De Felipe al Emperador

Richmond,

Desiring to enter into enjoyment of the favour your Majesty has conferred upon me by renouncing the kingdom of Naples, a most regal gift, I have instructed the Marquis of Pescara to go and kiss your Majesty's hand, as I myself would like to do, had you not given me other orders. He has orders to pass on from your Court to Rome and Naples in order to carry out his mission there; and I humbly beg that if your Majesty's act which he is to take with him has been issued, it may at once be given to him, and if not, that it may be issued so that he may not be delayed; for I shall esteem this a great favour.

When the Marquis has concluded his mission at Naples, he is to stay and serve in Italy, so I beg your Majesty to confer upon him the title of Captain General of Cavalry, which has been promised to him. His father and uncle deserved well of you, and he merits all the distinctions that were heaped upon them, for his qualities and lineage are as exalted, and he has done good service. I therefore beg your Majesty to order that he shall not be kept waiting.Holograph. Spanish.