Manuel I to Maria of Aragon

Dear Maria,

I am writing to you to inform you that I have received word from your parents that they plan a suitable match for you with myself. I wanted to ask you, before are proposed marriage if you would like to meet in Portugal and get to know each other better?

Manuel

Dear Manuel:

Yes, i would like to get together to ger to know each other better. That is an excellent idea. I look forward to being your wife. My parents have only my best interestes in their hearts.

Yours Maria of Aragon

Dear Maria,

This pleases me to hear you say this. Would you like to come to my court in Portugal and have our formal meeting?

Manuel

Dear Mauel:

I will begin to make preparations for myself to come to your court in Portugal. Thank you very much.

Yours Maria of Aragon

Dear Maria,

I look forward to meeting you. Please do inform me as to when you are on your way here.

King Manuel

Dear Manuel:

I am on my way towards you now.

Maria of Aragon

Dear Maria,

This is wonderful to hear. Please come to the royal palace in Lisbon.

King Manuel