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Letters

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Charles V letter to Philip II

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233293031]
Identifier: Vault MSS 746
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter on parchment to the Emperor's son, Philip II. The item is an instruction to Philip that he can trust Ferdinand I but not the "Bishop of Madrid." Charles warns Philip of the "seditions" in France and orders him to keep the borders of Spain protected. The letter concludes with words of farewell and blessing adjacent to the Emperor's symbol.

Dates: 1555
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Charles V letter to Philip II

Charles V letter to Philip II

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233293148]
Identifier: Vault MSS 750
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter on parchment to Charles' son Philip II of Spain. The item is a personal correspondence expressing Charles' concern, love, and pride for his son. Also mentioned in the letter are greetings from a personal friend of Philip II named Leonardus.

Dates: 1557
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Charles V letter to Philip II

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