi family's world from the ground up. The Prologue alone contains 9 Notes depicting mine conditions, food rations, and Enzo's early circumstances.

The Richest Chapters for Notes

Chapter 6: La Difesa Siciliana contains 16 Notes — the most of any single chapter — spread across the Market Square, the San Celeste Town Hall printing plates building (10 Notes alone across desks, message boards, and cabinets), and the upper level of D'Amico's office.

The Prologue contains 9 Notes before Enzo has even left the sulfur mine.

Chapter 14: La Merica contains 9 Notes, including six that are only accessible during the Isabella playable section — a unique chapter segment where Enzo's perspective shifts to Isabella searching Villa Torrisi. The Notes in Isabella's room (Photograph of Isabella's Mother, Enzo's Letter, Isabella's Journal) and Don Torrisi's office (Tino's Plan, Letter from Don Torrisi, Torrisi's Expansion) cannot be collected by Enzo.

All 88 Notes Are Chapter-Specific

Unlike Newspapers and Mystery Foxes, no Notes appear in Explore Mode. Every one of the 88 is found only during its specific story chapter.

Missing a Note requires Chapter Replay — collectibles are saved instantly on pickup, so quitting to the menu immediately after collecting mid-replay counts permanently. Check the Journal Menu after completing each chapter to see exactly which Notes were missed before advancing.

