Royal Charter of legitimacy granted by King D. João IV of Portugal (1640-1656) on request and in favour of Leonel de Lima de Abreu, a native of the city of Braga (1643). Manuscript on parchment. Autograph signatures of António Coelho de Carvalho and João Pinheiro, Privy Councillors of the Palace. Preserves pending wax seal (slightly damaged) and the Ribbon.