De Felipe al Emperador

Richmond,

Having to send a person to Lombardy and the State of Milan in order to ascertain what must be done there in my name, in consequence of the favour your Majesty has granted me by handing over to me the administration of that State, I have chosen Don Luis de Córdova, a gentleman of my household. He is to kiss your Majesty's hand on my behalf in token of gratitude, take the act signed by your Imperial hand and go on to execute his commission; so if the act has not yet been issued, I beg your Majesty to order it to be done at once, so that there may be no delay.

Minute. Spanish.