Holy Roman Emperor who, as Charles I, also ruled as king of Spain (1500-1558). Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo El Rey,” one page, 8.5 x 12.25, June 13, 1551. Document to the president and listeners of Valladolid concerning intervention in a legal dispute, asking "that they come to review in two halls the proceedings of the Marquess de Aguilar and Dona Manrique regarding Villalumbroso." In part: "On the part of the Marquess of Aguilar, our viceroy and general representative in the Principality of Catalonia, it has been reported to us that his predecessors having possessed the town of Villalumbroso for many years, to this part, Dona Antonia Manrique, daughter of the Marshall Don Jorge Manrique, demanded it of the Marquess his father in that said audience, and that, disregarding the fact that his house possessed it with a valid title, he was sentenced to restore it to the said Dona Antonia with the fruits and rents which he had taken in and will take in until real restitution, and having possessed it in good faith, he feels that he is being disadvantaged." In very good to fine condition, with short splitting to folds, binding holes to the left side, and wear to the edges. Accompanied by a full translation.
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