Holy Roman Emperor who, as Charles I, also served as king of Spain (1500-1558). Manuscript DS in Latin, signed “Carol,” one page, 12.75 x 12.25, February 21, 1550. Document to Don Ferrante I Gonzaga, sending "on behalf of our and the Holy Roman Empire's trusty and beloved Giovanni Battista Della Chiesa, the annexed petition…enjoining you to see what he is asking, and to inform yourself, within the usual terms of a liquidation, how much of the value of the goods mentioned…can reach the Treasury," returning an answer, "as soon as possible, with your opinion, so that we can take thought…and decide what will seem appropriate," by so doing "you will be carrying out our will." Signed in the center by King Charles V, and countersigned "By His Imperial and Catholic Majesty's own command, D. Bernburger." The reverse bears an affixed paper seal with Charles V's crowned arms on the double-headed eagle. In very good to fine condition, with some light toning and intersecting folds. Don Ferrante I Gonzaga, a younger son of the Marchese of Mantua, was brought up in Charles V's court and early given military command, including a part in the sack of Rome in 1527. During the period of this document, he was serving as governor of the Duchy of Milan.
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