King of Spain 1556-1598, who put down the revolt of the Moors, instituted the Inquisition and launched the Armada against England. DS, densely written, signed “Yo el Roy,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 11.75, Madrid letterhead, December 8, 1569. To Don Juan de Acuna, Count of Buendia, talking of the need for the Catholic forces of Spain to take action against the Moriscos, or Moors, the Moslems of Spain, especially in Andalusia. In part: “…This could turn out to be very inconvenient, as we would have wanted to do, ordered to be done, and raise up in these kingdoms the number of people who appeared with to come in order that Loferilli may know that with the quickness and swiftness which is required and charged [?] Don Juan de Austria [?] my very case and very beloved brother and reporting that the will of god requires he left and well and defense and reputation of these rivers we have wanted there an expansion…[?] punish the rebels I have remembered in person the month of February first. I was selling [?] crown for to order from there and provide what was most appropriate, and you are closer to the purpose in order to determine for them what was most necessary, that we wanted and to the order commanders of the [?] as instituted and indicated to serve in the defensive fidelity of the Holy Catholic invasion of the enemies which causes us more than others great [?] to leave and assist in raiding and punishing the [?] by this document we order you to [?] person and those which by reason of the order dared according to [?] what was done in the last chapter. You are ready [?] at the point of [?] We came when you sent us.” In fine condition with intact seal, typical age and handling wear. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
