Royal Charter by D. João II, King of Portugal Standard Royal Charter establishing an annual pension of 24000 reais brancos (ancient Portuguese currency) for the benefit of D. Leonor Mascarenhas, wife of D. Rodrigo de Meneses, in reward of his services. Clerk: Thomé Lopes; Autograph signature: El Rey (The King). Fraktur cursive courtesan. Keeps the red wax pending seal, a little damaged, and the ribbon. Document dated from Evora, January 26, 1490.