FERDINAND and ISABELLA to [ ] KING or ENGLAND.
King of France, has captured, off the coast of Portugal, four Venetian vessels, laden with a great quantity of merchandise belonging to Spanish subjects.
As the capture is contrary to the treaties with France, Columbus has preferred to go to an English port in order to divide the booty there.
The King is requested to arrest the said Columbus, and to restore
the goods to their owners.
Alcala de Henares (Compluti).5th November,1485















