LS in Spanish, signed “Yo El Rey,” one page, 8.5 x 11.25, February 15, 1575. Letter to the "Council, Court, Governors, Caballeros, Officials and Gentlemen of the City of Ronda," in part (translated): "Because of letters and advice we have had, we understand the Turkish enemy of our Holy Catholic faith has put together diligently a great Armada to send to Christian lands, and that in Argel, has appeared a large number of ships to join this Armada to do whatever damage they can to the coasts of our kingdoms, and because the said Armada…or parts of it may arrive on the coasts of the kingdom of Granada, and because it will be prudent to…prevent this and be prepared to resist any damage they wish to inflict, we desire to advise you and charge you to be forewarned and have ready the people of that city and its territory (providing them with arms as necessary to defend the coast of said kingdom). In order to counteract this Armada we send to your assistance Don Francisco de Cordova, our Captain General of the said coast…and…we order that in anything involving the defense and good care of the said coast, because of the said Armada or ships, you comply and obey whatever the said Don Francisco de Cordova…orders on our behalf. I command that you do this to the maximum…This will give us great pleasure and service. And advise of the number of useful people you have in your city and lands and that they be armed with great rapidity without fault. Advise us of the number [of troops] and how they are armed." In very good to fine condition, with light toning, and several small areas of paper loss.
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