Autograph Letters, Manuscripts & Historical Documents
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Nov 30, 2022
Urbanizacion El Real del Campanario. E-12, Bajo B 29688 Estepona (Malaga). SPAIN, Spain
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CHARLES II: (1661-1700) King of Spain 1665-1700. Known as “The Bewitched”. Charles II was the last Habsburg ruler of the Spanish Empire, and is best remembered for his physical disabilities. He died at the early age of 34. A fine L.S., `Yo el Rey´, one page, 4to, Real Alcazar, Madrid, 15th January 1698, to Francisco de Cardona, knight of the Montesa order, in Spanish. The King refers to a religious celebration at the Royal Chapel of the Palace and to the costs incurred, over the existing budget and sends an order `To our beloved Captain and Lieutenant General Don Alonso Perez de Guzman…regarding the celebrations of the fourty hours in all the churches of this province and considering all the indulgences granted by me for the four first days of the year…celebration with music and sermons...´ The King further approves the increase of expense and approves same increase of the budget for future years. The letter bears to the lower border several countersignatures, including Joannes de la Torre and Balthasar Villapando. With address leaf, bearing an attractive Royal paper seal affixed in very fine condition, reading “Carolus II Hispaniarum Rex”. Small overall age wear, with creases to the left edge and clean cuts done at the time to avoid pandemics. G