Name	Map Location	Details
Notice - Mine DecommissionedSicilyNotice - Mine Decommissioned	Sicily	On a piece of wood on the main path, after learning how to vault during the Prologue.
Cutting PortionsSicilyCutting Portions	Sicily	On a wheelbarrow, on the left side of Ignazio's food stand, during the Prologue.
Notice - Extra ShiftsSicilyNotice - Extra Shifts	Sicily	On the wall next to a door, to the right of Ignazio's food stand, during the Prologue.
Drawing of Il MerloSicilyDrawing of Il Merlo	Sicily	On the ground, in front of the green truck close to Ignazio's food stand, during the Prologue.
Stakeholder FrictionSicilyStakeholder Friction	Sicily	On a barrel on the main path, while sneaking into the storehouse during the Prologue.
Letter - Board of DirectorsSicilyLetter - Board of Directors	Sicily	On a table in the storehouse with the food, during the Prologue.
Delivery Invoice - Policardo SuppliesSicilyDelivery Invoice - Policardo Supplies	Sicily	On a wooden board sitting on some bags in the storehouse with the food, during the Prologue.
New Deposits - East MineSicilyNew Deposits - East Mine	Sicily	On a tree stump on the main path while searching for the miners during the Prologue.
Catarina's LetterSicilyCatarina's Letter	Sicily	On a blanket after sliding down a slope while searching for the miners during the Prologue.
Harvest InstructionsSicilyHarvest Instructions	Sicily	On a crate in your room. Can be picked up after talking to Cesare for the first time during Chapter 1.
Delivery ScheduleSicilyDelivery Schedule	Sicily	On a wooden box next to the wine crates during Chapter 1.
A Gift from GulottaSicilyA Gift from Gulotta	Sicily	On a table in the room where you pick up the pig during Chapter 1.
Bandit MenaceSicilyBandit Menace	Sicily	On a table outside the wine cellar, towards the room with the pig during Chapter 1.
Valentina's Pork SpezzatinoSicilyValentina's Pork Spezzatino	Sicily	On a table in the kitchen where you have to deliver the pig during Chapter 1.
Guest ListSicilyGuest List	Sicily	On a counter next to an open door in the kitchen where you have to deliver the pig during Chapter 1.
Cosimo's CareSicilyCosimo's Care	Sicily	On the table on the right side as you enter the stables during Chapter 1.
Note from Father CicconeSicilyNote from Father Ciccone	Sicily	On the table next to the wardrobe in your room. It can be picked up during Chapter 1, before getting ready for the meal.
The Sicilian TrinacriaSicilyThe Sicilian Trinacria	Sicily	On the table with the Trinacria in Pasquale's shop. Can be obtained during Chapter 2.
Racing OddsSicilyRacing Odds	Sicily	On a table next to the betting man. Can be obtained before heading to the Torrisi race tent during Chapter 2.
Public WarningSicilyPublic Warning	Sicily	Found on the gate pillar during Chapter 3.
Appeal for InformationSicilyAppeal for Information	Sicily	Found on a desk in the room with the safe, during Chapter 3. You must first interact with the safe.
Outgoing PaymentsSicilyOutgoing Payments	Sicily	Found on a green cabinet next to a door in the room with the safe, during Chapter 3. You must first interact with the safe.
List of TargetsSicilyList of Targets	Sicily	Found on a table inside the abandoned building. It can be obtained during Chapter 3.
Ransom Note - RominaSicilyRansom Note - Romina	Sicily	Found on a crate inside the abandoned building. It can be obtained during Chapter 3.
Customs Office ReportSicilyCustoms Office Report	Sicily	Found on a table next to some tomato barrels. Can be obtained in Chapter 3.
Ludovici's InvestmentSicilyLudovici's Investment	Sicily	Found on a desk inside a building. It can be obtained while reaching the impound yard during Chapter 3.
The Owl's InstructionsSicilyThe Owl's Instructions	Sicily	Found next to two apples on a crate in an alcove. It can be obtained during Chapter 4 while finding Gennaro.
The Hunt for MessinaSicilyThe Hunt for Messina	Sicily	Found on a crate next to a brazier on the upper level of the cave. It can be obtained during Chapter 4.
Gennaro's AcquisitionSicilyGennaro's Acquisition	Sicily	Found on some wooden boards next to a rock formation on the upper level of the mountain. It can be obtained during Chapter 4.
Ransom Note - GennaroSicilyRansom Note - Gennaro	Sicily	Found on a crate close to Gennaro during Chapter 4.
Cleanup InitiativeSicilyCleanup Initiative	Sicily	Found on a table on the first floor of Don Torrisi's house. It can be obtained during Chapter 5 on your way up to see Don Torrisi.
Torrisi LogbookSicilyTorrisi Logbook	Sicily	Found on a crate under a roof. It can be obtained during Chapter 5.
Opera AdvertisementSicilyOpera Advertisement	Sicily	Found on a cabinet inside Ludovici's villa. It can be obtained during Chapter 5.
Ludovici's CollectionSicilyLudovici's Collection	Sicily	Found on a cabinet inside Ludovici's villa. It can be obtained during Chapter 5.
Protection AgreementSicilyProtection Agreement	Sicily	Found on a cabinet just outside of Ludovici's study during Chapter 5.
Threatening LetterSicilyThreatening Letter	Sicily	Found on the crates next to the couch in your apartment during Chapter 5.
Cafe MenuSicilyCafe Menu	Sicily	Found on a table on the terrace by the Market Square. It can be obtained during Chapter 6.
Velocita InterviewSicilyVelocita Interview	Sicily	Found on a crate at a stand in the Market Square. Can be obtained during Chapter 6.
Targa PamphletSicilyTarga Pamphlet	Sicily	Found on a table next to a Targa Siragusa poster in the Market Square.
Employee MemoSicilyEmployee Memo	Sicily	Found on a small desk in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6.
Arrest Record - Unknown MaleSicilyArrest Record - Unknown Male	Sicily	Found on a desk in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6.
D'Amico's ObservationSicilyD'Amico's Observation	Sicily	Found on the large dining table in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6.
Safe Repair RecordSicilySafe Repair Record	Sicily	Found on a table in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6.
Employee MemoSicilyEmployee Memo	Sicily	Found on a table in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6.
Impound Yard - Weekly ReportSicilyImpound Yard - Weekly Report	Sicily	Found on a desk in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6.
Arrest Record - Ennio SalieriSicilyArrest Record - Ennio Salieri	Sicily	Found on a desk in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6.
Employee MemoSicilyEmployee Memo	Sicily	Found on a message board in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6.
Arrest Record - Corrado BastoniSicilyArrest Record - Corrado Bastoni	Sicily	Found on a desk in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6.
