[CHARLES II]: (1661-1700) King of Spain 1665-1700. Manuscript Document, bearing a stamped signature (´Yo El Rey´), two pages, folio, San Lorenzo el Real, 30th September 1676. The document is addressed to the Count of Saint Maria Pariente, in Spanish. The King instructs his correspondent about the decisions taken by the Supreme Council, and states `..you will also have to make an additional retention of fifteen per cent to the half remaining, and this due to the ongoing difficulties that this Monarchy and the Royal Treasury are suffering because of the short incomes received to face such an important number of expenses, not only for Spain but also for the other territories, plus the future ones we will have to attend to be able to face the enemies of this Crown, who are trying to ruin us..´ With a paper seal affixed to the integral address leaf. Few very small holes not affecting the signature, otherwise VG