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FERDINAND V (1452-1516), and ISABELLA I (1451-1504), King and Queen of Spain. Letter signed ("Yo el rey," and "Yo la reina," each with large paraph), to an unknown recipient, Barcelona, 20 July 1493. 1 page, an oblong (5 11/16 x 8½ in.), in Spanish, Text in a slightly flourished Spanish court hand, attestation of the scribe "por mandado de la Rey e la Reina," at bottom, in very fine condition.
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FERDINAND V (1452-1516), and ISABELLA I (1451-1504), King and Queen of Spain. Letter signed ("Yo el rey," and "Yo la reina," each with large paraph), to an unknown recipient, Barcelona, 20 July 1493. 1 page, an oblong (5 11/16 x 8½ in.), in Spanish, Text in a slightly flourished Spanish court hand, attestation of the scribe "por mandado de la Rey e la Reina," at bottom, in very fine condition.
FERDINAND AND ISABELLA AUTHORIZE A ROYAL REPRESENTATIVE
One year after the Columbus voyage, the King and Queen authorize Captain Juan de Ribera, the "Capitán General" of the Navarra frontier, to act as their agent. Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille united their lands and power through marriage creating the foundation for modern day Spain. By 1493, their authority and influence had grown immensely as did their responsibilities. The Moors were expelled from Granada and new colonies were being established in the Americas. As a result, the number of officials necessary to administer the government grew. Here, Juan de Ribera, carrier of the document, is introduced as not only a messenger of the King and Queen but as a delegate of the Crown. The recipient of the letter is asked to give full credibility to Ribera and allow him full authority to handle the Crown's affairs.
FERDINAND AND ISABELLA AUTHORIZE A ROYAL REPRESENTATIVE
One year after the Columbus voyage, the King and Queen authorize Captain Juan de Ribera, the "Capitán General" of the Navarra frontier, to act as their agent. Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille united their lands and power through marriage creating the foundation for modern day Spain. By 1493, their authority and influence had grown immensely as did their responsibilities. The Moors were expelled from Granada and new colonies were being established in the Americas. As a result, the number of officials necessary to administer the government grew. Here, Juan de Ribera, carrier of the document, is introduced as not only a messenger of the King and Queen but as a delegate of the Crown. The recipient of the letter is asked to give full credibility to Ribera and allow him full authority to handle the Crown's affairs.