A Reminder From FrestaSicilyA Reminder From Fresta	Sicily	Found on a cabinet in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6.
Handover to LieutenantSicilyHandover to Lieutenant	Sicily	Found on a desk on the upper level of the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6.
Authorization RequestSicilyAuthorization Request	Sicily	Found on a cabinet on the upper level, in D'Amico's office during Chapter 6.
Shipping ManifestSicilyShipping Manifest	Sicily	Found on a table in the building where Chapter 7 begins.
Targa Siragusa PosterSicilyTarga Siragusa Poster	Sicily	Found on a table next to a blue car in the place where you meet Pasquale in Chapter 7.
Alfredo's Love LetterSicilyAlfredo's Love Letter	Sicily	Found on a small table inside the bordello. It can be obtained while sneaking past the Marquis' guards during Chapter 7.
Chasing ShadowsSicilyChasing Shadows	Sicily	Found on a small table with a candle, on the upper level. It can be obtained while sneaking past the Marquis' guards during Chapter 7.
Giuseppe's Progress ReportSicilyGiuseppe's Progress Report	Sicily	Found on a table in the basement of the building. It can be obtained while looking for the forger during Chapter 8, right after an ally shoots at you by mistake.
Tannery RulesSicilyTannery Rules	Sicily	Found pinned on a door in the basement of the building. It can be obtained while looking for the forger during Chapter 8, right after an ally shoots at you by mistake.
Police Chief DismissalSicilyPolice Chief Dismissal	Sicily	Found on the table on the balcony of a house. To reach the balcony, you must climb a small cart. The Note can be obtained during Chapter 9.
Advice on Proposed StrikesSicilyAdvice on Proposed Strikes	Sicily	Found on a counter in Lorenzetti's office during Chapter 9.
Spadaro's DemandsSicilySpadaro's Demands	Sicily	Found on a desk in Lorenzetti's office during Chapter 9.
Letter From LorenzettiSicilyLetter From Lorenzetti	Sicily	Found on a cabinet in Lorenzetti's office during Chapter 9.
Saint's Day PamphletSicilySaint's Day Pamphlet	Sicily	Found on a small stone wall, next to a bench. It can be obtained while escorting Isabella to the church during Chapter 10.
The Don's GratitudeSicilyThe Don's Gratitude	Sicily	Found in a small wine crate on a table. It can be obtained while escorting Isabella to the church during Chapter 10.
Cantastoria's Tale - Testa Di MoroSicilyCantastoria's Tale - Testa Di Moro	Sicily	Found on a crate on the small stage. It can be obtained while escorting Isabella to the church during Chapter 10.
Marittimo Italiano PosterSicilyMarittimo Italiano Poster	Sicily	Found on two crates in front of the church. It can be obtained while finding a gift for Isabella during Chapter 10.
Tonnara Temporary ClosureSicilyTonnara Temporary Closure	Sicily	Found pinned on an open blue door while following Don Torrisi during Chapter 11.
Isabella's PleaSicilyIsabella's Plea	Sicily	Found on a table in your apartment. It can be obtained during Chapter 12.
Smuggler's MessageSicilySmuggler's Message	Sicily	Found on a barrel after pushing some coffins to reveal a tunnel during Chapter 12.
La Forza Del Destino ScriptSicilyLa Forza Del Destino Script	Sicily	Found next to a flower vase, on a counter, in the room you reach after pushing a cart and going up some stairs to progress towards the Royal Box during Chapter 12.
Instructions for Night WatchSicilyInstructions for Night Watch	Sicily	Found on a crate in a large guarded room on your way to the Royal Box during Chapter 12.
Public Security GuidelinesSicilyPublic Security Guidelines	Sicily	Found on a table with two chairs in the red area on your way to the Royal Box during Chapter 12. Once you enter the red area, go to the left to find the Note.
Opera ProgrammeSicilyOpera Programme	Sicily	Found on a round table next to a white couch just before going through a half-glass, half-wood door, during Chapter 12. You must go past the said door for a few meters.
Ongoing InvestigationsSicilyOngoing Investigations	Sicily	Found on a table next to a painting while going to see Valentina during Chapter 13.
Mazzone's LetterSicilyMazzone's Letter	Sicily	Found on a table in a ruined house in the forest. It can be obtained while looking for Mazzone during Chapter 13.
A Concerned NeighborSicilyA Concerned Neighbor	Sicily	Found on a stone bench next to the door you must knock at the beginning of Chapter 14.
Avvisi Funebri - LucaSicilyAvvisi Funebri - Luca	Sicily	Found next to a candle on the ledge by the door you must knock at the beginning of Chapter 14.
Notice - New Working HoursSicilyNotice - New Working Hours	Sicily	Found on a wooden pillar right after fighting Cesare during Chapter 14.
Enzo's LetterSicilyEnzo's Letter	Sicily	Found on the ground in Isabella's room after trying to open the balcony door during Chapter 14.
Isabella's JournalSicilyIsabella's Journal	Sicily	Found on the ground in Isabella's room after trying to open the balcony door during Chapter 14.
Photograph of Isabella's MotherSicilyPhotograph of Isabella's Mother	Sicily	Found on the ground in Isabella's room after trying to open the balcony door during Chapter 14.
Tino's PlanSicilyTino's Plan	Sicily	Found on the desk in Don Torrisi's office. You can obtain it while playing as Isabella during Chapter 14.
Letter from Don TorrisiSicilyLetter from Don Torrisi	Sicily	Found on the desk in Don Torrisi's office. You can obtain it while playing as Isabella during Chapter 14.
Torrisi's ExpansionSicilyTorrisi's Expansion	Sicily	Found on the table in front of the couch in Don Torrisi's office. You can obtain it while playing as Isabella during Chapter 14.
Farmer's Romantic PoemSicilyFarmer's Romantic Poem	Sicily	Found on a green cabinet next to an open window in the room with the Safe, during Chapter 3. You must first interact with the Safe. It contains the combination for the Safe.
Impound Yard - Incident ReportsSicilyImpound Yard - Incident Reports	Sicily	Found on a desk inside a building. It can be obtained while reaching the impound yard during Chapter 3. The Note contains the combination for the Safe in the same building.
Invoice - T. Wallace & SonSicilyInvoice - T. Wallace & Son	Sicily	Found on a desk in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6. Contains the combination for the Safe.
Marino's Combination RecordSicilyMarino's Combination Record	Sicily	Found on a desk in the building with the printing plates during Chapter 6. Contains the combination for the nearby Safe.
Monthly RemindersSicilyMonthly Reminders	Sicily	Found on a desk on the upper level, in D'Amico's office during Chapter 6. Contains the combination for the nearby Safe.

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