1813 King Ferdinand VII Signed Royal Document Spanish Royalty Yo El Rey Wax Seal

Description

This exceptionally rare and historically significant antique manuscript, dated circa 1813, is a Spanish royal document boldly hand-signed "Yo El Rey" (I the King) by King Ferdinand VII of Spain in black gallic fountain pen ink. Preserved in fine condition, the document features the original royal wax seal with the crown and coat of arms of Ferdinand VII, further authenticating its historical importance. Measuring approximately 8.25 inches by 12.0 inches, this one-of-a-kind artifact exemplifies the authority and grandeur of the Spanish monarchy during a tumultuous period in its history.

The manuscript serves as an official royal decree issued by King Ferdinand VII, granting Don Manueltie Ju Wena Versvers honors and distinctions. The decree reads:

Translation:
"Don Fernando VII, by the grace of God and for the Constitution of the Spanish Monarchy, King of Spain.

Whereas, considering the merit and circumstances of you, Don Manueltie Ju Wena Versvers, fabricated by the Cafpe of Santiago de Cuba, I have come by decree 'deviete Del corvient S. Favoreve de Evercito…' such, to grant you the honors of ? Therefore, it is my will to bestow all the preeminences, distinctions, and prerogatives granted by the laws to the aforementioned position; and I command all the civil, military, and ecclesiastical authorities, and any other class of persons to consider and recognize you as such 'Fesprens honoraire delniviata,' and to keep and make you keep the honors and preeminences that correspond to you. And this title, signed by my royal hand, with the shield of my arms, and countersigned by the undersigned Secretary of State and the Universal Office of the Treasury, shall be recorded in the General Accounting Office of Overseas within two months of its date; and if it is not so executed, this grace shall be void; and it shall also be recorded by the Court of Accounts and National Treasury where appropriate. Given at the Palais on October 1, 1813, Sister Island. Yo El Rey (I the King)."

Signed with the King’s royal hand, with his coat of arms, and countersigned by the Secretary of State and Universal Office of the Treasury, this decree commands civil, military, and ecclesiastical authorities to recognize and uphold the rights and privileges bestowed upon Don Manueltie Ju Wena Versvers.

King Ferdinand VII (October 14, 1784 – September 29, 1833) played a pivotal role in Spanish history, ruling during a period of significant upheaval. Known as "el Deseado" (the Desired) before 1813 and later as "el Rey Felón" (the Criminal King), his reign included the reinstatement of absolutist monarchy, the rejection of the liberal Constitution of 1812, and the loss of nearly all of Spain’s American colonies. Ferdinand’s legacy remains deeply contested, reflecting the complexities of his policies and their impact on Spain's political and social landscape.

This royal manuscript stands as a testament to Ferdinand VII’s governance and the historical intricacies of his time. It offers a rare opportunity to own a museum-quality piece of history, invaluable to collectors, historians, and institutions dedicated to preserving artifacts of the Spanish monarchy.