_ 55 _ In the same year (1572) A letter was sent from Philip II to the King of Persia, Madrid, on the 15th of March 1572, inviting him to join the Christian gathering to attack the Turks:(18) Don Felipe. The same heading and arrangement as for the King of Ethiopia, and then: To you Shah Tamhasp, King of Persia, honoured and praised among the Moors, to whom we desire all good and honour, our dear and beloved friend. Last year, 1571, a league and defensive and offensive confederation was formed against the Grand Turk, common enemy of all, between Pope Pius V, the Vicar of Christ in the Catholic Church, ourselves, and the illustrious Republic of Venice. We collected in that year a large army of galleys, carracks and men at arms of all (18) Document no. and reference.
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