King of Spain (born 1527) from 1556 until his death in 1598; his eventful reign included Spain's conquest of the Philippines, the establishment of a colony in Florida, and the historic defeat of the Spanish Armada by the British in 1588. LS in Spanish, signed “Yo El Rey,” one page, 8.25 x 12, August 25, 1604. Letter to the Prior of Uncles Convent of the Order of St. James, on behalf of his Equerry, don Goncalo Enriquez, Knight, excusing him from a required six months service on his galleys because of his service to the king. He requests the Prior to keep him at the convent for a month on probation so that he can be instructed in the rule of the order, "and on the rigorous ordeals and other matters that as a Knight he ought to know." Signed prominently at the conclusion by King Philip. Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full English translation.
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