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Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed by Ferdinand, "Yo el Rey [I the King]," and by Isabella, "Yo la Reyna [I the Queen]," one page, 8 x 8, July 12, 1503. Royal decree addressed to Doctor Alonso Ramirez de Villaescusa (ca. 1450-1510), the Mayor of Valladolid, ordering him to investigate claims that citizens had unlawfully seized town lands. In full (translated): "[To] Doctor de Villaescusa, our appointed mayor in the town of Valladolid. We instruct you to promptly conduct the investigation you have started on the municipal lands that the denizens of the said town have invaded and seized, and that, once everyone's position has been heard, bring swift justice to whoever it is due, so that the town may receive reparation according to what, in conformity with your findings, has been seized and settled. [And see] that nothing might be done [to them] that they might find further reason to complain." Signed at the conclusion by the king and queen, and countersigned by Juan de la Parra. Archivally matted and framed with two portraits to an overall size of 23.25 x 21.5. In fine condition.
Dr. Alfonso Ramires de Villaescusa served as both an advocate and magistrate in cases of property seizure during the Inquisition’s mass expulsion of Jews and converts. Following the Treaty of Granada and the surrender of the Moors in November 1491, the completion of the Reconquista left the Spanish kingdom in need of reparation. Issued by Ferdinand and Isabella on March 31, 1492, the Alhambra Decree ordered the removal of all practicing Jews from the regions of Castile and Aragon within a four-month span, an edict designed to purge Jewish influence from Spain’s large converso population. The broad expulsion also meant that all monies and property left behind were to be roundly confiscated by the Spanish crown. A desirable dual-signed order from the Catholic monarchs known for their institution of the Inquisition and their sponsorship of Christopher Columbus.
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